Dr. David Woods is an actor, director and producer, but also a track coach and soon to be psychologist. In this episode he discusses the intersection of art, creativity, and psychology in this conversation. He shares his research on humor theory and the different aspects of comedy. The discussion also touches on the value of art in enhancing human experience, the challenges of coaching and pushing athletes psychologically, and the importance of long-term development. The conversation explores the importance of creating a training environment that focuses on general conditioning and developing athletes' personalities to make them robust and resilient. The host and guest discuss the benefits of this approach, including building a strong community and developing social capital. They also touch on the idea of pursuing personal development through physical pursuits and the role of creativity in coaching. The conversation delves into the concept of pushing individuals to their limits and the potential benefits and drawbacks of different coaching methodologies. They also discuss the importance of psychological development and resilience in high-performance sports.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. David Woods

02:23 Exploring the Intersection of Art, Creativity, and Psychology

08:41 The Value of Art in Enhancing Human Experience

23:53 Accepting Setbacks and Failures for Growth

40:10 Long-Term Development and the Bigger Picture in Coaching

43:26 Building Community and Social Capital

46:09 The Role of Personal Development in Physical Pursuits

48:00 The Importance of Expressive Art and Coaching

53:44 Exploring Different Coaching Methodologies

01:03:40 The Significance of Psychological Development in High-Performance Sports

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