289. The Sports: The Kind of Embarrassing Psychology of Winning & Losing
Mar 14, 2024
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Exploring the emotional rollercoaster of sports fandom, discussing the psychology of sports fans and the intense emotions involved. Sharing personal stories of suboptimal moments with referees, creating energy shifts to help kids win, and the vulnerability and surrender needed to fully engage with sports and other art forms. Reflecting on the empowering impact of women athletes and the emotional connections formed through sports teams.
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Sports evoke intense emotional reactions in fans, impacting physiological responses.
Engaging in sports viewing fosters a sense of community and shared purpose among fans.
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Today we are talking about THE SPORTS. Podsquader Naomi calls in – confused, and slightly embarrassed – about how distraught she is over the loss of her new favorite sports team, asking how to handle it and what, exactly, is going on with her?
Glennon, Abby and Amanda attempt to answer: What IS it about The Sports that makes it so damn emotional?
We go into:
The psychology of why our bodies are taken over when our favorite team (or our kid!) is playing;
Glennon’s recent suboptimal moment with a referee,
Why Amanda truly believes she is has a JOB while watching games; and
The way Abby creates an “energy shift” to help her kids win.