Sports and mental health

One well-known local forager has been busy scouting, picking and harvesting nature's bounty. We check in with him live at one of his semi-secret locations to find out how this year is shaping up for those who love wild Newfoundland food. (Krissy Holmes with Shawn Dawson) 

It's a scene that could be a fabric softener commercial: We head to Glovertown where one woman has put a lot out on the line today... hoping the scent of her freshly laundered towels might be just the honey trap needed for the little bear who likes to snuggle towels. (Krissy Holm ... Show More

Returning to the classroom as an adult can be challenging. We speak with three people from the adult learning space who are working hard to highlight the opportunities and remove the barriers that often come with going back to school as an adult. (Krissy Holmes with Alison Howard ... Show More

The mental health of athletes has been in the news a lot this year, thanks to Olympians Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles. The attention may be new, but the field of sport psychology is not. How do sport psychologists work with athletes? How might athletes’ mental health affect the pu ... Show More

Most offices are rife with sports metaphors, from hitting the target to being a team player. There’s a lot we can learn from athletes and those who train them about performance and mental health. And high-profile athletes from Michael Phelps to Simone Biles have contributed to th ... Show More

How can sports impact our mental health? Playing sports can teach valuable life skills like resilience, endurance, and how to work with others. It can also support cognitive development, improving focus and problem-solving skills. There are also concerns about whether the pressur ... Show More

The upcoming Tokyo Olympics will be one of the few Games ever to take place during a global pandemic. That means zero fans in the host city, no family or friends allowed and a ban on cheering. What effect will all of this have on the athletes? CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr ... Show More

After what can only be described as the Greatest Introduction in Podcast History, Tyler and Mark discuss how athletes can have a positive (or negative) impact on fans, communities, and even the world. That’s right, social good as it relates to sports & athletes! 

At every Olympic Games, there are thousands of stories. This year, Simone Manuel looks to solidify her legacy as the greatest gymnast of all time. Katie Ledecky could become the most decorated female athlete in Olympic history. And Trayvon Bromell aims to claim the title of 'worl ... Show More