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Boxed In: My Battle with an Eating Disorder as a Male Athlete

Boxed In: My Battle with an Eating Disorder as a Male Athlete

As a professional boxer, I trained relentlessly, pushed my body to its limits, and chased the dream of becoming a world champion. But there was one fight I didn’t know how to win, and I was too ashamed to talk about it: my battle with an eating disorder.

Resilience Pt. 2: The AND

In this second video, Dr. Sirois, teaches us an effective and easy to apply technique for moments when we find our minds spinning into negativity.

Resilience Pt. 1: Swamp and Pond

Dr. Maria Sirois shares the foundational perspective true for the most resilient of us:  the ability we each have to manage what is difficult while consciously pivoting toward that which is constructive. 

Kevin Love details his battles with mental illness

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love sits down with Jackie MacMullan to discuss suffering with anxiety and depression, having his first panic attack on November 5th, 2017 and how he can help others suffering from mental illness open up and get the help they need.

Solomon Thomas plays for his sister

Solomon Thomas and his parents Martha Thomas and Chris Thomas tell their story to ESPN about the loss of their sister and daughter Ella Elizabeth Thomas.

From Professional Athlete to Mental Health Advocate

As a former professional athlete for the Philadelphia Flyers — and a current mental health advocate for Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center — I have had the privilege of using my platform to share my lived experience with addiction and mental illness.

Sleep your way to better athletic performance

Sleep might not be at the top of the list when you think about ways to boost your athletic performance, but it’s just as important as your training program, nutrition and hydration.