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.
Podcast Insights
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.
In this episode of Brake Check, host Devin Giles speaks with race car driver Tom O'Gorman about the mental health challenges faced in grassroots motorsports. They discuss coping mechanisms, the pressures of competition, and the importance of community support. Tom shares his personal journey with anxiety and depression, highlighting strategies like the '15-minute rule' for managing emotions post-race. The conversation emphasizes the significance of kindness and visibility within the motorsports community, as well as the shared experiences of navigating identity and competition.
Takeaways
- Mental health is a significant aspect of motorsports.
- Coping mechanisms.
- The pressure of competition can affect mental well-being.
- Visibility in the community can create a sense of responsibility.
- Developing personal strategies for emotional management is crucial.
- Acknowledging emotions is important for mental health.
- Being kind to others can improve one's own mental state.
- It's okay to take time for oneself after a stressful event.
- Sharing experiences can foster connection and understanding.
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