Welcome to Born to the Game

Mental Health Check-In: Recognizing the Signs

The Pressure of Expectations in Modern Life

Building an Identity Beyond Achievements

Seeking Help: The First Step

Self-Care Strategies for Immediate Support

Navigating Challenging Relationships

Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Podcast Wrap-up and Call to Action

Are you really okay?

You can show up for work, take care of your family, meet everyone's expectations, and still be struggling on the inside. So how do you recognize when something isn't right? And how do you start taking care of your mental health when you're just trying to get through the day?

In this special episode of Born to the Game: Where Legacy Speaks, hosts Mariah Woodson and Temara Payton sit down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Miral Malik for an honest, practical conversation about mental health, anxiety, self-worth, relationships, and the pressures we carry.

Together, they explore:


Recognizing the signs: How changes in sleep, mood, energy, and behavior can signal that something isn't right.


Managing pressure and expectations: How social media, family, and the need to succeed influence how we see ourselves.


Separating identity from achievement: Why your accomplishments don't define your worth.


Learning to ask for help: How to take the first step, even without access to therapy or a strong support system.


Protecting your mental health: Simple daily practices that can make a difference.


Navigating difficult relationships: Recognizing when friendships and romantic relationships are affecting your well-being.


Breaking free from inherited expectations: Honoring where you come from without letting it determine who you become.

Dr. Malik also shares a powerful reminder: Our thoughts are not necessarily facts. Sometimes changing the way we speak to ourselves can change how we experience the world around us.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, questioning your identity, or simply trying to find balance, this conversation offers practical tools and a reminder that you don't have to figure everything out alone.

Connect with Dr. Miral Malik:
https://www.lanserwestmanpsych.com/drmalik
Instagram: @dr.miralmalik

About Born to the Game:
Hosted by Mariah Woodson and Temara Payton, Born to the Game: Where Legacy Speaks explores the intersection of family, legacy, identity, and the experiences that shape who we become.

Follow and subscribe to Born to the Game for more authentic conversations about life, family, identity, and everything beyond the game.

Mental Health Resources:
This episode discusses mental health challenges and emotional distress. If you are in crisis in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Outside the U.S., contact your local crisis support service or emergency services.

This conversation is for educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.

Are you really okay?
You can show up for work, take care of your family, meet everyone's expectations, and still be struggling on the inside. So how do you recognize when something isn't right? And how do you start taking care of your mental health when you're just trying to get through the day?
In this special episode of Born to the Game: Where Legacy Speaks, hosts Mariah Woodson and Temara Payton sit down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Miral Malik for an honest, practical conversation about mental health, anxiety, self-worth, relationships, and the pressures we carry.
Together, they explore:
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Recognizing the signs: How changes in sleep, mood, energy, and behavior can signal that something isn't right.
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Managing pressure and expectations: How social media, family, and the need to succeed influence how we see ourselves.
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Separating identity from achievement: Why your accomplishments don't define your worth.
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Learning to ask for help: How to take the first step, even without access to therapy or a strong support system.
</li>
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Protecting your mental health: Simple daily practices that can make a difference.
</li>
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Navigating difficult relationships: Recognizing when friendships and romantic relationships are affecting your well-being.
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Breaking free from inherited expectations: Honoring where you come from without letting it determine who you become.
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Dr. Malik also shares a powerful reminder: Our thoughts are not necessarily facts. Sometimes changing the way we speak to ourselves can change how we experience the world around us.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, questioning your identity, or simply trying to find balance, this conversation offers practical tools and a reminder that you don't have to figure everything out alone.
Connect with Dr. Miral Malik: <a href="https://www.lanserwestmanpsych.com/drmalik">https://www.lanserwestmanpsych.com/drmalik</a> Instagram: @dr.miralmalik
About Born to the Game: Hosted by Mariah Woodson and Temara Payton, Born to the Game: Where Legacy Speaks explores the intersection of family, legacy, identity, and the experiences that shape who we become.
Follow and subscribe to Born to the Game for more authentic conversations about life, family, identity, and everything beyond the game.
Mental Health Resources: This episode discusses mental health challenges and emotional distress. If you are in crisis in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline. Outside the U.S., contact your local crisis support service or emergency services.
This conversation is for educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.

Born To The Game Podcast

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.

 

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Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it&rsquo;s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can&rsquo;t protect you from&mdash;and what it means to build a name of your own.
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Are You Really Okay? A Psychologist on Mental Health & Self-Worth | Born to the Game Podcast

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