Let our sponsor, BetterHelp, connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/dsp and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Hey everyone! 🎙️ Today, we’ve got an amazing episode of the Different Spectrums Podcast featuring Sammy Sullivan, who just won a bronze medal 🥉 in women’s rugby at the 2024 Paris Olympics! We’ll be diving into her journey, from her Olympic highs to getting married 💍 and even becoming a Lego Master 🧱. Sammy opens up about using Lego as a coping mechanism for anxiety and stress, which leads us to a special film discussion on Inside Out 2. We focus on one powerful scene from the movie that touches on panic attacks, anxiety, and the feeling of not being "enough." Sammy shares her personal experiences with anxiety during the Olympics, how she coped, and how mindfulness and a strong support system made a difference. We talk about the post-Olympic blues and the emotional challenge of being away from teammates who fully accept you—something many of us can relate to, especially those in the neurodivergent community. This episode is filled with laughs, emotional moments, and deep reflections on mental health, community, and the power of believing in yourself. We hope Sammy’s story inspires you to find your own support system and reminds you that it’s okay to ask for help. Take care, and thanks for tuning in! 💙 Thanks for checking out Different Spectrums! We're a podcast led by licensed therapists and neurodivergent individuals who explore emotions in movies and shows. Our goal is to normalize mental health challenges and promote understanding. 0:00 Attention 0:54 Sponsorship 1:57 Intro 6:55 Scenes 17:24 Discussion

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