As an athlete mental health coach, I’m often asked about how to help athletes build self-confidence. It’s a fundamental trait that any athlete in any sport needs to develop, and…
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Normalizing Courageous Conversations About Mental Health for Athletes
When I was a teenager and first began to experience depression, mental health was a hush-hush topic. I learned from sports and society that crying and being sad was “weak.”…
Prioritizing Athlete Mental Health is Here to Stay
Once upon a time, no one dared to talk about his or her struggles with mental health publicly. We lived in a “grin and bear it” era where progress and…
Speaking Up is Being Mentally Tough
Say what you need to say. As we see more and more athletes come forward publicly about their struggles with mental health, we’re also seeing athletes take breaks from their…
Top Mental Health Risk Factors for Retired Athletes
In retirement, athletes go through major transitions as they begin a new phase of their life. While this transition might be easy for some, it can be downright debilitating for…
Mental Health Performance Tips for Athletes
When an athlete seeks to take their game to the next level, one of the top areas they look to address is mental performance. Mental health and performance go hand-in-hand…
How can mindfulness help athletes overcome anxiety?
If you’re an athlete who has ever experienced the fear, worry, and discomfort of anxiety, then you’ve probably looked for ways to find relief. Whether related to performance or personal…
Top 15 Questions Retired Athletes Have
Over the years, I’ve heard countless stories from retired athletes about their struggle after sports. Many of them fell into depression, anxiety, and some were suicidal. It’s actually more common…
How Athletes Can Mentally Cope with Physical Decline
As athletes and as humans our bodies will inevitability change as we age. While we may not have control over our physical and biological aging, we can absolutely continue to…
Creating Emotionally Safe Spaces for Athletes
Creating emotionally safe spaces for athletes is a huge component of mental health and wellness. Reducing the stigma through conversation, and having programs in place are awesome, but if the…