Swim Up Hill: Overcoming Adversity & Performance Anxiety Feat. Jamal Hill

Get ready for a hilarious and insightful episode of P.S.A the Mental Health Podcast! In season 7, episode 3, the host Izzy interviews Paralympian Jamal Hill, covering everything from the importance of mental performance to why black people can't swim. The episode kicks off with a discussion on the significance of guarding your thoughts, as stated in Romans 12:2 and Philippians 4:8, and quickly moves into a variety of engaging topics. Izzy and Jamal talk about the struggles of not feeling fulfilled in their job, the importance of getting enough sleep and rest, and the impact of anxiety on our lives. One of the highlights of the episode is when Izzy shares his own personal experience with performance anxiety while playing sports back in the day, leading to the hilarious meme "Don't worry, your beloved team isn't the only one with a talent for choking under pressure. It's a universal sport!" As the episode progresses, Jamal discusses his foundation, Swim Up Hill, which aims to teach one million students how to swim annually by the fall of 2028. He emphasizes the importance of mental health and mental performance and shares his journey of regaining his mobility and becoming a competitive swimmer after being diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth at a young age. The episode also features a game time segment on mental performance, where Izzy and Jamal discuss hypothetical situations such as swimming in Hong Kong or Paris, coaching a group of 4-year-olds or 84-year-olds, and dealing with performance anxiety during a local meet versus the Olympics. If you're looking for a fun and informative episode of P.S.A the Mental Health Podcast, then this one is a must-listen! Keywords: mental health podcast, mental performance, black people can't swim, performance anxiety, student Gabe and dancing, decision fatigue, Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Swim Up Hill Foundation, mental health and well-being, relaxation training, thought shopping, labeling, deep breathing, gametime, and overcoming obstacles.For all your writing needs, Grant writing Homework Assistance, Resumes, Cover Letters, Templates, Media Kits, Product and Profile Descriptions and more, please visit psathepodcast.com Jamal Hill's social media Instagram: @swimuphill Website: https://www.flowcode.com/page/swimuph...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.