Episode 431 of the Strength Coach Podcast, features Dr. Haley Perlus, a PhD in sport and exercise psychology and author of "Personal Podium."
Brought to you by Perform Better, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and expert insights to help you optimize your mental game.
Dr. Perlus breaks down how biology, thoughts, and emotions are interconnected, offering strategies to align them for optimal results. Plus, hear fascinating stories from sports legends like the 1980 Olympic hockey team and Eric Heiden, bringing real-life applications to the discussion.
Highlights of the episode:
- Dr. Perlus talks about reframing anxiety as energy to fuel peak performance and shares practical tools to help athletes and professionals manage pressure effectively.
- We spoke about mental blocks, what they are, and how to overcome them to achieve fluid performance.
- Changing your relationship with pressure: Learn why pressure isn't the enemy but an invitation to thrive.
- Working with injured athletes: Tips for managing expectations and building resilience for a successful comeback.
- A fresh perspective on mental toughness and how to achieve it without relying solely on external motivators.
- Insights into why tracking devices should complement, not replace, self-awareness and evaluation in training and recovery.
- Mark Fisher will give us some tips on using Instagram on the Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power Play
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This episode also features updates on Perform Better's Functional Training Summits and resources for trainers and gym owners.
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Thanks for listening! Tune in to gain valuable tools and techniques to reframe anxiety, turn pressure into performance, and elevate your mental game.
CHAPTERS:
01:20 - Intro
03:15 - Business of Unicorns - Fitness Business Power Play
10:59 - How Our Thoughts Impact Performance
14:12 - Overcoming Mental Blocks
21:47 - Embracing Pressure as an Opportunity
24:34 - Identifying Performance Cues
25:44 - The Miracle on Ice: Leveraging Pressure
30:40 - Strategies for Managing Pressure
34:55 - Supporting Injured Athletes
39:55 - Challenging Yourself for Growth
43:10 - Importance of Performance Tracking
44:52 - Balancing Trackers and Self-Awareness
48:35 - Developing Mental Toughness
51:04 - Mastering Emotional Control
55:40 - Overview of “Personal Podium”
56:05 - Optimizing Mindset for Peak Performance
57:54 - Thank You
