What if the most important conversation you have is the one you have with yourself? In this powerful episode, Dr. Graham Taylor — licensed psychologist and trauma specialist — joins us to explore the connection between mental fitness and our inner dialogue. He breaks down how our thoughts can either hold us back or propel us forward, especially in the face of adversity.

Dr. Taylor shares inspiring insights on how to embrace mental toughness and resilience, find hope in small movements, overcome “stuckness”, and the importance of good community and support . If you’re ready to rewrite your inner story, tap into resilience, and lead with curiosity instead of criticism, this episode is for you.

Check out the Behavioral Health Today podcast with some incredible episodes and podcasts including one where Dr. Taylor and I on focus “Curiosity without Judgment” in the therapy room, how it all happens!

Episode Specific link: https://www.triadhq.com/podcast-archive/clinicians-series-practicing-curiosity-without-judgment---the-gentle-power-behind-growth-with-jon-steele-lmft---episode-369

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/-MFP2ZZWQ7o

https://www.triadhq.com/behavioral-health-today

#MentalFitness #HolisticHealth #HighPerformance #AthleteMindset #PeakPerformance #SportsPsychology #FunInFitness #WellnessJourney #MindBodySpirit #HolisticAthlete #MentalResilience #PositiveMindset #SportsWellness #BalancedLife

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What if the most important conversation you have is the one you have with yourself? In this powerful episode, Dr. Graham Taylor — licensed psychologist and trauma specialist — joins us to explore the connection between mental fitness and our inner dialogue. He breaks down how our thoughts can either hold us back or propel us forward, especially in the face of adversity.

Dr. Taylor shares inspiring insights on how to embrace mental toughness and resilience, find hope in small movements, overcome “stuckness”, and the importance of good community and support . If you’re ready to rewrite your inner story, tap into resilience, and lead with curiosity instead of criticism, this episode is for you.

#MentalFitness #HolisticHealth #HighPerformance #AthleteMindset #PeakPerformance #SportsPsychology #FunInFitness #WellnessJourney #MindBodySpirit #HolisticAthlete #MentalResilience #PositiveMindset #SportsWellness #BalancedLife

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Episode Summary: Burnout is real—even for podcasters. In this episode of Mental Fitness Stories, we dive into the hidden challenges of podcast burnout and why so many high-performing professionals, including athletes, struggle with it. Whether it's the pressure to constantly create, the fear of losing momentum, or the exhaustion of juggling content with everything else, burnout can hit hard.

But what if curiosity and self-kindness could be the antidotes? We explore how shifting from judgment to curiosity helps you regain motivation, reframe setbacks, and rediscover your "why." Plus, we share practical strategies for balancing high achievement with self-compassion—so you can recover faster, keep creating, and actually enjoy the process.

If you've ever felt drained by the demands of content creation or performance, this episode is for you. Tune in and learn how to stay engaged, energized, and inspired on your journey.

#MentalFitness #HolisticHealth #HighPerformance #AthleteMindset #PeakPerformance #SportsPsychology #FunInFitness #WellnessJourney #MindBodySpirit #HolisticAthlete #MentalResilience #PositiveMindset #SportsWellness #BalancedLife

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Audio Chapters:

0:00 Understanding Burnout in Creative Pursuits

1:56 Ways to Burnout When Creating a Podcast

6:33 Energy Output>Energy Input= Burnout

10:13 Importance of Energy Balance and Self Kindness

12:43 Outro- Follow and Watch Out of Polls!

In this episode of Mental Fitness Stories, we sit down with two seasoned track and field coaches, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young and Shawn Young, who share their unique approaches to holistic mental fitness. Join us as we delve into how they incorporate spirituality into their coaching, making running not just a sport but a joyful experience. We also explore the profound ways they support their athletes through the tough times, including coping with grief and loss. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or someone interested in mental well-being, this conversation offers valuable insights into balancing the mind, body, and spirit on and off the track.

#MentalFitness #HolisticHealth #HighPerformance #AthleteMindset #PeakPerformance #SportsPsychology #FunInFitness #WellnessJourney #MindBodySpirit #HolisticAthlete #MentalResilience #PositiveMindset #SportsWellness #BalancedLife

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Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young and Shawn Young Contact Information:

www.dorinagilmore.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DorinaLazoGilmore/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorinagilmore

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dorinagilmore/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DorinaGilmore

Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young Books:

• https://dorinagilmore.com/books/

Walk Run Soar- https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Run-Soar-52-Week-Devotional/dp/0764236059/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=walk+run+soar&qid=1598020392&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl1&tag=dorina0f-20&linkId=4a12969a0e5ba5f86247946c079b2e05&language=en_US

Welcome to another episode of Mental Fitness Stories, where we delve into the powerful concepts of mental fitness and neuroplasticity, changing your brain. Whether you're looking to boost your mental fitness, understand the science behind neuroplasticity, or simply find inspiration for personal growth, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in to Mental Fitness Stories and embark on a journey to unlock the true potential of your mind!

#MentalFitness #Neuroplasticity #BrainChange #InnerDialogue #Mindfulness #BrainHealth #CognitiveGrowth #SelfImprovement #PersonalDevelopment #PositiveMindset #MentalWellbeing #BrainPower #SelfTalk #MindsetShift #MentalResilience

Brain Resources:

https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/your-brain-when-youre-anxious

Links:

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Today, we're exploring the necessary differences between mental fitness and mental health. We'll focus on the power of intention over reaction and how we can use our Ideal Morning to increase our Mental Fitness.

#MentalFitness #Intention #MorningRoutine #MindfulMorning #MentalWellness #IntentionalLiving #HealthyHabits #MorningMotivation #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #StartYourDayRight #MindfulLiving #DailyRoutine #MorningMindset #WellnessJourney

Ideal Morning Resource:

https://asana.com/resources/best-morning-routine

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Mental Fitness Fridays! In this episode, we're diving into three transformative concepts that can significantly enhance your mental fitness: being curious without judgment, experiencing peak emotion, and achieving peak cognition.

#mentalfitness #CuriosityWithoutJudgment #PeakEmotion #PeakCognition #mindfulness #mentalwellness #personalgrowth #emotionalintelligence #mindfulliving #selfimprovement #slowingdown #optimalperformance #cognitiveenhancement #emotionalwellbeing #mentalhealthmatters

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Behavioral Health Today- https://www.triadhq.com/behavioral-health-today

Today, we're exploring the necessary differences between mental fitness and mental health. We'll focus on the power of enhancement over maintenance and how we can use our inner dialogue to reshape our neural networks. Plus, we'll discuss the importance of reinforcing these changes through consistent self-care practices, such as Intentional Journaling.

#mentalfitness #PersonalGrowth #GrowthMindset #ContinuousGrowth #GrowEveryday #SelfImprovement #GrowthJourney #MindsetGrowth #EmbraceGrowth #LifelongGrowth #EvolveAndGrow #Journaling #JournalYourJourney #DailyJournaling #WritingForWellness #JournalLife #MindfulJournaling #JournalTherapy #ReflectiveWriting #JournalingPractice #JournalYourThoughts

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Mental Fitness Practice:

• Intentional Journaling: Write down 1 Intention you want to accomplish for 10 days. Write it the night before for the following day. After the 10 days, reflect on what happened, be curious without judgment!