Mental | Why Are We So Anxious? With Darilyn Bixenman

In this episode of The Fierce Athlete Podcast, host Sam Kelley sits down with counseling psychologist Darilyn Bixenman to unpack the modern epidemic of debilitating anxiety affecting female athletes. Moving past the typical blame on social media, they explore how constant information overload, perfectionism, and the paralyzing fear of disappointing others leave young women feeling disconnected from who they are. Through relatable athlete analogies, Darilyn offers a powerful shift from being hyper-externally focused to finding strength from within, explaining how grounding yourself in your true identity can quiet overthinking and transform how you receive feedback and how you perform.

Takeaway:

Take some time to reflect on everything discussed in the episode and evaluate your own anxiety levels. Tune in next week for more solutions!