The injury effect- When injury shakes your identity

In this episode of Voices of the Valley, host Izzy sits down with local Steamboat Springs athlete Reise Wilson to talk about something most young athletes never expect: the mental toll of being sidelined by injury. After tearing her ACL, meniscus, and MCL during a ski competition, Reise went from training daily to suddenly being unable to do the sport she loved. Together, they dive into the emotional rollercoaster of recovery, from feeling left behind and questioning her identity, to rediscovering her strength and purpose beyond athletics.This conversation shines a light on how injuries can impact more than just the body; they affect motivation, confidence, friendships, and mental health. Reise opens up about the pressure to “stay strong,” what helped her heal mentally, and how she learned that vulnerability is part of recovery.Featured resource in this episode includes CredibleMind a free and confidential online platform that provides you with mental health and self-care resources. On their access, things like other podcasts, apps, videos, local resources, and many other things that address a variety of different things you may be struggling with. It can be accessed at ⁠northwestco.crediblemind.com⁠ and is available in English and Spanish. Phone numbers to put in your phone:Suicide and crisis line 24/7- 988 (call or text)Yampa Valley REPS- This is not a crisis line (970)-846-8182