What's Next? with Dr Jo featuring Kyle Bruce

The conversation covers Kyle's journey from transitioning to weightlifting, balancing education and elite sport, pursuing teaching, challenges and decision-making, pivoting and coping with setbacks, and the Commonwealth Games experience. It highlights the themes of career transition, education-sport balance, and resilience in the face of setbacks. The conversation delves into the mental resilience of athletes and the challenges they face in terms of funding and support. It also explores the rigorous qualification process for the Olympics and the financial barriers that athletes encounter. Additionally, it highlights the lack of financial support for athletes and the intensity of Olympic training. The conversation concludes with a focus on mental health and the post-Olympic experience. The conversation delves into Kyle's mental health struggles post-Olympics, his journey of self-discovery, retirement from weightlifting, and future plans. It also highlights the importance of supportive partnerships and career transitions.TakeawaysPivoting in career and sportBalancing education and elite sport Mental resilience in sportsChallenges of funding and support for athletes Mental health challengesSupport networksChapters00:00 Commonwealth Games and Reflection23:00 The Rigorous Qualification Process28:03 Financial Struggles of Young Athletes33:53 The Pressure of Olympic Competition39:17 Mental Health Struggles and Self-Discovery46:33 Supportive Partnerships and Career Transition