Host Riley Knox explores why elite athletes can't ask for help. From identity fusion to fear of being benched, she examines systemic barriers trapping athletes in silence—medication restrictions, coach dynamics, and pressure to appear invincible. Featuring Michael Phelps, Naomi Osaka, and Simone Biles, Knox reveals how sport manufactures mental illness then punishes vulnerability.

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