Simone Biles, who is the most decorated American gymnast and regarded by many in the sport to be one of the greatest of all time, withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics team final and individual all-around competition. Following the competition, she cited her mental health as the reason for the withdrawal. 

In Episode 5 of the Oasis Mental Health Show, Sam and Alex talk about initial reactions, how different situations, traumas, and stressors could have played a role, and why we need to support Simone Biles and other athletes struggling with mental health issues.

Pinky Sabhnanai is the co-host of The Authentic Chaos Podcast. She is in her 4th year at the University of Windsor in Canada where she is studying psychology and business administration with aspirations of becoming a clinical psychologist. On Authentic Chaos, Pinky and her Co-host talk about mental health, breaking the stigma surrounding it, and bringing light to stories that inspire them.

Adrienne Capeless is a master's level therapist, certified personal trainer, certified nutrition coach, and founder of Talk-Lift-Heal.

She has over 5 years of experience in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency shelter settings, where she noticed that traditional talk therapy and medication were not effective for everyone.

She believes we can improve our mental health through exercise, awareness of negative thinking patterns, and implementing mindfulness techniques.

With her background in both talk therapy and strength training, she believes that the mind and body are connected and your treatment should be connected as well.