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Ep. 17: Q&A with Kobe Bryant #MambaMonday

September 14, 2020 22:59 - 9 minutes - 7.8 MB

In 2018, Kobe Bryant spoke at the USC Performance Science Institute to share his competitive and business philosophies with students. In this episode, you will hear Kobe respond to these six questions from the audience: 1.) What did you know and learn at the end of your career that you wish you knew at the beginning? 2.) Have you had to tone down your competitiveness and approach in a new work environment? 3.) Basketball players like Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan are coming ...

Ep. 16: Rex Walters (NBA Veteran & College Basketball Coach)

September 09, 2020 19:49 - 35 minutes - 28.2 MB

Special Edition: Conversation w/ Rex Walters Work hard, play smart, and compete unselfishly. These three lessons from Rex's legendary basketball coach Roy Williams will lead to success in sports and life. In this episode, Danny explores these principles while sitting down with a 7-year NBA veteran and 15-year coach, Rex Walters. What makes players such as Isiah Thomas, Tim Hardaway, and Allen Iverson so great? Their preparation! Which Rex expands upon while also discussing his mentalit...

Ep. 15: Taylor Cummings (Two-Time NCAA National Champion, Team USA & Professional Lacrosse Player)

September 04, 2020 00:59 - 40 minutes - 32.3 MB

Special Edition: Conversation w/ Taylor Cummings "Expect nothing. Be ready for everything." This was a lesson Taylor learned from her college coach at Maryland and in this episode, we explore it as an approach to life during COVID while discussing how her Team USA teammates have all relied on one another while training remotely, her approach to coaching at the high school where she won four state championships as a student-athlete, the importance of being organized and benefits of usin...

Ep. 14: Do Your Beliefs Limit You? #MondayMotivation

August 31, 2020 20:51 - 7 minutes - 6.07 MB

What is a goal that you have always wanted to achieve and haven’t? Why haven’t you? In this episode, we're discussing QB Tom Brady's quote about mindset while also sharing the story of the first man to run a sub-4-minute mile; and what happened after he showed the world that it was possible. Are there any mental barriers or stories that you tell yourself about what's possible and what you're capable of achieving? Reflect on this and remove them! You're capable of so much more, but it starts ...

Ep. 13: Tianna Bartoletta (Two-Time Olympian & Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist)

August 27, 2020 16:23 - 44 minutes - 35.5 MB

Special Edition: Conversation w/ Tianna Bartoletta To become a world champion, it takes what it takes. It comes down to the million different decisions you're making daily and for Tianna Bartoletta, it was the result of being intentional because as she put it: "when my motivation runs out, my discipline takes over.” In this episode, Ian and Tianna discuss her mentality and journey from a small town to the Olympic stage, her aversion to distance running although she's one of the fastest...

Ep. 12: Increase Your Productivity by 25% #MondayMotivation

August 24, 2020 19:15 - 8 minutes - 6.87 MB

The world’s best athletes think differently. They’ve embraced a growth mindset and they realize the power of setting goals. From business to sports, numerous studies on goal setting report an improved motivation and an increase in overall productivity by upwards of 25%! In this episode, we discuss the process of reaching your performance and outcome goals by examining a quote from two-sport legend Bo Jackson: “Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there.” Follow & tag us on ...

Ep. 11: George Bovell (Five-Time Olympian & Former World Record Holder)

August 20, 2020 17:36 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

Special Edition: Conversation w/ George Bovell How do you live a life based on love instead of fear to become the hero of your own story? In this episode, Danny sits down with 5x Olympian and Olympic Bronze Medalist George Bovell for a conversation about self-actualization. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, George became a champion swimmer and today his passion for health optimization and self-mastery has led him on a journey to explore Amazonian medicine, Ayurvedic knowledge, and the...

Ep. 10: The Power of Your Imagination #MondayMotivation

August 17, 2020 20:13 - 9 minutes - 7.87 MB

When combining visualization with all five of your senses (vision, taste, sound, smell, and touch) it's possible to build images in the mind that your body feels are as real as external events. In this episode, we're exploring the idea that "if you can see it and you can feel it, you can become it" by discussing the Jack Nicklaus quote: “I never hit a shot, not even in practice, without having a very sharp, in-focus picture of it in my head.” Ready to begin your own 5-step visualizatio...

Ep. 9: Kaleigh Gilchrist (Olympic Gold Medalist & Professional Surfer)

August 12, 2020 14:04 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MB

Special Edition: Conversation w/ Kaleigh Gilchrist As Team USA water polo reenters the pool to begin their journey towards winning a third straight gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Kaleigh joined us for a wide-reaching conversation about how she's approached training during COVID, her mentality returning from a nearly fatal injury suffered during an accident in South Korea, the #MambaMission and advice she received from her mentor Kobe Bryant, recommendations for balancing personal li...

Ep. 8: What Does It Mean to Be a Team Player in Sports? #MondayMotivation

August 10, 2020 18:33 - 7 minutes - 6.35 MB

As an athlete, team players are typically individuals who are great listeners, supportive of others, quick to take responsibility for their mistakes, and focused on team outcomes versus individual recognition. In this episode, we're discussing #TeamUSA and professional lacrosse player Taylor Cummings quote on this topic and why it's critical to take a moment to reflect on your team, even if you compete in an individual sport, as recognizing parents, friends, coaches, trainers, and of course ...

Ep. 7: What Are You So Afraid Of? #MondayMotivation

August 03, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 7.28 MB

Fear is a state of mind and by becoming a student of the game, embracing hurdles, roadblocks, and tough breaks you will learn to vanquish fear through gaining confidence in yourself. In this episode, we're chatting about 3 proven methods to overcome fear while discussing Russell Wilson's quote: “I never play scared. Never have. Never will.” Remember, you never really lose. You either win, or you learn. So, treat yourself kindly in defeat. Follow & tag us on social media @restoic ...

Ep. 6: Creating the Feeling of Déjà Vu #MondayMotivation

July 27, 2020 14:07 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MB

The most successful athletes train differently and in this episode, we're discussing visualization through Missy Franklin’s quote: “When I get there, I've already pictured what's going to happen a million times, so I don't actually have to think about it.” As a five-time Olympic gold medalist, she has tapped into the power of imagery, and we're excited to help you get started with your own personal practice. Follow & tag us on social media @restoic Email us questions & feedback @...

Ep. 5: Reconnecting With Yourself During COVID

July 23, 2020 00:46 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MB

How are you using this time? Nearly 8 million students currently participate in high school athletics in the United States and more than 480,000 compete as NCAA athletes. Their lives have been uniquely impacted these past months and in this episode, in addition to discussing the impact of COVID on the sports world, we're focusing on the things all of us can control while discussing the music you listen to, disconnecting from technology, thought stopping, resisting negative self-judgment, our...

Ep. 4: Mental Health Isn’t Just an Athlete Thing #MondayMotivation

July 20, 2020 19:19 - 8 minutes - 6.47 MB

Sports superstars are beginning to open up about their mental health challenges and in this episode, we're diving into this topic by discussing Kevin Love's quote: “Mental health isn’t just an athlete thing. What you do for a living doesn’t have to define who you are. This is an everyone thing.” While also providing tips for how to become proactive, support our teammates, significant others, and loved ones through taking a genuine look at ourselves. Follow & tag us on social media @res...

Ep. 3: Why Failure Is Your Best Teacher #MondayMotivation

July 13, 2020 15:39 - 6 minutes - 5.18 MB

In this episode, we're discussing Michael Jordan's famous motivational quote: “I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Follow & tag us on social media @restoic Email us questions & feedback @ [email protected] Finally, be sure to use promo code ‘PODCAST’ to receive an exclusive discount for l...

Ep. 2: How to Train Your Mind Using Sport Science

July 08, 2020 21:42 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this episode, we discuss the growing trend of professional athletes speaking out about the benefits of relaxation, self-talk, imagery, goal setting, and concentration. Otherwise known as the 5 fundamental psychological skills that athletes need most. Today, athletes of all levels have access to these game-tested scientific methods used by the pros and proven to reduce anxiety and stress, training mindfulness, and mental toughness in the process. This is the new frontier of #SportScience #...

Ep. 1: Who Is Restoic?

June 23, 2020 14:50 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MB

Welcome to athlete optimization, reimagined. In this episode, Ian & Danny set the foundation for what to expect from the podcast moving forward while also discussing their background, friendship, and motivation for starting Restoic. Providing pathways toward optimal athletic performance and to becoming the best version of yourself. Together, our journey to improve mental health and happiness around the world begins today. #Restoic #LaunchDay Follow & tag us on social media @restoic ...

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