In this episode of Shelaborate, our incredible friend Paige joins us to talk about what happens when life forces you to slow down. 

Paige shares about what it means to heal and the people who were truly there to support her. This one’s full of laughs, honesty, and the gentle reminder that supporting you when you’re down is the bare minimum. 

✨If anyone thinks you're too much? Let them go find less.✨

📚Shelaborate Resource Guide:

• The Hidden Opponent– A mental health advocacy group focusing on breaking the stigma around athlete mental health.
• Athletes for Hope– Offers mental health toolkits, athlete support networks, and advocacy training.
• American Psychological Association (APA)– Find licensed psychologists with experience in injury recovery and performance mindset.
• Headway or Psychology Today Use these to search for sports therapists or trauma-informed therapists in your area.

Physical Rehab & Comeback Coaching

• Rehab 2 Perform Clinics and virtual services for athletes recovering from injury, with an emphasis on returning to performance.

Community & Peer Support

• Reddit /r/Injuries – Real stories, peer support, and recovery inspiration

Athlete Focused Support

• The Injured Athletes Club – A community and resource hub specifically for injured athletes navigating rehab and mental health. 
• Sports Psychology & Injury
• Sports psychologists and Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPCs) help build emotional resilience during rehab. Click here.
• Mental training combined with physical therapy significantly improves confidence and anxiety during recovery nebraskamed.com.

🧠 Mental Health Tools & Hotlines

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 24/7 confidential help via call or text for anyone in emotional distress 
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained counselor via SMS 
• National Mental Health Hotline – 24/7 free support at 866‑903‑3787 for depression, anxiety, or crisis
• NAMI HelpLine – Confidential weekday support, referral, and education services.

Military listeners here are some additional resources: 

Mental Health & Counseling

• Military OneSourceFree, 24/7 confidential counseling for service members and families. Covers stress, grief, injury adjustment, relationship support, etc. 12 free sessions per issue. They match you to a counselor off post and they are able to do virtual appointments📞 800-342-9647

• inTransition ProgramMental health coaching and support for service members transitioning between duty stations, components, or into/out of service—especially helpful during medical boards or post-injury downtime.📞 800-424-7877

• Psychological Health Resource Center (PHRC)Offers live chat and phone support for any mental health concern—active duty, Guard, and Reserve.📞 866-966-1020

Injury Recovery & Rehabilitation

• Warrior Care Recovery Coordination ProgramHelps navigate the non-medical side of recovery—family support, benefits, education, and reintegration post-injury.

• Intrepid Spirit CentersLocated on select military bases, these centers provide integrative care for TBI, PTSD, musculoskeletal injuries, and chronic pain.

• Military Health System – Wounded Warrior ResourcesCentralized resources for polytrauma recovery, adaptive sports, medical boards, and reintegration.

💬 Peer Support & Community

• Veterans Crisis LineConfidential support for any service member (even active duty) in crisis.📞 Dial 988 then press 1 Text: 838255🌐 www.veteranscrisisline.net

• Team RWB (Red, White & Blue)Free community-based fitness and connection events for wounded, recovering, or transitioning military members.🌐 www.teamrwb.org

• Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)Offers physical rehab, mental health care, peer groups, and career counseling for post-injury support—even while still on active duty if medically transitioning.🌐 www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Bonus: Anonymous Crisis Support

• Veterans/Military Crisis Line – Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255