Brake Check
Brake Check
Podcast Description
BrakeCheck is a monthly podcast that hits pause on horsepower and dives into the mental health side of grassroots racing. Hosted by Devin Giles a racer, writer, and advocate living with Bipolar 2 . This show is for anyone who's ever felt the emotional weight behind the wheel or in the paddock.
Each episode explores real stories, personal challenges, and hard conversations that don’t always get airtime in motorsports. Because before we chase tenths, we’ve got to take care of ourselves.
This isn’t therapy. It’s real talk from the track to the mind.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on mental health issues related to racing, exploring specific topics such as coping mechanisms, the pressures of competition, and community support. For example, Episode 2 features a discussion on anxiety and the '15-minute rule' for emotional management, while Episode 1 covers the general mission of addressing mental health challenges in a racing context.
BrakeCheck is a monthly podcast that hits pause on horsepower and dives into the mental health side of grassroots racing. Hosted by Devin Giles a racer, writer, and advocate living with Bipolar 2 . This show is for anyone who’s ever felt the emotional weight behind the wheel or in the paddock.
Each episode explores real stories, personal challenges, and hard conversations that don’t always get airtime in motorsports. Because before we chase tenths, we’ve got to take care of ourselves.
This isn’t therapy. It’s real talk from the track to the mind.
Summary
In this episode, Devin Giles sits down with Tim Fleury to discuss the intersection of mental health and motorsports. Tim shares his personal journey into tracking, the impact of trauma on his life, and how he found resilience through his passion for cars. They explore the importance of support systems, the therapeutic nature of driving, and the balance between competition and personal well-being. Tim's story highlights the significance of community in motorsports and the lessons learned from navigating life's challenges.
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