Val Whitting joins The Tavis Smiley Show with Guest Host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey.
From Tavis Smiley by KBLA Talk 1580
April 29, 2026 · 17 min
About this episode
Val Whitting discusses strategies for athletes, particularly women and girls, to enhance their confidence and performance amidst mental health challenges.
Former WNBA player, two-time Stanford national champion, and mental performance coach, Val Whitting, shares guidance on how athletes, especially women and girls, can build their confidence and performance to overcome mental health challenges. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
Guest: Val Whitting
Topics covered
- athlete mental health
- women in sports
- confidence building
- performance coaching
- sports commentary
Keywords
- mental health
- athletes
- women
- confidence
- performance
- coaching
- WNBA
- sports
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WNBA, Stanford
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