Eighty Percent Mental

4.17 - Living with Long COVID: Disability and chronic illness


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In this episode of the Eighty Percent Mental podcast, hosts Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington welcome Dr Andrew Wood, a performance psychologist with extensive experience in disability sports. The conversation explores Andrew's journey into sports psychology, his work with blind football, and the psychological challenges faced by athletes with disabilities. They delve into Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and its application in performance psychology, as well as Andrew's personal experiences with long COVID and the impact it has had on his life and values. The discussion emphasizes the importance of acceptance, meaningful living, and the role of psychology in everyday life.

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