Welcome back! Today, Dr. Christie welcomes Dr. Hillary Cauthen, a sports psychologist and author of 'Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate'. Dr. Cauthen shares her inspiring story from being a multi-sport athlete to becoming a clinical sports psychologist.

She and Dr. Christie discuss the vital connection between mental health and athletic performance, the importance of recognizing and addressing trauma, and how finding joy and intentionality can increase your overall well-being. 

Find more about Dr. CauthenDr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.

With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between. 

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Promotion

00:35 Meet Dr. Hillary Cauthen

01:46 Hillary's Athletic Journey

08:31 The Mental Side of Sports

10:34 Simone Biles and Mental Health in Sports

15:36 Understanding the Learning and Performance Zones

16:49 Introducing the Book: Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammates

18:41 Exploring Trauma and Its Impact

21:19 The Concept of Productive Joy

23:08 Finding Joy and Happiness in Life and Work

25:06 Mental Health Support and Services

29:03 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts