Melie Kerr’s Battle with Mental Health - White Fern & IPL Cricket Star OPENS Up
Episode Description
Melie Kerr is a ridiculously talented cricket player from Wellington. She is also wise beyond her age. She is the youngest podcast guest ever (I think) but already has been through so much and has an ability to share her journey in a way that we can all gain from.
Melie took me back to her darkest period back in 2021 and shares some pretty dark stuff, I know its not easy to revisit this stuff so I can’t thank her enough. As well as being an incredible cricketer she has also become a powerful mental health advocate by sharing her own struggles with her incredible YouTube series, “Treading Water”
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Healthline 0800 611 116 – for advice from experienced health staff
Brief Summary
Amelia Kerr discusses her cricket career, mental health struggles, and the importance of kindness and support from family and friends.
Key points
- Childhood Memories and Empathy. Reflecting on childhood experiences that shaped empathy and understanding.
- Nervousness in Cricket. Despite moments of anxiety, the player finds calmness in their love for the game.
- A Surprising Debut. At just 16, the player made a surprising debut for the New Zealand team.
- The Pressure of Performance. The player discusses the pressure to perform and the fear of not being good enough.
- Jess's Running Passion. Jess loved running and had impressive records in school competitions.
- IPL Auction Insights. Discussing the financial aspects of playing in the IPL and the pressures that come with it.
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Episode highlights
- Childhood Memories and EmpathyReflecting on childhood experiences that shaped empathy and understanding.“I’ve always been a real empath, taking on other people’s emotions.”3:24Oct 22, 2023
- Nervousness in CricketDespite moments of anxiety, the player finds calmness in their love for the game.“I’ve always been very calm and I just love it so much.”20:48Oct 22, 2023
- A Surprising DebutAt just 16, the player made a surprising debut for the New Zealand team.“I think it was a real surprise to me.”25:21Oct 22, 2023
- The Pressure of PerformanceThe player discusses the pressure to perform and the fear of not being good enough.“I need to score runs every time I bat to keep my spot.”34:58Oct 22, 2023
- Jess's Running PassionJess loved running and had impressive records in school competitions.“She had a Wellington record for her 3K.”41:07Oct 22, 2023
- IPL Auction InsightsDiscussing the financial aspects of playing in the IPL and the pressures that come with it.“You lose about 40% of it to tax.”43:30Oct 22, 2023
- Mental Health StrugglesOpening up about personal struggles during the pandemic and the importance of mental health.“I learned how to wear a really good mask.”55:20Oct 22, 2023
- Rock Bottom ReflectionsThe speaker shares their experience of hitting rock bottom and the emotional turmoil that followed. "It felt like I was finally going to get the help I needed."1:23:30Oct 22, 2023
