meet your host

Lavanya is a senior in high school from the Bay Area. She has been playing tennis since she was 7 years old. From playing little league tournaments to playing Level 2 tournaments, Lavanya has come a long way in tennis and her passion for the sport has only deepened. She started In My Head after noticing the continuous downplay of mental wellness in the sports world. Not many people talk about being mentally prepared, or even how there is a mental aspect to sports. Mostly technique and physical aspects are focused upon. Lavanya conducts impactful and inspirational podcasts with mental wellness experts and fellow athletes, to break the stigma surrounding mental health and inspire athletes to speak out for support. With In My Head, Lavanya offers not only podcast episodes, but a platform for athletes similar to herself to share their stories and how they navigate their mental health.