Simone Biles

In this podcast, Renee Bhatti-Klug, interviews me during the Olympics of 2021. We speak on a full range of topics including Simone Biles’ historic decision, mental toughness, mental health, cultural differences, and so many other areas that go beyond a hot take.

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3:40 The definition of Mental Toughness

4:00 Why MT is by-product and not an input

10:00 The difference between Biles’ & Strug’s decision

13:10 Why gymnasts defy normalcy

13:44 Why we need to side with elite athletes in their decision making

14:30 The Fishbowl effect and why we need to reserve judgement and yield to those in the trenches

18:30 Does the U.S. National Team even place if Biles “powers through”?

24:38 Are Athletes role models for younger generations?

26:40 If you are good, they will find you

30:45 The true reason why Athlete’s train

33:12 Signs to look for to identify a mental health need

34:45 The best thing to do when you spot symptoms

35:48 The best way to support someone who is going through a mental health crisis

39:00 How to listen non-judgementally

41:31 A surprising aspect of Mental Health that many people don’t talk about

42:32 The Biopsychosocial Model

45:54 Cultural differences towards mental toughness

48:50 How can we improve the Sports World?

50:10 Andre Agassi, Ichiro and the Cultural ramifications of Mental Toughness

54:06 The true meaning & origin of the word “Champion”

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