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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 40 MIN

Ep. 132: Achromatopsia and Disability Advocacy with Staci Mannella

from Closer Mentality · host Julia Mellett

Episode 132 welcomed on former Team USA para-alpine skier Staci Mannella! Mannella detailed how para-alpine skiing helped inform her worldview, how she fought back against Dartmouth University, her experiences at two Paralympic Games, and the impact of sport psychology for disabled athletes! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: shorturl.at/yByeu KT Tape: shorturl.at/rCwq3 A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/zaPoW Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Mannella's Research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/2159676X.2023.2260392 Engage with Mannella's Dissertation: https://stacimannella.com/beyond-the-headlines Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored

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