Building a Fighter

Learn How To Elevate Your Mental Performance. An Interview With Micah Schnurstein


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In this riveting episode of "Building a Fighter", hosts Dr. Austin Schoen, a sports chiropractor, and Alex Friedman, a strength coach, sit down with Micah Schnurstein, a licensed clinical social worker and a part of the sports psychology department at the Performance Institute. Micah shares his journey from being a professional baseball player struggling with performance anxiety to becoming a mental performance coach. He dives deep into the concept of the 'Negativity Bias' and how understanding the brain can change everything for an athlete. Micah also introduces the concept of 'Triple F' (Fears, Flaws, and Failures) and emphasizes the importance of psychological flexibility. The trio discuss the crucial role of mental coaching in sports, with real-life examples from baseball and MMA. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the mental side of sports performance.

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