Three-time AFLW All Australian and Western Bulldogs captain Ellie Blackburn shared her mental health journey with Tackle Your Feelings.
Blackburn opened up about struggling with balancing life and footy early on in her career, and how shifting her focus towards gratitude and savouring the moment helped her respond to the way she was feeling.
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