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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/


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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/.   



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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.

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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


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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.



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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

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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



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Questions done by Brandon Shintani



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