Dr. Carla Edwards is a sports psychiatrist who helps athletes strengthen their mental resilience and sustain long-term wellness, both on and off the field. From hospitals to high-performance arenas, she’s dedicated her career to redefining what it means to be healthy in sport.

As team psychiatrist for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, president of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry, and faculty at McMaster University, Dr. Edwards works with everyone from youth athletes to the National Ballet of Canada.

In this episode, we dive into what keeps her relentless—from finding purpose in pressure to transforming setbacks into growth, and why mental care is just as vital as physical training in the pursuit of excellence.

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