Fix Your Brain, with Olympic Champion Steve Mesler (S12E55)
How a high performer hit rock bottom, and how he found hope again
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Show Notes
In this episode, I reunite with Steve Mesler, the 2010 U.S. Olympic gold medalist in bobsled, as he shares his journey through unexpected mental health challenges post-Olympics.
We discuss the impact of professional stagnation and health issues on his mental state, including the sobering realization of suicidal thoughts.
Steve emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in dismantling the stigma around mental health and highlights the medical and therapeutic support that aided his recovery. He also shares proactive measures for maintaining mental fitness, illustrating that with the right tools and support, it's possible to thrive after adversity.
My favorite line was Steve's epiphany that led to him to seek help for his depression: "I realized that I can't fix my brain with my brain."
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