Episode 64: Erica Curry helps athletes build the skills they need to succeed on and off the court

The first guest after my six-month break from recording is Erica Curry. Erica has been a licensed therapist and mental agility coach to athletes in California since 2017. Holding a degree in Psychology, and a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Erica found her way to that career via athletics. As a Division One springboard diver, Erica saw how much she and her teammates struggled with different mental health-related symptoms that went unnoticed due to the stigmatisation of mental health and the grind/push-through culture of athletics. Erica has spent the last six years helping athletes foster their own well-being and find their way after retirement. Our conversation includes Erica's pivot from gymnastics to springboard diver at 14. We discussed what she witnessed or experienced herself and the struggles with mental health-related symptoms of athletes at her level. Statistics, tips and strategies for children, teenagers and parents to consider regarding sports are mixed into our 40-minute episode. If you'd like to learn more about Erica's work, you can find her at www.coachericacurry.com or on Instagram and TikTok as @coachericacurry. The transcript from this episode is available as an Article on my website: www.susandunlop.com.au and new from January 2024, all episodes may also be found on my YouTube channel: Susan Dunlop Coaching. Erica's Episode has been uploaded there as: YouTube On social media you will find me on Facebook or Instagram as @susandunlopleadbelievecreate