Inspired by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley taking a step back from football to focus on his mental health, El and Steph chat about the history of other athletes speaking out about their struggles and how the conversation has shifted since Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open back in May.
Tune in for this important conversation, and stick around for a primer about an exciting tennis event this week: the Billie Jean King Cup. Thanks for listening!
Today’s episode is brought to you by Canadian Tire in support of Jumpstart Charities. Through their Keeping Girls in Sport program, Jumpstart is committed to ensuring kids have an equal chance to be their best. Visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca to learn more and to see how you can get involved or donate.
 
Show notes: 
Everyone Is Going Through Something by Kevin Love
To Anybody Going Through It by Kevin Love
Billie Jean King Cup schedule
 
Mental Health Resources:
https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
 
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