Episode 29: The Secret Connection Between Mental Health & Performance w/ Emily Perrin, LMSW

In today's episode - prepare for your mind to be blown. Brooke and Emily take a deep dive into the nervous system, anxiety and how to build a more resilient nervous system. Emily talks about the nervous system in a way you probably haven't heard before & maybe why traditional "mindfulness" techniques isn't actually helping you in the long term. In today's episode we cover: 

• Why should athletes care about their nervous system?
• What does it mean to have a resilient nervous system as an athlete?
• What are some signs that an athlete is dealing with an "inflexible" nervous system
• How does anxiety impact performance?
• Why is mindfulness not always a helpful tool for athletes?
• What are the top 3 tips for dealing with performance anxiety?

Emily Perrin LMSW:

• Former DI athlete, soccer, UVA
• Former DI coach, soccer, UPenn
• MSW - Licensed Master of Social work (therapist) 
• Duke Certified Integrative Health Coach 
• Owner/Founder, Perrin Wellness and Performance 
• Co-Founder, the Unbroken Athlete 
• Director of Medical Advisory Council, Morgans Message

IG: @athlete.resilience.coach

Website: https://www.perrinwellnessperformance.com/

Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/