Identity of the Athlete: Mental Wellness Beyond the Game
Current and former athletes sit down with a mental health professional to discuss psychological aspects of their journey, and talk about identity and grief in their athletic story.
Podcasting since 2021 • 14 episodes
Identity of the Athlete: Mental Wellness Beyond the Game
Latest Episodes
Katie Spada - Former synchronized swimmer for Ohio State and USA National Team
"It was also some of the darkest times that I've experienced because of burnout and resentment toward my sport...I was loving life at Ohio State and also hating every morning diving into the pool."Katie opens up about the burnout and un...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Sam Kleber
“I started mourning basketball, probably when I was 14 or 15...when I started to realize I wasn't as good as I was before (the injury). So I knew my career wasn't going where I thought it was much sooner than probably other people...so I'...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:32:43
Rebecca “Bec” Harris
Former Illinois womens basketball player and current professional basketball player kicks off season 2, discussing the meaning and connection that sport gave her, and the growth that life challenges facilitated.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:18:39