Sunday Pick: The Truth About "The Zone" (with Steph Curry) | Good Sport

The podcast explores the mental side of sports, particularly the concept of mental resilience and how athletes can train their minds to perform at their best. It features sports psychologist Dr. Nicole Detling, who shares strategies for building mental resilience, such as focusing on process rather than outcome and using neutral self-talk to maintain focus. Olympic biathlete Clare Egan discusses her experiences with managing the mental challenges of her sport, including developing routines to transition between skiing and shooting and learning to "flush" mistakes. The podcast also touches on the elusive nature of "the zone" and the importance of staying present in the moment, drawing on examples from NBA player Steph Curry and the book "The Inner Game of Tennis."