The AWE of Nature and Mind: Mental Health and Snowboarding with Sandra Taddeo | S1E10

In this episode hosted by Geneviève Pilotto and Rob Whelan, guest Sandy Taddeo, a psychologist and passionate snowboarder shares insights on mental health, stress management, injury recovery and the importance of long-term mental well-being in sports and maintaining work-life balance in the context of snowboarding and athletic pursuits. Discover practical tips for recognizing burnout, maintaining mental health, and integrating these concepts into your snowboarding journey.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-taddeo-33226a97/

CHAPTERS
01:07 - Sandy's Connection to Snowboarding
08:01 - Sandy's Career Path
15:14 - Defining Mental Health and Common Misconceptions
20:04 - The Link Between Mental Health and Performance
22:59 - Long-Term Mental Health and Sustainability
28:05 - Recognizing Burnout
33:36 - The Importance of Recovery and Managing Stress
36:28 - Deep Dive into Burnout Recognition and Prevention
06:39 - Using envy as a motivational tool
11:39 - Managing injury psychologically and physically
19:35 - The importance of routine and community in mental health
29:06 - Celebrating milestones and avoiding comparison
37:27 - Work-life balance and finding your why
47:14 - Practical tips for travel and seasonal transitions
57:21 - Dealing with end-of-season blues
01:07:06 - Building resilience through adaptation

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HOSTS (Instagram)
Rob Whelan @robwhelanrides
Geneviève Pilotto @genpilotto