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Tremendous Upside

American Public Media

Briana Scurry

JAN 20, 202035 MIN
Tremendous Upside

Briana Scurry

JAN 20, 202035 MIN

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<p>In 1999, goalie Briana Scurry delivered the epic game-deciding save that won the Women&#39;s World Cup for the U.S. But the two-time Olympic gold medalist considers her most important accomplishment to be advocating on behalf of people with traumatic brain injuries. After she took a knee to the head during a game in 2010, she went down a three-year-long path of pain, isolation, and depression. But she fought for herself, got the help she needed and vowed to help others suffering after concussions.</p><br/><p>You can follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/tremendous_pod">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tremendous_pod/">Instagram</a> using @Tremendous_Pod. Find us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TremendousPod">Facebook.com/TremendousPod</a>. You can follow Chamique Holdsclaw on <a href="https://twiends.com/chold1">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chold1/?hl=en">Instagram </a>using @Chold1.</p><br/><p>Tremendous Upside is powered by you. Support the show with a donation at <a href="http://tremendousupside.org/donate">tremendousupside.org/donate</a>.</p><br/><p>Visit <a href="https://makeitok.org/">MakeItOK.org</a> to get resources, tips for talking about mental health, and more.</p><br/><p>If you or anyone you know is struggling, there&#39;s help available, any time. It&#39;s free and you&#39;ll reach a trained volunteer. You can reach the <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in">Crisis Text Line</a> by texting the word HOME to 741-741, or call the <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/">Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a> at 1-800-273-TALK.</p><br/><p><strong>Check out our sponsors this week:</strong></p><br/><p>Indeed - <a href="http://indeed.com/upside">indeed.com/upside</a></p>