Mind-Design Sports

Mind-Design Sports
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Our podcasts will provide greater insight into any highlighted topic related to sport psychology. The host, Brandon Shintani, will be chatting with guest speakers ranging from student-athletes to professionals. Some notable guests include Ron White and Graham Betchart. In addition, Jonny Mondo and Elliot Steinberg have a spinoff podcast, Sports-Mind Avenue, where they discuss current events in sports and the psychological connection. If you want to learn about the mental aspect of sports, these podcasts are for you! Check out our website for more tips here: https://www.mind-designsports.org/

  1. 03/28/2023

    Mental Fitness, Burnout, and Breathwork - EP36 w/ Sun Sachs of Rewire Fitness

    In this episode, Brandon speaks with Sun Sachs, one of the founders at Rewire Fitness, about how mental fitness can help young athletes. Rewire Fitness has been backed by some of the biggest names in sports, like Under Armour and NBA All-Star Kyle Korver. They speak about common sport psychology topics at a deep level, such as overtraining (and how to avoid it) and the different types of breathing that anybody can utilize. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to check out their website and app for more free resources. Rewire Fitness: https://rewirefitness.app/

    29 min

  2. 07/16/2022

    The Mental Side of Race Car Driving - Episode 31 w/ Aditya Swaminathan

    Race car driving can be one of the most dangerous sports out there, so having a sharp mental game is important at all levels of the sport’s competition. Today, Brandon talks with Aditya Swaminathan, a professional 18-year-old race car driver from Bengaluru, India, to discuss his perspective behind the wheel.    Timestamps:   0:00 - 4:28 - What is your background in race car driving? What is the format of race car driving competitions?   4:28 - 6:16 - What sets apart race car driving from other traditional sports?   6:16 - 8:54 - How do you prepare for race car competitions?  8:54 - 14:44 - What was your experience in the Volkswagen Polo Cup?   14:44 - 18:17 - How have you responded to adversity in your career so far?   18:17 - 19:07 - Have you had any significant accidents?   19:07 - 20:11 - What are your major takeaways from racecar driving?   20:11 - 28:04 - What is AS41 marketing, and how does it relate to race car driving?    28:04 - 30:21 - What would you say to younger generations as a final piece of advice?   Don’t forget to check out Aditya’s website and podcast at https://adityaswaminathan.com/.    ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports   ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport

    30 min

  3. 03/07/2022

    Balancing Your Plate: Eating Well as an Athlete w/Cynthia Sass

    We've all heard that saying: you are what you eat. As athletes, we place a lot of emphasis on physical health alongside mental health, and a healthy body must be nourished. Today, we sit down with nutritionist Cynthia Sass to discuss the ways the right eating habits can optimize your physicality, as well as how to improve your diet. To find answers to any additional questions, visit cynthiasass.com. Cynthia’s Instagram Cynthia’s Twitter Cynthia’s Email 0:00-2:45 = Introduction of our Guest Speaker, Cynthia Sass 2:45-5:13 = Comparing Nutritional Challenges for Professional Athletes in Different Sports 5:13-10:19 = How Metabolism Affects Sports Performance 10:19-12:32 = Debunking the Myth of a Diet of Exclusively Green Foods 12:32-14:05 = Making Healthy Food More Appetising 14:05-17:34 = The Importance of Fiber 17:34-20:02 = Recommending Diets for Student-Athletes 20:02-20:22 = Explaining Specific Diet Trends: Keto and Paleo 20:22-23:47 = Cravings and Listening to Your Body vs. Listening to Your Mind 23:47-26:01 = An Underrated Superfood 26:01-28:03 = Explaining Meal Prepping and Its Benefits 28:03-29:30 = Are There Bad Sources of Protein? 29:30-30:24 = Suggestions for Healthy Meals 30:24-31:51 = The Structure of a Healthy Meal 31:51-33:36 = More Methods for Making Icky Foods More Palatable 33:36-34:55 = Writing for Health.com 34:55-42:10 = Cynthia's Best Nutritional Advice 42:10-42:51 = Outro

    43 min

  4. 02/19/2022

    How to Overcome Mental Health Problems During The Pandemic - Jarrod Spencer

    In this podcast, Brandon chats with Jarrod Spencer, who serves as the sports psychologist for several professional teams and individual athletes. The mental health of numerous athletes was affected by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, and Jarrod explains the different impacts of the lockdown while also making recommendations on how to benefit from this at home. 0:00-1:06 = Introduction of our guest for this podcast: Jarrod Spencer 1:07-1:52 = What are some of the complex mental health problems athletes face during the pandemic? 1:58-2:52 = Does getting in shape help reduce the amount of anxiety? 3:04-6:47 = How do we cope with demotivation caused by the pandemic? 7:05-8:35 = To what extent does the lack of organized sports affect athletes and is there any remedy? 8:44-11:25 = What are the proper ways to find meaningful connectedness, and does it have any benefits? 11:26-15:42 = What are the impacts of the “pause” in sports caused by the pandemic? 15:48-18:34 = What is the difference between a clear mind and a focused mind? 18:36-21:31 = What are some mental health problems that can be seen in sport, how do they affect an athlete? 21:33-24:54 = What is a “strain relationship”, how does it affect an athlete, what can be done to prevent it? 24:55-28:54 = YouTube channel recommendations and final advice from our guest’s book. ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org  ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports   ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport Description done by Alper

    30 min

  5. 02/11/2022

    Photography in the Sports Industry w/ Billie Weiss

    When one thinks about sports, there is a good chance that certain players or teams come to mind. However, one underlooked, but also very important, aspect of the sports industry is photography. A wide range of lessons can come from the artistic side of sports, many of which can not be learned in athletics. Today, Brandon speaks with professional sports photographer Billie Weiss to explore the world of sports photography. 0:00-2:19 = Introduction to Guest Speaker Billie Weiss 2:19-6:10 = Benefits and Diversity in Sports Photography 6:10-9:30 = What is the difference between an average sports fan and a sports photographer? 9:30-12:44 = Similarities and differences between professional athletes and younger athletes 12:44-16:10 = The Mental Side of Photography 16:10-17:57 = Creative Exploration in Photography 17:57-22:03 = How Photography Connects to Social Media 22:03-27:40 = Weiss’s Plans for the Future 27:40-29:29 = Weiss’s Most Important Message to Young Athletes 29:29-31:14 = Conclusion ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport

    31 min

  6. 02/04/2022

    Training Your Brain: Developing Mental Fitness - SportPsychMDs (Torrey Troggio & Armin Hoes)

    As athletes, we spend large portions of our time training our bodies' ability to perform well- our physical fitness- to perfection. But mental fitness can play just as large a role as a well-trained body in athletic success. After all, a good arm is nothing if you freeze up right before the critical moment. What constitutes a mentally fit attitude, especially for student-athletes? In this episode, we dive into this question with psychiatrists Torey Troggio and Armin Hoes of Sports Psych MDs. They discuss some individual components of mental fitness, pass on some sage advice, and even analyze the playing styles of current NBA athletes.  Sports Psych MDs Website: https://www.sportspsychmds.com/ 0:00-4:26 = Introduction of Guest Speakers T 4:26-8:16 = Lessons Learned from Sports 8:16-10:23 = For the Kids: What is Psychiatry? 10:23-14:24 = Athletes and Mental Fitness 14:24-15:28 = Mental Fitness as a Dynamic Process 15:28-20:03 = Components of Mental Fitness: Resilience and Balance 20:03-22:44 = Verbal and Non-verbal Communication 22:44-24:19 = Specific Examples of Good Leadership 24:19-29:18 = Torey and Armin's Mental Fitness Program 29:18-31:47 = The Importance of Mental Flexibility 31:47-37:04 = How Staying Grateful Makes You a Better Athlete 37:04-38:30 = The X Factor 38:30-42:22 = Torey and Armin's Best Advice for Young Athletes 42:22-44:45 = A More In-Depth Explanation of Psychiatry 44:45-45:37 = Torey's Last Words of Advice 45:37-46:32 = Outro Description done by Iliana Rong. Questions done by Brandon Shintani ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport #sports #sportspsych #mentalhealth #mentalfitness #resilience #flexibleandresilient #findingbalance #nba #coach #psychiatrist

    47 min

  7. 01/28/2022

    Performing for Better Skills: Manage Your Energy - EP13 w/Emily Galvin

    As athletes, we are faced with different kinds of situations every day. These situations may apply unnecessary stress to our lives, whether they concern our teams, coaches, or even ourselves. An important factor in success through these situations is the way you manage your energy. Your energy management strategy can make a drastic difference when tackling problems and striving for a healthier and more productive life. Today we invite Dr. Emily Galvin, a certified mental skills trainer and performance consultant, to ask about how can we effectively manage our energy for performing good skills, covering topics from mental health to sleeping routines. 0:00-2:36 = Introduction of our guest speaker, Emily Galvin 2:36-6:10 = What is Energy Management? 6:10-7:46 = Arousal and Connecting Energy Management to Yourself. 7:46-10:04 = Improving our Lifestyle with Energy Management. 10:04-16:44 = How Does Mentally and Physical Energy Affect Your Skills? 16:44- 20:02 = Energy Management through Yoga & Meditation. 20:02-27:00 = The Science Behind How Sleep Affects Energy. 27:00-32:06 = Sports Addiction and its Relation to Energy. 32:06-38:20 = Personal Experiences of Emily. 38:20-42:30 = Brain Activation During "The Zone." 42:30-47:29 = Concluding.

    47 min

  8. 11/28/2021

    Young and Powerful: How Teen Athletes Thrive w/ Errol Chandler

    As young athletes and even young people in general, we are often faced with various challenges when it comes to our lives and establishing goals, and keeping ourselves accountable to them. Brandon and Errol touch on some of the challenges they have faced as young entrepreneurs and athletes who have both founded organizations that deal with the mind and sports. They talk about establishing goals, committing to them, dealing with stress and negativity as well as the importance of self-awareness when it comes to growth as an athlete and person as a whole.  0:36-1:26 = Introduction on Mind-Design Sport and Its Founder  1:27- 2:41 = Inspiration on MDS  2:42- 3:49 = Accountability, Commitment and Time Management  3:50- 5:20 = Goal Setting and Its Importance  5:21- 8:22 = Establishing Balance  8:23-12:41 = The Power of the Mind and Getting Out of the Comfort Zone 12:42- 13:50 = Being Realistic and Setting Attainable Goals  13:51- 16:44 = Dealing With Self Doubt  16:45- 19:20 = Psychology of Positivity  19:21- 22:43 = Why is MDS Important  22:44- 24:55 = Dealing With Stress and Anxiety  24:56- 26:10 = Gratitude  26:18-28:05 = Introducing ’Defining Elevation’  28:06- 30:20 = Interesting Podcasts by ‘Defining Elevation’  30:21- 32:41 = Lessons Learnt Throughout the Journey  32:42- 33:25 = The Guest’s Sport Background  33:26- 35:26 = Lessons learnt through sport  35:27- 37:30 = The influence of your character on sport  37:31-38:36 = Guest speakers Photography and its influence  38:37-40:28 = Advice to younger athletes and students  40:29- 42:55 = What is 1% better  42:56 -44:53 = Applying the concert of 1% better  44:54-46:24 = Challenges with running ‘defining elevation’  46:25- 48:21 = 3 favourite words  48:22 - 48:59 = Taking pride in your work  49:00- 50:24 = Outro and advice Description written by Verona Odhiambo. Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube #SportsPsychology #Sports #Teamwork #Entrepreneurship #Positivity #Podcast #GrowthMindset #AspiringAthletes #PerformanceAnxiety #GoalSetting

    50 min
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Our podcasts will provide greater insight into any highlighted topic related to sport psychology. The host, Brandon Shintani, will be chatting with guest speakers ranging from student-athletes to professionals. Some notable guests include Ron White and Graham Betchart. In addition, Jonny Mondo and Elliot Steinberg have a spinoff podcast, Sports-Mind Avenue, where they discuss current events in sports and the psychological connection. If you want to learn about the mental aspect of sports, these podcasts are for you! Check out our website for more tips here: https://www.mind-designsports.org/

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  • Creator
    Mind-Design Sports
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mind-Design Sports
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    Mind-Design Sports