When you play a sport professionally, injury can feel like a loss of identity.
That’s exactly how Vicky Fleetwood, professional rugby player and World Cup winner, felt when she was forced to take time off the pitch and miss out on representing her country at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Not only was she battling a physical injury though, but she was also trying to navigate her way through the recent loss of her mum.
In this frank discussion about mental health, she addresses how much easier it is to ask for help when it’s something physical rather than an invisible internal battle — and how important it is for us to change that.
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness, in every week of October we are sharing an episode of The Locker Room — a series of candid interviews with our ambassadors and athletes that give their experiences with mental health a platform. Because we are #StrongerTogether.
Check out the other episodes right here:
Introducing Myprotein's New Podcast: The Scoop With David Alorka
Your new favourite sports and fitness podcast has almost landed.
The Scoop Episode 1: Is It Healthy To Train Just To Look Good?
What motivates you to train?
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this video, the following organisations may be able to provide help and advice:
Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation: https://headspace.org.au/
The Good Grief Trust: https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/
Samaritans: 135 247 (24/7 Anonymous Crisis Support)
For every Stronger Together shaker sold throughout October, we’ll be donating $4.50 to Mental Health Charities in Australia
