Minds N' Motion: Recent Episodes
Lacey Everett
Subscribe to the Minds N' Motion YouTube channel (it is FREE!) PSYCHOLOGY DOCTORAL STUDENT, BACHELORS DEGREE IN KINESIOLOGY, & FORMER PROFESSIONAL DANCER, LOS ANGELES LAKER GIRL who interviews professional athletes & mental health professionals on their mindsets for success. For YOU to gain tips and tricks to increase your mental wellness, sports performance, & life. Instagram: @mindsnmotion YouTube: Minds N' Motion (Don't forget to subscribe!) Website: mindsnmotion.co Like the Facebook Page: Minds N' Motion
Sam Bosco is a 2x Paralympic Bronze Medalist and 2017 World Champ. Sam and Lacey discuss ways for individuals to embrace their uniqueness. Society tends to teach us that we have to be perfect, what really is “perfect” ??? Does “perfect” even exist? This episode will challenge this notion through Sam’s professional para-cycling experience and touching stories which will increase our knowledge tenfold! Also, discussion on how to become your biggest motivator as Sam talks about her Paracycling career and ways to overcome challenges. Learn motivation skills, mental health tips, athletic tips, and how to become comfortable in your own skin!
Lacey & Calysta discuss topics that are needed to be talked about and work to normalize life’s difficulties. Discussion on eating disorders, life transitions with being in college and peer pressure, body image, body awareness, Calysta’s story about the eating disorder she endured, Calystas story through college which many can relate to, being an injured athlete your first year of college, eating disorder resources (if you are struggling please seek out a therapist and a registered dietitian b/c this video is not to take place of that. Does not take the place of therapy), anxiety, how to not shame yourself for anything, how to be patient with how long it takes to heal, the language around eating disorders, and more! Love your body and eat when you are hungry!
Eating disorder tips @ 24:40 minutes to 27:00 minutes
References: Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S https://www.evelyntribole.com/resourc... Professional PsyD classes from Alliant International University Christy Harrison (registered dietitian), Food Psych Podcast Quain et al., 2021 Martinussen et al., 2017 Schaumberg et al., 2017 Berk et al., 2017 Kendel, M., 2020
David Lindquist is a marriage & family therapist and meditation expert who has traveled the world on his sailboat attending meditation retreats and studying with the best. He has been a lifetime surfer as well. David talks about his story on how he got into meditation which is hilarious & interesting. He walks us through a guided meditation proven to reduce anxiety, stress, & depression symptoms. He backs it up with science & explains what is happening in the brain as an individual undergoes meditation & the benefits of it, which is fascinating! David talks about automatic thoughts, decreases false stigmas around meditation, what types of meditations have the most benefits, & reveals a secret way to release stress through something we would never think does such a thing! Additionally, we get to meet his dog & learn what dogs do when their owners meditate!
References:
David Lindquist Marriage & Family Therapist
tm.org ....Transcendental Meditation
"Zen Mind, Beginners Mind" by Shunryu Suzuki
"Total Meditation: Practices in Living the Awakened Life" by Deepak Chopra
"The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance" by George Mumford
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Chopra, D., Tanzi, R., Mills, P., Bushell, W., Castle, R., Williams, M., Brouwer, K. (2020). Meditation and Yoga Practices as Potential Adjunctive Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and COVID-19: A Brief Overview of Key Subjects. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 26(7), 547-556. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2020.0177
Martin-Allan, J., Leeson, P., Lovegrove, W. (2021). The Effect of Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation on State Empathy and Emotion. Springer, 12, 1768-1778. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-021-01...
Professional Paraplegic athlete Rob Balucas talks about his accident and the extraordinary experience he endured after that. Rob shares tips and tricks for others who endure life struggles. He speaks about the power of not only working out our muscles, but working out our minds, tips for motivation, how to conquer self-doubt, the importance of movement, overcoming injuries, THE BEST mental health tips, and tells us how interesting his workouts are now. Rob has many exciting stories for us within this video!
Alyssa was a dance major at USC in the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. She was also a commercial dancer in the entertainment industry as well as dances for professional dance companies. Currently dancing for world-famous Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Alyssa discusses artistic growth, what perfectionism means to her, tips to experiencing perfectionism while disclosing her personal story, body dysmorphia, tips to conquer a bad day because we are human and that happens, what it is like to dance for a professional dance company, the benefits of going to college, life transitions, how to utilize control in dance and life, acceptance and release, and the benefits of letting yourself feel your emotions.
This episode includes: Mentally preparing for constructive criticism, Makayla's transition from being a Laker Girl to modeling and tips on how to transition careers, pros and cons of social media, tips to not allow social media to take over YOU, tips to use social media as a platform, modeling tips, how to stay true to yourself while experiencing a story Makayla tells us about what happened to her, and tips for how to live in the moment with people.
Sujan is a professional NFL & NBA Dancer. She also works in behavior analysis. Sujan discusses how to set boundaries with friends, how to set boundaries with family, how to set boundaries in the workplace, gives makeup tips and tricks for a natural look, make up for dance performance, stage makeup for dancers, and the best makeup tips in general. She also discusses how to set boundaries with yourself, gives examples of setting boundaries. Additionally, Sujan talks about self-esteem and tips for how to increase one's self-esteem.
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: Tips to Build Self-Confidence with Professional Dancer Eugenia Rodriguez. Eugenia talks about going beyond just the dance moves and the importance of believing in yourself. She discusses how to motivate yourself to be successful, types of self motivation, motivation for dancers, building your self confidence, tips to build self confidence, and building self confidence and self esteem.
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: Discussion about how to be mindful at work with tips on how to stay in the present moment, how to relieve stress, how to pick up choreography fast, Katy Perry dancers and what it is like to work for an artist and travel, how to implement gratitude, examples of mindfulness in everyday life, and much more!
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: Discussion about how to keep your body healthy and strong, dance technique tips, dance teaching methods, dance teaching tips, self-care during pandemic, and more!
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: Why is Self Compassion Important? With Professional dancer Malia Baker. Malia give THE BEST advice on how to treat yourself kindly while giving self compassion examples. She also discusses shame and vulnerability, how to be kind to yourself today, why vulnerability is strength, how to not be afraid of asking for what you want, self advocacy exercises, and self advocacy tips.
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: Discussion on requirements for professional cheerleaders and the secrets to getting the job! Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Requirements, psychological effects of dance, how to keep your body healthy and strong, how to pick up choreography fast, audition tips, dance technique tips, and more surprises! Alanna was also a former Laker Girl and during her college years, she was on a national winning dance team. Enjoy!
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: How to Conquer Anxiety and Injuries with Professional Soccer, NBA, and NFL Cheerleader Michelle Cirrito. Michelle gives us the best tips on what to do when encountered with anxiety. She talks about how to overcome injuries, dance related injuries, and the psychological impact of injuries in athletes. She gives her tips on how to maintain a positive mindset and talks about the common sports injuries and treatments. Michelle has scoliosis and talks about scoliosis exercises to strengthen spine and how she works with it in her everyday life.
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: Discussion about Lonnis beautiful, touching body image dance she created, how to accept your body, accepting your body, authenticity psychology, why is authenticity important, examples of being authentic, overcoming body image issues, struggling with body image, and successful mindset tips!
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: Discussion about how to improve dancing skills, mindset tips, tips for freestyling and improving, cruise ship dance auditions, mental preparation for sport, and more! Chani is a former Los Angeles Laker Girl and now works in the dance and entertainment industry with her agency, MSA agency.
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: Discussion about the effects of comparing yourself to others, comparing yourself to others psychology, how to improve your mindset, how to change your mindset for success, and more!
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: What Makes a Good Dance Performance with Professional NBA Dancer Sammy Hurst. From dance competition star to college dance major to a professional career in dance! Sammy discusses how to win a dance competition, how to maintain a positive mindset, and how to prepare for a dance competition. She also talks about her journey through dance with many decisions she had to make along the way that relates to many individuals. Sammy shares what the power of vulnerability means to her and how to implement it into dance performances and life.
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: How to Improve Dancing Skills with Professional Dancer and Dance Teacher Jonah Almanzar. Jonah is a professional dancer signed with Bloc LA agency. He gives the BEST dance tips and tricks on how to get high jumps, how to improve leaps, and more! Jonah also talks about dance major requirements and his journey as a dance major at an elite college for dance. He talks about how to be mentally healthy and happy and shares his dance teaching methods.
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: Dance Teaching Methods and how to Balance Work and Family with Former NBA, and NFL Cheerleader Raquel Voigt. Raquel talks about how to do it all with being a mom and having a professional career and what has helped her throughout the process. She talks about how to balance between family and professional life, gives her BEST dance teaching methods, how to be a good dance teacher, and overall tips for dance teachers to produce healthy, kind dancers.
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: Discussion about audition tips, quick fitness tips, what to wear to a dance audition, how to get over fear of singing in front of others, tips for shy singers, and Lizzie also shares a traumatic neck injury story and tells us about her life after a broken neck and how she overcame it. She also discusses how to stop comparing yourself psychology.
Start-9:14 is about audition tips and mindset tips. 9:14-17:26 is about overcoming struggles and Lizzie’s traumatic story. 17:26-end is about how to get over fear of singing in front of others.
MINDS N' MOTION DANCE SERIES: Discussion on how to conquer anxiety, space work, restful awareness, struggle with motivation and how to conquer it, how to let yourself feel, and how a good cry is good for you.
The power of curiosity with Olympic silver medalist Dotsie Bausch! If you struggle with healing from an eating disorder or have concerns regarding a poor body image, watch this! Dotsie talks about overcoming struggles, how to overcome eating disorders, how being addicted to learning can optimize your life, and the athletic mindset. Dotsie talks about her life as a cyclist and her life now as she shares great mindset tools.
David Fletcher professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Angels. David talks about his healthy mindset, baseball superstitions, athletic flow, how to achieve flow state, how to induce flow state, what is flow state, how to keep your body healthy and strong, and benefits of flow.
How to Change Your Mindset for Success with professional rugby player Mike Payne. Mike is a pro. rugby player for the Utah Warriors who shares his intriguing story about how he got there. He gives an inspirational talk about how to improve your mindset, how to have a “go-getter” attitude, overcoming burnout, athletic burnout, fear of not being perfect, how to deal with not being the best, not being afraid of failure, how normal it is to change your passion in life, and how to maintain a positive mindset.
Sir Chef Bruno Serato, the Anaheim White House Restaurant owner, shares a story filled with perseverance and explains how to maintain a positive mindset. Bruno speaks upon his story of growing up in Italy, his charity called Caterina's Club, the psychology of cooking, and gives us some excellent chef tips! Enjoy!
Mental Tenacity with an Anonymous Navy Seal! Our Navy Seal shares mental tenacity tips, how to train like you fight, Navy Seal training requirements, how to work well in a team, and how to remove mental blocks that keep you stuck. I would also like to thank and honor anyone who has served.
KARATE KID STAR & 10TH DEGREE BLACK BELT, Darryl Vidal teaches us self-defense tips and how to obtain a winning mindset. An interesting connection arises as a 10th-degree black belt, Darryl talks about being bullied when he was younger and learned karate because of it and then ended up in a movie with the same premise!
An Olympic level nutrition and exercise coach (health science Ph.D.) who was a former bodybuilder and cyclist is going to give us diet and exercise tips, how to recover from injuries faster, how to prevent sarcopenia, what causes sarcopenia, an osteoporosis prevention diet, answers the question of how does nutrition affect athletic performance as well as how exercise helps stress, and the effects of flexibility training, resistance training, and cardiovascular training.
Olympic wrestler, Victoria Anthony talks about mental health meditation tips and overcoming anything that stands in our way. She also shares mindfulness practices for success. Olympic Wrestlers USA! Also, we get to see pictures of Victoria Anthony wrestling!
Professional baseball player Brandon Dixon shares ways to conquer self-doubt, how to get your head in the game, and overcome struggles.
Professional equestrian Alyssa Doverspike gives two successful tactics that can help anyone! Alyssa ALSO talks about how to overcome injuries like if you broke your back and how to get back on the horse.
Professional dancer Jessica Richens and host Lacey Everett discuss tips for performance anxiety with an emphasis on therapeutic techniques. Performance tips and tricks bonus!
Parkour athlete and pilot Mickey Hike and host Lacey Everett talk about how to properly prepare and think strategically while emphasizing how to overcome fears. Discussion on how parkour can relate to life and much more! Great life tips here.
Professional basketball player Itay Segev talks about how to improve athletic ability, his favorite basketball moments, how to overcome struggles, and we also discuss how to change one's mindset into a successful one!
World-class wrestler Nahshon Garrett shares secrets to successful mindsets and the beneficial aspects of gratitude. We also get to see pictures of Nahshon Garrett wrestling!
If you are struggling with motivation and believing in yourself, watch this! Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor Rachel Silverman and host Lacey Everett talk about how to create positive self-talk with a dash of strategies to finding the right coach for you!
D1 track and field athlete from USC & Duke University Chase Peterson and host Lacey Everett talk about what makes you a successful athlete and person in general. Chase gives great phrases to live by and how to go through the college process of being an athlete.
Professional referee Nathan Max and host Lacey Everett share tips on how to build rapport and communicate effectively to get what you want. Mental Preparation techniques bonus!