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83 - How to Find the Courage to Face Depression With Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez

83 - How to Find the Courage to Face Depression With Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez

FromThe Verywell Mind Podcast


83 - How to Find the Courage to Face Depression With Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez

FromThe Verywell Mind Podcast

ratings:
Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jun 21, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez opens up about how she found the courage to face depression.  She discusses how she discovered she was depressed, the steps she took to get treatment, and the strategies she uses to stay mentally strong. Just five days prior to this interview, she injured her knee and learned that she would not be able to compete in the 2021 Olympics. But you'll see how her positive attitude shines through and helps her deal with the disappointment.
Released:
Jun 21, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Editor-in-chief of Verywell Mind, therapist, and international bestselling author Amy Morin shares actionable advice for developing the mental strength you need to reach your greatest potential. On Mondays, she interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other mentally strong people who explain the strategies they use to overcome the biggest battle we all face -- the battle within our own minds. Every Friday, she shares a quick exercise that will help you grow mentally stronger.