What if the biggest obstacle to your performance isn’t physical—but the voice in your head?

In this first episode of our 3-part series on Positive Intelligence, former Division I gymnast Brenna Munson joins us to explore how mastering mental fitness transformed her approach to sports, injuries, and life. Together, we break down key ideas from Chapters 1 and 2 of Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine, introducing the foundational concepts that every athlete, coach, and competitor needs to understand.

You’ll learn:

How negative thought patterns—or “saboteurs” like the Judge, Controller, and Hyper-Achiever—undermine performance
Why naming and recognizing these mental habits is the first step to weakening their influence
What it means to operate from the “Sage” perspective, where curiosity replaces self-judgment
Why mental training is just as essential as physical training—and how even small efforts can lead to major breakthroughs

Brenna shares her powerful story of navigating injury, self-doubt, and the pressure to achieve. “I would’ve been unstoppable,” she reflects, imagining the difference these tools could’ve made earlier in her career. Whether you're an athlete or simply facing your own performance battles, this episode will challenge you to start training the part of you that matters most: your mind.

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#130 - Positive Intelligence Pt. 1 w/ Brenna Munson