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Prioritizing Mental Health and Inclusivity is the New Face of Gymnastics with Lisa Richer
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The world of gymnastics is both a treasured and tainted sport. In this conversation with Lisa Richer, a member of Team USA back in the 80s and 90s, we cover how the sport has evolved since then. She shares her experience learning she is Neurodiverse and was in need of vision therapy as a gymnast! Now she helps others understand the world of Neurodivergence and the different therapies and ways to support this community.
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Check out Lisa's work here and reach out
https://journey2bloom.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaricher/ https://journey2bloom.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LisaLazarRicher IG @Jouney2Bloom
Time Stamps:
- Lisa Richer's early beginnings in gymnastics and her inspiration to start the sport. (00:01:27)
- Significant injuries experienced by Lisa, including back fractures and their impact on her career and the concept of burnout during college gymnastics and its effects on mental health. (00:03:33)
- Burnout in College Gymnastics Lisa discusses her feelings of burnout during her college gymnastics experience and the pressures involved. well-being.(00:09:56)
- Current Opportunities in Gymnastics Lisa highlights the increased opportunities for gymnasts today compared to her training era.(00:17:05)
- Opportunities for Adult Gymnasts Announcement of new opportunities for adult gymnasts to continue their athletic careers.(00:22:08)
- Identity Beyond Athletics Reflection on athletes' identities outside of their sports and the pressures associated with being known solely as an athlete.(00:25:40)
- Neurodiversity and Parenting Lisa's journey of discovering her neurodiversity through her children's experiences and diagnoses. (00:29:08)
- Burnout and Identity Crisis Lisa shares her experience with burnout and the struggle of losing her identity as an athlete. (00:32:00)
- Understanding Neurodiversity in Organizations: Lisa's work with organizations to promote understanding different neurotypes and their needs. (00:34:04)
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