Examining the mental health of elite athletes

Episode 379 of Sports Media Podcast features Julie Kliegman, the former copy chief for Sports Illustrated and the author of a new book, “Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes.” In this podcast, Kliegman discusses the book’s findings; athletes such as Chamique Holdsclaw, Bri Scurry and Michael Phelps being public with their mental health struggles; whether  women or male pro athletes more apt to talk about this topic; what non-athletes can learn from elite athletes about mental health; what things are like for college athletes today; and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more.

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