Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais Olympic Gold Medalist: Other People Were Killing My Confidence (And How I Got It Back) - Caroline Marks
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Nov 19, 2025 Caroline Marks, the 2023 World Surf League Women's Champion and 2024 Olympic gold medalist, shares her journey of rebuilding confidence after setbacks. She discusses the importance of emotional awareness and how therapy and family support helped her recover from the heartbreak of the Tokyo Olympics. Caroline emphasizes the need for balance between ambition and inner peace, and the role of trust in relationships. She also offers advice on loneliness and body image struggles, highlighting the power of gratitude and presence in high-pressure situations.
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Celebrating A Rival Amid Personal Loss
- Caroline celebrated her competitor Carissa Moore at the Tokyo Olympics despite grieving her own fourth-place finish.
- She later looked back proud of how she handled the complexity of those simultaneous emotions.
Ground With Breath And Trusted People
- Use breathing to ground your activation level when pressure rises.
- Surround yourself with "feel good people" who balance support and honest feedback.
Choose People Who Support And Challenge You
- Keep honest people in your corner who will both support and critique you.
- Avoid surrounding yourself with only "yes men" who prevent growth.