The AWE of Nature and Mind: Mental Health and Snowboarding with Sandra Taddeo | S1E10

In this episode hosted by Geneviève Pilotto and Rob Whelan, guest Sandy Taddeo, a psychologist and passionate snowboarder shares insights on mental health, stress management, injury recovery and the importance of long-term mental well-being in sports and maintaining work-life balance in the context of snowboarding and athletic pursuits. Discover practical tips for recognizing burnout, maintaining mental health, and integrating these concepts into your snowboarding journey.CONNECT WITH SANDYLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-taddeo-33226a97/CHAPTERS01:07 - Sandy's Connection to Snowboarding08:01 - Sandy's Career Path15:14 - Defining Mental Health and Common Misconceptions20:04 - The Link Between Mental Health and Performance22:59 - Long-Term Mental Health and Sustainability28:05 - Recognizing Burnout33:36 - The Importance of Recovery and Managing Stress36:28 - Deep Dive into Burnout Recognition and Prevention06:39 - Using envy as a motivational tool11:39 - Managing injury psychologically and physically19:35 - The importance of routine and community in mental health29:06 - Celebrating milestones and avoiding comparison37:27 - Work-life balance and finding your why47:14 - Practical tips for travel and seasonal transitions57:21 - Dealing with end-of-season blues01:07:06 - Building resilience through adaptationCONNECT WITH USSubscribe, share, leave a reviewSuggest topics, guests or give us feedback: [email protected] info at https://casi-acms.com/podcast/HOSTS (Instagram)Rob Whelan @robwhelanridesGeneviève Pilotto @genpilotto