In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Dr. Michael Gervais, a high-performance psychologist, joins Rach to discuss how to build confidence and optimism through focusing on the trainable parts of life; your mind, body, and craft. Dr Gervais, often referred to as the father of American applied sport psychology, is also a podcaster and author and one of the world’s leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. He shares his journey from struggling with anxiety to using competitive surfing for self-realization which led to his career in psychology. His clients include the NFL’s Super Bowl Champions, Seattle Seahawks, world record holders, Olympians, MVPs from every major sport, internationally acclaimed music artists, and Fortune 50 CEO’s

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00:00 Understanding the Power of Opinions

02:03 Guest's Background and Journey

04:29 Discovering Action Sports and Mental Skills

08:35 The Importance of Mental Training

11:01 Working with Elite Athletes

13:21 The Concept of Version Upgrades

17:19 The Role of Psychology and Coaching

21:47 Self-Discovery and Mindfulness

25:45 Building Confidence and Overcoming Fear

41:00 The Struggle of Writing a Book

42:38 The Lightning Bolt Moment

45:28 Fear of People's Opinions (FOPO)

46:32 The Importance of Recovery

50:06 Measuring and Enhancing Recovery

52:54 Understanding and Managing Stress

01:00:45 The Power of Mindfulness and Meditation

01:08:41 Breathing Techniques for Stress Management

01:14:52 Final Thoughts and Resources

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