10 Years in 10 Minutes

Just some thoughts I have been pondering that hopefully are relatable

I todays episode I talk about the debate of whether everything happens for a reason or if life is inherently unfair. I also share my perspective on which side I think is more accurate. Hopefully you can learn from each argument and decide how to view your happiness

With the new year comes new years resolutions and a great time to start new habits. In todays episode I breakdown a few chapters of Atomic Habits by James Clear to help you with your new years resolutions athletic or otherwise.

In the media, many people are told to adopt the mindset of “positive affirmations” or “positive self talk” when dealing with insecurities. However, I think that this provides an unrealistic way to find fulfillment in your life and in this episode I talk about the problems I have with it and what you should focus on instead.

As a naturally competitive person, I've heard the term “healthy competition” multiple times. However I've struggled to find what this actually means. In this episode, I talk about what healthy competition means to me and how to find it in your own life as well.

When I first started out in gymnastics I had a really hard time making the close relationships I was used to. In this episode I talk about the reason I think this happens to us and why it is okay that it occurs.

We've all been given a choice to work on something hard versus work on something easy. In today's episode I discuss the importance of pushing through the discomfort of working on things that are difficult for you and the tips and tricks I use to work on skills that don't come easily to me

Hypertrophy is key to muscle growth. In today's episode, I discuss the three types of hypertrophy and the three stimuli for hypertrophy.

As a kid I was super curious and wanted to know everything about everyone. Overtime, I realized this was holding me back from focusing on my own goals and in todays episode I share my experience navigating feelings of FOMO and offer tips that have helped me overcome this fear.

Almost every single athlete has been through an injury at some point in their career. I've been through too many to count and in todays episode I am going to break down my process for treating and eliminating injuries so that they never come back.

Something that is super important as an athlete is getting enough sleep. I have always struggled with getting enough sleep to feel awake but once I found the sleeping tips that helped me, I was able to create a foolproof routine to fall asleep fast and effectively. In this episode I share some of my greatest tips that aren't just “don't go on your phone” or “wake up early the day before”. I'll share tips that actually work for me and many others in taking charge of your sleep schedule.

One of the most helpful practices I have used in my gymnastics was creating rituals. Rituals help calm you nerves and create a routine that can make you feel secure during times that are stressful and filled with uncertainty. In today's episode I discuss the importance of rituals, some rituals that I use, and how you can create your own rituals as well.

My first injury as a gymnast was tennis elbow. I had it for an entire year before I found the exercises that got rid of it for good. Today I will walk you through the main causes of golfers and tennis elbow as well as the best ways to fix these injuries in a relatively quick and simple way. I will also share the physical therapy exercises that helped me the most in getting rid of these pesky injuries.

Many people are told of the importance of eating after a workout, but there is a lot of confusion when it comes to the exact timing and amount of protein intake. Here I compile the research I have found on anabolic windows and how to best prevent muscle breakdown after a workout using post workout meals

Almost everyone knows the feeling of being bullied. In this episode, I break down why others bully, how to deal with it, and how you should approach the situation from a positive point of view.

Many of us have experienced a "bad practice" and it often leaves us with feelings of defeat. In this episode, I want to share the gift of bad practices and how they are actually setting you up for success. I also talk about how perfectionism is the root of avoiding bad practices which leads to procrastination. Sometimes all you have to do is show up.

As athletes, we are often told of the benefits of visualization, but there is not a clear road map to the practice. It was hard for me to understand at first, but I have come to appreciate the practice of visualization and in this episode, I want to share my methods and tips for visualization so that you can implement this practice into your own life as well.

In gymnastics, I've certainly been through my fair share of jealousy as an athlete. However, after some reflection, I am not as opposed to the concept of being jealous and I don't think that it is necessarily a bad thing. In this episode, I am going to explain what jealousy is, the pros and cons, and how to use it effectively so that hopefully you can apply it to your own life and see it as a tool, rather than a burden.

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