Dr. Laurel Mines: Exploring the Intersection of Physical Therapy and Mental Coaching

Spirit of an Athlete Podcast

Dr. Laurel Mines, a doctor of physical therapy and mental performance coach from Bay Laurel Athletics, joins the 'Spirit of an Athlete' podcast. Dr. Mines explains her focus on both the physical and mental aspects of health to help athletes reach peak performance, recover from injuries, and grow mentally. She discusses the four pillars of performance; physical performance, skill, strategy, and mental performance. Dr. Mines provides an insightful evaluation of a knee injury sustained by the podcast host, using it as a case study to illustrate how mental perception and physical reality intertwine. They also discuss the importance of correct equipment to prevent injury and enhance performance. Additionally, Dr. Mines offers a discount code for her six-week mental performance coaching program.

Here's where you can find Dr. Laurel Mines:

• baylaurelathletics.com
• Instagram @drlaurelpt
• Free Download of The Peak Performance Framework HERE
• Use code GIFT600 at checkout to get $600 off Dr. Laurel's 6 week 1:1 Mental Performance Coaching Program for athletes

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Chapters

1. Dr. Laurel Mines (00:00:00)

2. Dr. Laurel Mines' Journey and Approach (00:02:11)

3. Understanding the Four Pillars of Peak Performance (00:07:36)

4. The Importance of Right Equipment in Sports (00:08:35)

5. Deep Dive into Physical Performance (00:18:43)

6. Personal Experience and Insights (00:21:30)

7. The Story of the Host's Knee Injury (00:21:36)

8. The Cycle of Pain and Recovery (00:23:04)

9. Is it a Physical or Mental Problem? (00:23:15)

10. The Sound of the Knee (00:23:39)

11. The Impact of the Injury (00:25:23)

12. The Noise in the Knee: A Normal Phenomenon (00:27:10)

13. The Mental Block and Its Consequences (00:29:45)

14. Breaking Free from the Mental Block (00:32:52)

15. The Joy of Overcoming the Mental Block (00:35:25)

16. Reaching Peak Performance (00:36:11)

17. The Offer: Mental Performance Coaching Program (00:38:27)

18. Closing Remarks and Contact Information (00:39:42)