Monday, May 16, 2022 | By Kenna Tanouye

Jhenna Gabriel is not what you think your typical NCAA Division 1 starting setter would look like, but she is. A recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and 3-year UT Volleyball alum, Jhenna discusses the highs and lows she faced within and outside the sport of volleyball and where she is at now post-collegiate volleyball career. During this week’s episode of the Off The Court podcast, Jhenna and co-host Fayna chat about the recruitment process being in Hawai’i, the harmful repercussions of social media on student-athletes, navigating burnout, and embracing who you are holistically.

Tune in to this week’s discussion where Jhenna’s passion for advocating for student-athletes’ mental health really shines through.

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Disclaimer: This episode of the Off The Court podcast mentions heavy topics like depression, anxiety, and suicide. Please stop listening if any of these themes may be potentially triggering to you. If you or someone you love is having thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK or text NAMI to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

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