The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 107 - Catching up with Pearl Outlaw on Mental Health and Athletics

In Episode 107 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we catch up with Pearl Outlaw, a blind adaptive rower and skier, for an open and honest discussion on mental health and athletics. She originally appeared as a guest on Episode 93 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast. During this particular conversation, Outlaw spoke about:

• When she started to recognize her mental health struggles
• Why she decided to take time away from her athletic career to focus on her mental health and wellness
• The professional help she sought and how it has benefited her in so many ways
• Coping mechanisms she continues to use to recognize and handle stress more effectively
• Her advice to athletes and people in general about why they should ask for help if they feel like they need it
• Her participation in a recent skiing event and looking ahead in her athletic career

Follow Pearl Outlaw on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pearl_outlaw/.