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Welcome to Kylie’s Mindful Playbook


Check out my blog dedicated to unpacking the importance of mental health in sports. I delve into mental wellness across various leagues, non-profits, individual players, influencers, awareness initiatives, and even share personal stories. I’m eager to explore the diverse perspectives on mental health within the sports industry and emphasize the signifigance of self-care alongside physical fitness.

  • The Lasting Impact of Larry Nassar’s Crimes: Navigating Mental Health and Healing

    The Lasting Impact of Larry Nassar’s Crimes: Navigating Mental Health and Healing

    Welcome back to Kylie’s Mindful Playbook. Today I will be talking about the impacts on sexual assault on athletes in sports. Larry Nassar’s name has become synonymous with one of the most egregious betrayals of trust and abuse of power in recent memory. As a former USA Gymnastics team doctor and a physician at Michigan…

  • Michael Phelps: A Champion’s Journey through Depression

    Michael Phelps: A Champion’s Journey through Depression

    The Triumph Beyond the Medals Welcome back to Kylie’s Mindful Playbook! Today we will be discussing a professional athletes journey through depression. Michael Phelps, a name etched in Olympic history for his extraordinary feats in swimming, transcended the pool to become a beacon of hope and resilience in the realm of mental health. Behind the…

  • Tackling Mental Health Stigma: The NFL Life Line Program and Corporate Social Responsibility

    Tackling Mental Health Stigma: The NFL Life Line Program and Corporate Social Responsibility

    Welcome back to Kylie’s Mindful Playbook! I am excited to discuss the positive impact of the NFL Life Line Program with everyone today. In recent years, mental health has emerged as a crucial issue, not only in healthcare but also in the realm of sports. Athletes, like anyone else, face mental health challenges, from performance…

  • The Unseen Battle: Exploring the Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Athletics

    The Unseen Battle: Exploring the Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Athletics

    The Pressure to Perform Welcome back to Kylie’s Mindful Playbook where we will be talking about eating disorders in the sports world. the dynamic world of athletics, where physical performance is often the measure of success, there exists a silent yet significant challenge that many athletes face: eating disorders. Contrary to popular belief, these disorders…

  • Breaking Barriers: AAADF.org – Empowering Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression

    Breaking Barriers: AAADF.org – Empowering Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression

    Welcome back to Kylie’s mindful playbook, where today we are diving deep into the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation (AAADF). Mental health has become an increasingly prominent topic in recent years, and organizations like AAADF play a crucial role in advocating for and supporting individuals, particularly athletes, who grapple with anxiety and depression. The…