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Joystarters with Rachel Baribeau: Nurturing Faith, Finding Purpose, and Pursuing Joyful Living

Joystarters with Rachel Baribeau: Nurturing Faith, Finding Purpose, and Pursuing Joyful Living

10 Years with the Gophers: Honoring PJ Fleck’s Commitment to Mental Health

Aug 24, 2026 · 30m

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Ten straight years of walking into the University of Minnesota football program and being trusted to have real conversations with young men about mental health, identity, purpose, forgiveness, family, and life beyond the game. In this episode, Rachel takes you behind the scenes of her tenth year speaking to Coach PJ Fleck and the Minnesota Gophers. But this year, she had a surprise of her own. Rachel invited former players to share what Coach Fleck's commitment to mental health has meant in their lives, then honored him as a Mental Health Warrior for creating a culture where athletes are encouraged to take off the mask, speak honestly, and ask for help. Their stories are a reminder that the…