Sports Injuries & The Mind (Ep. 006)

Episode 006 | Effect of Sports Injuries on the Mind | December 2019

In this episode of The MentalCast, host Dan Mickle explores a critical but often overlooked topic: the psychological effects of sports injuries on athletes. While much of the conversation around injury focuses on physical recovery, Dan dives into how injuries can impact an athlete’s mental health, confidence, identity, and overall well-being.

He also offers actionable strategies for supporting athletes through the mental side of rehabilitation and making the recovery process smoother and more holistic. Whether you are an athlete, coach, parent, or sports professional, this episode will deepen your understanding of the mental challenges that accompany injury and provide tools to help navigate them.

Dan also recaps highlights from Episode 005 ("Be a Tim") and previews upcoming episodes on coaching depression, parental conversations in sports, and Episode 007, which will feature listener questions and comments from #Ask717Soul.

Topics covered:

• The mental health impacts of sports injuries

• How injuries affect athlete identity and motivation

• Building psychological support into the rehabilitation process

• Practical steps for coaches and parents to assist injured athletes

• Preview of future MentalCast episodes

Contact the show: podcast@mentalcast.com

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