The Players Voice - Conor Whelan
10 October - 1 hour 10 minsAll-Ireland winner and All-Star Conor Whelan joins us for a special episode of The Players Voice on World Mental Health Day.
Fresh from a Masters in Psychology, and currently doing a PHD on the Mental Health of GAA inter-county players, Conor offers fascinating insight into some of the challenges facing modern day players.
In a wide-ranging conversation about mental health and wellbeing, the Galway hurler also talks about athletic identity, challenging himself to grow as a person, changing careers and the importance of volunteering.
The Players Voice podcast is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Each episode is hosted by former Cava...
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