The Mindful FIRE Podcast 109 : Cultivating Resilience & Psychological Flexibility On The Path to FI with Dr. Adam O'Neil
In this episode: Psychological Flexibility, Resilience, High Performance Psychology, Crafting a Life You Love
Episode Summary: On today’s episode, we’re joined by my new friend, Dr. Adam O’Neil PHD. Adam is a clinical and high performance psychologist who works with high performers like olympic athletes, musicians and business executives who need to perform when it really counts. In this episode we explore how we can cultivate resilience and psychological flexibility in our lives to overcome challenges that arise as we pursue FI and creating a life we love.
Guest Bio: Dr. Adam O'Neil (he, him) is a clinical and high performance psychologist, an entrepreneur, and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver. For more than a decade, Adam has used mindfulness and acceptance based skills and practices to help people pursue excellence in their lives, such as athletes, stage performers, Googlers (and other tech geniuses!), parents, and teachers. He is the co-founder of the Boulder, CO based private practice, Atlas Psychology (www.atlaspsychologyboulder.com), and as a clinical health service provider, Adam spends much of his time conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and counseling with children, teens and adults.
Resources & Books Mentioned:
- "Envisioning Guide" - Download for free at mindfulfire.org/start
- Soul of Money - Lynne Twist
- Love Money, Money Loves You - Sarah McCrum
Connect with Adam O’Neil
- LinkedIn: Adam O’Neil on LinkedIn
- Website: AtlasPsychologyBoulder.com
Key Takeaways:
- Mindfulness can help you become aware of your own patterns that may not be helpful or productive for yourself or those around you.
- Psychological flexibility is crucial for high performers to navigate challenges and explore new possibilities.
- Growth opportunities can be found in various areas of life, and embracing them leads to personal and professional development.
- Building curiosity and awareness can open doors to new perspectives and possibilities.
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