2. How Fencing, Family, and Music Build Resilience with Michaela Joyce

In this episode of The MascotYouAi Podcast, Michaela Joyce, a junior fencer at the University of Notre Dame, opens up about how her journey in fencing has shaped her mental and emotional resilience. Michaela shares how she discovered her passion for the sport through a middle school demonstration and how her persistence and determination led her to break into a field where few look like her. She discusses the realities of being a minority in fencing, the importance of her family’s support, and the lessons she’s learned from overcoming adversity. Michaela also dives into how she navigates the pressures of being a student-athlete while traveling the world and using music as a way to process and heal from personal loss. Tune in as Michaela reflects on how fencing, her personal growth, and the community she’s built within the sport have shaped her mental resilience.

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