Mental Healthlete

28/10/2023

https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/28/sport/molly-carlson-mental-health-high-diving-spt-intl/index.html

For most people, jumping off a platform which hangs 66-feet in the air from a cliff with just deep open water below is a terrifying prospect, but for high diver and influencer Molly Carlson it is a chance to be free. It is her time to fly.

31/03/2023

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/30/sports/ironwoman-kona-chelsa-sodaro.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&fbclid=IwAR2OR8nb9QPbcychSLPPiKFYv_Ee2RNoCn0O3YOGcoDdJ47WPAlMyZf-SMc

22/12/2022

You are not alone- If you need support, NAMI is here for you. Mental health services that are available to you and your loved ones right now, for free, include our Support Groups, Classes, and other NAMI Programs.

Remember that you can also call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255 at any time. They provide a free, confidential, 24/7 service for all Coloradoans.

10/12/2022

any sport, any athlete- keep talking

This Saturday at UFC 282, Paddy Pimblett is set for the biggest fight of his life at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

06/09/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzt-EYqTVgc Love what is doing in every community. I feel as Athletic Coaches we have the same opportunity to support our athletes.

Join NAMI CEO Dan Gillison and Dontay Williams, CEO of The Confess Project, at Legends Barbershop in Atlanta, Ga., and learn about how the two organizations ...

05/07/2022

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A little PSA about mental health

We are all aware of how mental health challenges effect those 𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒕...

But we often forget to also educate those 𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 it as well...

In the world of living with a mental health challenge or disability, there are so many things that can drag one back into the “rabbit hole”, creating a spiral of first
*shame, then
*self loathing, then
*guilt, then
*shame again and finally....
*a full blown episode of depression or anxiety or panic attacks or unchecked emotions.

An “unhealthy” mind will continue to accept these triggers or things that remind them of their past and allow them to control their emotions and eventually their mental health...

A “healthy” mind sees the need to remove these things.... maybe temporarily, maybe permanently.... and is only focused on simply being and staying healthy, taking whatever measures are best for them...

It’s a 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑻𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑽𝑬 thing.
Not an 𝑭 𝒚𝒐𝒖 thing.

It’s not an excuse ..
But an explanation.

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.....You..too... have the choice as to whether you can be a part of this person’s life knowing they bow in and out from time to time ...you have your protective needs as well... and that’s ok....

But please try not to blame them or end it with anger because there are days where they’re just trying to survive and sometimes that survival means going “inside” for a bit

So...
To those around someone that may be struggling ... here are some tips and methods taught in

* if you have enough strength in YOU... check in when they’ve gone silent

*if you don’t ... that’s ok but contact someone who does to reach out to them (you don’t need to be Superman(woman) )

*please know that they can’t control when episodes come. They may miss a lunch for the 4th time or a wedding or special moments. They’re doing the best they can.

*please (this is a tough one) try to forgive the past if you see them making attempts to be healthy.

*laslty.... try to be patient.

I’ve been in the position where I’ve taken measures to alleviate “triggers” or (for people that hate that word) reminders of how they’ve disappointed or hurt someone.
I know it hurt.

I didn’t mean to hurt them. But to understand mental health and struggle takes education and awareness.

And it doesn’t erase accountability on my part once I’m back on the healthy track.
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Apologies for the action but not the reason are KEY!
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No one WANTS to live with a mental challenge...

❤️But everyone CAN manage it if they’re educated and honest with themselves. ❤️

To end ...
Why don’t we commit to learning one new thing today about depression or anxiety or panic attacks or manic episodes .... anything.

Just....
Choose...
One....

And for those in this daily work we call life.... reach out anytime to chat.

Everyone is connected

A little PSA about mental health We are all aware of how mental health challenges effect those 𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒕... But we often forget to also educate those...

25/06/2022

WOWzie- What a session with my friend Kyle- We jump right into the heart of the matter and I hope you will be inspired by his message-

Our next guest is Kyle Duford. He is an author, brander, speaker, thought leader, and advocate for men’s mental health. We met 17 years ago in the Triathlon Universe and have been friends ever since. He cut his teeth with Carmichael Training Sy...

14/06/2022

Latest episode is out with and what a great conversation we had! Check it and all of our other episodes out at mentalhealthlete.com!

14/06/2022

Stoked that more companies are breaking down the stigma

No Off-Season, from Nike, is aiming to destigmatize the conversation around asking for mental health resources

13/06/2022

Another mind expanding episode with Dr. Kay Porter- be ready to think beyond the norm

Welcome to the Mental Healthlete podcast!In this episode, we catch up with Dr. Kay Porter, a mental performance coach from Eugene, Oregon with a Ph.D. in psychology. You may recall from our episode with running great Melody Fairchild, that Dr. Ka...

26/05/2022

Keep reaching out to your friends, family, co-workers. Let's keep the conversation alive

When it comes to , we cannot stress enough the importance of . According to the Boston University of Public Health, 1 in...

09/05/2022

So thrilled to have Esra Kellermanns on the Mental Healthlete- Her story is an inspiration and I am so honored to be her friend.

Hey everybody, welcome to the Mental Healthlete podcast. Thank you for listening.I'm excited for you to hear my conversation with Esra Kellermans. We had a great time hanging out and I know her story will resonate with many of you.We all evolve as...

01/05/2022

Athletes have always had the pressure put on them to win...no matter what. This ground-breaking and powerful documentary looks at the unhealthy relationship between elite athletes and their fans and how society’s ever-growing expectations has contributed to the rising level of mental health issues in sports today. See how athletes and others are reclaiming the idea of what fine is.

Athletes have always had the pressure put on them to win…from their school…to the media…to their country. They put aside their personal and mental feelings, worked through physical injuries and had “suck it up”, no matter what. The time ha

27/04/2022

https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month

Get educated and help breakdown the Stigma

Show support with NAMI by participating in several annual mental health awareness events. Learn more about the events.

11/04/2022

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Please Please Manage your Burnout

41% of people are planning to quit their jobs in the next three months. 41%! We first tackled the topic of employee burnout a year ago and much has happened since then: a bunch of variants, restrictions being lifted and reset, and an event known as The Great Resignation, where more people have quit....

08/04/2022

Victoria Garrick spoke at the Boulder CWA on the invisible injury

The issue of mental health in college students, specifically college student-athletes, is stigmatized and neglected. According to a 2011 study by the Nationa...

05/04/2022

So stoked to have Melody on the show. Her warmth and positivity comes rushing through the episode- enjoy

Welcome to the Mental Healthlete podcast. My guest this week is Melody Fairchild. If you're into running, there is a good chance you've heard of Melody. She's arguably the best high school distance runner in US history. She was the first high scho...

11/03/2022

Love my community- There are resources available to you.

The last two years have been tough—between a pandemic and devastating world news, our hearts are heavy and overwhelmed with current events. While getting outside and skiing can be a great escape from what's happening—know that if you need a little extra help, it's available. See the link below for some mental health resources available in Boulder County.

https://namibouldercounty.org/resources/boulder-county-mental-health-resources/

08/03/2022

take a big note of what is being expressed
go team go

Working on a blog post about the Games that I might (someday) finish. But for now, I wanted to address the most important takeaway for me from the Olympics, because it’s the one I would have needed to hear when I was 18. I was only able to get to those start lines because I am healthy, happy, and have a loving and supportive team around me. Listening to my body and taking good care of it isn’t something I’ve always done, but getting help for my eating disorder and learning to accept my strengths instead of always trying to be “perfect” is why I’m still racing today.

The New York Times article that compared my body to the incredible women around me was harmful in many ways. So I want to be clear on this: as coaches, parents, teammates and friends, please, please do not comment on someone else’s body, shape or size.

Let’s keep the focus on the things that really matter - being a great teammate, mental strength, competing clean, training with purpose and racing with guts. The words we choose to say to one another can make a big impact, whether they are uplifting or hurtful. So let’s keep choosing to speak with kindness, whether it’s to a friend, athletes who look up to you, or to yourself.

I will be forever grateful to the amazing and compassionate team at the for helping me get my life - and skiing - back. If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, please check out their website for resources and help. It is never too late to start on recovery. 💛🧡
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05/03/2022

"Rest In Peace Katie," Dyche said. "If you can be anything in this world, be kind. Check on your friends, tell people you love them, and ask for help."

02/03/2022

We had a great time with Will Murray from D3 Multisport on the latest episode of the Mental Healthlete podcast. Here are a few minutes from our recording session in the studio. Listen to the entire episode wherever you get podcasts.

01/03/2022

Will Murray- thank you for your insight and inspiration- that was a blast
https://www.mentalhealthlete.com/1914258/10166553-will-murray?t=0

My guest today is Will Murray. Will is a ten-year USA Triathlon Level 1 coach with specialties in mental conditioning, youth coaching, and trauma treatment. He works with athletes in his coaching with D3 Multisport in Boulder, CO and he is a certi...

28/02/2022

https://nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/February-2022/Recognizing-the-Lesser-Known-Symptoms-of-Depression

Depression doesn’t always look like the tired trope we see played out in the media and stigma-laden conversations.

26/02/2022

One of the greatest cyclists ever acknowledging that it is so hard to talk about mental health when we are struggling, even with friends and loved ones there to help, but it is so important. Glad he’s talking now.

Mark Cavendish has already stages at the Tour of Oman and UAE Tour this year after one of the most spectacular comebacks in cycling last season (Photo: Alex Broadway) Mark Cavendish claims he was m…

22/02/2022

Support your local Olympic athlete: https://www.npr.org/2022/02/20/1081945134/a-deep-depression-after-the-olympics-the-challenges-facing-athletes-at-home

"Athletes post-Olympics or post-retirement need a lot of support, a lot of people reminding them of their worth beyond just their athletic achievements and results," says therapist Holly Brooks.

17/02/2022

Not just athletes- Reach out to your Construction Friends https://www.linkedin.com/posts/safe-t-professionals_su***de-depression-mentalhealth-activity-6899828557107781632-teOz

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16/02/2022

Love my Ski Community Take Care of Each Other
-Dana Forbes, RM CEO

Just after the resorts were closed in March of 2020, due to the first major COVID outbreak, I wrote an article about a resurrection fern (Found HERE), much of which is relevant still today. The story wasn't about a fern really, it was about resilience, grit and the power of community. I discussed how trauma is trauma and our response to it varies depending on the individual, but regardless, what we were experiencing was unknown and scary. At the time, I had a feeling we were in this for the long haul, but I don't think any of us could have conceived that we would still be in it, still holding our breaths about the unknown.

I believed then, that if we as a community banded together, we could get through anything and that would mean leaning on one another from time to time. While I have seen incredible acts of generosity, love, and support by much of our membership and member schools, I have also seen loneliness, sadness, struggle, and bullying. I have seen a division in beliefs that have ruined friendships and working relationships and caused many to feel ostracized. I have, in the wake of this, seen depression sweep through our instructors.

I had initially wanted to encourage you to eat clean, exercise and get sleep, but you don’t need my soap box. The reality is when this is all over; and it will be someday, it doesn't matter what side of the fence you stand on, what matters is how you treated one another throughout this. Everyone reading this, matters. So today, show someone they matter. Show someone you care; I promise it will not only make them feel better but you as well. And friends, don’t forget to breathe.

The below link is a good reminder of how much impact one person can have. You have this kind of impact.

https://youtu.be/5ZbemdRa_Xw


If you are suffering from depression, please reach out to your resort HR as they all have resources to support you.

Take care of yourself and take care of each other,

Dana Forbes

CEO PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain

✪ In this inspiring speech by Kyle Scheele we can remember that all of us have the ability to lift someone up and change their life forever. Make a differenc...

14/02/2022

Had a great time as a guest with Rich and Bill on the 303 Endurance podcast.

One in four of us is dealing with some form of anxiety, depression or mental illness. Why don't we talk about it? This week's interview is with Bill Garrels, host of the Mental Healthlete Podcast. Bill has lived with depression and anxiety most of his adult life and created his podcast to support other athletes who are struggling with mental illness and help break down that stigma. Bill shares how he lives with depression and his amazing athletic career of Ultraman World Championships, IRONMAN World Championship and more! Listen at https://bit.ly/3JqTkFs

UCAN Buddy Without Limits Productions Professional Triathletes Organisation Stagecoach Gravel Triathlon 80/20 Endurance

14/02/2022