Sports Psychology: Understanding Mind, Body and Performance w/ Lauren McGauley
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We recently had Lauren on one of our athlete calls and the feedback was so good we knew we had to have her on the podcast!
Lauren is a licensed sports psychotherapist and coach and she shares insights on how to overcome trauma and self-doubt to become a high-achieving individual, particularly in the realm of sports and athletics. She emphasizes the importance of building belief in oneself and the power of mindset in achieving success.
Whether you are an athlete or not, this episode is packed full of so much fire - you definitely want to listen in!
[00:01:56] Performance beyond running.
[00:03:41] Importance of sports psychology.
[00:09:04] High stress lifestyle in healthcare.
[00:12:03] Coping with stress.
[00:13:33] Tracking emotions with app.
[00:17:45] Pre-race anxiety tips.
[00:21:20] Reframing failure through intentions.
[00:24:00] Coping with post-event crashes.
[00:27:15] Finding motivation after marathon training.
[00:30:38] Visualization for athletic success.
[00:36:22] Athletes as human beings.
[00:38:24] Running with community
Connect with Lauren:
IG: @laurencmcgauley
TikTok: @lauren.c.mcgauley
Website: www.laurencmcgauley.com
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