The NottAlone Podcast
Real talk about mental health with Dr Órlaith Green and Dr Maddi Popoola
Series two episode six: The power of sports psychology for everyday mental health with Dr. Melissa Morrison
Episode description
Series two episode six:
Dr Maddi Popoola and Dr Órlaith Green are joined by Dr Melissa Morrison, also known as ‘The Sporty Ed Psych’. Together, they explore the often-overlooked connection between sports and mental health, discussing how the principles of sports psychology can enhance everyday well-being.
Mel shares her personal journey from struggling in traditional education to discovering her strengths through sports, and gives insights from her professional career, explaining the importance of access for children and young people to try a variety of physical activities to the role that sport and movement can play in mental wellbeing.
As well as Mel’s fascinating personal insights, listeners will practical strategies for managing stress, setting flexible goals and using sport for mindfulness.
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Transcript of episode
Music: Whatever you’re going through, I hope you know you are not alone…
Maddi: Ey up. Welcome to the NottAlone podcast. I’m Maddi.
Orlaith: And I’m Orlaith.
Maddi: We are the co-founders of NottAlone. We’re both also educational psychologists and we’re both parents. We are so thrilled that you’ve clicked onto this podcast to join us as we delve into all things mental health and well-being.
Orlaith: Let’s face it, we all encounter challenges and tough times in our lives. So, we want to talk about these experiences in the hope it helps others and reminds you it’s okay to not be okay. No matter what you’re going through, you are not alone.
Maddi: We will be having real conversations about mental health. Some topics will be challenging and maybe upsetting. So please do listen with care.
Transcript of episode coming soon.
