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Podcast: The Cheer Biz Podcast
Episode: Navigating Trauma & Moving Forward: Lessons from NCA 2025 with Jeff Benson
Description: Navigating Trauma & Moving Forward: Lessons from NCA 2025 with Jeff Benson
Description - This special impromptu episode of The Cheer Biz Podcast dives into the emotional aftermath of NCA Nationals 2025. Dan Cotton is joined by mental resilience expert Jeff Benson to discuss how gym owners, coaches, athletes, and parents can process, heal, and move forward after the traumatic events that unfolded.
In this essential conversation, we cover:
Understanding trauma responses – Why some people seem “fine” while others are deeply affected
Signs of lingering trauma in athletes, staff, and parents
How gym owners should approach d...