New Layer`s Tribune Podcast Opens the Book on Athletes` Mental Health

.....That’s just one snapshot of an extended interview in which Niedermayer delves into his mental health. He’s a guest on Blindsided, a brand-new podcast produced by The Players` Tribune, launching Dec. 15. Hirsch, an obsessive compulsive disorder sufferer and one of hockey’s leading mental-health advocates, hosts along with Dr. McIntosh. Their guests include an impressive list of pro athletes, from Niedermayer to NBA forward Kevin Love to Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Kurt Warner to golfer Bubba Watson to tennis player Taylor Townsend. Each episode will dive deep into the mental-health struggles that often accompany the pressures of being a pro athlete......   ...more

Bethany`s Notes: A new podcast called Blindsided is a great place to begin if you want to know more about athlete mental health.