Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health

280: Sport 💐 Plus Anxiety, travel and becoming an Olympian with Nikita Ducarroz

Jan 12, 2023

Join Olympian BMX rider Nikita Ducarroz, who overcame crippling anxiety to embrace her passion for sport. She shares her journey from childhood fears and panic attacks to conquering obstacles through BMX. Nikita reveals how reconnecting with her sport transformed her mental health and stresses the importance of support systems. She discusses the challenges of mastering new tricks and the power of visualization. Plus, don't miss her thrilling tales of global travels and the excitement of competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics!

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Nikita Ducarroz

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Quick takeaways

Nikita Ducarroz highlighted the importance of naming and understanding anxiety as a crucial first step towards managing it effectively.

The podcast emphasizes the growing acceptance of mental health discussions in competitive sports, inspiring athletes to seek support openly.

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The Role of Sport in Mental Health

Competitive sports can significantly impact mental health, as discussed through the experiences of a BMX athlete who achieved unprecedented recognition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. There exists a gap in understanding how mental states affect performance, with many athletes feeling pressured to maintain their game while struggling internally. This athlete emphasized the ongoing challenge of managing anxiety, highlighting that success does not eliminate feelings of worry. She shared the importance of realistically addressing and improving mental health tools, emphasizing that the journey of self-improvement is continuous.

Intro

4min

Early Encounters with Anxiety: A Journey from Childhood to Panic

2min

Navigating Anxiety: A Journey Through Childhood and Adolescence

12min

Conquering Anxiety Through BMX

6min

Conquering Anxiety Through Gradual Steps

2min

Riding Through Anxiety: A BMX Perspective

12min

This week Olympian Nikita Ducarroz is here to share how she was able to overcome levels anxiety of Anxiety that stopped her even leaving the house to create an unrecognisable life touring the world as an BMX Rider.

P.s. I have to mention because it was very exciting to me that she’s sponsored by Red Bull and joined the Zoom call surrounded by their merch and even wearing a branded hat !

Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it.

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