Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

Ep. 44: Inside the Mind of a Track & Field Olympian with Maggie Malone

April 22, 2022 Dr. Keith Kaufman & Dr. Tim Pineau Season 3 Episode 14
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Ep. 44: Inside the Mind of a Track & Field Olympian with Maggie Malone
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Show Notes

In this episode, Maggie Malone  joins the conversation.

Maggie Malone is a two-time Olympian (Rio and Tokyo), NCAA Champion, and American and collegiate women's record holder in the javelin throw.

Keith begins the episode with a brief intention setting practice. Then, he and Maggie discuss:

10:50 - Maggie's evolution in mindset throughout her career.

14:10 - The meditation practices that Maggie uses.

15:40 - Coping with the "Olympic Hangover."

20:00 - The benefits of meditation in being able to strengthen your identity.

23:50 - Understanding the difference between reaction and response.

25:56 - Combating perfectionism.

31:00 - Leaning into Self-Confidence.

35:18 - The surprising things they don't tell you about competing at the Olympics.

Social Media Mentioned:

Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc

Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @maggietheaggie

YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

Websites Mentioned:

www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com


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Keith & Tim

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