An Athlete’s Guide to Thriving - Mind, Body & Spirit with Audrey Baldwin

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Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes 

“I just wanted to keep playing and get better for me.” 12:46

“It’s more than a game, it’s beyond the game and what you’re learning in sport applies to everything in your life.” 16:51

“How you do one thing is how you do everything.” 17:04

“Sports exposes who you are and allows you the chance to change it.” 21:00

“I think to get to an elite status you have to have this sort of obsession with it.” 33:22

“What is success for you?” 39:54

Guest Bio 

 Audrey Baldwin is a recently retired professional goalkeeper, with 10 years of experience, in 9 different countries. Besides her playing career, she has a bachelors in Kinesiology and Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology. She is currently using her experience and education to mentor youth athletes of all ages and sports in mental skills and mental performance. It is her goal to spread proper education at the correct time.  

Show Notes  

0:00 - Welcome to What I Meant to Say with Guest, Audrey Baldwin

1:00 - Soccer Background

4:52 - Climbing that Ladder

7:06 - A Conversation on Perfection & Pressure

12:46 - Intrinsic Motivation

15:50 - How to Manage Stress in Sports & Life

22:22 - A Go with the Flow & Hormone Cycle Discussion for Athletes

32:52 - Feeling Over Thinking Using A Mindfulness Practice

39:13 - A Story with Advice for Younger Girls on Perfectionism

43:57 - The Injury Reserve: A Group for Injured Athletes

53:17 - How Do Athletes Find You?

55:27 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self

56:08 - Thank You & Closing

Links & Where to Find Audrey 

Website: www.beyond-the-game.net

IG - @audball_00 & @quamludum 

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