Ep. 46: Authenticity and the Whole Self with Natasha Hastings

In this Season 4 premiere episode, two-time Olympic gold medalist, supermom, and aspiring mental health professional Natasha Hastings joins the conversation.

Natasha is an Olympic, World, and U.S. National Champion track & field sprinter. She founded the Natasha Hastings Foundation, which empowers young female athletes to gain confidence in their voice in sports and life.

Tim begins the episode with a brief centering practice, and then he, Keith, and Natasha discuss:

[8:35] - Where Natasha learned her mental skills and some of her personal practices

[12:00] - Bringing your authentic, whole self to different experiences and contexts in your life and work

[17:27] - The myth of "balance" and how to give yourself grace

[19:28] - The purpose of therapy

[21:07] - The evolution of Natasha's mindset between 2008 and 2016

[23:25] - Transitioning from an elite athlete to a mental health professional, and the potential hurdles Natasha may have to overcome, or benefit from

[33:46] - The genesis of Natasha's passion for mental health

[39:42] - Learning from really hard experiences and the tendency to turn away from them

[46:15] - The Natasha Hastings Foundation and its important mission

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Websites Mentioned:

www.nhfcares.com

www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com

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