In the second episode of our Mental Health Awareness Month series, we chat with one of our athletes and past coaches, Brodie Cameron. Brodie shares about his nearly-lifelong struggle with anxiety and mental health issues—some that, until recently, he did not talk about openly. We are honoured that Brodie could join us today and share his story, experiences, and path to mental health recovery. From losing his mom at a young age and having anxiety as a kid (but not really knowing what it was), to his eventual pulling away from family and friends, Brodie has walked a long road. He shares about what caused him to finally open up and get the help and support he needed, and how he has learned to manage his symptoms.
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2:04 - Brodie shares about who he is and how we all know each other
3:05 - We dive into his mental health story, which starts with the loss of his mom at a young age
8:55 - What Brodie's experience with mental health was like in his day-to-day life before reaching out for support
13:26 - Brodie shares about the things that have been instrumental during this journey, along with fitness
18:31 - When did CrossFit enter his life and what impact has it created?
26:22 - What Brodie does now when he starts to feel like his mental health is struggling + the impact of having a therapist
32:07 - We ask Brodie: If there could be one thing done differently in the way we approach mental health as a society, what should it be?
35:56 - We ask Brodie: If you could go back and give your 20 year-old self advice, what would it be?