Mental Strength: Why flexibility beats toughness. In this powerful HEALTHWISE episode, Nils Behrens talks with elite sports psychologist Dr. Peter Schneider about what everyday people can learn from top athletes navigating extreme pressure.

Why do some athletes thrive under the spotlight while others crumble? What actually happens in our minds when stress hijacks our clarity? And how can emotional intelligence, self-compassion and simple daily rituals transform performance—on the pitch or in normal life?

This conversation goes far beyond sports. It’s a roadmap for anyone juggling responsibilities, expectations, perfectionism or mental overload.

What you'll learn in this episode: 🔥 Why “mental strength” is really mental flexibility—and how to train it. 🧠 Emotional Clarity: How to understand your own thoughts and reactions before they control you. ⚽ What happens inside the mind of elite athletes during high-pressure moments. 👂 Why “yeah, but…” is the fastest sign you're reacting, not listening. 🌱 How recovery rituals create sustainable high performance—at work and at home. 💬 Why self-compassion isn’t soft—it's strategic. 👀 The simple eye-training technique Dr. Schneider recommends to everyone. 🧩 Thinking Traps: The predictable mental errors we all fall into under stress. 🙏 How mindfulness makes you more stable, not more “soft”. ❤️ Why your local community might be the most underrated mental health tool of all.

More about this episode: www.sunday.de/podcast About Sunday Natural Sunday Natural was founded from a deep passion for health, healing, and self-development. What began as a search for pure, natural, and high-quality products became one of Germany’s leading premium nutrition brands. Since 2013, Sunday Natural has stayed true to one guiding principle: creating products inspired by nature — absolutely pure, free from additives, and crafted to the highest possible quality standards. With in-house research and development based in Berlin, Sunday Natural is now among the most respected quality manufacturers in Germany. Learn more at www.sunday.de/newsletter

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