Mental Game – LIVETHEFUEL

261: Swimming Seasons and Pre-Competition Prep Psychology

Scott Mulvaney — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On today’s Health Podcast we talk swimming, competition preparation, and mindset with our regular Sports Psychologist, Dr. Megan Cannon Ph.D.

Megan has been working with many school sports teams on mindset preparation. Today we dig into the swimming team(s) and much more. She talks to our audience regularly, about many high-value topics such as health, fitness, mindset, and Sports Psychology. Specializing as a Sports Psychologist, Megan brings a wealth of mindset psychology and a whole lot more to our show. Listen in while we catch up with Dr. Megan Cannon Ph.D.!

Today’s shorter podcast is following our newer short form with Dr. Megan Cannon. She’s gotten busier, as have I, so we now are recording back to back episodes to be paired off of each other. Our new mindset pump format is trying to stay around 30 minutes or less. Let’s see how you, the listeners, like the performance and knowledge we can cram into these newer 30-minute episodes!

Top 3 Hot Points:

The Iron Cowboy (50 Ironmans).
The mental planning along with the physical.
The Mental Game Plan.

[spp-tweet tweet=”Get your Mental Game Prep going! You Too Can LIVETHEFUEL! @drmegancannon “]

Final Words:

I think it’s just starting to pay attention to your mental game plan. That doesn’t start the day of trying to do an Ironman, I’m not going to just go do that tomorrow, right? I’m going to train and I’m going to prepare. As long as you’re doing the physical preparation, think about the mental preparation and not only those things from what we’ve discussed of sleep and making those unknowns, known. Even on that day of competing or whatever business you are doing, have that mental game plan and preparation there as well.

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On This Episode You Will Hear:

[spp-timestamp time=”00:30″] Introduction
[spp-timestamp time=”05:00″] Swimming training, triathlons, and swim angels.
[spp-timestamp time=”10:00″] So there’s the 25 meter for short course, and then the long course is 50 meters. So you’re missing the flip turn and you’re missing that ability to push off the wall.
[spp-timestamp time=”15:30″] There’s the Parkland Swimming Team vs the Parkland area Swim Club team, two different things. Then there is the Nazareth teams, they have a high school program but then they also have a club program as well.
[spp-timestamp time=”22:00″] So having a consistent sleep cycle going into the competition was part one that I did. That is a part of the official fancy healthy sleep terminology, your circadian rhythm.
[spp-timestamp time=”30:00″] So here’s a perfect example in the CrossFit world. So I know for me, if I look at that clock, and it’s one of those workouts, I said to my teammates, I do not want to know what the time is. I even said to the judge, please do not let me know what the time is.
[spp-timestamp time=”37:00″] Final Words

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221: Beyond Concussion, Mental Game, No Sugar, Vision

Scott Mulvaney — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Today we up your Mental Game and Provide you a Healthy Vision for your Future with Dr. John DeWitt and The Mission Beyond Concussion:

Dr. DeWitt is a Vanderbilt University graduate who earned a full athletic scholarship after his first semester. He went on to become the starting defensive end for the next four years and was awarded the Wade Looney Award for outstanding work ethic. He continued his football career with the NFL Houston Oilers, NFL Europe Champion Scottish Claymores, Montreal Alouettes of the CFL, San Francisco Demons of the XFL, and several teams in the AFL including three seasons with the LA Avengers.

After retiring from football, Dr. DeWitt earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Los Angeles Chiropractic College. He is practicing in Orange County, at Bergman Family Chiropractic, specializing in personal injury cases and corrective chiropractic care.

He is certified as a Golf Injury Specialist and an Advanced Sports Nutrition Specialist, Certified in Concussion Assessment.

Nutrition-based healing for concussions is gaining recognition for the vast research supporting not only how to treat a concussion more effectively and naturally, but also because nutrition helps prevent serious effects of traumatic brain injuries.

Dr. DeWitt provides an “in the trenches” perspective on concussions and what they can do over the course of a lifetime for anyone in almost any sport.

During his playing days, Dr. DeWitt personally experienced multiple concussions which he didn’t think much about. “Getting your bell rung” was part of the game. It wasn’t until the movie Concussion came out that he revisited these injuries and was inspired to write the book, Head Games: Concussions and CTE, Where Do We Go From Here?

More recently, his father has been diagnosed with early onset cognitive decline which has caused him to double his efforts on researching brain health. He has a daily podcast on blogtalk radio called BrainBuilders and has an online course called BrainBuilders Masterclass. He shares the latest research on strategies that are stopping and REVERSING cognitive decline in those suffering with all forms of cognitive issues from Alzheimer’s to CTE.

He has written over a dozen books on Golf Injuries, Natural Vision Correction, How to Earn a College Scholarship, Goal Setting and more.

On This Episode You Will Hear:

[spp-timestamp time=”00:30″] Introduction
[spp-timestamp time=”06:30″] Getting the chills, remembering what it took to gain his scholarship. No Sugar, No Alcohol, and so much more to commit to his Goals.
[spp-timestamp time=”17:40″] Connecting on all of the Doc’s books he’s written, his most popular book was “You Don’t Need Your Glasses or Contacts: Natural Ways to Correct Your Vision Without Drugs or Corrective Lenses”.
[spp-timestamp time=”26:00″] Connecting on podcast best practices, helping John expand his audience of the Brain Builders Podcast.
[spp-timestamp time=”28:00″] Introducing John to Vinnie Tortorich, founder of Fitness Confidential and the NSNG healthy lifestyle, living sugar free, and more. Tieing together sugar and inflammation, injuries, and more.
[spp-timestamp time=”38:00″] Putting in the author reps, taking risks, taking the Imperfect Actions to reach your Goals.
[spp-timestamp time=”41:50″] Connecting on Beyond Concussion, proper training on knowledge around concussions, and Dr. John shares his youth stories of athletics and the risk of concussion.
[spp-timestamp time=”47:30″] Discussing ski racing, the impacts and symptoms of head injuries with youth athletes. Coach awareness and more.
[spp-timestamp time=”57:00″] The incorrect Food Pyramid.
[spp-timestamp time=”01:14:40″] Final Words

Don’t wish life was easier… wish YOU were better! – Quote

[spp-tweet tweet=”Have you heard of Brain Builders?! It’s time to expand your Vision and go Beyond Concussion! @DocDeWitt “]

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Final Words:

Where you are today is not who you are, it’s who you were in the past. You can be whoever you want to be in the future. You just have to make different life choices now and that can get you to where you want to be. You just have to be aware it.

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076: IMNOTYOU, NFL, Firefighting, Mindset and Niyi Sobo

Scott Mulvaney — Fri, 19 May 2017 14:00:00 +0000

From the NFL to Firefighting to Entrepreneurship, Your IMNOTYOU Co-Host:

A collegiate football player, gone NFL, and then on to serve as a firefighter for three years, Niyi Sobo( nee-yee show-boh) has experienced a lot. He’s followed his passions to build his own entrepreneurial brand, two podcast shows and more! Niyi’s full name is Olaniyi Sobomehin and he’s the creator of IMNOTYOU. Today we discuss a heavy focus on why he’s here to guide athletes to understand how mindset development will help us dominate:

“It’s all about how you think.”

On This Episode You Will Hear:

[spp-timestamp time=”01:00″] Introductions with Niyi Sobo (nee-yee show-boh) of IMNOTYOU.
[spp-timestamp time=”01:20″] Connected thank to Kristy-Jo of the Body Buddies Podcast. Why the IMNOTYOU brand?
[spp-timestamp time=”04:30″] Most business fail in the first 5 years. Businesses that survive have that IMNOTYOU Mindset.
[spp-timestamp time=”04:52″] Becoming an entrepreneur means you must become the “lion in the jungle”.

Entrepreneurship means you must become the “Lion in the Jungle” – NIYI SOBO ~ IMNOTYOU.com

[spp-timestamp time=”05:10″] You can’t possibly stand out if you are doing what everyone else is doing.
[spp-timestamp time=”05:37″] Don’t post pictures on Instagram acting like you’re getting results. Actually really get the results.
[spp-timestamp time=”06:00″] Getting into Firefighting was harder than the NFL training camp.
[spp-timestamp time=”07:15″] The same things that hold people back are the ones that drive the other people. FUEL for the Fire.
[spp-timestamp time=”09:20″] Flip The Switch .
[spp-timestamp time=”09:55″] Niyi’s book recommendations.
[spp-timestamp time=”12:00″] Embarrassment vs Acceptance.
[spp-timestamp time=”14:00″] The winning personality vs never feeling like you’ve won enough. It’s a gift and a curse.
[spp-timestamp time=”17:00″] Public speaking lessons learned.
[spp-timestamp time=”20:00″] Niyi launching and supporting two different podcasts that can relate.
[spp-timestamp time=”23:00″] The ability to positively influence others is something that everyone should have.
[spp-timestamp time=”27:40″] Why Niyi likes to work out to music vs listening to a podcast.
[spp-timestamp time=”34:00″] Bodybuilders never feel like they’re perfect.
[spp-timestamp time=”39:40″] A War General connection point made on the value of planning and not always expecting a precise result.
[spp-timestamp time=”50:00″] Humility is not a lack of confidence or loneliness.
[spp-timestamp time=”50:35″] The Fed Up documentary and the book Ego is the Enemy.
[spp-timestamp time=”53:15″] Connecting on Tayo Rockson, Nigeria, etc.
[spp-timestamp time=”55:00″] Final Words

[spp-tweet tweet=”Getting into Firefighting was harder than the NFL training camp. @NiyiSobo @LIVETHEFUEL “]

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Be the lion in the jungle vs the lion in the zoo.

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017: The Strauser Project Super Dad

Scott Mulvaney — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Strauser’s Why:

Today we have revisited the same Starbucks as we did in EP016 to bring you this powerful and emotion driven episode. This episode is about the mental game. Building yourself mentally stronger will allow everything else to fall in line in life. Learning to rise above and to be embracing your emotions to find your “Why” that drives you. That is what today’s co-host has exactly done. Brian Strauser of The Strauser Project is stepping up for the younger generation and others, blazing out a trail for others to follow. Brian is a guy with tremendous heart and wears his emotions on his sleeve… along with a few tattoos too!

We Talk The Strauser Project and more:

[spp-timestamp time=”2:58″] Volunteer work
[spp-timestamp time=”6:22″] Can’t say no – moving past that to figure out a balanced life
[spp-timestamp time=”8:09″] In the year 2000, Brian weighed 328lb. He had issues walking up stairs and even tying his shoes. At this point in his life, Brian could not understand why and how he got to like that.
[spp-timestamp time=”9:56″] The wake-up call and educating himself
[spp-timestamp time=”11:14″] The moment that saved his life
[spp-timestamp time=”13:17″] Being the best he can be and helping others
[spp-timestamp time=”17:01″] Moving past the fear
[spp-timestamp time=”18:25″] You are the product of the five people you spend the most time with – Jim Rohn
[spp-timestamp time=”23:40″] Setting the standards for his kids
[spp-timestamp time=”25:06″] A letter from a friend
[spp-timestamp time=”27:25″] You can’t force it
[spp-timestamp time=”31:16″] Being Human and showing you vulnerable side
[spp-timestamp time=”34:21″] In life, in business and relationships, people can talk a lot of talk. But in the end, are you taking action.
[spp-timestamp time=”35:39″] Dean Karnazes Ultramarathon man. Embracing the struggle
[spp-timestamp time=”37:36″] The mental game
[spp-timestamp time=”40:01″] Build yourself mentally strong and everything else will fall in line
[spp-timestamp time=”44:17″] It is so easy for us to focus on the “I”, where are you with the “We”, and saying No
[spp-timestamp time=”46:36″] Showing up. Stepping up for the younger generation
[spp-timestamp time=”50:07″] Endurance – It takes work
[spp-timestamp time=”54:25″] SAID Principle: Specific adaptation to imposed to man. Which means, you get good at what you do.
[spp-timestamp time=”57:20″] I love your legs! Pain is temporary and quitting is forever
[spp-timestamp time=”60:33″] What is your why
[spp-timestamp time=”65:31″] Final Words

[spp-tweet tweet=”Rise above. Be transparent, be open to who you are & embrace that. Brian Strauser of Strauser Project #LIVETHEFUEL livethefuel.com/017″]

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Final Words

Rise above. Be transparent, be open to who you are and embrace that. Find your why and take action on it.

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