Mental Health in Sports
Athletes, particularly in high-stakes environments like bull riding and MMA, often grapple with unacknowledged depression despite their successes. The conversation highlights how their identities are intertwined with confidence and the pressure to appear strong, leading to a cycle of silence around mental health struggles. Coaches may also contribute to the problem by failing to recognize when it's time for athletes to step back, leaving them vulnerable to long-term consequences.In this clip
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The Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan Experience #1938 - Mariana van Zeller
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