93 Calm Under Pressure: Research Roundup

This podcast episode explores the concept of choking under pressure and the effects it has on various aspects of life, such as athletics, teaching, presentations, and personal endeavors. The hosts discuss the three major models of choking under pressure: excessive arousal, distraction, and self-focus, and emphasize the importance of finding the right balance between arousal and focus. They also highlight the benefits of visualization, purpose-driven material, and mindset in achieving optimal performance, as well as the value of pressure as a privilege and the use of pre-performance routines. The episode also covers interventions for managing performance worries, overthinking in motor tasks, and the use of quiet eye training and analogies in yoga. The importance of mindfulness practices, regulating the nervous system, and the vinyasa practice in yoga is also discussed. Throughout the episode, the hosts provide examples and personal experiences to further illustrate their points.