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Raising Pro AthletesAuthor: Marina Villatoro Kuperman
It takes a village to raise a professional athlete ... For the first time ever, this podcast talks to the people that normally get very little mention, but are the ones who are responsible for the underlying success of an athlete. Marina pulls back the curtain and dives deep into chats with the UNSUNG Heroes parents, the coaches, the trainers, the nutritionists and the therapists revealing the realities of what it takes to support a child in reaching their ultimate potential. What to expect when you listen: * The real, raw truth * Laughter, and maybe some tears * The struggles and the successes In this podcast, you will find the support youve been searching for to RAISE PRO ATHLETES with confidence, and so much more Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Spotting Post-Traumatic Stress After Sports Injuries
Thursday, 29 January, 2026
Today, I'm going to really open up about a topic that's close to home for many of us: the invisible battles that many extreme athletes face, the trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).Find out how PTSD can sneak up on even the toughest athletes, and why it might not show up right away. Learn the red flags to watch out for so you can catch it before it takes hold.• the high rate of PTSD among extreme athletes• injuries in climbing and family impact• delayed onset and subtle signs at home• moving from defensiveness to curiosity• research, therapy options, and medication choices• practical language for support and de-escalation• normalizing triggers in unexpected places• inviting listener stories to build communityIf you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave me a review, share it with your friendsAbout This Podcast It takes a village to raise a pro athlete. For the first time ever this channel takes you behind the athlete’s ‘unspoken’ road what it really takes to raise athletes. What to expect when you listen: Real, Raw Truth Laughter The Struggles & Successes ABOUT YOUR HOST: Marina Kuperman Villatoro, a mama who is on a mission to help her sons reach their athletic (rock climbing) goals and dreams. Connect and be Part of the Strategic Village SIGN UP FOR THE LATEST UNCENSORED HACKS and TIPS https://raisingproathletes.com/sign-up/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisingproathletes/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raisingproathletes YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@raisingproathletes Website - https://raisingproathletes.com/








