40 min
007: Fighter Pilots and Special Forces Mental/Brain Training: A Journey with Justin Foster into Neurocognitive Training CalmWaves: Brain Health and Performance
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- Mental Health
Summary
In this episode, host Dallas Cowan interviews Justin Foster, an expert in neurocognitive training and brain performance. They discuss the evolution of mental performance, the relationship between mental performance, neurocognitive training, and brain performance, and the implementation of neurocognitive training in organizations. They also explore the future of brain performance and the importance of data-driven approaches. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of training the mind and body together to unleash one's potential and improve performance in various contexts.
Takeaways
Mental performance has evolved to include data-driven training and objective feedback, which allows for more effective assessment and progress tracking.
Neurocognitive training focuses on training the way athletes see, decide, and execute, incorporating sports vision training and perceptual-cognitive training.
Brain performance is crucial for optimal performance and involves factors such as sleep, nutrition, and emotional regulation.
Implementing neurocognitive training can be done through specialized facilities, integrating it into physical training, or working one-on-one with individuals.
The future of brain performance lies in combining mental and physical training, using technology to provide objective feedback, and addressing mental health and wellness alongside performance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Origin Story
10:41 The Evolution of Mental Performance
17:43 Relationship Between Mental Performance, Neurocognitive Training, and Brain Performance
26:59 Implementation of Neurocognitive Training
31:32 The Future of Brain Performance
38:12 Conclusion and Call to Action
Summary
In this episode, host Dallas Cowan interviews Justin Foster, an expert in neurocognitive training and brain performance. They discuss the evolution of mental performance, the relationship between mental performance, neurocognitive training, and brain performance, and the implementation of neurocognitive training in organizations. They also explore the future of brain performance and the importance of data-driven approaches. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of training the mind and body together to unleash one's potential and improve performance in various contexts.
Takeaways
Mental performance has evolved to include data-driven training and objective feedback, which allows for more effective assessment and progress tracking.
Neurocognitive training focuses on training the way athletes see, decide, and execute, incorporating sports vision training and perceptual-cognitive training.
Brain performance is crucial for optimal performance and involves factors such as sleep, nutrition, and emotional regulation.
Implementing neurocognitive training can be done through specialized facilities, integrating it into physical training, or working one-on-one with individuals.
The future of brain performance lies in combining mental and physical training, using technology to provide objective feedback, and addressing mental health and wellness alongside performance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Origin Story
10:41 The Evolution of Mental Performance
17:43 Relationship Between Mental Performance, Neurocognitive Training, and Brain Performance
26:59 Implementation of Neurocognitive Training
31:32 The Future of Brain Performance
38:12 Conclusion and Call to Action
40 min