Welcome to The Intentional Athlete Podcast, hosted by Ross Leppala. In this episode, Ross sits down with Gary Chupik, the founder of Elite Mindset, to discuss the transformative power of mindset in both sports and life. Gary shares his journey from being a dual citizen and a sports enthusiast to becoming a sought-after mental performance coach. They delve into Gary's experience with high-level athletes from the NFL and MLB, and how his principles apply equally to business leaders. Gary introduces the concept of the 'Mental Health Bridge Assessment' featuring four pillars: Crisis, Coping, Thriving, and Transcending, and how these help in identifying where an athlete stands and how they can progress. This episode is packed with insightful conversation, tools, and techniques aimed at helping athletes and individuals align their mindset, body, and spirit for lasting growth and performance. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion that promises to boost your athletic and personal development.
https://www.elitemindsetnation.com/00:00 Introduction to the Intentional Athlete Podcast00:55 Special Guest Introduction: Gary Chic02:22 Gary's Background and Experience03:06 Mindset and Performance in Athletics and Business05:48 The Illusion of Choice and Consistency09:08 Gary's Journey and Philosophy12:32 Identity and Purpose in Coaching15:43 Mindset Equation and Personal Beliefs24:49 Understanding Variable Experiences26:33 The Pillar Analogy in Mental Health27:28 Mental Health Bridge Assessment29:03 Bridging Pillars to Improve Performance32:08 The SFO Principle: Self-Care for Better Performance33:47 Applying Mental Performance in Athletics37:14 Transcending in Athletic Performance43:20 The Importance of Community and Continuous Growth46:24 Final Thoughts and How to Connect
