Recovering from the Southern California wildfires: Mental health, training, and community support

In this episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete, hosts we dive into the complex interplay between athletic performance and mental health following natural disasters such as the recent Southern California wildfires. We explore how athletes, coaches, and communities can adapt, heal, and thrive when faced with unexpected disruptions.We talk about:Impact of Wildfires on athletesCoping mechanisms post disasterCommunity support and advocacySurvivors guilt and resourcesCheck out Lidia Garcia, MSW website:https://lidiagarcia.net/Follow Lidia on social media:https://www.instagram.com/liddie.ghttps://www.instagram.com/pasadena.runclub/Check out Dr. Jason von Stietz's website:www.drjasonvonstietz.comFollow Dr. Jason on social media:Check out my new website!https://www.drjasonvonstietz.comFollow Dr. Jason on social media:https://www.instagram.com/cbtsportpsychhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbtsportpsych.bsky.social