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Spiritual Health with Victoria Garrick Browne | Sportuality Episode 20
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Spiritual Health with Victoria Garrick Browne | Sportuality Episode 20

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Liner notes

In this episode of Sportuality, Gotham Chopra and Varun Soni are joined by TEDx speaker and former D1 Athlete, Victoria Garrick Browne, to break down the nuances between mental health and sports performance. How did she realize she needed help? What does it look like to struggle mentally as an athlete? Then, they find the spiritual connection between mental health and the athlete. Is there a hidden ally? What if you fail? Next, Victoria explains the nature-versus-nurture debate. Is mental toughness something you can teach? Lastly, the guys go through a lightning round of answers and reflect on the conversation with Victoria Garrick Browne. 

Chapters

00:00 Welcome, Victoria!

3:00 Founding The Hidden Opponent

8:45 What is The Hidden Opponent?

14:20 Finding a sense of self

18:00 The Hidden Ally

23:50 Finding the tools to succeed

28:30 Lessons from teaching on college campuses

32:20 Staying in the moment

36:45 Lightning round

41:05 Reflecting on the conversation with Victoria

Key Takeaways

  • Victoria Garrick Browne joins hosts Gotham Chopra and Varun Soni to discuss mental health and sports performance.
  • The episode covers founding The Hidden Opponent and what the organization is.
  • Topics include athletes’ sense of self, finding tools to succeed, and staying in the moment.
  • Victoria discusses the nature-versus-nurture debate and whether mental toughness can be taught.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the guest on this episode?

Victoria Garrick Browne, a TEDx speaker and former Division I athlete.

What is The Hidden Opponent?

The episode includes a discussion of the organization, which Victoria founded.

What topics about athletes’ mental health are covered?

The conversation covers mental health and sports performance, sense of self, and staying in the moment.

Does the episode discuss whether mental toughness can be taught?

Yes. Victoria discusses the nature-versus-nurture debate and whether mental toughness can be taught.