02 November 2023
Juventus is proud to introduce its latest initiative: “Stories of Strength”, a podcast series that delves into the authentic stories and mental health journeys of incredibly resilient individuals with aim to reduce the stigma often tied to mental wellbeing.
“Juventus has always prioritised taking care of every aspect of its athletes' training, which also includes mental preparation,” says Professor Giuseppe Vercelli, Juventus Psychological Area Manager. “Starting from the First Team, each squad is equipped with a dedicated sports psychologist who serves as a support for the technical and athletic staff, and individual players, on a daily basis. The "Juventus Training" project, which started in 2008 with an educational purpose in mind, made it possible to train coaches, athletes and staff on various topics, all related to the awareness of the individual's mental thought processes. This podcast fits perfectly with this initiative, which aims to break down prejudices and misinformation about mental health, highlighting the importance it has in everyday life, through these incredible testimonies of the individuals interviewed.”
“Stories of Strength” looks to further elevate the importance of a healthy wellbeing from a mental aspect, of being able to share experiences and perspectives with others while highlighting the significance of psychological support. The podcast series brings together different figures within Juventus to share their never-before-heard stories and mental health journeys.
Hosted by therapist Kati Morton and psychologist Laura de Dilectis, each podcast highlights the fact that we are stronger together, and that true vulnerability and open dialogue are not signs of weakness, but indicators of courage. The incredible stories of extraordinary individuals, who open up about their personal battles with mental health, offer a unique perspective on the challenges they've faced in the world of sports and beyond.
Below are the titles and individual featured in each episode that, starting from 2 November, 2023, will be released weekly on Juventus’ social media platforms:
Overcoming Mental Blocks - Mattia Perin
The Role of Support Systems – Linda Sembrant
The Athlete-Coach Relationship – Joe Montemurro
Mental Health in Youth Sports – Samuel Iling Junior and Timothy Weah
Born from an innovation challenge and a “call for ideas” over one year ago, with the college students of H-FARM College, this series is a continuation of the club’s ongoing mental health efforts which includes various projects aimed at fostering an open dialogue and kicking out the stigma surrounding the topic of mental health.
Tune in to discover stories of triumph, failure, setbacks and the remarkable strength that lies within each of us.
