Alexi Pappas, Greek-American Olympian runner, filmmaker, and author of the memoir Bravey came onto the podcast this week to chat about:

• The irony of experiencing deep sadness after great joy, and how Alexi overcame battles with depression following the Rio 2016 Olympics
• The inury metaphor as a way to better make sense of mental health and how to treat mental illness
• How the passing of Alexi's mother at the age of 4 impacted her childhood and perspective on mental illness as she's grown older
• The connection between creativity and athletics, as an Olympian athlete and filmmaker
• "Prehab" strategies and precautionary steps Alexi takes to prioritize her well-being
• What brings Alexi endorphins (besides the runners high ;))