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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. 46: Authenticity and the Whole Self with Natasha Hastings
In this Season 4 premiere episode, two-time Olympic gold medalist, supermom, and aspiring mental health professional Natasha Hastings joins the conversation.
Natasha is an Olympic, World, and U.S. National Champion track & field sprinter. She founded the Natasha Hastings Foundation, which empowers young female athletes to gain confidence in their voice in sports and life.
Tim begins the episode with a brief centering practice, and then he, Keith, and Natasha discuss:
[8:35] - Where Natasha learned her mental skills and some of her personal practices
[12:00] - Bringing your authentic, whole self to different experiences and contexts in your life and work
[17:27] - The myth of "balance" and how to give yourself grace
[19:28] - The purpose of therapy
[21:07] - The evolution of Natasha's mindset between 2008 and 2016
[23:25] - Transitioning from an elite athlete to a mental health professional, and the potential hurdles Natasha may have to overcome, or benefit from
[33:46] - The genesis of Natasha's passion for mental health
[39:42] - Learning from really hard experiences and the tendency to turn away from them
[46:15] - The Natasha Hastings Foundation and its important mission
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Websites Mentioned:
www.nhfcares.com
www.mindfulsportperformance.org
www.enduromind.com
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