Most offices are rife with sports metaphors, from hitting the target to being a team player. There’s a lot we can learn from athletes and those who train them about performance and mental health. And high-profile athletes from Michael Phelps to Simone Biles have contributed to the broader conversation around mental health in recent years due to their openness about their struggles. In this episode, we speak with performance psychologist Alex Auerbach, who works with the Toronto Raptors, about how he helps athletes work through their mental challenges and keeps them performing at a high level. Plus, we hear from former NFL star Ryan Mundy about why he started Alkeme Health, a startup focusing on eliminating health disparities for the black community.

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.