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Listen "033 – Mental Health in the Big Leagues ft. Ex MLB Player Chad Pinder"
Episode Synopsis
Host Tom Smalley is joined by Ex-MLB Player Chad Pinder to discuss his journey with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) while he navigated his career as an MLB Player. Tom and Chad discuss living with OCD, the challenges it presents, and the importance of staying with the maintenance of treatment. They also explore the impact of OCD on parenting and relationships, as well as Chad's decision to step away from the game and the importance of finding identity beyond sports.
1:03 – The Joys and Challenges of Dad Life
02:27 – The Grind of Professional Sports
03:55 – The Length of the Baseball Season
09:19 – Choosing Virginia Tech and Playing College Baseball
10:22 – Realizing the Possibility of Going Pro
112:18 – Gaining Confidence in Making it to the Big Leagues
16:34 – The Importance of Enjoying the Game and the Journey
22:13 – The Importance of Being Present and Accepting Roles
26:35 – Chad's Pinder's Experience with OCD
32:08 – Maintaining Mental Health and Being Present
39:34 – OCD and its Impact on Baseball Career
1:03 – The Joys and Challenges of Dad Life
02:27 – The Grind of Professional Sports
03:55 – The Length of the Baseball Season
09:19 – Choosing Virginia Tech and Playing College Baseball
10:22 – Realizing the Possibility of Going Pro
112:18 – Gaining Confidence in Making it to the Big Leagues
16:34 – The Importance of Enjoying the Game and the Journey
22:13 – The Importance of Being Present and Accepting Roles
26:35 – Chad's Pinder's Experience with OCD
32:08 – Maintaining Mental Health and Being Present
39:34 – OCD and its Impact on Baseball Career
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