Michael Phelps On Battling Depression & Becoming The Best Olympian of All-Time

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Michael Phelps. Michael shares his story of battling depression on his way to winning 28 medals, becoming the most decorated Olympian of all-time. Michael talks about consciously deciding to leave himself vulnerable, the process of dealing with deep rooted family issues & his subsequent therapy and recovery.
Michael tells you how small changes made a huge difference in his mental health awareness, how quarantining during the pandemic helped to separate his personal & professional lives, and why becoming a mental health advocate has opened his eyes to a greater sense of self.
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[@soldier1A]

You all are great great people.thank you for sharing those feelings😊

[@shiplewm]

Admire the hell out of you, Michael. Wishing you & your family all the best.
Great interview channel as well, you two. Keep them coming!

[@RimiOmo]

As an athlete (bodybuilding) looking to go pro, I’ve had a rough year and the past couple of months has been the hardest time; facing depression, overwhelm etc.. listening to this reminded me of the things i know that kept me in a good, functioning state; like having a routine, being conscious of my narrative etc. Literally listening to this during one of the first few workouts of coming back into the flow of training for my mental health (how my bb journey started!)
but as you guys said, knowing you’re not alone; especially among those who are extremely successful in their fields gives me a lot of hope for my pursuits.
Thanks for this podcast 😌

[@fikayomiolabode6582]

Great podcast, thank you guys for sharing your stories, it was really insightful 🙏🏾

[@skywalkerthom1733]

Great pod dwall hope you make some more of these

[@TheFlun]

Great interview!!

[@kimofromkalihi]

So awesome 🤙

[@kimberlyolague4181]

❤🥰😍😘😘👏👏

[@MrMikeymontemayor]

you should really have kim kardashian on

[@birgitkornitzky1069]

She has no level

[@pastapete9095]

I like Michael, and I understand his point of view, and I don't doubt his sincerity, but psychiatry is very corrupt. Those people are so incredibly dangerous. I've seen what they do to children behind closed doors when no ones watching because I was one of them. Once they cat ch you you'll never escape. They are vicious.