Is it burnout or depression, and how do you identify it and manage it? In this interview, I sit down with Dr. Erin Ayala (she/her), a licensed psychologist, performance consultant, and researcher, as we go in-depth on what burnout is, and how you can come out it.

Erin blends clinical and research expertise in her work with athletes from various sports backgrounds, but especially in cycling. She’s a cyclist and the owner of Skadi Sport Psychology, which is based out of Minnesota but she’s able to practice in many states across the United States. Give this episode a listen if you think you may be experiencing burnout, and want to know how to recover from it!

You can connect with, learn more, and follow Erin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erineayala/

You can also complete Erin’s Athletic Wellness & Performance Assessment that she talks about in this episode here: https://smumn.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_el0pPXQvmBuYvqu

Here, you can find a qualified Sports Psychologist per Erin’s recommendation using the USOPC Mental Health Registry: https://www.usopc.org/mental-health/mental-health-registry

Here are some other episodes you may want to check out:

• 77. How to Modify Training When Highly Stressed
  
• 36. What are Your Non-Negotiables to Handle Stress?
  
• 13. Box Breathing and Other Ways to Manage Stress
  

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