Ep. 103: Depression and Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Dr. David Ley
From BJJ Mental Models
This week, we're joined by Dr. David Ley. In addition to being a clinical psychologist and frequent contributor to Psychology Today, David is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Roberto Alencar. He's the perfect guest to discuss one of our most frequently requested topics: depression and Jiu-Jitsu.
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