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Small Town To Big Cities & Reminding Yourself To Have Fun: The Life Of An Olympian W/ Lauren Doyle
E155:
Today we take a break from strict creative to talk about going after your passion from a different perspective. On this episode we are joined by our first Olympian on the show Lauren Doyle. Lauren talks through going from an extremely small town to being in two olympic competitions in some of the largest cities in the world. We talk through her schedule, mental and physical practices, and taking a break when you need to. Conversation on being present, a time bound career, and much more in this episode.
In This Episode We Cover
Olympian
Schedule of an Olympian on and off season
Never using your degree
Getting your foot into the door
Entering a young industry
Olympics during COVID times
Small town to mega cities
Mind gym
Getting present
Meditation
Remind yourself to have fun
Having a finite career
Take a break
Quotes
“It’s gotta be pretty crazy to be in a stadium that big with no one in it?!” - Host Dave Swillum
“If you start thinking about what you just did or what might happen next you tend to mess up the current situation.” - Lauren Doyle
“If you’re not having fun then you need to take a break and find the joy in it again.” - Lauren Doyle
Lauren’s Links
IG
@lauren.doyle23
Laurens Shiba dog’s IG!
@rioandrocky_shibas
Tik Tok
@laurendoyle230
Team USA Page
https://www.teamusa.org/usa-rugby/athletes/Lauren-Doyle
Resources Noted In This Episode
Healthy Minds App
https://hminnovations.org/meditation-app?gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGtM5v4G5L_o2T9oSS111Q_n8eiIlPFzYCLNTPBmQGObwxqRxN6tNRRoCa5EQAvD_BwE
Gottman Method: 4 horsemen to handle arguments
https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/
Small Things Often Podcast:
https://www.gottman.com/podcast/
Waking Up From Work Podcast Links
IG / Tik Tok / Clubhouse / Twitter / HiHo Follow & DM Me!
@davewakeup
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E155:
Today we take a break from strict creative to talk about going after your passion from a different perspective. On this episode we are joined by our first Olympian on the show Lauren Doyle. Lauren talks through going from an extremely small town to being in two olympic competitions in some of the largest cities in the world. We talk through her schedule, mental and physical practices, and taking a break when you need to. Conversation on being present, a time bound career, and much more in this episode.
In This Episode We Cover
Olympian
Schedule of an Olympian on and off season
Never using your degree
Getting your foot into the door
Entering a young industry
Olympics during COVID times
Small town to mega cities
Mind gym
Getting present
Meditation
Remind yourself to have fun
Having a finite career
Take a break
Quotes
“It’s gotta be pretty crazy to be in a stadium that big with no one in it?!” - Host Dave Swillum
“If you start thinking about what you just did or what might happen next you tend to mess up the current situation.” - Lauren Doyle
“If you’re not having fun then you need to take a break and find the joy in it again.” - Lauren Doyle
Lauren’s Links
IG
@lauren.doyle23
Laurens Shiba dog’s IG!
@rioandrocky_shibas
Tik Tok
@laurendoyle230
Team USA Page
https://www.teamusa.org/usa-rugby/athletes/Lauren-Doyle
Resources Noted In This Episode
Healthy Minds App
https://hminnovations.org/meditation-app?gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGtM5v4G5L_o2T9oSS111Q_n8eiIlPFzYCLNTPBmQGObwxqRxN6tNRRoCa5EQAvD_BwE
Gottman Method: 4 horsemen to handle arguments
https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/
Small Things Often Podcast:
https://www.gottman.com/podcast/
Waking Up From Work Podcast Links
IG / Tik Tok / Clubhouse / Twitter / HiHo Follow & DM Me!
@davewakeup
Merch To Support Us!
https://wakeup.itemorder.com/sale?fbclid=IwAR30nyVXdpFaax0mN0CRcC_mVjNzafbMo0spds82eoG-GMo01HG6Uq0dvzw
Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you)
https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork
Facebook Community to connect to creatives
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/
Email
Youtube Channel & Series
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber
For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave
www.crawlspaceaudio.com
Dave’s Indie Band Broadwing
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/broadwing/tennessee