<description>&lt;p&gt;Wow! We feel so lucky to have spent some time at Hayward Field with the incredible Devon Allen. Sometimes the stars align and we get to chat with the greats!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Devon Allen, 2x Olympian and 4x USA champion, shared insights into his athletic journey and personal growth. He discussed his experiences in sports, emphasizing the importance of well-being and recovery, especially after dealing with injuries. Devon also highlighted his role in coaching emerging elite athletes and balancing his career as both a pro football player in the NFL and a track and field athlete.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He talked about how he manages confidence and the benefits of participating in multiple sports. We brought back a round of rapid-fire questions, where Devon revealed some of his favorite spots in Eugene and his preference between a Super Bowl ring and an Olympic gold medal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Overall, the interview provided a glimpse into Devon Allen's multifaceted career, his integrity, and his dedication to both personal and athletic development. We are Team Devon through and through! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;*We had some audio difficulties as addressed at the beginning of the episode. Hang in there - it's worth the listen! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;**Special thanks to Carter Stedman, host of the Birds of a Feather podcast for helping us out with some additional equipment - gotta ensure an Olympian has his own mic! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;***Order our new book: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.athletesmentalhealthfoundation.org/the-price-she-pays"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Price She Pays: Confronting the Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Women's Sports―from the Schoolyard to the Stadium&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://athletesmentalhealthfoundation.org"&gt;athletesmentalhealthfoundation.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @athletesmentalhealthfoundation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to send us a question for an upcoming episode? Follow these steps:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Record a voice memo that clearly states your first name, your city/state, and your question (be concise). Aim for under 40 seconds for your recording.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Email the voice memo to SportsShrinks@gmail.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;</description>

Sports Shrinks

Tiffany Brown, Ph.D., LMFT and Katie Steele, LMFT

SPECIAL EPISODE: Devon Allen Interview

JUN 26, 202439 MIN
Sports Shrinks

SPECIAL EPISODE: Devon Allen Interview

JUN 26, 202439 MIN

Description

<p>Wow! We feel so lucky to have spent some time at Hayward Field with the incredible Devon Allen. Sometimes the stars align and we get to chat with the greats!</p><p>In this episode, Devon Allen, 2x Olympian and 4x USA champion, shared insights into his athletic journey and personal growth. He discussed his experiences in sports, emphasizing the importance of well-being and recovery, especially after dealing with injuries. Devon also highlighted his role in coaching emerging elite athletes and balancing his career as both a pro football player in the NFL and a track and field athlete.</p><p>He talked about how he manages confidence and the benefits of participating in multiple sports. We brought back a round of rapid-fire questions, where Devon revealed some of his favorite spots in Eugene and his preference between a Super Bowl ring and an Olympic gold medal.</p><p>Overall, the interview provided a glimpse into Devon Allen's multifaceted career, his integrity, and his dedication to both personal and athletic development. We are Team Devon through and through! </p><p></p><p>*We had some audio difficulties as addressed at the beginning of the episode. Hang in there - it's worth the listen! </p><p>**Special thanks to Carter Stedman, host of the Birds of a Feather podcast for helping us out with some additional equipment - gotta ensure an Olympian has his own mic! </p><p>***Order our new book: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.athletesmentalhealthfoundation.org/the-price-she-pays"><strong>The Price She Pays: Confronting the Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Women's Sports―from the Schoolyard to the Stadium</strong></a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://athletesmentalhealthfoundation.org">athletesmentalhealthfoundation.org</a></p><p>Instagram: @athletesmentalhealthfoundation</p><p></p><p>Want to send us a question for an upcoming episode? Follow these steps:</p><ol><li>Record a voice memo that clearly states your first name, your city/state, and your question (be concise). Aim for under 40 seconds for your recording.</li><li>Email the voice memo to [email protected]</li></ol>