
About this episode
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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