Stress & Freeze Response: How to Achieve & Sustain High Performance with Olympian Louise TjernqvistStress & Freeze Response: How to Achieve & Sustain High Performance with Olympian Louise Tjernqvist
The Biology of Trauma™ With Dr. Aimie
How can we effectively harness our stress response and work with our freeze response to achieve sustained, high and healthy performance? Our focus today is on Olympian level of performance. In a world that gives us the message that we need to manage...
38:17•16 Aug 2024
Olympian Insights: Mastering Stress for Peak Performance
Episode Overview
- Mastering both stress activation and rest is crucial for high performance.
- Routines and biological rhythms play a significant role in managing stress.
- The freeze response can be harnessed for better performance.
- Overcoming guilt associated with taking time to rest is essential.
- Practical techniques to handle high-stress situations without compromising well-being.
“You don't get to the Olympics by training a day or two. It's the little things we do throughout the day that build our capacity.”
Ever wondered how Olympians achieve and sustain high performance under immense stress? This episode of The Biology of Trauma™ With Dr. Aimie dives into this fascinating topic with special guest, Louise Tjernqvist, a former Olympic swimmer and functional medicine coach. Louise shares her unique insights on managing stress and the freeze response to maintain peak performance, not just in sports but in everyday life.
She draws from her own experiences of Olympic highs and physical burnout, offering a fresh perspective on balancing stress and recovery. The conversation covers how routines, biological rhythms, and recovery play crucial roles in high performance. Louise explains how mastering both stress activation and rest can lead to better performance and well-being. This episode is packed with practical advice and techniques to help you handle high-stress situations without compromising your health.
Whether you're an athlete or just someone looking to improve your stress management, this episode has something valuable for you. Tune in to learn how to harness your stress response like an Olympian and achieve sustained high performance.
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