At just 25 years of age, Judy Bobbett has a phenomenal sporting CV; junior and senior county football for Meath, rugby for Leinster and Ireland and now boxing for Ireland. Rugby was her number one sport and she rose quickly through the ranks to make her international debut. However, the pressure of a playing team sport at an elite level, coupled with a global pandemic brought with it significant bouts of anxiety and depression for Judy. Prioritizing her mental health, Judy quit rugby and sought help. Her story is incredible – tune now to hear it in her own words. If you are affected by any of the issues in this episode, help is available:Aware (under 18s) 1800 66 66 66Aware (over 18s) 1800 80 48 48This support line is a free service available to anyone seeking support and information about anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder – for themselves or a loved one. The service is available 7 days a week from 10am to 10pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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