Side Quest Podcast

The Importance of Mental Health When it comes to health, most of the articles on the internet or the ones covered on news stations, focus solely on dieting and exercise. Sadly, one of the biggest health issues we don't talk about in the United States is mental health. According to this Newsweek piece from 2014, nearly 1 in 5 American's suffer from a mental illness each year. The CDC has stated that mental illness, such as depression, is often associated with medical diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. If this is an underlying issue---a precursor to diseases that kill millions every year---why are we not talking more about it? This month's episode of Coaches Corner focuses on mental health by exploring the stories of two fitness coaches, each who suffered from a mental health issue---depression and bulimia. Adam Fisher and Nick Sorrell share their stories in this very personal and in-depth episode. Along for the ride, Ryan Bergren, provides a medical perspective and how he has helped c