“You See Flashes of Really Deep Emotion in the Heat of These Competitions”

Sports and performance psychologist Alex Auerbach, who works with the Toronto Raptors, discusses managing emotions in high-stakes scenarios and the concept of adaptive perfectionism. Former NFL star Ryan Mundy explores motivation, legacy, imposter syndrome in professional athletics, and navigating mental health challenges after leaving a football career. They also discuss the importance of teamwork and Alkeme Health's efforts to improve mental health in underserved black communities.