{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 88: Mental Health Meets High Performance with Sarah Wilkes","description":"In this episode, I\u2019m joined by World Champion curler, mom, and Registered Psychotherapist Sarah Wilkes, who brings a rare and valuable dual perspective to the world of sport \u2014 one from the ice, and one from the therapist\u2019s chair. Currently playing lead on the #1 ranked team in the world and fresh off a World Championship win, Sarah\u2019s path hasn\u2019t been a straight line. We explore the emotional intensity she\u2019s carried since her early days, the influence of her multi-sport background, and the tools she\u2019s developed to stay grounded, curious, and consistently high-performing. We also dive into her evolution from fastball to elite curling, her shift into psychotherapy and supporting athletes through a mental health lens, and the difference between mental toughness and true wellness. Sarah shares how curiosity helps shift pressure into presence, how she balances high-level competition with motherhood and team connection, and what it really means to support your whole self \u2014 not just the athlete part. Whether you\u2019re a competitive curler, a coach, or simply someone looking to approach sport (and life) with more intention, this conversation is packed with insight, heart, and practical takeaways. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or visit: www.empoweredperformance.ca\/podcast &amp;nbsp; Listen to other top interviews:    Episode 07: Mark Nichols    Episode 29: Joanne Courtney    Episode 87: Val Sweeting    \ud83d\udcf2 Connect with me on Instagram: @empoweredperformance \ud83d\udcf0 Join the newsletter for more tools, tips, and resources to support your performance journey. ","author_name":"The Empowered Performance for Curlers Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/empoweredperformance.ca\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37374195\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37374195"}