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Blaqsport Podcast x NXPIRE - Why Mental Health Matters
In this episode of Blaqsport Podcast, I sit down with Victor Kwesi, a writer, healthcare business analyst, fitness and wellness consultant, creative director, and mental health educator. We talk about one of the most overlooked parts of sport: mental health.
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Victor shares how a serious health scare reshaped his view of psychology, fitness, and emotional wellbeing. We discuss the pressure athletes face at every level, from academy players to professionals, and the realities of performance anxiety, criticism, self awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
We also look at the intense public scrutiny athletes like Harry Maguire, Marcus Rashford, Cristiano Ronaldo, Naomi Osaka, and Dele Ali have faced, and how that impacts wellbeing.
The core message is simple: understanding yourself is the foundation of resilience. Whether you are an athlete, coach, journalist, or fan, learning to navigate difficult periods is key to long term success in sport and in life.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Ujlnnk5WNes?is=wY7HQ_a-j9rVWkY1
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“Understanding yourself is the foundation of resilience. Emotional intelligence is not just valuable in sport. It is essential for life.”
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