Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Drs. Keith Kaufman and Tim Pineau (along with Dr. Carol Glass) developed the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) mental training program and founded the MSPE Institute, which provides training and consultation to promote greater success, satisfaction, and well-being in sport and other realms of performance (e.g., performing arts, business). In this podcast, Keith and Tim discuss various topics related to mental training, mindfulness, peak performance, and optimal experience for a wide range of performers -- from recreational to elite, kids to adults. They offer practical tips and exercises from their own work, and interview other top-level experts to highlight effective approaches to performance enhancement. The Mindful Sport Performance Podcast will give listeners a full catalogue of fresh ideas on how to thrive in competitive environments and embrace a more mindful way of being. Get in touch with Keith and Tim at MSPEPodcast@gmail.com
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Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Ep. 44: Inside the Mind of a Track & Field Olympian with Maggie Malone
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.
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Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @maggietheaggie
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
www.mindfulsportperformance.org
www.enduromind.com
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