The Athletes Health Podcast episode 76, conversation 44 with Walker Ferguson. Walker is a former college football player and co-founder of the Ascend Meditation app. Walker shares his journey from playing football at Wake Forest to creating a meditation app that uses AI to provide personalized meditations and sleep stories.
The conversation dives into the importance of the mental game in sports, the challenges of transitioning to college athletics, and the role of visualization in achieving success. Walker emphasizes the significance of having a strong support system and a solid foundation in faith to navigate life's challenges.
The episode concludes with insights on how the Ascend app can benefit athletes and anyone looking to improve their mental well-being. I loved this conversation around visualization, check it out!
(00:00) Introduction to Walker Ferguson and His Journey
(06:44) Transitioning to College Football: Challenges and Growth
(12:02) The Importance of Brotherhood and Accountability
(17:49) The Birth of Ascend Meditation App: A New Venture
(26:19) Introduction to Ascend App Features
(35:50) Visualizing Success with Meditation Plans
(47:58) The Importance of Faith and Foundation
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https://ascendmeditations.app/
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