In this episode of the GameReady Podcast, we sit down with Danielle Vallas, a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in working with athletes. As a former college lacrosse and ice hockey player and a high school coach for multiple sports, Danielle understands the unique mental challenges that athletes face—both in competition and beyond.

We dive deep into:
✅ The mental side of sports performance 🏆
✅ Managing pressure, expectations, and identity shifts 🎭
✅ The importance of mental health in athletics 🧠
✅ Transitioning from athlete to life after sports 🚀

Danielle’s expertise in mental health, combined with her firsthand experience as an athlete and coach, makes this a powerful conversation for athletes at every level.

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You can order her amazing book

An Athlete's Guide to Mental Health

( Amazon link )

https://a.co/d/eunfDQP

You can reach Danielle at:

danielle@dgwellnessconsulting.com

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In this episode of the GameReady Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Richer, a certified Neurodiversity Consultant and former elite-level college gymnast to discuss the intersection of athletics, identity, and neurodiversity.

Lisa shares her powerful journey as a high-level gymnast, the challenges she faced in competition and beyond, and how her experiences shaped her passion for advocating for neurodivergent individuals.

🔥 Topics we cover:
✅ The mental & physical demands of elite gymnastics 🤸‍♀️
✅ Struggles with identity after sports 🏆
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✅ Supporting athletes in and beyond their playing careers 🚀

Lisa’s insights are invaluable for athletes, parents, and coaches looking to better understand the athlete experience and how to navigate life beyond competition.

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You can Reach Lisa at:

Lisa J Richer ~ Founder @ journey2bloom

lisa@journey2bloom.com

Learning to handle the ups and ands of our reelationships can make them stronger or weaken them. This ins most cases is a chiice based on how you value the persona and how much you value the relationship with that person.

Coach E. Allen shares powerful insights on how learning from experiences, growing through challenges, and building strong connections shape both sports and life. Tune in now on Spotify! 🎧 #GameReadyPodcast #Relationships #GrowthMindset #Leadership #AthleteLife"

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