Examining the mental health of elite athletes Sports Media with Richard Deitsch

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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