Sports Psychology - Psychathletes

Hello! In this episode, I do a review of a review called “Being in the Zone”: A Systematic Review on the Relationship of Psychological Correlates and the Occurrence of Flow Experiences in Sports’ Performance" and discuss flow state AGAIN. We discuss how YOU can induce a state of flow during your performance. Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho⁠ . . . . Intro/Outro Music - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mZhVRA0Rqs

We're back! In this episode I ramble about where I've been the last two years, my on-going battle with self-diagnosed impostor syndrome, and 3 ways you can believe in your performance and accomplishments. Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - @psychathletes Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking HERE *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - @ryan_pho . . . . . Inner Drive's Article on Impostor Syndrome - https://blog.innerdrive.co.uk/sports/4-ways-to-manage-imposter-syndrome Intro/Outro Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mZhVRA0Rqs

Amber Balcaen is a Canadian professional stock car racing driver. She competes full-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 30 Ford Fusion for Rette Jones Racing, and she is most known for being the first Canadian woman to win in a NASCAR-sanctioned race in the United States. Amber will be racing in the General Tire 200 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 23rd, which will be airing on Fox. Amber's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amberbalcaen10/?hl=en Amber's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AmberBalcaenRacing Amber's Twitter - https://twitter.com/amberbalcaen10?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Amber's Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@amberbalcaen10 Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify and share what we do with your friends and family!

Rachael Adams is a Professional American indoor volleyball player, she played 4 years at the University of Texas in Austin from 2008-2012, was a member of the United States women's national volleyball team from 2013 - 2022, brought home a Bronze medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics and a gold medalist at the 2014 World Championship. She has been playing professional volleyball all around the world in countries like Italy, Poland, Turkey, and is currently playing her 10th professional volleyball season in Brazil and working on her certification to become a mindset coach so she can help female athletes increase their confidence and take up space on the court. In this episode, we discuss Rachael's professional journey, what mental toughness really means, self-talk, strategies that athletes can use to release stress and anxiety, and how to take up space during games and competitions. All Rachel’s links can be found below, including her Instagram and her self-talk page JourneyStrength. Journey Strength Instagram: @journeystrength Rachael's Instagram: @rachaeladams Rachael's website: journeystrength.com Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify and share what we do with your friends and family!

In this episode, Ryan discusses effects of burnout, how to identify the symptoms, and how to avoid or eliminate it. Ryan gives you a few mental techniques that you can use to revive your love for your sport and maintain your health and wellbeing. Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify and share what we do with your friends and family!

Happy New Year!!! In this episode, its only right that we start off the new year by talking about how to set goals and build habits to unlock your peak potential in 2022. Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, the founder of Applied Vision Baseball, Mark Brooks, joins Ryan on the podcast to discuss his journey as an athlete, vision skills and how it relates to mental performance, how to shut off that inner critic, fear of failure and more. Check out Applied Vision Baseball Pitch Recognition and Vision Training here: https://appliedvisionbaseball.com/ Follow Applied Vision Baseball on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/appliedvisionbaseball/?hl=en Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

Rewire Fitness CEO Sun Sachs and Co-Founder Ed Gibbons hop on the podcast to discuss their game-changing new mobile app, the importance of mind/body recovery and readiness to compete, and what mental resilience really means. Rewire Fitness is a neuro-performance mobile app designed to holistically quantify athlete readiness, build mental resilience, and improve mind/body recovery. Download the Rewire Fitness app here: https://rewirefitness.app/partners?via=ryan Follow Rewire Fitness on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/rewirefitness/?hl=en Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

WHAT'S HAPPENING PSYCHATHLETES In this episode Ryan discusses how if we can let go of results and outcomes, we can alleviate anxiety, nerves, and pressure before games and competitions. At the bottom of this episode there's a little Q/A section!! If you have any suggestions for future topics on the Psychathletes Podcast let us know there OR shoot us a DM on Instagram! Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode Ryan teaches you the importance of set breathing patterns during high-pressure situations, how to breathe during these situations properly, and some rhythmic breathing patterns you can start using today to enhance your performance. Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this very special episode Ryan answers questions about maintaining focus, how to incorporate visualization into our daily routine, how to maintain a pregame routine, and perfectionism. If you guys also want your questions answered on the Psychathletes podcast make sure you follow us on Instagram and join our Facebook Group! **OR** If you're listening on Spotify answer the poll below! Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan invites founder of Everything Athletes, Kim Carducci, on the podcast to discuss athletic identity, the power of thought, taking action, and the state of mental health and wellbeing in sports. Kim Carducci is the founder of EverythingAthletes. Everything Athletes is a content organization dedicated to growing awareness around mental health for athletes. Kimberly Carducci is a former D1 Swimmer & Mental Health Advocate. She was a 4-time State Champion, 4-time Scholastic All-American, 4-time All-State Selection and an 8-time All-American Honoree. Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Purchase "I of the Tiger" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737680122 Everything Athletes Website: https://www.everythingathletes.com/ Social media: @everythingathletesdotcom (link: https://www.instagram.com/everythingathletesdotcom/) Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes

In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of enjoying the sport that you play, the impact it has on your performance, and how to start enjoying the game you love again. Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_phoBe sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan hosts a Q/A podcast from submissions via Instagram. In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of separating athletic identity from life in general, team cohesion, being the underdog, the problem with proving others wrong, and more. Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan discusses how the sensation of fear is built through our thought processes, how we can take preventative measures against this fear, and what we can do about it in the moment. https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan discusses the effects positive and negative thought has on neural processes and brain function, ultimately affecting our performance. Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan explains the neuroscience behind mindfulness techniques, how it rewires and restructures our brain, and how it affects our performance. https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, we’re going to be discussing the olympics, the athletes competing, the big topic and theme of mental health and performance, and what we can learn from elite athletes competing at the highest level. https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan discusses several techniques that you can start using right now to eliminate nerves, anxiety, and fear during your competitions. All of the resources and techniques referenced in this podcast are featured in our Facebook Group as well as our 9 Mental Drills that you can use right now to start unlocking your peak potential. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

We're back! In this episode Ryan discusses the detrimental effects of a perfectionist mindset and unrealistic expectations, how we can eliminate these things, and how we can alleviate the stress and pressure that we put on our shoulders during games and competitions. All of the resources and techniques referenced in this podcast are featured in our Facebook Group as well as our 9 Mental Drills that you can use right now to start unlocking your peak potential. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).