The Stigma

As a human and an athlete, your goal should be to strive to get better in everything you do. In this episode Lexi talks all about the importance of getting better everyday and why some people are unable to stay on course with their progress. She shares her own story about how she had to learn to take overcoming her own mental health struggles one day at a time and how you can too.

In this episode we talk about the importance of knowing when pressure is too much for you. You will learn how to revamp your mindset to think of sports as a challenge rather than a do or die situation. Lexi will also share her experiences with pressure in her career and how it became a habit in her post athlete life.

If you find yourself having a constant battle with your thoughts on the field or court then this episode is for you. Lexi talks about the importance of aligning your mind with your desired actions to help you improve your performance. She also shares tips on how to use positive self talk to help you switch your thoughts to more positive ones regardless of the adversities you may be facing. You will soon find that your mindset will not only change in sports, but in your life.

Welcome to Locker Room Chat. This is your safe space to talk about athlete mental health and the challenges associated with being a student athlete. In this episode we will talk about what the mental health stigma for athletes is and how it has effect young players today. You will find yourself becoming more open to lowering the stigma and realize your ability to express your experiences with mental health during your athletic career. You will hear about how athletes all around have chosen to take the plunge and express their own stories and gain courage to share your own. Follow Athlete Second on Instagram to learn how you can get involved with our community: @Athletesecond !