Kyndall Hudson

Kyndall Hudson is a former track and field athlete with a Master’s in Integrated Global Communications and a strong passion for mental health in sport. Today, she serves as an athletic director, coach and community builder, while still finding joy in racing anyone, exploring nature, trying new foods, and creating spaces for others to thrive. Through her initiative, she champions mental well-being for student-athletes, working to make mental health a cultural norm.

Mind Totality empowers, educates and inspires minority student-athletes to maintain good mental and physical well-being. By creating inclusive sporting environments and teaching mindset tools that build confidence and life skills, the project aims to normalise conversations around mental health in sport and society.

Based in Georgia, USA, the initiative combines weekly sports activities such as running, basketball and volleyball with mindfulness practices and peer support. It also uses digital platforms to raise awareness and reduce stigma. Looking ahead, the project will build toward hosting the Mindful Games in 2028, coinciding with the LA28 Olympic Games, featuring sports competitions, dance, discussions on mental health, and scholarships for students in need.