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At Finding Mastery, we often say that while mental health awareness days and months are important, the real goal is to weave mental health practices into our daily lives. Mental health isn’t a task to check off—it’s a way of living, a continuous journey. This World Mental Health Day, we asked five of our incredible Mindset Coaches—from Olympic medalists to licensed psychologists and top performance strategists—to share their perspectives on mental health and what it means to them. Their reflections provide insights and actionable takeaways that we hope inspire you to reflect on your own mental wellbeing and integrate these lessons into your daily life. Take a read. Thanks for the insights: Nicole Kelter, Dr. Brent Hogarth, Caroline Burckle, Oly., Sarat Chandran, and Sarah Straton, MSc (MAPPCP), OLY.

Mental health is not something you train only once a year. Today, we celebrate World Mental Health Day. At Finding Mastery, we believe that mental health is something you train daily. Here's a quick message from our founder, Michael Gervais. Let today be the start, or continuation, of your practice in training mental health each day. And stay tuned tomorrow, as we share some reflections on mental health from the our mindset coaches. #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealth

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"If you work 20% harder, you make it 80% easier." "When you're leading, your job is to create the space for everyone to be successful." Today on Finding Mastery, we’re diving deep with someone who redefines what it means to excel... Gabrielle Reece - you legend! Gabby was Nike’s first female spokesperson, she’s a successful entrepreneur with her husband Laird Hamilton, a best-selling author, and a former supermodel named one of the "Five Most Beautiful Women in the World" by Elle Magazine. As if that wasn’t enough, she also played professional beach volleyball for five seasons – two of which she was named the tour’s Top Offensive Player. Gabby has created a life she loves – and she’s here to share the principles that have guided her extraordinary adventure. From overcoming a challenging childhood to becoming a household name, Gabby talks about turning fear into fuel, the relentless pursuit of excellence, and the power of gratitude. She’s not just about success on the court or in the boardroom—she’s about thriving in every aspect of life. So, whether you’re looking to conquer your own challenges or just curious about the mindset of a true champion, I’m confident you’ll be able to connect with Gabby’s insights and wisdom. Links in comments! With Fire, MG

This was an amazing experience we got to be a part of. Check out some of the takeaways from our Mindset Coaches. More content coming soon from the USS Reagan on all of our social channels and on YouTube!

We LOVE the conversation this week. Sharon is an emblem for leading with love. Tune in!

Day 7 is out NOW! With the All-Around Finals in gymnastics happening earlier today, this conversation will give you and inside look at what it really feels like to be competing with the best in the world. Tune in!!

The topic of mental health exists on a large spectrum – and right now... the conversation is focused on dysfunction, not health. It’s time to flip the script. So, how are these elite athletes helping change the narrative? On Day 4 of The Game Inside The Games, live from Paris, five-time medalist Nastia Liukin and I explore the topic of mental health in the context of one of the biggest sporting events on the planet. We discuss the importance of mental skills training, the evolving conversation around mental health in sports, and how athletes like Simone Biles have influenced this dialogue. Listen: 'Finding Mastery' on any podcast player Watch: https://lnkd.in/gRbm_Zhd Website: https://lnkd.in/gX-risXD With Fire, MG and The FM Team

Do other people’s expectations motivate you? Or do they make you crumble? Does the weight of gold expectations make or break an athlete’s Olympic dream? On Day 3 of The Game Inside The Games, Nastia Liukin and I sit down with one of the most decorated athletes in skiing history, Lindsey Vonn, to explore how expectations impact performance. Lindsey shares her journey as a world-class skier, discussing the mental and emotional challenges she faced throughout her career. She delves into how she used negativity and doubt from others as fuel for her success, the importance of control and precision in skiing, and her mindset during her most significant races. Lindsey also offers valuable advice for the next generation of athletes, emphasizing the power of resilience and self-belief. While Lindsey has her own unique lived experience, what she has to say can benefit ALL of us – don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the world’s best in this episode of... The Game Inside The Games. Listen to this episode - and catch up on episodes 1 and 2 - below! With Fire, MG and the Finding Mastery Team Listen: 'Finding Mastery' on any podcast player Watch: https://lnkd.in/gRbm_Zhd Website: https://lnkd.in/gX-risXD

On Day 3 of "The Game Inside The Games", Nastia and Mike sat down with one of the most decorated athletes in skiing history, Lindsey Vonn, to explore how expectations impact performance. For some, expectations can be a motivator… for others, an inhibitor.  So – we want to hear YOUR perspective on expectations. Let us know what you think in the poll below and be sure to check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gNT-ZPwz