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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Unseen Arena: Mental Health in Professional Sports

from Playmakers: The Movers and Shakers of Modern Sports · host Pulsar Studios

In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked aspect of sports - the mental health of athletes. We explore how the pressures of professional sports can impact an athlete's mental well-being, the stigma surrounding mental health in sports, and the steps being taken to address this issue. Join us as we speak with sports psychologists, athletes who have openly battled mental health issues, and organizations advocating for mental health in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked aspect of sports - the mental health of athletes. We explore how the pressures of professional sports can impact an athlete's mental well-being, the stigma surrounding mental health in sports, and the steps being taken to address this issue. Join us as we speak with sports psychologists, athletes who have openly battled mental health issues, and organizations advocating for mental health in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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