Mid-Michigan Matters: Eric on Mental Health and High Performance

Taylor Gittoni interviews Eric Hipple on Mid-Michigan Matters

On a recent episode of Mid-Michigan Matters with WILX News 10, Eric Hipple opened up about the mental health toll of high-performance environments, particularly in athletics. As a former NFL quarterback, Eric knows the unique pressure that comes with competition—and how it can quietly erode mental well-being.

In the interview, he reflects on the emotional aftermath of losing his son to suicide and the personal struggles that followed. Eric shares how he’s turned pain into purpose, advocating for better mental fitness tools and greater awareness in competitive spaces like sports, the military, and high-stakes careers.

This conversation offers insight into how expectations shape mental health and why athletes—and all high performers—need support systems, open dialogue, and strategies to stay resilient.

Watch the full interview at wilx.com ›