Learn how others are overcoming or have overcome a variety of life happenings. Everyone has a story that someone needs to hear. Let those stories inspire you to, 1) know you are not alone in whatever life topic you are experiencing, 2) know there are multiple solutions all of life dilemmas, and, 3) learn about critical thinking skills to make informed life decisions.
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Welcome to the We Are Gods Podcast, where host Brix Glover helps high performers build amazing physiques and master their health. We dive into raw, unfiltered conversations about fitness, nutrition, mental toughness, and personal growth. This podcast is for those who are serious about sculpting bodies that command respect and mastering every aspect of their health. No excuses, no BS— just real talk for those ready to dominate their lives and elevate their physical game to the next level.
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Demystifying Mental Toughness is for people who want to reach their goals faster and are curious what high performing athletes and professionals do to fulfil their potential. David Charlton shares insights, strategies and stories from leading athletes, coaches, psychologists and specialists to help you perform to your optimum level on a more consistent basis. If you’re a motivated athlete, coach, sport psychologist, mental game coach or executive listen in for proven and practical advice in ...
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Do you want to be a Bulldog? Want to change your life, stop being a victim and learn to achieve victory in all areas of your life? Every day John Sonmez brings you a new, short, life-changing dose of the Bulldog Mindset philosophy to help you transform your life inside and out. Topics include: personal development, fitness, stoic philosophy, entrepreneurship, how to build passive income, dating and relationship advice, productivity, self-discipline and much, much more!
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Today's successful people share their story of transformation and offer how-to tips so you can take action too. You'll get strategies on how to transform in health, work, life, mindset, fitness, relationships and personal growth. Every show will be filled with simple actionable tips that you can implement immediately into your life. Be ready to be transformed.
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International #1 bestselling author GREG AMUNDSON brings an electric combination of enthusiasm, credibility, and real-world experience to his sermons and messages on discipleship, leadership, the warrior spirit, and self-mastery. The Greg Amundson Show is a weekly Podcast where Greg will educate and inspire you to live with passion, purpose, and a greater understanding of God's Word. Greg's use of storytelling to illuminate life changing principles and concepts is world renowned, and will be ...
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From three trips to the point of rock bottom - physically, mentally, and finally spiritually to building a life and business worth talking about, my name is Isaac Wilkins, and I'm a student of fitness and performance training, mental toughness, and finding your purpose in this life. I share everything I learn about fitness, nutrition, higher purpose, mental toughness, and overcoming adversity so you can break free of your rut and win. This show is for former athletes, warriors, and those who ...
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The Kill Shot is an episodic podcast hosted by @warstic founder, designer and former professional baseball player Ben Jenkins (aka Johnny Battle). The Kill Shot explores masters of mindset: top performers in sports, arts, business, and life who embody warrior spirit of grit and resilience in their battle to make themselves into extraordinary performers and humans. The Kill Shot is not about the naturals. It’s about people who possess a true growth mindset. People who knew their talent alone ...
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A PODCAST FOR ELITE ATHLETES, PARENTS, AND COACHES... As a Sports Performance Consultant, I've worked with hundreds of student-athletes, parents, mentors, and coaches. The most common hopes and dreams of these Student-Athletes and their support community are to get a D-1 scholarship, go Pro, or make it to the Olympics. However, they're often held back by pains and fears that include self-doubt, peer pressure, fake friends, making mistakes in games or practice, and criticism from parents and ...
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247 David Charlton Gets Grilled By Tom Jones
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In today’s episode, I chat with Tom Jones, the founder of Cricket Coach 365 and the University of Manchester Men’s Cricket First Team Coach. Tom goes on to ask me many questions about mental toughness, the role of the environment, how we can help cricketers play to the best of their ability more often and a whole lot more. By listening to this epis…
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Tracy Slepcevic Episode 1 – The Warrior Mom
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Tracy Slepcevic is an author, Certified Integrative Health Coach, keynote speaker, U.S. Air Force Veteran, and Pur Health, LLC founder, an integrative health and wellness business based out of San Diego that educates individuals on the incredible effects that nutrition and lifestyle choices have on your happiness and ability to lead the life you de…
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In this episode of the 'We Are Gods' podcast, host Bricks Glover, along with guests Willie and Juan, dive deep into transitioning from unhealthy eating habits to a more nutrient-dense diet. They discuss personal journeys, the psychology behind eating, and practical strategies for improving nutrition. The episode also highlights key differences betw…
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Joan Quinlan Episode 2 – Overcoming Substance Use Disorder
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Joan Quinlan has overcome multiple life traumas brought about by her early lifestyle. Her family culture was one of working beyond any life adversities rather than finding anyone who could empathize with her. That culture caused her to repress many of her early life anxieties, which led her to excessive alcohol consumption. The term for this was fo…
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246 How To Deal With The Highs And Lows Of Sport
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Emma Raducanu is a great example of someone whose career was on an upward trajectory, after winning the US Open tennis championship in 2021, aged 18 years old. Since then, her career has been dogged with setbacks and challenges. At Wimbledon this year it was nice to see her perform near to her potential reaching the last 16. Without knowing the det…
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Joan Quinlan Episode 1 – Overcoming Substance Use Disorder
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Joan Quinlan has overcome multiple life traumas brought about by her early lifestyle. Her family culture was one of working beyond any life adversities rather than finding anyone who could empathize with her. That culture caused her to repress many of her early life anxieties, which led her to excessive alcohol consumption. The term for this was fo…
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The Inner Game of Weight Loss: Mindfulness and Meditation: Episode:3
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In this episode of the 'We Are Gods' podcast, hosts Brix, Juan, and Willie dive deep into their personal transformation journeys. They discuss the necessity of having genuine support from close friends in their fitness journeys. They share their battles with weight loss, the crucial role of tracking macros, and the emotional and mental challenges a…
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Kevin Mensah – Grieving but Gaining Strength Through My Mom’s Legacy
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Kevin Mensah’s mom passed away very unexpectedly when he was a high school senior (2024). It is very irregular for a parent to pass away before their children. All parents hope to see their children become what God created them to be. Kevin is working through his grief because of his mom’s legacy of loving the God of the Bible. Kevin draws strength…
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During the Wimbledon tennis tournament this week there will many players who are faced with great opportunities to win matches yet will struggle to close out victory. Future thoughts will fill their head about the draw in the next round or the importance of the next point. Their attention may also flit into the past where they replay key points fro…
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Felix Poyel is a Consciousness Coach who brings a unique and personalized perspective through his transformative life story of overcoming addiction, dealing with Tourette Syndrome and ADHD, bullying in school, his dad’s death when he was young, and other challenges to spiritual awakening while pursuing his dream life. Formerly, he worked five years…
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Bronwyn Schweigerdt – Overcoming Panic and Anxiety Attacks
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Bronwyn Schweigerdt is a psychotherapist who knows that even though feelings are invisible, they don’t evaporate. Instead, they are stored in our subconscious mind and body when they’re disowned. These feelings haunt us and cause mental illness and health issues until we externalize them into words with someone who can hear and validate them. She e…
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244 How To Deal With Playing Out Of Position In Football
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Currently the European Football Championships are taking place and there has been a lot of talk in the media and with fans about some of England’s footballers playing out of position. With many venting their frustration! In today’s episode I offer my thoughts as a sport psychologist on the challenges of playing out of position as a player, I talk a…
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Sarah Westbrook has turned an early life of complex trauma into a profession as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Sarah is passionate about mental wellness. She considers herself an eternal learner and is excited to share her knowledge and experience with her audience. As a trauma survivor, she understands the work that goes into healing. He…
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How Mastering Your Physique Elevates Every Aspect of Life EP:1
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In the explosive kick-off to the We Are Gods podcast, host Brix Glover breaks down the real impact of crafting a physique that demands respect, diving deep into how your physical presence shapes every facet of your existence. Hear his raw, personal saga from hitting rock bottom at 360 pounds to mastering his health and becoming a powerhouse of vita…
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John Brink: Attitude – Passion – Work Ethic
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John A. Brink was born in 1940 in Nazi-occupied Holland during WWII. From the time he could walk, his days often consisted of foraging for food with his brother and sister during harsh warlike conditions, surrounded by death and hardship, especially during the hungry winter of 1944/45. John’s mother was left to raise her three kids alone when their…
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243 How I Would Help Rory McIlroy Win The British Open
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On Sunday June 16th at Pinehurst Golf Course in North Carolina, Rory McIlroy had a great opportunity to win the US Open and break his 10 year major trophy drought. Sadly, it didn’t happen for him and two missed short putts on holes 16 and 18 in the final round cost him the win. Bryson DeChambeau went on to be the victor. In today’s episode I offer …
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Dana Diaz Episode 3 – Stress and the Effects of Cortisol
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Dana Diaz was born to a teenage mother out of wedlock who didn't want her but was forced to keep her. Reduced to nothing, she left home during her first year of college and immediately fell for a covert narcissist who promised her the love I never had. Dana married him, who soon verbally and physically abused her, much as her father did. She ignore…
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Avi Wolfson Episode 1 – Re-activate the Spark in Your Life
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Avi Wolfson inspires audiences by inspiring others to re-activate the spark in their life. Confidence and success are contagious to foster that life change. A true champion isn’t someone who wins for themselves but does it to help others achieve what they have. These phrases dominated Avi’s life in words without action. Before he became a licensed …
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242 What Is The Difference Between Mental Toughness And Resilience #BITESIZE
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We’re now 4 years on since the creation of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast therefore David Charlton the host of the podcast made the decision to go back to basics and share an important message busting a myth that exists, that resilience and mental toughness are the same concepts. Today, we go back to the very start of the podcast, where …
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Taimi (pronounced "tie-me") Lawlor lived as a complete perfectionist in her early 20s. Plagued by panic attacks, sleepless nights, severe constipation, and excessive exercise, she was a high-functioning, anxious person who did not believe in rest, recovery, or relaxation while trying to prove that she was "good enough." Instead of spinning in her n…
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Mary Barlow Episode 1 – Home, My Story of House and Personal Restoration
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Mary G. Barlow chronicles her early life dealing with her mom’s death when Mary was seven years old, as well as her adult life in finding peace and joy. Years after her mother died, Mary learned her mom had committed suicide, possibly manifested from postpartum depression following the birth of Mary’s younger brother. Based on her life experience a…
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241 How To Cultivate A Limitless Mindset #BITESIZE
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In this BITE-SIZED episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, Dr. Bob Winters, an internationally recognised sport psychologist who has supported US Men’s and Women’s Open Golf Champions and many other elite professional athletes across a variety of sports joins me. He goes on to tell me about how champions think and cultivating a limitl…
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J.D. “Danny” McCabe Episode 1 – My Third Gift
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Danny McCabe maintained a loving relationship with his wife for nearly twenty years before the underpinnings of their marriage, family, and world crumbled. Their foundation had always been rooted in the mantra that trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship. Indeed, Erin (his former wife) had always claimed that things couldn’t work without tru…
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Pat Wetzel Episode 1 – My Bumps in the Road
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Pat Wetzel is an award-winning author who has learned perseverance to get beyond the bumps she is experiencing in life. From Wharton Business School to global finance, from disability to learning to soar (Pat is a sailplane pilot with over a decade of tales to tell), from world travels to travel within, Pat has led an extraordinary life. In her boo…
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240 How To Transfer Your Skills From Training to Competitive Situations #BITESIZE
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Why do athletes work with a Sports Psychologist? One of the biggest reasons is that they struggle to transfer their skills from training to competitive situations. Which provides the topic for today’s episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness podcast. Former professional basketball player and author Dre Baldwin goes on to tell me his thoughts on…
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Jenny Alexander – My Story of Life and Marriage After Divorce
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Jenny Alexander overcame the trauma of divorce. She recently found love and a new marriage again. She overcame the fear of starting over in a new province and leaving my 25+ year career. Are you trapped in the aftermath of a divorce, desperately seeking a path forward? Is your quest to find the spouse you deserve an elusive dream? Are your friendsh…
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Dr. Kathryn Vecchio Episode 1 – Broken Crayons Still Color
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Dr. Kathryn Vecchio was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to a Sicilian family. Her family traditions and culture became the rhythm of her soul. Her father played jazz trumpet and infused the arts into their family experiences. She was blessed to explore all aspects of creative and expressive art forms. Throughout life, she was touched by addiction, adoptio…
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239 How To Overcome Batting Woes In Cricket #BITESIZE
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Cricket is a unique sport where despite being a team sport it can also be argued to be an individual sport. One of the biggest challenges is batting and dealing with the aftermath of low scores and the walk of shame. In this BITE-SIZED episode, Tom Jones, a highly qualified youth cricket coach and owner of Cricket Coach 365 and I discuss mental tou…
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Natalie Riede – Overcoming a Near-Death Experience
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Natalie Riede had a near-death experience from surgery complications, causing her to spend a month quarantined in a hospital, hanging between life and death. This experience set her on the path to discovering and harnessing the power of the subconscious mind. She learned different tools and techniques to overcome everything and move forward with he…
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Amanda Blackwood Episode 3 – Engaging Through App Awareness
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Amanda Blackwood survived human trafficking and child abuse. Those with a nefarious intent to exploit vulnerable people do so through cell apps and internet means. Through her life experiences, she is a public speaker, published author, and trauma recovery mentor for those seeking ways to combat PTSD and trauma responses. Amanda’s mission is to be …
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238 Are You Really Committed To Your Craft? #BITESIZE
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Penny Mallory was the first woman to drive in the world rally championships. On her way to do so she showed immense commitment to her craft and made lots of sacrifices in pursuit of success. In this bite-sized episode she goes on to share her secrets and the mentality that took her to the top of her sport. Enjoy tuning in! Key Takeaways: Ambition r…
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Katie Selby – She is Not College Material
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Katie Selby began her extraordinary education journey at the age of three, which continued through high school. She was diagnosed with language impairment at the age of three. At that age, she communicated by using gestures and pointing to meet her needs. She didn’t say her first sentence until She was 5. To this day, she wishes she knew what her f…
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Jillie Maria – A Transformational Catalyst
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Jillie Maria is a Certified Akashic Records Practitioner who has overcome and is learning to be aware of “trigger points” that can invoke the past to create dominant thoughts to control our current and future thinking. She has spent many years doing her deep inner work, which enables her to connect with her clients to help them gain clarity and hea…
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237 How To Distance Yourself From Your Thoughts #BITESIZE
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Do you ever believe you are your thoughts? Do you often take your thoughts way too seriously? If so you’ll enjoy today's podcast episode as my guest, Keagen Hadley author of Torn: Overcoming the Psychological Challenges Post-ACL Injury talks about using Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a potentially helpful solution. Specifically we discuss c…
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Constantin Morun – Becoming Whom I Want to Be
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Constantin Morun was born and raised in Eastern Europe during the communist era. He moved to Canada at the age of seventeen to pursue the "American Dream," yet found himself grappling with his vulnerabilities and the struggle to remain authentic amidst changing landscapes. With over 15 years of experience in personal and professional development, h…
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Dr. David Pearce – Transitioning from Dental Practice to Business Building
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David Pearce is a Doctor of Dental Surgery who started a dental business from nearly scratch but then had to decide to sell that business or have his young family and marriage split. After selling his practice, he and his wife moved from Syracuse, NY, and divided their time between my wife's "dream come true" newly completed Florida contemporary be…
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236 How To Use ACT and Mindfulness When You’ve Got Lots Of Time To Think #BITESIZE
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In different sports such as golf and cricket, athletes can be placed in situations where they have a lot of thinking time. Too much thinking time for some! Due to their high level of motivation, focus of attention, fatigue, emotions and many other factors this thinking time can create havoc in their minds. As a result, indecision, fear and self-dou…
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Marko Kasic is a profile of learning that education can come in many forms. "You’re lucky to have been educated in London - don't waste your chance at a better life." He heard this from his parents, who sacrificed their lives when they moved to the UK. Marko got a corporate banking position following graduation - not by following rules, but by brea…
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Amanda Blackwood Episode 2 – Engaging Through Awareness
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Amanda Blackwood survived human trafficking and child abuse. Through her life experiences, she is a public speaker, published author, and trauma recovery mentor for those seeking ways to combat PTSD and trauma responses. Amanda’s mission is to be a catalyst to work with as many people as possible to lead them to live a fulfilled life through Christ…
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235 How To Use ACT To Improve Your Coaching In Sport #BITESIZE
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Many athletes, golfers or people in everyday life take their thoughts too seriously. They then get caught up overthinking and it causes havoc with their decision making. In golfing terms, paralysis by analysis can take over, when the pressure is on and the result is often poor shots and missed putts. And lots of frustration! In this episode, Trevor…
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Title: Paul Zolman – Love Language Demonstrated by Giving
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Paul Zolman has created a new way to demonstrate the principles of love languages. It's a profound way to learn all five love languages to give them away. By giving them away, your vision will improve so that you can see them coming your way and respond appropriately. Paul developed a system for training young children in this love-giving system. S…
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234 How To Combat Overthinking In Sport #BITESIZE
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How often in sport do you see an athlete make the wrong decision under pressure? Often I’d say! Even at the highest level in elite professional sport. Indecision, overthinking, paralysis by analysis, having too much time to think of the consequences, a lack of trust in skills or fear are often the reasons for poor decision making. In this short bit…
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Marissa Levin – Pivoting Through My Entrepreneurial Journey
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Marissa Levin chronicles her 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience and how she transitioned through this period. In 2012, she launched Successful Culture, a leadership consulting organization that helped CEOs master the 3 most critical aspects of business growth: leadership development, strategy formulation and execution, and corporate culture cr…
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Dr. Frank L. Douglas Episode 2 – Until You Walk in My Shoes
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Dr. Frank L. Douglas grew up in British Guiana. Despite being exiled from his home country and experiencing discrimination, his critical thinking and problem-solving skills have earned him international acclaim. His love of education earned him a Fulbright Scholarship. He worked at Ciba Giegy and Aventis and was involved in the pharmaceutical indus…
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233 How To Help A Young Footballer Overcome Fear
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In the last of this 3 part series created for parents of young adults and kids who play football or soccer I discuss how fear can wreck a youngsters fun and enjoyment on the pitch. Common responses to fear before matches include performance anxiety, physical sickness, feigning injury and refusing to play. It’s a hugely difficult challenge to naviga…
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232 How To Remain Composed As a Goalkeeper Under Pressure #BITESIZE
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What is the most mentally challenging position on the football or soccer pitch? Many people would argue it’s the goalkeeper. Common psychological challenges goalkeepers face include; coping with mistakes and bouncing back strongly, dealing with tough and physical opponents, playing the ball out from the back with their feet in uncomfortable situati…
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Topic: Grace Tran Episode 1 – Learning and Accepting Me
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Grace Tran lived much of her early life being self-critical while holding herself to unrealistic expectations. Through a reflective review and her accepting husband, she discovered she was living the life of an imposter. Because of previous interactions, she realized she was impersonating someone she wanted to be but was not. This discovery helped …
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Erin Clements expresses her need for empathy through the church to have others bear the burden of her recent experience with her sexually addicted former husband. She had experienced a life trauma contrary to her Christian upbringing and what she knew to be God’s desire for marriage. Her life was in six months of turmoil and chaos. She turned to th…
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Elena Nicole Bombardier – Overcoming Binge Eating
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Elena Nicole helps women stop overeating and feel more in control of themselves with food. She has learned from her experience the reasons for overeating. She lost more than 30 pounds while gaining control of the emotions that caused her to overeat. Elena is a certified holistic health and life coach specializing in helping professional women lose …
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231 The Relationship Between Self Esteem, Fun and Football Performance
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In the second of 3 episodes created for parents of young people who play football I carry on the conversation about enjoyment on the football pitch. Where on this occasion I introduce the relationship between enjoyment in football, the impact of playing poorly, performance levels and self-esteem. I go on to discuss what self esteem is, what you cou…
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