Mental Fitness with Dr. Seth Hickerson

Dr. Hickerson is an innovative educator, coach, entrepreneur and multi-branch military Veteran. Seth has been training high performing individuals, such as professional athletes, Navy SEALS and Business Executives for the last 15 years.  

Seth is an expert in the implementation of mindfulness, emotional intelligence, cognitive fitness & resiliency training. He is dedicated to providing access to practical tools, tips and techniques that enhance self and situational awareness, reduce stress & improve performance. 

On this episode we discuss Seth’s path to this work and his recommendations for attaining and maintaining Mental Fitness.  He wants YOU to have a steady mind, Breathe and Move On (BAMO), and be “un-fuck-with-able!” Hahaha.  

Check out his company, My Steady Mind… https://mysteadymind.com  https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-steady-mind

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-seth-hickerson-a92198139. 

Timestamps:

2:23 Intro of Seth

4:12 Seth "fails" as a podcaster (his words!)

6:15 Will talks about his cat and cooking ... two separate things!

9:58 Seth leads the opening exercise

14:52 Why the hell should listeners pay attention to what Seth has to say?  Seth's background in baseball and other sports, his craziness in high school, his crazy time in the Navy in Japan and Spain ... are we seeing a trend here?!

25:08 Seth sees the difference in western culture compared to Japan.  People are irritable and stressed out.

36:24 Seth goes back to school and then ... joins the Air Force!

39:25 Seth starts first company, Boost

41:30 Seth starts My Steady Mind

43:54 What's wrong with our educational system?

47:19 The four pillars of health

49:15 Difference between mental health and mental illness

50:54 Ways to start your day

56:27 The psychology of golf

58:58 Getting into the Zone (Flow State)

1:03:39 Meditation is not exclusive to Buddhism.  Meditation doesn't replace or negate your religious beliefs

1:06:12 Why meditation helps strengthen the mind

1:18:39 Difference between anxiety and being anxious

Opening and closing Music: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell

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