Injury Timeout: Athletes Speaking Out on Physical Health and Beyond with Cindi Miller

Spirit of an Athlete Podcast

In this episode of 'Spirit of an Athlete', host Amanda Smith talks with Cindi Miller, a former Division One volleyball player, and coach turned therapist specializing in athletes' mental health. They delve into the importance of athletes establishing boundaries with coaches and teammates, particularly focusing on handling conflicting coaching advice and coping with injuries. Cindi shares her personal experience of playing through an intense abdominal injury, the long-term consequences, and how it shaped her approach to coaching and therapy. The conversation also touches on parental involvement in collegiate athletics, the need for emotional intelligence education, and how athletes can advocate for their mental and physical wellbeing. Cindi offers insight into her work, emphasizing the critical balance between achieving in sports and maintaining overall health.
Here's where to find Cindi Miller:
Website: Sports Food and Mental Health
Email: [e-mail]
Insta: @sportsfoodandmentalhealth
Facebook: Sports Food and Mental Health

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Check out more from Amanda:
Website: Body Whisper Healing
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Chapters

1. Injury Timeout: Athletes Speaking Out on Physical Health and Beyond with Cindi Miller (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Boundaries with Cindi Miller (00:00:38)

3. Cindi Miller's Personal Boundary Struggle (00:01:55)

4. The Impact of Poor Boundaries on Performance and Health (00:06:54)

5. Mental Health Coaching in Athletics (00:12:29)

6. The Importance of Mental Health Support for Athletes (00:16:46)

7. Navigating Conflicting Coaching Advice (00:21:40)

8. Advocating for Athletes at Different Ages (00:28:53)

9. Emotional Intelligence and Parental Involvement (00:31:57)

10. Closing Thoughts and Resources (00:35:14)