Mental Health in Sports: How Trauma Impacts Athletic Performance with Dr. Hillary Cauthen

Watch this powerful conversation from The COACH DEBBIE POTTS Show as we explore the vital link between trauma, mindset, and athletic performance.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Hillary Cauthen, a clinical sports psychologist who is leading the movement to change the culture of sport. Dr. Cauthen helps athletes heal from invisible wounds—emphasizing the importance of mental health, trauma recovery, and emotional well-being for sustainable success in athletics and life.

Whether you're a coach, athlete, parent, or mental health advocate, this conversation is for you. It's time to treat the person within the player.

🔍 What You'll Learn in This Interview: ✅ How trauma affects athletic performance and recovery ✅ Why mental health support is essential—not optional—for athletes ✅ How we can break the stigma surrounding sports psychology ✅ Tools for resilience, self-awareness, and long-term success ✅ Dr. Cauthen's vision for the future of athlete mental wellness

📘 Dr. Hillary Cauthen's Book Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate → Available on Amazon, Audible, and Barnes & Noble

🎧 Listen to Dr. Cauthen's Podcast Highs & Lows of X's & O's → Apple Podcasts & YouTube

🎥 Subscribe to Her Channel: Controlled Chaos Network

✨ Connect with Dr. Hillary Cauthen Instagram: @drcmindset LinkedIn: Dr. Hillary Cauthen

👟 Want to Thrive in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond? If you're doing all the "right" things and still not feeling your best, it's time to dig deeper. I'm Coach Debbie Potts—and I help driven, high-performing individuals like you optimize your metabolism, hormones, gut health, and performance with personalized programs based on functional lab testing and metabolism analysis.

🚀 Book a Discovery Call → https://www.debbiepotts.net

🔗 Stay Connected with Me: 🌐 Website: https://www.debbiepotts.net 📸 Instagram: @coachdebbiepotts 🎙️ Podcast: The COACH DEBBIE POTTS Show 📺 YouTube: Coach Debbie Potts YouTube Channel

📖 Read My Book: Life is Not a Race, It's a Journey – available on Amazon

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