Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
American confessions tug at our heart strings. Do they help?
American confessions tug at our heart strings. Do they help?
American confessions tug at our heart strings. Do they help?
Monday 7th June 2021
Zach Rhoads and Dr. Stanton Peele explore Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open, discussing mental health in athletes and societal pressures.
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Get the buttons here!Naomi Osaka: Mental Health, Public Pressure, and the Athlete's Dilemma
A good life is the boring story that they would tell if there was a story- and we're going to talk in a future episode about um, the program mayor of East Town, where mayor is a character who has problems and her family has problems and there's no cure for it depicted in the show except living her life with purpose and in relationships.
What happens when the pressures of professional sports clash with personal mental health struggles? Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from the French Open due to her depression and anxiety sparked a worldwide debate. While many sympathized with her, others, including tennis legend Billie Jean King and fellow players, felt public appearances are crucial for the visibility and profitability of women's tennis.
This episode of the LPP Podcast dives into this complex issue, exploring not just Osaka's predicament but the broader topic of mental health in athletes. Hosts Zach Rhoads and Dr. Stanton Peele discuss the history of public confessions by prominent figures about their mental health and substance use issues, questioning whether these admissions truly lead to improvement.
They ponder if practicing public speaking could have helped Osaka and delve into the American tradition of temperance and its influence on our views of mental health. This episode is an eye-opener for anyone interested in the intersection of sports, mental health, and societal expectations.