About This Event
đź“… Date: Tuesday, May 19
đź•› Time: 6:00pm - 8:30PM
đź“Ť Location: The Madison Club
🎟️ Tickets: $75.00
Molly Seidel has stood on the Olympic podium. She’s also faced the private battles of depression, OCD, and eating disorder recovery that shaped the road to get there.
Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Olympic marathon medalist Molly Seidel as she speaks candidly about performance, pressure, mental health, and what recovery really looks like beyond race day. Moderated by Kristin Brey of As Goes Wisconsin, this conversation will explore the realities behind elite achievement -Â and the true definition of strength.
This evening is designed for those who understand that success isn’t just measured in medals - but in the courage to speak openly when you need help.
Every ticket purchased supports Journey Mental Health Center’s work providing therapy, crisis services, and community-based mental health care across Dane County. Bring a friend!
Meet the Speakers
Molly Seidel is a professional distance runner, Olympic medalist, and outspoken mental health advocate. A four-time NCAA Champion at the University of Notre Dame, Molly burst onto the marathon scene in 2020 when she finished second at the U.S. Olympic Trials in her debut at the distance. Months later, she earned a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, becoming one of the few American women to medal in the Olympic marathon.
Since then, Molly has continued to evolve as an athlete, recently transitioning into trail and ultra-distance running while remaining competitive at the highest levels of the sport. Alongside her athletic achievements, she has been a leading voice in conversations around mental health, speaking openly about her own experiences and working to create a more honest, compassionate culture in athletics and beyond.
Kristin Brey is a multimedia storyteller, radio talk-show host, columnist, and content creator whose unique blend of humor, insight, and curiosity has made her a rising voice in Wisconsin media.
Kristin’s work is defined by the ambition “to get people to laugh, make the super-complicated super not, and motivate more people to give a damn.” She frequently highlights under-covered issues, doing so with a tone that blends journalistic rigor with comedic levity.
Kristin Brey stands out in the media landscape for combining local-state focus with broader cultural fluency. She’s built a bridge between the tech-savvy, social-media-fluent world and more traditional formats like radio and print. In doing so, she’s helping engage a new generation with Wisconsin issues, while retaining a grounded understanding of place and policy.
About This Event
đź“… Date: Tuesday, May 19
đź•› Time: 6:00pm - 8:30PM
đź“Ť Location: The Madison Club
🎟️ Tickets: $75.00
Molly Seidel has stood on the Olympic podium. She’s also faced the private battles of depression, OCD, and eating disorder recovery that shaped the road to get there.
Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Olympic marathon medalist Molly Seidel as she speaks candidly about performance, pressure, mental health, and what recovery really looks like beyond race day. Moderated by Kristin Brey of As Goes Wisconsin, this conversation will explore the realities behind elite achievement -Â and the true definition of strength.
This evening is designed for those who understand that success isn’t just measured in medals - but in the courage to speak openly when you need help.
Every ticket purchased supports Journey Mental Health Center’s work providing therapy, crisis services, and community-based mental health care across Dane County. Bring a friend!
Meet the Speakers
Molly Seidel is a professional distance runner, Olympic medalist, and outspoken mental health advocate. A four-time NCAA Champion at the University of Notre Dame, Molly burst onto the marathon scene in 2020 when she finished second at the U.S. Olympic Trials in her debut at the distance. Months later, she earned a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, becoming one of the few American women to medal in the Olympic marathon.
Since then, Molly has continued to evolve as an athlete, recently transitioning into trail and ultra-distance running while remaining competitive at the highest levels of the sport. Alongside her athletic achievements, she has been a leading voice in conversations around mental health, speaking openly about her own experiences and working to create a more honest, compassionate culture in athletics and beyond.
Kristin Brey is a multimedia storyteller, radio talk-show host, columnist, and content creator whose unique blend of humor, insight, and curiosity has made her a rising voice in Wisconsin media.
Kristin’s work is defined by the ambition “to get people to laugh, make the super-complicated super not, and motivate more people to give a damn.” She frequently highlights under-covered issues, doing so with a tone that blends journalistic rigor with comedic levity.
Kristin Brey stands out in the media landscape for combining local-state focus with broader cultural fluency. She’s built a bridge between the tech-savvy, social-media-fluent world and more traditional formats like radio and print. In doing so, she’s helping engage a new generation with Wisconsin issues, while retaining a grounded understanding of place and policy.