The Sports Psychology Episode with Lauren Beasley

The Sports Psychology Episode with Lauren Beasley

From The End of Sport by The End of Sport

April 16, 2026 · 1h 7m

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on sports psychology and mental health with Dr. Lauren Beasley, addressing systemic issues and ethical dilemmas in the field.

In this episode of The End of Sport podcast, Johanna, Nathan, and Derek engage in a deep discussion with Dr. Lauren Beasley about the complexities of sports psychology, mental health, and the systemic issues affecting athletes. We talk at length about the focus on performance in sports psychology, the neoliberal approach to mental health, and the stigma surrounding mental health in high-performance sports. The conversation also touches on the ethical dilemmas faced by mental health professionals in sports, the potential role of social work, and the impact of political issues on athletes' mental health. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting 01:51 Critique of Sports Psychology 05:59 Distinction Between Sports Psychology and Clinical Mental Health 10:47 The Individualism of Mental Health in Sports 12:19 Corporate Mental Health Campaigns in Sports 16:59 The Role of Athletes in Mental Health Advocacy 22:22 Stigma Surrounding Mental Health in Sports 27:41 Epidemic of Mental Health Crises Among Athletes 31:44 Conflicts of Interest in Sports Psychology Services 33:18 Understanding Licensure in Sports Psychology 36:21 Confidentiality and Consent in Athletic Settings 39:39 The…

People in this episode

Hosts: Johanna, Nathan, Derek

Guest: Dr. Lauren Beasley

Topics covered

  • sports psychology
  • mental health
  • athlete advocacy
  • systemic issues in sports
  • ethical dilemmas
  • stigma in sports

Keywords

  • sports psychology
  • mental health
  • athletes
  • neoliberalism
  • stigma
  • ethical dilemmas
  • social work

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