Episode Notes

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, host Dina Bell-Laroche welcomes clinical psychologist, Dr. Heather Wheeler, to talk about mental health and grief and loss support for athletes. Listen in as they discuss how athletes can learn to manage difficult emotions, communicate their needs, and navigate experiences of grief that naturally arise after loss.

Check out this blog to learn more about the topic:

• https://sportlaw.ca/the-cost-of-doing-good-athlete-activists-pay-the-price/
• https://sportlaw.ca/engaging-athletes-the-value-of-involving-your-most-underrated-stakeholder/

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Host: Dina Bell-Laroche

Producer: Robin Witty

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