House Talk Pre-Game w/Dr. Lauren Pitts & Ronnie Ransome Jr.

ATHLETES & CANNABIS: The Holistic Perspective! Can marijuana make you a better athlete? That question reignites a debate about using cannabis to aid in sports. Does it actually help? Research suggests that, for competitive athletes, cannabis can be a double-edged sword. It’s Season 3 on HT and you don’t want to miss an exciting and information-packed lineup with Sports Mental Health Empowermen...

PATIENCE: The Name of the Game! Patience is not only an asset for players it is also what coaching and being a sports parent is all about. You can practice patients in and out of athletic play. By doing so, you will find greater success in the face of adversity and pressure. It’s Season 3 on HT and you don’t want to miss an exciting and information packed lineup with Sports Mental Health Empowerme...

DANGER: People Pleasing in Sports! Have you ever wanted to impress someone so badly that you were willing to do almost anything? It seems like impressing others is the goal above just about everything else, including making good choices. Friends and teammates make poor choices for no reason other than wanting to impress or be liked by someone. It’s Season 3 on HT and you don’t want to miss an exci...

Parental Executive Functioning & Your Athlete! In today’s sporting culture, the emphasis is largely placed on winning, so essentially “if you’re not first, you’re last.” Some parents tend to get wrapped up in this socially driven environment and fill with pride and arrogance over the accomplishments of their children. This can be detrimental to the athlete’s well-being on several levels. It’s...

Surviving PTSD (Parental Traumatic Stress Disorder)! Unfortunately, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are relatively common. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 60 percent of the population reports at least one ACE. Can Children Get PTSD from Their Parents? It is possible for children to show signs of PTSD because they are upset by their parent's symp...