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    • You Can't Hide in a Race with Adam Boardman

    Guest: Adam Boardman, Therapist & Founder at Marathon Medical Psych Program

    Hosts: Dr. Mark Allen & Dr. Tommy Horn

    Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).

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    Episode Overview

    Endurance athletes face unique mental health challenges - and in distance running, there's nowhere to hide. In this episode of the Peak Sports Psychiatry Podcast, Drs. Mark Allen and Thomas Horn sit down with Adam Boardman - former All-American cross-country runner, therapist for athletes, and founder of the Marathon Medical Psych Program, an initiative bringing psychological care directly into marathon medical tents. Adam and Mark also serve together on the Clinical Advisory Board of The Hidden Opponent, a national nonprofit championing student-athlete mental health. The conversation explores the inner truth running reveals, the role of humor in athlete therapy, and how innovation in care delivery is reshaping mental health in sports.

    Key Takeaways

  • • Running Reveals Inner Truth: The solitary nature of running makes it impossible to hide from yourself.
  • • Medical Tents Need Mental Health: Psychological support should be integrated into marathon medical care.
  • • Humor as Healing: Appropriate use of humor can build rapport and facilitate difficult conversations.
  • • Lived Experience Matters: Being a former athlete enhances credibility and connection with clients.
  • • Innovation in Care Delivery: Bringing mental health services to where athletes are is crucial.

    • Show Notes

    About Adam Boardman

    Adam Boardman is Therapist & Founder at Marathon Medical Psych Program.

    Topics Discussed

  • • Adam's journey from collegiate runner to therapist
  • • Mental health challenges unique to distance runners
  • • The Marathon Medical Psych Program concept
  • • Using humor therapeutically with athletes
  • • The Hidden Opponent and student-athlete advocacy
  • • Integrating mental health into sports medicine
  • • The psychological demands of endurance sports

    • Resources Mentioned

  • • The Hidden Opponent
  • • Marathon Medical Psych Program
  • • Runner Mental Health Resources

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