Asking for Help with Allison Schmitt
Update: 2025-10-09
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Ahead of World Mental Health Day, former US Olympic swim team captain and 10-time Olympic medalist Allison Schmitt joins Sarah to talk about how her family, friends, and training partner Michael Phelps helped her address her mental health while still pursuing wins in the pool. Plus, the perils of chasing perfection and how she managed a healthy transition out of elite athletics into post-swimming life and work.
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Follow Allison on Instagram here
- Check out "To Write Love on her Arms" here
- Check out the National Alliance on Mental Illness here
- Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
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