Podcasts about sports psychology

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Why do MTB skills seem to disappear the moment you feel scared, frustrated, overwhelmed or under pressure? You KNOW how to brake. You KNOW where to look. You KNOW what your body should be doing — and yet, on a difficult section of trail, suddenly none of it seems accessible. In previous episodes I've talked about how a lack of automaticity may be the cause, in THIS episode we talk about how you may be sabotaging yourself mentally! Because maybe it's the way you talk to yourself. In this episode of the Ride & Inspire RAWcast, we explore a sport psychology tool called Ileism. It's actually ridiculously simple — but psychological and neuroscience research into self-distancing and emotion regulation helps explain why changing the way we talk to ourselves can influence how we respond under pressure.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your MTB skills can feel inaccessible when pressure risesHow self-talk influences fear, attention and performanceWhat third-person self-talk and ileism areWhy psychological distance can help us regulate emotionsPractical examples on how to replace identity-based thoughts with useful process cuesHow to coach yourself through difficult MTB sectionsWhy the RIGHT technical cues still matterHow this technique can also help with overwhelm, procrastination and stressful situations away from the bikeBecause becoming a better mountain biker isn't "just" about learning what your body needs to do. It's also about learning how to "coach" your brain when it matters.Try the practical self-talk exercise from this episode on your next ride and notice what changes. And DO share it with me

In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with Bill Taylor, founder of Sports Conflict Lab and a former collegiate head coach, to talk about conflict in sports, communication, and why learning how to handle difficult conversations is an important part of becoming a confident athlete.Bill explains why conflict is inevitable in every relationship and why avoiding it usually makes things worse. We talk about the power imbalance between athletes and coaches, and why young athletes may be afraid to speak up because they worry about losing opportunities, being removed from a team, or changing how their coach sees them.We also talk about the role parents and coaches play in creating an environment where athletes feel safe communicating. Bill shares why parents should give their athletes the opportunity to work through conflict themselves when it is safe to do so, rather than immediately stepping in. He explains how these experiences can help young athletes become more bold, courageous, and confident.In this episode you will hear:Why avoiding conflict can make problems biggerHow athletes can learn to speak up to coachesWhy communication needs to come from leadershipHow parents can support athletes without taking overWhy emotions need to be managed before solving a conflictHow conflict can strengthen relationships and team cultureWhy working through difficult situations helps athletes growThis conversation is a powerful reminder that confidence is not just about performing skills. It is also about learning how to communicate, handle uncomfortable situations, and trust yourself enough to have difficult conversations.Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.comReady to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com

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What happens when the plan falls apart?Hurricane Lowell recently passed close to Kauaʻi, leaving significant damage across the island. I was working as a firefighter during the storm, while my wife was working at the hospital and our daughters were staying with their grandparents.Over the next 24 hours, I watched people respond to the exact same pressure in completely different ways.Some people went straight to work. Some helped complete strangers. Some froze. Some panicked.And it reinforced a lesson I've seen throughout my life in sports, the military, firefighting, coaching, and leadership:Pressure doesn't suddenly make you who you need to be. Pressure reveals what you've prepared yourself to be.In this episode, I share what happened during the storm and aftermath, including clearing roads so emergency vehicles could get through, adapting when our own fire engine went out of service, and watching the Kauaʻi community come together to help each other.I also talk about experiencing Hurricane Georges in Puerto Rico while serving in the military—and the humbling realization that even after seeing firsthand what a major hurricane can do, I still underestimated this one.We get into preparation, adaptability, purpose, leadership, controlling what you can control, and why experience only matters if you turn it into action.Most importantly, I explore an idea that applies far beyond sports:Every one of us is both the head coach and the athlete in our own life.The head coach in you has to prepare, establish the standard, anticipate problems, and make decisions.The athlete in you eventually has to execute when life stops cooperating.Because eventually pressure comes for all of us.And when it does, you don't want to start becoming the person you need to be.You want that person to already be there.Talent is given. Performance is crafted.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Dan and Alex analyse Tottenham's recent performances, tactical approaches, and team confidence, blending tactical insights with humorous banter. They explore how team psychology, coaching strategies, and player mentality influence results on the pitch. In this episode, we explore tactical football strategies, team dynamics, and the importance of physicality versus technical skill in modern football. Dan and Alex share insights on team formations, player roles, and the mental aspects of the game, offering a comprehensive look at current football tactics. key topicsTottenham's tactical approach under De ZerbiImpact of team confidence and psychologyAnalysis of recent matches against Everton and LiverpoolPlayer performances and confidence levelsCoaching strategies and team managementThe role of team history and mental blocksPotential tactical adjustments and future prospectsTeam formation and player rolesBalancing physicality and technical skillTactical adjustments for specific opponentsPlayer fitness and injury managementMental resilience and confidence in footballUse of physical presence and set piecesInnovative tactics like 'dark arts' in footballImpact of player size and physicality in the Premier League Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/abitspursyChat with us on Discord at discord.abitspursy.comFollow us on Twitter at @abitspursy and @dan_spursEmail at dan@abitspursy.com

9/13/26 - Dr. Jacobs Discusses Why Sports Psychology Matters by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

Veronika (Verca) Partikova is a kung fu and self-development (online) coach, World Champion, professional MMA fighter, speaker, and academic researcher. Driven by her passion for Kung Fu, she relocated alone to Hong Kong, where she lived for eight years. During that time, she earned a Ph.D. in Sports Psychology, taught coaching at a university, and … Read More Read More Source

What happens when you're one of the best in the world…and still feel like a failure?Three-time Australian Olympic swimmer Elli Overton (https://www.ellioverton.com) knows exactly what that feels like.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/IL56sy9fKS0At 22, Elli walked into her second Olympics confident, accomplished, and ready to win a medal. She'd built her life around that goal; training, eating, sleeping, sacrificing and visualizing that one race. Then she finished fifth.FIFTH. IN. THE. WORLD.And her brain translated that extraordinary accomplishment into: I'm a failure.In this episode, Elli gets incredibly honest about the dangerous line between pursuing excellence and tying your entire identity and worth to the outcome. We talk about the crushing disappointment of missing the podiumthe question she still hates being askedthe perspective she wishes she'd had as a young elite athlete.Now pursuing a career in mental health, Elli is using those hard-earned lessons to help athletes, parents, coaches, educators and high-performing organizations rethink success and failure.Because there's a HUGE difference between “I failed at something” and “I am a failure.”How do we chase extraordinary goals, push ourselves to our potential…and still be okay when we don't get the medal?THAT'S the conversation. Elli Overton is a three-time Australian Olympic swimmer, a mother, a TEDx speaker, and a children's book author. She is also pursuing licensure as a marriage and family therapist. Through her speaking and consulting, Elli helps individuals, teams, and organizations thrive in life and sport by fostering sustainable excellence through self-awareness, resilience, and healthy perspectives on success and failure.Anne Bonney helps organizations stop waiting for people to “get on board” with change and gets them moving through the discomfort and into action.​  Anne Bonney is a change keynote speaker and emcee specializing in the human side of organizational change, including resistance to change, seeking excellence and resilience, emotional intelligence, and change leadership.

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Do MTB group rides make you nervous? Maybe you're worried you'll be too slow, hold everyone back, or won't be able to ride all the technical sections. Or you have anxiety about another topic and are looking for a simple, yet effective method to help with it? In this episode of the Ride & Inspire RAWcast, we explore the psychology and neuroscience of reframing — and why it is much more than motivational positive thinking.I'll introduce you to research by Alison Wood Brooks showing how changing what you label your emotions as can influence performance without ignoring the emotion. And, most importantly, we'll translate the science directly to mountain biking and use "ride anxiety" as a practical example.You'll learn how to reframe common pre-ride thoughts such as:“What if I'm too slow?”“What if I'm the slowest rider?”“What if I can't ride all the sections?”“What if I hold everyone back?”I'll also introduce the simple Roxybike MAP Method:Meaning – Adjust – Proceed, which you can use on your next group ride, during MTB practice, or in stressful situations in everyday life. Because stress itself isn't necessarily the enemy. What matters is the meaning your brain gives it.

In Episode 90 of the Progression Health Podcast, Ross is joined by Erin Ayala, a sport psychologist and certified mental performance consultant who specializes in working with female endurance athletes and athletes with complex health concerns.Erin's approach is centered on helping athletes train their minds as seriously as their bodies while developing a sustainable relationship with sport. Together, they explore the role of mental performance in endurance training, the pressures created by athletic identity, and why ambitious goals need to be supported by realistic expectations and consistent habits.The conversation covers how athletes can transfer skills into life after competitive sport, use personal values to guide performance, and turn outcome goals into actionable process goals. Erin also discusses the importance of recovery, the limitations of focusing too heavily on sleep data, and why curiosity can be more useful than self-criticism when training or racing does not go to plan.The episode concludes with practical strategies for race pacing and visualization, including how to mentally rehearse difficult moments rather than only imagining the finish line.What you'll learnHow mental and physical training work together to support performance and long-term health.Why a strong athletic identity can be both a source of motivation and a vulnerability during setbacks.How to identify transferable skills, personal values, and meaningful goals beyond sport.The difference between outcome goals and process goals, and how to use both effectively.How to manage expectations without giving up on ambitious performance targets.Why patterns of sleep, recovery, and training matter more than a single difficult day.How to recognize negative self-talk and respond with curiosity rather than avoidance.How to plan for the urge to start a race too fast.How realistic visualization can prepare athletes for fatigue, setbacks, and challenging race moments.Episode chapters00:54 – Introduction02:31 – Physical vs. Mental Training: Are Both Equally Important?03:33 – What Is Sports Psychology?04:52 – How Do Athletes Experience Mental Health Differently From the General Population?06:33 – Do Athletes Go Through the Same Highs & Lows as Everyone Else?08:50 – Examples of People Who Found Success After Retirement10:34 – Specific Tips for Transferring Skills15:04 – How Self-Awareness & Personal Values Impact Performance17:44 – Keeping the Scorecard Without Focusing on It, Why?19:38 – Being Intentional: Focusing on the Process Instead of Jumping Ahead22:13 – Managing Expectations & Training Mistakes24:12 – Healthy Sleep Cycle & Its Importance25:58 – Expectations vs. Reality29:09 – Questions to Manage Pressure & Stay Curious31:18 – Criticism, Isolation & Lowering Expectations34:24 – Avoiding the Trap of Starting Too Fast36:46 – Why Is Visualization Underutilized?40:02 – Erin's Social Media41:01 – OutroEnjoyed the episode? Follow the Progression Health Podcast on your preferred listening platform, leave a rating or review, and share it with someone who could benefit from the conversation.Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is educational and is not a substitute for personalized medical, psychological, or mental health advice.

What if some of your biggest adventures are still ahead of you? In this inspiring episode of the Mind Movement Health Podcast, Kate Boyle sits down with adventure runner Nikki Love, whose incredible achievements include running 63 marathons in 63 days, running across Ireland and completing an extraordinary run across Australia from Perth to Sydney. But perhaps the most inspiring part of Nikki's story is that she didn't start taking on these huge adventures until she was 50. Now approaching 60, Nikki is still setting ambitious goals, studying sports and exercise psychology, and challenging the idea that getting older means we should start doing less. In this conversation, Nikki shares what it really takes to achieve something that initially feels impossible—from overcoming fear and self-doubt to building resilience, dealing with setbacks, listening to your body and learning to keep going when things don't go according to plan. We also talk about the reality behind endurance running—the injuries, imperfect training, nutrition, sleep, menopause, recovery and logistics that don't always make it onto social media. Whether your big goal is running a marathon, changing careers, going back to university, starting a business, travelling somewhere new or finally doing something you've been putting off for years, Nikki's message is simple: Back yourself, and don't assume it's too late.  

In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with 17 year old gymnastics entrepreneur Riley Lee to talk about creating change in gymnastics, building a better training environment, taking big risks, and believing that happy, healthy, high performing gymnastics is possible.Riley shares how growing up training in Hong Kong and Singapore opened her eyes to the differences in equipment, coaching, athlete safety, and opportunities around the world. As she and her friends began feeling unsupported and afraid to make mistakes, Riley started wondering what could be done differently.What started as a joke about opening a gym became a real business plan. Riley researched the industry, studied financials, sought out experienced mentors, traveled to observe gyms, and eventually built a vision for a gym centered around safety, quality coaching, and athlete well being.We also talk about why having a clear vision matters, how growth often requires stepping outside your comfort zone, and why athletes should not have to choose between high performance and happiness. Riley explains how her passion pushed her beyond her comfort zone and helped her build something she truly believed was possible.In this episode you will hear:Why athlete safety must include emotional safetyHow a clear vision can turn an idea into actionWhy growth requires getting uncomfortableHow great coaching can support both performance and well beingWhy athletes deserve to enjoy the journeyHow one teenager is challenging the way gymnastics can be doneThis conversation is a powerful reminder that we do not have to accept that gymnastics has always been done a certain way. Sometimes the biggest changes begin with one person willing to imagine something better and then figure out how to make it happen.Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.comReady to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com

In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with Kat Zempolich, Vice President and Co-Founder of Morgan's Message, to talk about the mental health struggles that can exist behind the strong, successful athlete.Kat shares her journey as a collegiate lacrosse player at Duke, the impact of injuries on mental health, and how her friendship with Morgan led to the creation of Morgan's Message. After Morgan's death by suicide, Kat began asking what could have been different and how athletes could be given more opportunities to recognize their struggles and ask for help.We talk about why mental health can be difficult to recognize in athletes, especially when someone appears happy, successful, and high-achieving. Kat shares why building strong relationships and checking in regularly can matter more than trying to identify one obvious warning sign.We also discuss the gap between physical and mental health support in sports, the stigma around mental health, and why athletes, coaches, parents, and teammates need more education and open conversations around mental wellbeing.In this episode you will hear:Why strong athletes can still struggle mentallyHow injuries can affect an athlete's mental healthWhy listening can be more helpful than giving adviceHow to build stronger connections with young athletesWhy asking for help sooner can make a differenceHow Morgan's Message is creating peer-to-peer mental health conversationsThis conversation is an important reminder that you never truly know what someone is carrying beneath the surface. Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is simply show up, listen, and make it easier for athletes to say, “I need help.” Kat also shares a powerful message for anyone who is struggling: you are not alone, and talking about what you're going through can help.Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.comReady to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com

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Episode 309: Use the Force Luke (and Leia)A floater comes at you. It's just hanging there in space, waiting. Game point. Everybody on the next court has stopped to watch. You bring the paddle up, you swing, and the ball goes straight into the net.You have to be kidding me.So what happened? The natural response of any athlete is to go to mechanics. I mishit it. Something in my swing broke down. Something in my grip, my footwork, my paddle face.I'm going to suggest to you that more often than not, that miss was not mechanical. It was mental.And I don't mean mental in the way we usually mean it. I'm not talking about focus, or nerves, or staying present. I'm talking about your decisions, or the absence of them, about the shot you just hit.Run through three questions.One. Did you have a clear idea of where you wanted the ball to cross the net? A target. A specific space over the tape. If the answer is no, or I'm not sure, then you did not hit an intentional shot. You hit an unintentional one. You swung the paddle forward, and whatever happened, happened. When the ball lands in the net, it's hard to be upset about it. Where were you sending it?Two. Did you pick a spot with enough cushion? If you're aiming a quarter inch over the net, you have already baked the net into the shot. It sits inside the range of outcomes you selected. Give yourself paddle width over the net, at minimum. You'll still catch the tape once in a while. It will be much rarer.Three. Did you feed that information to your processing unit? Your processing unit is your brain. The decision only helps if it gets delivered before you swing.Miss any one of those, and the error was mental. Do all three, with real margin, and still find the net, then yes, now we can talk about mechanics. Footwork, swing, grip, something. But that's the second place to look, not the first.Here's where the Star Wars part comes in.In the movies, the Force is telekinesis. You move an object with your mind. You don't touch it. You just decide, and it goes.You can't do that on a pickleball court. Not directly. But you can do it indirectly, and that's the whole idea. Your mind makes the decision. Your mind hands that decision to your body. Your body sends the ball. If that connection isn't there, the ball goes wherever it goes.So if you want to fix the shot, start with the mind.—The Riff: GratitudeMost of you interact with this sport as a player. Some of you also interact with it as a student of the game, which is a different thing altogether. There are players who just want to go out and hit the ball, and that's perfectly fine, but they usually aren't listening to this podcast.There are other ways in, too. Fan of the pro game. Organizer. Referee. Tournament volunteer. The person who texts three other players on a Thursday to make sure Friday morning happens. That last one matters more than it gets credit for.I'm thankful for the people here who organize our play. David, Paul, Tyson, Stephanie. If I'm forgetting somebody, forgive me. It's been a long day of content creation. Because of them, I get to play on a Wednesday, or a Friday, or a Saturday.I'm thankful for the facilities, too. Pickle and Pint in Largo, Florida lets me shoot my videos there and cooperates with every project I bring them. None of that happens unless somebody decides to build courts, operate them, and pay for them.And I'm thankful for you. My coaching would be for nothing without players who listen, who watch, who read, who came in early and founded the community. All of it is what lets me do the thing I love doing with this sport. I like playing. I love coaching.Thank you, from me and from the whole team here at Tony Roig Pickleball.Be well,Tony

Dr. Kevin Chapman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and internationally recognized expert in anxiety, CBT, and sport performance psychology. He is the founder and director of the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (KYCARDS) and Mental Lock Sport Performance Psychology, where he specializes in anxiety, emotion regulation, and mental performance.A former collegiate track and field and football athlete, Dr. Chapman now works with athletes at the highest levels, including Team USA Weightlifting, Racing Louisville FC, and Louisville City FC. He is also a published author, researcher, and frequent media contributor, with expertise in helping athletes navigate performance anxiety and strengthen their mental skills.In this episode, we explore the psychology of performance anxiety, from athletics and high-pressure environments to everyday moments when anxiety can show up.  We discuss the purpose of emotions, why trying to push anxiety away can often backfire, and the value in taking a nonjudgmental stance toward our internal experiences. Dr. Chapman also shares more about the concept of emotional conditioning, the brain's role in storing threatening or traumatic experiences, and how exposure therapy can help us build a different relationship with fear and anxiety. We talk about practical anxiety regulation and management skills, navigating pressure without letting emotions dictate our decisions, and what it can look like to live authentically by taking action in alignment with our values, rather than feeling controlled by our emotional experiences.FOLLOW DR. CHAPMAN:INSTA: @drkevinchapmanMORE INFO: LinktreeWEBSITE: www.drkevinchapman.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTHREADS: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this empowering episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are thrilled to welcome Mercedas Taaffe-Cooper, a registered psychologist and founder of the innovative Counterpunch program. With a rich background in competitive kickboxing and martial arts, Mercedas has dedicated her career to helping adolescents develop resilience and emotional regulation through physical activity-based training.Mercedas shares her inspiring journey from representing Ireland in kickboxing to creating a unique methodology that combines combat sports with psychological teachings. She highlights the importance of early intervention for young people, emphasizing that the skills learned through her program can prevent future mental health issues.Listeners will gain insights into:- The transformative power of combining physical movement with psychological tools- How Counterpunch addresses the needs of all adolescents, not just those at risk- The significant role of belonging and community in youth development- Strategies for gym owners to reach parents seeking resilience and confidence for their children- Upcoming projects, including the launch of an online facilitator training program designed to expand the reach of Counterpunch globally.Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges traditional approaches to youth support and showcases the potential of sports as a medium for personal growth. For more information on Mercedas and Counterpunch, visit www.counterpunch.com.auPodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsSupport the show

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Balancing Ambition and Wisdom: Hendrik's Path to Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-14-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van de Veluwe, waar het zomergroen de bomen omhelst, ligt het trainingskamp.En: In the heart of the Veluwe, where the summer green embraces the trees, lies the training camp.Nl: Hier bereiden atleten zich voor op hun grootste uitdagingen.En: Here, athletes prepare for their greatest challenges.Nl: Die ochtend was de lucht helder en de bomen in volle bloei.En: That morning the sky was clear and the trees were in full bloom.Nl: In dit schilderachtige landschap stond Hendrik, zwetend na een intensieve warming-up.En: In this picturesque landscape stood Hendrik, sweating after an intensive warm-up.Nl: Hendrik was vastbesloten.En: Hendrik was determined.Nl: Hij had een doel: zich kwalificeren voor een internationaal atletiekevenement.En: He had one goal: to qualify for an international athletics event.Nl: Maar diep van binnen zat een angst.En: But deep inside, there was a fear.Nl: De angst om te falen.En: The fear of failure.Nl: Zijn coach, Femke, kende deze angst maar al te goed.En: His coach, Femke, knew this fear all too well.Nl: Ze was streng maar eerlijk.En: She was strict but fair.Nl: "Hendrik, luister naar je lichaam," waarschuwde ze hem vaak.En: "Hendrik, listen to your body," she often warned him.Nl: Hendrik knikte, terwijl hij zich voorbereidde op zijn dagelijkse training.En: Hendrik nodded as he prepared for his daily training.Nl: Vandaag was anders.En: Today was different.Nl: Hij voelde een lichte pijn in zijn been, een herinnering aan een oude blessure.En: He felt a slight pain in his leg, a reminder of an old injury.Nl: "Gewoon doorzetten," mompelde hij tegen zichzelf.En: "Just keep pushing," he muttered to himself.Nl: Jeroen, zijn grootste rivaal en soms vriend, zag de strijd in Hendriks ogen.En: Jeroen, his greatest rival and sometimes friend, saw the struggle in Hendrik's eyes.Nl: "Je moet slim zijn, niet eigenwijs," zei Jeroen terwijl hij zijn eigen renschoenen vastmaakte.En: "You must be smart, not stubborn," said Jeroen as he tied his own running shoes.Nl: De training begon.En: The training began.Nl: De paden slingerden door de bossen, met uitdagende heuvels en smalle doorgangen.En: The paths wound through the forests, with challenging hills and narrow passages.Nl: Hendrik begon sterk, zijn voeten raakten ritmisch de grond.En: Hendrik started strong, his feet rhythmically hitting the ground.Nl: Maar halverwege voelde hij de pijn scherper worden.En: But halfway through, he felt the pain grow sharper.Nl: "Ik moet het halen," dacht hij.En: "I have to make it," he thought.Nl: Femke stond aan de zijlijn, haar blik strak op Hendrik gericht.En: Femke stood on the sidelines, her gaze fixed firmly on Hendrik.Nl: Ze zag de spanning in zijn gezicht.En: She saw the tension in his face.Nl: "Wees verstandig," had ze hem eerder gezegd.En: "Be sensible," she had told him earlier.Nl: Toen, op een moeilijk stuk van het parcours, moest Hendrik een beslissing nemen.En: Then, on a difficult part of the course, Hendrik had to make a decision.Nl: Zijn geest schreeuwde voorwaarts, maar zijn lichaam protesteerde.En: His mind screamed forward, but his body protested.Nl: Hij vertraagde.En: He slowed down.Nl: Met elke stap die hij nam, hoorde hij Femke's adviezen.En: With each step he took, he heard Femke's advice.Nl: In plaats van zijn grenzen te ver overschrijden, besloot Hendrik zijn techniek te verbeteren.En: Instead of pushing beyond his limits, Hendrik decided to improve his technique.Nl: Zijn ademhaling werd gelijkmatig.En: His breathing became steady.Nl: Jeroen, naast hem, glimlachte goedkeurend.En: Jeroen, next to him, smiled approvingly.Nl: "Slimme keuze," zei hij terwijl ze samen renden.En: "Smart choice," he said as they ran together.Nl: Bij terugkomst was Femke trots.En: Upon their return, Femke was proud.Nl: Hendrik had een belangrijke les geleerd.En: Hendrik had learned an important lesson.Nl: Het ging niet altijd om snelheid, maar om de lange termijn.En: It wasn't always about speed, but about the long term.Nl: Hij zou niet op het internationale evenement zijn zoals gehoopt, maar hij had iets belangrijkers gewonnen: het begrip dat geduld en strategie net zo belangrijk zijn als pure inspanning.En: He wouldn't be at the international event as hoped, but he had won something more important: the understanding that patience and strategy are just as crucial as sheer effort.Nl: De middag zon zakte langzaam achter de bomen, terwijl de vogels zongen.En: The afternoon sun slowly sank behind the trees, as the birds sang.Nl: In de Veluwe was de rust teruggekeerd, met Hendrik iets wijzer en vastberadener dan ooit.En: In the Veluwe, peace had returned, with Hendrik wiser and more determined than ever.Nl: En hoewel de weg naar succes nu langer leek, wist hij dat hij op het juiste pad was.En: And although the road to success now seemed longer, he knew he was on the right path. 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You'd like to be more optimistic or positive? Then this episode is for you! Today we explore a fascinating insight from neuroscience: your brain is not a passive observer of reality. It's a prediction machine that constantly looks for evidence to support what it already believes. And you can LEVERAGE this to become more positive, courageous or in fact, almost anything you think you're NOT!If you've ever caught yourself saying:

Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick answers listener questions on everything from match-day routines and pre-match superstitions to the mental side of professional tennis, before sharing why Larry Stefanki was one of the best coaches he ever worked with. Andy dives into sports psychology, tour life, Wimbledon broadcasting, and a debate over bagels—both the tennis kind and the breakfast kind.

In this deeply personal episode of The Breaking Free Podcast, I sit down with my cousin, Josh, to share a story that many people silently relate to, but few openly talk about. From the outside, Josh appeared to be living the dream, playing the sport he loved. Behind closed doors, however, he was battling feelings of being trapped, unhappy, and disconnected from himself. After making the difficult decision to walk away from football, Josh faced one of the hardest chapters of his life. Losing his sense of identity led to binge eating, declining mental health, and questioning his purpose. But this wasn't the end of his story. Josh opens up about how committing to an Ironman 70.3 became more than just a physical challenge, it became a catalyst for rebuilding his confidence, mindset, and direction in life. Together, we explore the importance of vulnerability, changing negative self-talk, building healthier habits, finding gratitude, and asking for help when life feels overwhelming. This conversation is a reminder that your darkest chapter doesn't have to become your final chapter. In this episode: Josh's hidden mental health battle Walking away from football Losing identity and purpose Binge eating and emotional struggles Building resilience through Ironman training Reframing negative self-talk Gratitude and mindset The importance of asking for help Supporting men's mental health Finding purpose after adversity If this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Thank you for listening and watching wherever in the world you are.  Jump on BonCharge and grab yourself some protection  from wifi, 5G, blue/red light and so much more… At the Checkout Use Code “Nath22” to receive 15% off. Connect with Josh Butson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua.butson Connect With Me (Nathan Francis Coach/Mentor)  Substack: https://substack.com/@nathanfrancis Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OSS.Health.Mind Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nath.francis69 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanfrancis222?_t=8iKxXw8R2ee&_r=1 Telegram: https://t.me/nathf94   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanfrancis__/ Email me anytime: nathanselfsabotage@gmail.com The Breaking Free Podcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fHxmfbFZwyZPIcOrjw3Hf?si=q42PtUR4Qeu8SvUuWDMrpw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/breaking-free-podcast/id1657951151 Youtube: https://youtube.com/@nathanfrancis__?si=df69YA7zK-CUeG8-    

What happens when the future you've spent your entire life chasing disappears overnight?For Russ Cooke, that question became painfully real after a concussion during New York Jets training camp ended the football career he had spent years pursuing. One day he was preparing to play in the National Football League. The next, he was back home pumping gas, wondering how everything had changed so quickly.In this encore episode of HarmonyTALK, host Todd Stephens revisits one of our favorite conversations about resilience, reinvention, and discovering purpose after disappointment.Russ shares the emotional journey of rebuilding his identity after football, the lessons he learned while starting over, and why losing one dream ultimately led him to a far greater calling.Today, as founder of NDUR for Athletes, Russ is helping schools, coaches, parents, and student-athletes redefine what success looks like. Through an innovative 360-degree wellness system, NDUR combines mental wellness, leadership development, mentorship, career readiness, financial literacy, and AI-powered engagement tools to support the whole athlete, not simply athletic performance.As anxiety, depression, and burnout continue to rise among young athletes, Russ believes the conversation surrounding sports must evolve. Championships matter. Character matters more.Throughout the conversation, Russ reflects on perseverance, leadership, identity, and why some of life's greatest opportunities arrive only after our original plans fall apart.

In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with college gymnast Cecilia Cooley to talk about mental blocks, rebuilding confidence, overcoming fear, and learning not to give up on yourself when gymnastics starts to feel impossible. Cecilia shares her unconventional journey from starting gymnastics later than most to becoming a college gymnast, captain, and scholarship athlete. She opens up about struggling with mental blocks across multiple events, feeling like her body and brain were no longer working together, and reaching a point where practice felt exhausting and she considered quitting.Cecilia explains how working with a sports psychologist helped her put words to what she was experiencing and gave her practical tools to move forward. She shares the “billboard strategy,” which helped her learn that she could notice fearful thoughts without automatically believing them. We also talk about rebuilding skills from the basics, using keywords and visual cues, learning when to take a step back, and why listening to your brain can actually help you move forward faster.In this episode you will hearWhy mental blocks do not mean you are brokenHow to work with fearful thoughts instead of fighting themWhy taking a step back can help you move forwardHow keywords and visual cues can help during skillsWhy overcoming a mental block takes patienceHow hard experiences can build confidence and perseveranceWhy you should not give up before getting the right supportThis conversation is a powerful reminder that a mental block does not have to be the end of your gymnastics journey. Sometimes the path forward starts with slowing down, getting help, and rebuilding your trust in yourself one small step at a time.Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.comReady to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com

When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete Part 3 with Dr. Karolina ShanderIn the final segment of our three-part series, Dr. Shander shares practical guidance on how providers can build referral relationships with mental health and performance psychology professionals, where to look for support resources, and how to help patients find care that fits their needs and circumstances.We also discuss the role of AI in mental health and performance care — where it may help with finding resources or simplifying education, and where it falls short. As Dr. Shander explains, therapy is rooted in human connection, relationship, and understanding the full person in context.This episode closes with a powerful reminder for healthcare providers: stay curious. When a patient says they are in pain, struggling, frustrated, or stuck, asking better questions can help uncover what is really happening beneath the surface.Key Themes in Today's Episode:How to find mental health and performance psychology referral partnersWhy provider relationships make referrals easierResources for patients who may need lower-cost supportWhere AI can support resource-finding and educationWhy curiosity is one of the most important tools a provider can useHow better questions can help patients better understand their pain and recovery

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Send us Fan MailRyder Weischedel on Sports Psychology, Strength & Conditioning, Mental Toughness, and Building Championship Athletes | Plates & Pancakes PodcastWhat separates great athletes from everyone else? Is it strength, speed, talent… or something deeper?In this episode of the Plates & Pancakes Podcast, Steven Thompson sits down with Ryder Weischedel, Senior Director of Strength & Conditioning and Campus Wellness at the University of Jamestown and a 2026 Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC), to discuss the role of sports psychology, mental performance, strength training, and culture in developing successful athletes.Ryder shares his incredible coaching journey from growing up in a South Dakota rodeo family to coaching at Baylor, the University of Tulsa, Buena Vista University, and ultimately helping lead one of the nation's most respected Division II strength and conditioning programs.Topics covered include:• Sports psychology and mental performance training • Building mentally tough athletes • Strength and conditioning philosophy • College strength coach career path • Athlete motivation and accountability • Nutrition strategies for athletic performance • Weight management for football linemen • GPS athlete monitoring technology • Vertical jump development • Strength coach leadership and culture • Training over 650 collegiate athletes • Division II athletics vs. NAIA athletics • Developing resilient athletes through controlled adversity • Coaching philosophy and athlete relationships • Lessons learned from rodeo and how they translate to athleticsRyder also breaks down his coaching philosophy:“Wings Crispy. Coffee Black. Chili Hot. Grits Guaranteed.”A mindset built around attention to detail, relentless effort, energy, accountability, and grit that has helped shape hundreds of collegiate athletes.Whether you're a strength coach, athletic performance coach, football coach, sports psychologist, personal trainer, athlete, or sports science student, this episode is packed with practical coaching strategies you can immediately apply to your own program.If you enjoy conversations about strength & conditioning, sports performance, athlete development, leadership, coaching culture, sports psychology, football training, nutrition, and mental toughness, make sure to like, subscribe, and share the episode.#StrengthAndConditioning #SportsPsychology #MentalPerformance #AthleteDevelopment #StrengthCoach #CollegeFootball #FootballTraining #SportsPerformance #Leadership #SportsScience #Nutrition #MentalToughness #PerformanceTraining #PlatesAndPancakesPodcast #StevenThompson #RyderWeischedelhttps://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

After three weeks on the road, the Contacts Coaching Podcast returns with Desiree Nunez, a mental health therapist and basketball coach at Eagle Crest High School in the Cherry Creek area near Denver. Nunez shares how coaching was “in her blood” through her Air Force veteran father, how she became a therapist to meet mental health needs in athletics, and how she returned to coaching after COVID—eventually earning head coaching opportunities and winning extensively with freshman teams. She explains practical sports-psychology tools for coaches: normalizing emotions (especially for boys), teaching players to notice and name feelings, locate them in the body, regulate, and then “next play.” She details a three-clap reset, body-language standards, and asking for a sub to reset. The conversation also covers time-management lessons from middle school constraints, combining drills with game-like constraints, and how “challenging” authority through curious questions improves leadership.00:00 Meet Desiree Nunez00:39 Coaching Roots02:33 Therapy Path03:52 Back to the Bench05:38 Military Culture Shift09:25 Sports Psychology Breakthrough11:46 Feelings and Regulation17:21 Notice the Emotion25:09 Halftime and Practice Talks26:38 Three Clap Reset31:27 Coaching Boys as Woman33:05 Coaching Boys as a Woman34:05 Freshman Program Trust Issues36:15 Head Coach Reality Check37:35 45-Minute Practice Crunch39:49 Zoom Out and Prioritize43:12 Game-Like Drills and Constraints48:44 Hack Drills for Weaknesses54:18 Bring It Back to High School57:50 Changing Minds on Challenge01:05:41 Be Willing to Be Cringe01:09:22 Assistant Coach Courage Wrap-Up

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Find Paddy on Instagram & the Toughness Podcast here. His Book will be out March of 2027!  Quick recap The Elevate Podcast featured Paddy Steinfurt, a performance and pressure coach, discussing his transition from professional Australian football to working with elite athletes and professionals across various high-pressure fields. Paddy explained the physiological effects of pressure, focusing on hormones like cortisol, dopamine, and serotonin, and how they impact performance. He shared insights into the challenges of applying positive psychology in high-performance environments, highlighting the importance of balancing optimism with reality. Paddy recounted stories from his work with athletes like DeMarco Murray and Patrick Mahomes, emphasizing the role of trust, consistency, and character in coaching. He also discussed practical techniques for managing focus and stress, such as attention training, and shared personal travel hacks for maintaining performance. The conversation concluded with Paddy reflecting on what brings him joy in his work, which is the gratitude and positive impact he sees in those he helps.   Summary AFL Player to Performance Coach Tyler interviewed Paddy Steinfurt for the Elevate Podcast, discussing Paddy's background transitioning from professional Australian Football League (AFL) player to a performance coach working with high-level athletes across multiple sports including MLB, NBA, NFL, and FIFA World Cups. Paddy explained his journey from a seven-year professional career that ended due to surgeries to pursuing a Master's in Positive Psychology at University of Pennsylvania, which led to his current work as a "pressure coach" helping athletes and professionals manage performance-related stress. The conversation began to explore Paddy's 2015 article "The Inner Game" about balancing mental health and high performance in sports, though the transcript ended before this topic was fully discussed. Mental Health in Sports Discussion Paddy discussed the complexities of mental health in sports, noting that while there is increased awareness and discussion about mental wellness, there is a risk of over-sensitization that can prevent appropriate intervention. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between performance frustration and actual mental health conditions, sharing his approach from previous roles with the Philadelphia Eagles and Toronto Blue Jays where he focused on covering all aspects of performance while being careful not to mix mental health issues with performance concerns. The conversation ended as Tyler began asking about hormones related to high performance, but the transcript ended before Paddy could respond to this question. Cortisol and Pressure Hormonal Effects Paddy explained how cortisol, often referred to as the stress hormone, plays a significant role under pressure rather than during general stress. He described how cortisol can lead to increased levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, affecting decision-making and emotional responses under pressure. Paddy also mentioned that this hormonal imbalance can cause difficulties in focusing and making balanced decisions. Stress and Mental Health Effects Paddy discussed the potential negative effects of sustained high-stress environments on mental health, explaining how it can lead to depletion of serotonin and link to conditions like burnout and post-traumatic stress. He shared an anecdote about implementing positive psychology techniques with an NFL team, specifically mentioning an interaction with player DeMarco Murray who approached thinking differently about stress and recovery. Paddy observed that high-performing individuals sometimes resist positive psychology practices because they know that feeling good all the time is not always necessary for peak performance. High-Performance Psychology Approach Paddy discussed his approach to working with high-performance individuals, noting that the best operators often reject traditional positive psychology techniques because they focus on immediate task execution rather than emotional management. He explained the need for a balanced approach that combines both emotional handling and optimism, which he terms "3D thinking" using both "rose colored glasses" and a "blue lens" perspective. Paddy emphasized the importance of psychological safety and team connection in high-performance environments, suggesting that support and compassion from teammates can enhance willpower and help athletes maintain focus on their goals rather than just personal comfort. Building Trust with Athletes Paddy and Tyler discussed the importance of building trust with athletes, with Paddy explaining that trust is built on three C's: character, competence, and consistency. Paddy shared a story about Patrick Mahomes from his college years, highlighting Mahomes' reliability, openness, and willingness to engage in challenging exercises as key qualities that made him stand out among other athletes. Sports Psychology and Performance Techniques Paddy discussed his work in sports psychology, sharing insights about attention training techniques and how he helped athletes like Patrick Mahomes and TJ McConnell manage their mental focus. He explained his travel hacks for managing jet lag, including proper pillow management, exercise, and careful substance management. When asked about what brings him joy in his work, Paddy emphasized the satisfaction of helping people improve and receiving their gratitude, citing examples from his time as a physical therapist and coach.  

Episode 305: Ridiculously OptimisticThe clipI open this one with a message from a content creator who goes by Writer's Cramp. The theme: be ridiculously optimistic about your future, aim higher than seems reasonable, and do not let other people talk you out of what you want. Worth the ninety seconds.These messages always strike me the same way. You hear them and think, well, yes, obviously. So then ask yourself the real question. Why wouldn't you live that way?What you actually controlLet's be clear about the limits. You cannot control how a game turns out. You cannot directly control how the other players behave, though you have more indirect influence there than you might think, mostly through how you carry yourself.What you control completely is how you choose to interact with the events that happen to you. On the court and off it.That is not a consolation prize. That is the piece that determines your experience.On being scaredThere was a line in the clip about being scared being part of being alive. That one applies directly to improvement.I think of the mental side of pickleball in three parts. Perspective, which is what Pickleball Therapy: The Book covers. Play, which is the next book. And improvement, which is the third, because improving carries its own mental weight.Improvement is scary. You are leaving the thing you already do well and moving toward something you do not do well yet. That is uncomfortable by design. It is also when you feel most alive, because that is when you are growing.The story: let's just get fourLast week I was playing in an eight-player group. My friend David and I partnered up for the last game against Jeff and Patrick, two good players. David had not had a great session.Before we started I told him: let's just get four points.He looked at me. Four?I was not being serious about the ceiling. But watch what it does. We score one, and we are a quarter of the way there. We score two, halfway. We get stuck at three for a while, three quarters. Then we hit four.And now think about it functionally. I have to get to four anyway. Nobody counts to eleven without passing four first. So the target was never a lowered bar. It was a real checkpoint on the way to the same destination.Once we got there I told him, let's go for six. We got six. Then we pushed it again.We won the game.Why it worksPressure comes from measuring yourself against something you do not control. The final score is not yours to control. A checkpoint on the way there is.And here is the part that makes it hold up: if we had lost that game 11-4, I still get to turn to David and say, I told you we were getting four. The metric survives the loss.The other version: timeI talked a few weeks back about using time the same way. Same group, playing with Jeff, and our opponents Tyson and Scott could not miss. All credit to them, they were out of their minds.We were down 8-2 and the clock read something-25. I told Jeff, let's get to 30. On the clock, not the scoreboard.We got to 31 and I put my hands up. Victory.We lost that game. We won on our metric.If you come up with your ownIf you find a version of this that works for you, I want to hear it. Drop it in the comments, post it in the TRP Community under the podcast, or email me. Fair warning that my response time depends on what else is going on, but the address is open.In the riffCamp schedule is liveThe 2026 and early 2027 camps are posted. You have been asking, so go take a look.One principle that matters to us: if you look at a camp and the number does not work for you right now, email us and tell us what is doable.To be clear about what that is and is not. It is not a discount program. The value is there at the stated price. The signature camp includes the online course, pre-camp experiences, and the community, so there is a whole structure around the two days.What it is: a way for cost not to be the reason you don't get coached. We don't ask follow-up questions. We don't ask for a bank statement. No guarantee we can make every request work, but we will do our best.Tap Into Your Flow updateThe series is underway. Five weeks, one piece at a time, and it is free.Week one establishes the connection between rhythm and the sport. We have done a version of this at camps for years, where players dink with their eyes closed and hear the metronome underneath the rally. Rush it, and the sound changes.What has been interesting for me as a coach is pulling the pieces together for this series. Putting music next to pickleball footage makes it obvious in a way that talking about it never quite did. You can watch the rally move with the music.If your play feels forced, one position to the next, paddle up, paddle back, staccato, this is for you.And the name is the point. I am not teaching you to flow the way I flow. The flow is already in you. You are a human being who has made it this far on this planet. It is in there. What gets in the way is interference, most of it self-issued, our own minds handing out instructions that keep us from moving cleanly through a shot.The series includes written materials, videos, and music. You will also come away knowing more about Johann Strauss and the Blue Danube than you expected from a pickleball newsletter.Links and contactsCamps: tonyroigpickleball.com/campsCamp cost conversations: camps@tonyroigpickleball.comEmail Tony: tony@tonyroigpickleball.comTap Into Your Flow: free with the email list at tonyroigpickleball.comTRP Community: tonyroigpickleball.com

John Maytham speaks to Paddy Upton about healthy parenting in youth sport and how parental behaviour can shape children's sporting experiences. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is sports psychology, and how can it help athletes perform better? In this episode, I explain how thoughts and emotions affect sports performance, how sports psychology becomes practical mental training, and how athletes can strengthen the mental side of their game. If you want personalized help improving your mental performance, click the link below to learn more about 1-on-1 mental performance coaching.Work with me!

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When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete Part 2 with Dr. Karolina ShanderIn Part 2 of our conversation with licensed psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Karolina Shander, we continue exploring the connection between mental health, performance, recovery, and clinical care.Dr. Shander shares practical insight for healthcare providers on how to bring up mental health support with patients in a way that feels collaborative, not dismissive. We discuss patient agency, injury recovery, career-ending injuries, burnout, difficult conversations, and how providers can ask better questions to understand what may be happening beneath the surface.This episode also looks at the provider side of the equation, including how clinicians can recognize burnout in themselves and create small, consistent recovery practices that help them continue showing up well for their patients.Key Themes in Today's Episode:How to talk with patients about mental health supportWhy agency matters in the healing processHow word choice can impact fear, trust, and recoveryRecognizing signs of burnout in patients and providersSimple practices providers can use to reset and recoverHow to find mental health and performance psychology referral resources

You clawed your way to the top. So why does the fire that got you there feel like it's going out? In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Tom Mitchell, the sports psychologist who spent 14 years with the Golden State Warriors and co-authored “The Winning Spirit” with NFL legend Joe Montana. They dig into how elite performers keep their edge long after the money and titles roll in, why the best leaders coach with questions instead of commands, and how one conversation can turn locker-room friction into championship chemistry. It's a masterclass in the mental game, built for the court and the boardroom alike. Here's what you'll learn: Why owning your strengths (not fixing your weaknesses) is what actually gets you paid How to have courageous conversations that eliminate partnership friction instead of letting it fester Why a relentless inner "burn" outlasts raw talent, and how to reignite it when a team gets comfortable Pressure is a privilege, and this episode will change how you carry it. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:23) Tom's Path to the Warriors (00:05:06) Discovering the Mental Edge (00:08:43) Courageous Conversations (00:12:43) Coaching vs. Advice Giving (00:15:00) The Question Behind the Question (00:17:49) What Joe Montana Taught Him (00:22:56) Non-Negotiable Standards (00:25:04) Five Principles of Greatness (00:30:58) Reigniting the Burn (00:33:03) Knicks vs. Spurs Breakdown (00:36:33) What Being a Game Changer Means ---- Links & Resources: The Winning Spirit: 16 Timeless Principles That Drive Performance Excellence by Joe Montana and Tom Mitchell Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Lakers Tom Mitchell Joe Montana Billie Jean King Phil Jackson Chris Mullin Mickey Hart Gregg Popovich Sugar Ray Leonard ---- Learn what sustainable growth can look like for your firm at crispcoach.com. ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 418. Why Discipline Without Toxicity Wins Every Time with Dominique Dawes 255. Joe De Sena - The Spartan Mindset: Embracing Discomfort and Unleashing Mental Toughness 176. George Foreman III - The Fighter's Mentality

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Learn how sports psychology for kids can help young athletes build confidence, handle pressure, stop playing scared, and recover quickly after mistakes.In this episode, I share practical mental training exercises parents can use to help their child perform more freely and translate what they can do in practice into games. If your athlete needs personalized support, click the link below to learn more about my one-on-one mental performance coaching program.Work with me!

When the pressure is on, the difference between success and failure often comes down to the power of the mind. In this episode, Dr. Michael Gervais, a renowned high-performance psychologist, explores the science of mental mastery and how elite athletes and leaders achieve peak performance. Drawing on years of experience working with some of the world's top performers, Michael delves into the habits, mindsets, and strategies that allow individuals to thrive under pressure. He highlights the importance of cultivating mental toughness, maintaining focus under stress, and developing resilience to not just survive, but to excel in any high-stakes environment. In this episode, Darius and Dr. Michael will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to High Performance Psychology (03:00) The Journey of Dr. Michael Gervais (09:59) Understanding Anxiety in Athletes (19:51) The Evolution of Sports Psychology (30:04) Building a High-Performance Culture (31:00) Building Mental Skills for Performance (32:11) The Role of Culture in High Performance (35:38) Maximizing Individual Potential in Teams (39:46) Mindfulness as a Foundation for Success (46:45) Creating a High-Performance Culture (51:51) The Importance of Recovery in Performance (57:02) Overcoming Internal Barriers to Greatness Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist, national bestselling author, and a leading authority on the connection between the mind and human performance. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked with world-class performers and organizations, crafting mental skills frameworks that empower individuals, teams, and organizations to excel under pressure. His impact spans diverse fields, from coaching Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks to supporting Olympians across five Games, including USA Surfing in Tokyo 2021. Dr. Michael's clients also include world record holders, MVPs, celebrated musicians, and Fortune 50 CEOs, solidifying his influence on the global stage. Connect with Dr. Michael: Website: https://findingmastery.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervais  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgervais/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-mastery-with-dr-michael-gervais/id1025326955  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You probably already know Hazel Findlay for climbing some of the world's hardest, boldest trad routes. Today, she and Josh sit down to discuss her career as a pro climber, sports psychology, and unlocking the ability to dig deep and try as hard as you can.*Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):*- Hazel's approach to danger in climbing- How Hazel balances hard projecting with being a parentSHOW NOTES:Trying hard is a skill. Here's how to train it. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X0W4DT-h9I Strong Mind - https://go.strongmindclimbing.com/webinarJoin Patreon: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HEREVisit our podcast page: HERE

Former professional athlete and top Denver real estate expert Athena Brownson reveals the powerful lessons she learned competing at an elite level and how those same principles helped her build a thriving business and investment portfolio. In this conversation with Jake & Gino, Athena shares why accountability, discipline, resilience, and consistent habits matter more than talent when it comes to achieving long-term success. From training as a professional skier to becoming a highly successful real estate entrepreneur, her journey proves that the mindset developed through sports can translate into extraordinary results in business and life. In this video: ✔️ How professional sports prepare you for entrepreneurship ✔️ The importance of accountability and discipline ✔️ Why resilience is the ultimate competitive advantage ✔️ The habits that drive long-term business success ✔️ How elite performers think differently ✔️ Building wealth through real estate investing ✔️ Why relationships matter more than transactions ✔️ The daily routines of top performers Athena also discusses the current real estate market, relationship-based business, building passive income, and why the lessons learned through sports may be the best business education anyone can receive. If you're interested in entrepreneurship, investing, personal development, high performance, sports psychology, leadership, or real estate, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. Sponsor by Wheelbarrow Profits Looking to build long-term wealth through multifamily real estate investing? Visit Wheelbarrow Profits to access educational resources, investment insights, and strategies for creating lasting financial freedom.

The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat — sports cliches are everywhere. But what does it actually take to think like a winner? This hour, TED speakers explore the psychology of winning and losing.Original broadcast date: July 19, 2024TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and public media, so all your episodes (like this one!) come to you without sponsor breaks. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Do you feel like you're always getting the bad breaks on the golf course?The tree kick that goes out of bounds. The putt that lips out. The weather that seems to turn against you at exactly the wrong moment.In this episode, Kathy explores why so many golfers feel unlucky—and why the reality may be very different. You'll learn how your brain naturally pays more attention to negative events, how that shapes your experience on the course, and why the story that you're "unlucky" might be costing you more strokes than the bad breaks themselves.Plus, Kathy shares a simple exercise you can use during your next round to shift what you're looking for, change your perspective, and start giving equal airtime to the good breaks that often go unnoticed.Because sometimes it's not the golf course working against you.It's the scorecard your brain is keeping.Get the Master Your Golf Brain System powered by My Mental Caddy™️ appReceive free weekly mental golf tips HEREHow many shots is your mental golf costing you? Take the quiz here: quiz.mymentalcaddy.comContinue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HEREMastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-CoachingMastering Your Golf Brain - The WorkbookMental Golf Journal - A Range for Your BrainAre all available at KathyHartWood.com/bookPrivate coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here: Email Kathy at Kathy@KathyHartWood.comWebsite: KathyHartWood.com

Is the fear of heights innate or learned? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O'Reilly explore taking risks, the neuroscience of fear, and how to overcome it with freestyle rock climber and subject of the film Free Solo, Alex Honnold, and neuroscientist Heather Berlin.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/conquering-fear-with-alex-honnold/ Thanks to our Patrons Joseph Savage, Grace Smith, Joe Pacillo, Gregory Wright, Eric Brothwell, IvanM, Pattie Particle, Cory Fenstermaker, James H Lawson, embreebane, Dai Stiho, Raymond C King, J M, Alex Wheeler, Jason Rushmore, Idris, Damian Correa, Dylan Woody, Julia Nolen, Chris Petit, Anna, David Kapner, Lalo, Vic, Ash Anthony, Wayne Stubblefield, Robin Fordham, EL_Bdo, Teresita Brown, Heather Walker, Christian Cummins, NS, Trenton Clark, Pou Lay, Joya, Derek Bolka, Diego Calderón, Charles Kimmel IV, Josh Folland, Gerard Kennedy, Hunter Ruigrok, Chris Frazier, Yasmany Cubela Medina, Julian Childs, Brandon Sachs, Scott Warren, Moses Bulondo, Sai Kiran, Zalijah Stahl, Crystal Monahan, Lee Robertson, Kenny918, Tinajocelyntheyogi, Tuan Nguyen, Elizabeth Laycak, Joshua Kelly, Ali Haidari, Richard Clements, Maria Giddings, Joyce, Andrew Frigyik, Scott Muri, Mark Hardt, Alex Stern, Anthony Mercury, Hellothere123, James Gordin, Matt Robertson, Peter Manis, Gegi, Rob, Heber Martinez, Aditya Khurjekar, and Jim Finley for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we discuss how to execute your best possible race day performance. Mikael and Jack provide practical tips that you can apply from sprint distance triathlon to the Ironman. Some of these tips are probably familiar (but bear repeating), others you have likely never heard or thought of before.  HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS:  Proper pacing across swim, bike and run in a triathlon Why you should use RPE as the primary driver of pacing strategy Known and lesser-known tips for maximising speed across the swim and the bike Is “run for dough” still true in triathlon?  Managing the heat in hot races  Nutrition and hydration - more than just having a plan, it's about understanding how to adjust the plan on the fly when needed.  How to get the most out of yourself mentally - the brain is a central governor, so if your head is not in it, you won't have your best race. But getting your head to be in it and stay in it is easier said than done. DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES:  We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode.  The shownotes for today's episode can be found at https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts701/ LINKS AND RESOURCES:  The effect of additional skin wetting on physiological strain and exercise performance: systematic review and meta-analysis - Anderson et al. 2026 WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes, related to sports science and (the third episode listed) fat adaptation and performance.  Pacing science and training talk with Andy Renfree, PhD | EP#349 Sports psychology and applied neuroscience with Simon Marshall, PhD and Lesley Paterson | EP#282 Q&A on racing and testing | EP#399 You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Triathlon Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes.  LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON:  The Scientific Triathlon website is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we do Contact us through our contact form or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs) Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Instagram Learn more about our coaching, training plans, and training camps. 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Share your favourite episodes in your Instagram stories, start a discussion about interesting episodes on forums, reference them in your blog or Substack.  SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration produce our favourite gels, sports drinks, and electrolyte and carbohydrate products here at That Triathlon Show and Scientific Triathlon. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event, and get 15% off your first 2026 order by using the code TTS2026 at checkout. Rouvy is hands down the most complete indoor cycling platform for triathletes. Among their thousands of beautiful bike courses from all around the world, all filmed in stunning quality, they have over 75 IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 race courses plus 20+ Challenge Family courses, so you can pre-ride your race from home. Real gradients, real visuals, and real feel! 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Elite athletes spend a lot of time training their bodies for strength, endurance, coordination, and precision. But what about their brains? Can psychology help athletes achieve peak performance?  Joining Flora Lichtman to talk about this are professional climber Alex Honnold and Jessica Bartley, psychologist for U.S. Olympians and Paralympians.  Guests:  Alex Honnold is a professional climber, founder of the Honnold Foundation, and host of the Planet Visionaries Podcast: in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative. Dr. Jessica Bartley is senior director of psychological services for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Other episodes you may enjoy: Can Better Equipment Eliminate Concussions In Sports? Olympic Ski Mountaineering, And Mountain Goat Climbing Feats Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are more possible chess moves than atoms in the universe, and chess champion Jennifer Shahade tells us how we can borrow from the best chess players' decision-tree approach to avoid considering every possible option and instead "think sideways" to consider the best choices on the board. Previous Episodes How Minds Change Jennifer Shahade's Website Thinking Sideways Does chess need intelligence? David McRaney's Twitter David McRaney's BlueSky YANSS Twitter YANSS Facebook Newsletter Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.