Rise Podcast

In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, ​​Dr. Michael Gervais, a high-performance psychologist, joins Rach to discuss how to build confidence and optimism through focusing on the trainable parts of life; your mind, body, and craft. Dr Gervais, often referred to as the father of American applied sport psychology, is also a podcaster and author and one of the world’s leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. He shares his journey from struggling with anxiety to using competitive surfing for self-realization which led to his career in psychology. His clients include the NFL’s Super Bowl Champions, Seattle Seahawks, world record holders, Olympians, MVPs from every major sport, internationally acclaimed music artists, and Fortune 50 CEO’sGet the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal00:00 Understanding the Power of Opinions02:03 Guest's Background and Journey04:29 Discovering Action Sports and Mental Skills08:35 The Importance of Mental Tra