The Truth About "The Zone" - Mental Focus and Resilience in Sports

Explore the concept of "the zone" in sports through this 35-minute podcast episode from the TED Audio Collective. Dive into NBA All-Star Steph Curry's perspective on this elusive mental state and question its existence. Gain insights from sports psychologist Dr. Nicole Detling on improving mental game techniques. Follow Olympic biathlete Clare Egan's journey to develop mental resilience after failure. Learn about topics such as distractions, transitions, growing up, and managing discomfort in sports. Discover practical techniques like deep breathing and vagus nerve stimulation to enhance performance. Gain valuable knowledge about mental resilience, anger management, and the psychological aspects of athletic performance in this informative and engaging audio exploration of sports psychology.

Intro
The Zone
Mental Resilience
The Big Test of Resilience
Distractions
Transitions
Growing Up
Being Uncomfortable
Dr Detling
Anger
Deep Breath
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Outro