Season 4
Episodes
S4 Ep10: Yoga Nidra - Guided Practice
Yoga Nidra, often referred to as "yogic sleep," is a deep relaxation and meditation practice that promotes profound physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. It's typically done in a comfortable, lying-down...
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S4 Ep9: What If It Wasn't Injury?
In this episode, I offer an expanded perspective on the roots of disease and injury as learned through many years of studying the body and mind and training and racing as an endurance athlete. I share about my...
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S4 Ep11: Never Give Up!
Since the last time I fired up the mic, I published Awake Athlete: When Mastery Is Your Only Option, and in this episode, I let the book decide the teaching, so tune in and let's learn together. As we dive in, we find...
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S4 Ep1: This Contrasting Life
Welcome to season four of the Awake Athlete podcast. I am thrilled to be traversing this life with you, and I am grateful for your attention as we dive into another season of mind training. This season will be more...
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S4 Ep2: The Vibrant Valley
In this episode, I reflect upon a trail run and the importance of staying awake in the valleys of life. I received a reminder that day of how so much can shift in just a moment and that when we are in the valleys of...
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S4 Ep3: Power Of Breath
The power of breath is a remarkable and often overlooked force in our lives. Although the world of athletics is steadily discovering its power for physical and mental performance, I believe the masses are merely...
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S4 Ep4: Pre-Race Pranayama - Guided Meditation
In this episode, I take you through a breathwork practice that many athletes have said saved their race day performance. I give a few universal tips on meditation and meditative posture to assist in stillness...
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S4 Ep5: Do You Need A Mental Vacation?
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's essential to remember the value of taking a mental vacation. Just as we need physical rest, our minds crave moments of escape.A mental vacation is a planned break...
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S4 Ep6: Take A Mental Vacation - Guided Meditation
Life can get hectic, and we all deserve a break. Join me on a journey to serenity through this soothing guided meditation.No experience is necessary for this brief respite from life; find a quiet space (closets and...
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S4 Ep7: Do You Want Safer Roads?
I love riding my bike. And I am not afraid, but that is not how it's always been for me. I used to be scared, and in this episode, I share about a time when I felt fearful every time I got into the car and how I...
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S4 Ep8: Make Things Right - Guided Meditation
Get comfortable and ready for deep relaxation with this 15-minute guided meditation using the Ho'oponopono mantra.Ho'oponopono is a Hawaiian meditation and forgiveness practice. It involves repeating four phrases:...
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