Ep. 92 Re-entry and Post-Race Blues with Joe Stiller and Rachel Moe, LMHC, LPC

We have all felt the let-down after a big event, but what if that event isn't over in a couple hours, or even a couple of days - but is long enough to become a way of life while you're on the trial, living the life of a bikepacker? Coming home can be hard, so hard that the sense of loss can lead to real grief - and if that grief isn't dealt with, anxiety and even depression can set in... After a long instagram post Alexandra Houchin, I reached out to Bar Yak owner and long-time bikepacker Joe Stiller as well as Licensed Mental Health Counselor Rachel Moe to talk about the very real post-race blues and how we can best address them. To connect with Joe and set your bike up for bikepacking success head to Baryak.com. Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!