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MindFullSportsWheelz Up! with guest Aaron "Wheelz" FotheringhamWhat an amazing special guest we have this episode!Born with Spina Bifida and adopted at an early age, Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham was set up for an extremely challenging life. However, starting with his his first drop in at the age of 8, he was prepared to overcome those. Multiple Guinness World RecordsCreator of Wheelchair Motorcross (WCMX)Member of Nitro CircusOpening Ceremonies performer for 2016 Rio ParalympicsMotivational speakerWheelz has rolled over all those challenges that would make anyone stumble and made an explosive impact in life. It...
2021-10-2145 minMindFullSportsYapping at YourselfWe all use self talk in some form or fashion. This is especially true for athletes. They are seen muttering to themselves after plays, analyzing what they did wrong, or even trying to hype themselves for a big game or play. What exactly is self talk and does it really help?In this episode, we look at three published studies from the Journal of Applied Sports Psychology (all cited below) that look into self talk. Will we find that self talk helps? Can we utilize negative self talk to our advantage? We will even see a comparison of...
2021-10-0731 min
MindFullSportsMental Jiu Jitsu with guest Lydia AlabachIn this bonus hour-long episode we welcome special guest, Lydia Alabach. Lydia is a Gracie University instructor for Women Empowered and currently an instructor-in-training for their Combatives program.We discuss many of the mental aspects of self-defense that are taught in the programs that she teaches and how they can relate into our world of sports. As a society, we often hold an unrealistic expectation for our athletes to be turned on all the time and carry a persona 24/7. This episode is meant to connect that strain to the strain of another very important conversation in our society...
2021-09-301h 01MindFullSportsMonday Night MomentumAnd we are back!!! In today's episode, we talk about momentum swings in games and how they can impact our mental performance. The Las Vegas Raiders hosted the Baltimore Ravens on September 13, 2021 for Monday Night Football. After a long and hard fought game, we enter the discussion in overtime as the Raiders completed what was initially believed to be a game-winning touchdown pass.The sequences that followed after had a definitive and clear effect on the mental performance of the athletes on the field.Momentum plays a massive role in sports. But it also r...
2021-09-2333 min
Just One Listen Podcast ReviewsPodcast Review: MindFullSports: A Sports Psychology PodcastA podcast that explores the psychology behind sports and sports science as well as the impacts on athletes.Show Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindfullsports-a-sports-psychology-podcast/id1557631489
2021-07-1415 min
MindFullSportsWhat Do Athletes Have to Fear?Fear is a major part of everyone's lives. Sometimes it can be called many different things (anxiety, stress, nerves, etc) because we, ironically, are afraid to be afraid (or at least admit to it). Fear does not discriminate who it affects or even what the object of your fear is. You can be afraid of both good and bad things. Athletes are just like everyone else. They have their own fears that can prevent them from performing at their peak level.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...
2021-07-0132 minMindFullSportsSports Psychologist Vs PsychologistOn the heels of the Naomi Osaka episode, a question is raised. What is the difference between sports psychologists and a psychologist who does therapy? In this episode we answer that question and what can be done to help athletes.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-06-2431 minMindFullSportsNaomi Osaka and Mental HealthWhile on vacation, there was a major shake up in the tennis world. In this episode we look at the incident of Naomi Osaka and talk about athlete mental health. Will this impact the sports psychology field? Could this be a turning point in sport culture's negative stigma on seeking mental performance and mental health help? Maybe we need to rethink how we view and treat athletes in this regard.Reach out through our social media platforms @MindFullSports on Facebook or Twitter and let us know your thoughts.--- This episode is sponsored by · A...
2021-06-0332 minMindFullSportsBreak the Chains or Make the Change?There are 2 main ways to change our mindset. We can either try to break old habits or create new habits.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-05-2912 minMindFullSportsWelcome to the Journey for Better PerformanceWelcome everyone! This short trailer will give you an overview of what MindFullSports is all about.Music credit to:An Epic Story by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US NoR2jI8zLOOtuuhhcriD--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-05-1702 minMindFullSportsMindsets of Competitive Success: PerfectionismPerfectionism is a mindset that we can all struggle with. There are many risks to this mindset, but can any of these risks be used in a positive way? What is one thing anyone with this mindset needs to help be successful?This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/05/12/mindsets-of-competitive-success-perfectionism/ NoR2jI8zLOOtuuhhcriD--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-05-1733 minMindFullSportsMindsets of Competitive Success: BestismThe middle step in our three mindsets of competitive success: Bestism. What is bestism and how is it different from mastery and perfectionism? This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/04/28/mindsets-of-competitive-success-bestism/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-05-0932 minMindFullSportsMindsets of Competitive Success: MasteryMastery is the most basic of our three mindsets for competitive success. We dive into what is mastery, the two types of drive behind mastery, and the pros and cons. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/mindsets-of-competitive-success-mastery/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-05-0326 minMindFullSportsMastery Vs Bestism Vs PerfectionismThis is the first in a four-part series on competitive mindsets. I believe there are three distinct mindsets. We can try to simply be masters of our craft, be the best at what we do, or strive for the ever elusive perfection.This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/04/14/mastery-vs-bestism-vs-perfectionism/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-04-2613 minMindFullSportsThe Nitty GrittyAn athlete's career is short in the scheme of life. However, that does not mean that they do not require a gritty mindset. The pressures placed on athletes increases their need for grit. What is grit and what can impact it? This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/04/07/the-nitty-gritty/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-04-1815 min
MindFullSportsAssertive AggressionIs it assertion or is it aggression? There is a key distinction between the two, but that distinction can also make things a little murky. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/03/31/assertive-aggression-blog5/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-04-1117 min
MindFullSportsIt Takes A TeamCoaches are supposed to be there for their athletes. Who is there for the coaches? This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/03/24/it-takes-a-team-blog-4/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-04-0313 min
MindFullSportsOpening the PlaybookHow do we handle youth sports? This episode can also be viewed in blog form at https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/03/17/opening-the-playbook/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-03-2815 min
MindFullSportsCoaching Sport PsychologyThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/03/10/coaching-sport-psychology/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-03-2117 min
MindFullSportsBeyond the Physical InjuryThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/02/10/beyond-the-physical-injury-blog-2/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-03-1416 min
MindFullSportsWhy Sports Psychology?This episode stems from the MindFullSports blog: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/01/27/why-sports-psychology-blog-1/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfullsports/support
2021-03-0709 min