#7 Kamran Madani (Team USA Karate)

The Broken Dove Podcast

S1.E.7 PAN AM Gold Medalist and Team USA's Kamran Madani, is getting his master’s in Sports Psychology and he’s gamified his mental approach to sports and life. In this episode, Kam opens up about how he overcame suicidal thoughts as a teenager and what it was like to narrowly lose to someone who was using PED’s. We discuss how journaling religiously helps Madani overcome depression and anxiety. In addition to his podcast, Bleav in the Punch on the BLEAV Podcast Network, one lamp lights the next as he continues to teach his academy how to do overcome their battles with mental health by journaling, talk therapy, and meditative exercise. Director: Danny Simmons Editor: Meagan Solano Sound: Dory Bavarsky Artwork: Niv Bavarsky -- Help Is Here -- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish 800-273-TALK 800-273-8255 More about Kam: Name: Kamran Madani Position: Male Elite Kumite -84kg Sport: Karate Height: 5'11" Weight: 182lbs DOB: 9/9/1996 Birthplace: Boulder, Colo. Hometown: Broomfield, Colo. High School: Broomfield High School College: University of Colorado Team/Club: International Martial Arts Association Coach(es): Hanshi and Sensei Madani World Championship Experience Junior World Championships Bronze Medalist (2011) 2011: Junior WKF- Bronze Other Career Highlights 7x Junior US Team Member Competed in 2 North American Cups 15 Total National Championships Senior Bronze Medal US Open Gold Medal- University World Championships 2018 Gold Medal- North American Cup 2018 Pan American Championships Bronze Medalist (2017) Junior Pan American Championships Bronze Medalist (2014) 2013: Junior PKF- Silver 2010: Junior PKF- Bronze Personal: I started karate officially when I was 6, but I was basically born into the dojo. My mom was training while she was pregnant with me and I have always loved to be in the dojo! ...Three things you may not know about me are that I like cars and racing a lot, I am Iranian, and unlike many people, I really enjoy public speaking! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stop-the-stigma/support