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Behind the scenes, female athletes are suffering from disordered eating and substance use; depression and anxiety; emotional and sexual abuse; racism and discrimination; self-harm, and even suicide ideation. When global tennis star Naomi Osaka and gymnastics world champion Simone Biles took breaks from competing to tend to their mental health, many were compelled to ask: What is causing this mental health crisis in women’s sports? In The Price She Pays, Katie Steele and Dr. Tiffany Brown illuminate where we are going wrong—and how we can correct course.

This conversational podcast is an entertaining, informative destination for all issues and topics surrounding mental health for athletes, parents, and coaches (and anyone who just loves athletics!). Every week, Katie and Tiffany will field a question from a listener and answer it together, covering all things sports, mental health, and being an athlete. Listeners can expect important, timely discussions with a side of humor and realness.