What if fear isn’t the enemy?
Jon and Will sit down with Kristen Ulmer, former world-class extreme skier and author of The Art of Fear, to rethink everything we believe about fear, anxiety, and performance. Kristen shares how embracing fear—not conquering or ignoring it—can unlock personal growth, peak performance, and even joy. From her experiences dominating the slopes for 12 years to her groundbreaking insights on mindset, she offers practical strategies to turn fear into a powerful ally.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:30 - Understanding Our Relationship with Fear
12:35 - Connecting with Fear for Better Performance
20:24 - Mathematics of Fear and Intimacy: Understanding Suffering and Flow
28:18 - Understanding Resistance in Managing Fear and Anxiety
32:19 - Navigating Emotional Intelligence: Levels of Feeling and Fear
38:24 - Confronting Fear: The Cycle of Control and Resistance
41:08 - Emotional Awareness and Resilience
44:37 - Navigating Anger and Emotional Expression
46:28 - Understanding and Reframing Children's Fear
51:11 - Embracing Fear: A Love Affair with Risk
53:23 - Navigating Fear and Growth in Skiing
56:26 - Expanding Your Comfort Zone
01:01:32 - Visualization and Overcoming Fear
01:05:14 - Exploring Mindfulness
01:11:24 - Insights on Meditation and Emotional Health
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