In this episode, Dr. Trevor Brown sits down with Dr. Kirsten Peterson, renowned performance psychologist and former US Olympic team consultant, to explore the realities of high performance, mental health, and the limits of grit. Drawing on her experience with elite athletes and her book When Grit’s Not Enough, Dr. Peterson shares what really happens inside a performance psychology session, the challenges athletes face, and how burnout and anxiety can impact even the most driven individuals.

Topics discussed include:

The myth of “mental toughness” and why grit alone isn’t enough
How COVID-19 disrupted the structure of elite sports and affected athlete wellbeing
The importance of self-awareness and how it can be trained
Recognizing and managing performance anxiety and fear
The role of trauma and burnout in high achievers
The power of social support and balancing life beyond sport
Dr. Peterson offers practical insights for athletes, coaches, and anyone striving for excellence—reminding us that optimal performance is about more than just pushing harder.

About the series:
The neurocare group is a global network of experts in neuroscience, psychology, and neuromodulation, dedicated to advancing mental health and performance science. In this interview series, neurocare Academy lead Dr. Trevor Brown connects with leading minds in the field to discuss the latest research and clinical applications in neuromodulation, including TMS, tDCS, EEG, and Neurofeedback.

Learn more:
🌐 www.neurocaregroup.com
🎓 Practitioner training: www.neurocaregroup.com/academy/
📚 Online courses: www.lms.neurocaregroup.com
👩‍⚕️ Patient info: www.neurocaregroup.com/patients/

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Dr. Shan Siddiqi, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, joins neurocare’s Dr. Trevor Brown to discuss a transformative initiative in the field of brain stimulation. Together, they explore the creation of an accredited subspecialty that unites psychiatry, neurology, and neurosurgery under a standardized training framework.
In this conversation, Dr. Siddiqi shares his journey from neuroimaging research to leading efforts in image-guided brain stimulation. He explains how the Brain Stimulation Society was formed following a summit of over 55 international experts, all committed to legitimizing and formalizing clinical training in TMS, DBS, ECT, and emerging neuromodulation techniques.
They discuss:
• Why accreditation is essential for clinical consistency and legitimacy
• How cross-disciplinary collaboration can accelerate innovation
• The future of personalized TMS and pharmacological augmentation
• Upcoming steps in launching the subspecialty and certification process

About Dr. Shan Siddiqi
Dr. Siddiqi is a leading researcher in image-guided brain stimulation and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. His work focuses on translating neuroscience into clinical practice, with applications in depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and cognitive disorders.
About the series

The neurocare group is a global network of experts in neuroscience, psychology, and neuromodulation, dedicated to advancing mental health and performance science. In this interview series, neurocare Academy lead Dr. Trevor Brown connects with leading minds in the field to discuss the latest research and clinical applications in neuromodulation, including TMS, tDCS, EEG, and Neurofeedback.
To learn more about the neurocare group and its mission visit: www.neurocaregroup.com

Are you a practitioner interested in applying TMS and other neuromodulation techniques in your practice?
Start with one of our online courses at: www.lms.neurocaregroup.com
Or explore in-person training and supervision: www.neurocaregroup.com/academy/

Are you a patient looking for more information or a clinic near you?
Visit: www.neurocaregroup.com/patients/

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Dr. Jonathan Downar, Psychiatrist and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, joins neurocare’s Dr. Trevor Brown to discuss a groundbreaking new approach to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The "ONE-D Trial" explores an accelerated, single-day TMS protocol designed to optimize neuroplasticity and enhance treatment outcomes for depression.

Unlike traditional TMS protocols requiring weeks of daily sessions, the ONE-D protocol delivers 20 sessions of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) over a single day, combined with D-cycloserine to boost neuroplasticity. Early findings indicate a delayed but robust treatment response, with remission rates increasing over six weeks post-treatment.

In this conversation, Dr. Downar explains the methodology, patient selection, and future implications of this innovative approach. They discuss how the ONE-D protocol compares to existing accelerated methods like the Stanford SAINT protocol and explore its potential applications for OCD, anxiety, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.

About Dr. Jonathan Downar
Dr. Downar is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and a leading researcher in neuromodulation and accelerated TMS protocols. His work focuses on refining non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to improve accessibility and clinical efficacy.

About the series
The neurocare group is a global network of experts in neuroscience, psychology, and neuromodulation, dedicated to advancing mental health and performance science. In this interview series, neurocare Academy lead Dr Trevor Brown interviews leading minds in this field on the state of research and effective models of care in mental health and cognitive performance. To learn more about the neurocare group and its mission visit www.neurocaregroup.com.

Are you a practitioner interested in learning how you can apply TMS and other neuromodulation techniques in your own practice? Get started with one of our online courses in neuromodulation at: www.lms.neurocaregroup.com. neurocare academy also offers in-person training and supervision in workshops throughout the world. For more information visit: www.neurocaregroup.com/academy/

If you are a patient looking for more information about these techniques or to find one of our clinics worldwide, visit www.neurocaregroup.com/patients/

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