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The Anxious Achiever

“You See Flashes of Really Deep Emotion in the Heat of These Competitions”

Jan 3, 2024
Sports and performance psychologist Alex Auerbach, who works with the Toronto Raptors, discusses managing emotions in high-stakes scenarios and the concept of adaptive perfectionism. Former NFL star Ryan Mundy explores motivation, legacy, imposter syndrome in professional athletics, and navigating mental health challenges after leaving a football career. They also discuss the importance of teamwork and Alkeme Health's efforts to improve mental health in underserved black communities.
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Quick takeaways

  • Investing in all aspects of well-being is crucial for athletes' high performance.
  • Athletes face challenges in transitioning to life after retirement, including loss of identity and routine.

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Importance of Taking a Holistic Approach to Performance and Mental Health

The podcast episode explores the idea that athletes should view themselves like elite athletes do, investing in all aspects of well-being, including mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health. It emphasizes the importance of looking at performance through the lens of mental health and highlights the deep connection between emotion and sports. The ability to manage and regulate emotions becomes a hallmark skill of elite athletes, allowing them to direct their thinking, feeling, and physiology to support high performance.

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