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Ambitious AF: Where Mental Toughness Meets Neuroscience with Erin Whitehead
Manage episode 480684346 series 2894075
Erin Whitehead, a brain health expert and CEO of Ambitious AF, shares her journey from surviving a traumatic car accident to coaching Navy SEALs on mastering attention through neurobiology.
• Survived a car crash in 2007 where another driver attempted suicide, leaving Erin with a traumatic brain injury
• Made a spiritual promise after her near-death experience that took a decade to fulfill
• Left traditional employment after being fired from every job and launched her own coaching business
• Now teaches Navy SEALs and other high performers the neurobiology of decision-making
• Works specifically with selective attention in the parietal lobe of the brain
• Believes mental toughness is not offensive and not optional
• Advocates for a "zero deviation" mindset - treating every day as Day One regardless of past success
• Rigorously vets clients for her coaching program to maintain high standards
• Recommends four daily critical tasks: one-word foods, physical activity, supplements, and quality sleep
• Recently discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and finds it empowering for situational awareness
• Emphasizes the connection between physical health and brain function
Support the show
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Please Support & Donate to the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themorningform
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Chapters
1. Ambitious AF: Where Mental Toughness Meets Neuroscience with Erin Whitehead (00:00:00)
2. Erin's Traumatic Origin Story (00:01:38)
3. Finding Purpose After Trauma (00:06:28)
4. Breaking Into Naval Special Warfare (00:14:20)
5. The Mission of Ambitious AF (00:19:40)
6. Accountability and Client Selection (00:27:56)
7. Daily Critical Tasks for Optimal Performance (00:42:53)
8. The Power of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (00:55:22)
112 episodes
Manage episode 480684346 series 2894075
Erin Whitehead, a brain health expert and CEO of Ambitious AF, shares her journey from surviving a traumatic car accident to coaching Navy SEALs on mastering attention through neurobiology.
• Survived a car crash in 2007 where another driver attempted suicide, leaving Erin with a traumatic brain injury
• Made a spiritual promise after her near-death experience that took a decade to fulfill
• Left traditional employment after being fired from every job and launched her own coaching business
• Now teaches Navy SEALs and other high performers the neurobiology of decision-making
• Works specifically with selective attention in the parietal lobe of the brain
• Believes mental toughness is not offensive and not optional
• Advocates for a "zero deviation" mindset - treating every day as Day One regardless of past success
• Rigorously vets clients for her coaching program to maintain high standards
• Recommends four daily critical tasks: one-word foods, physical activity, supplements, and quality sleep
• Recently discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and finds it empowering for situational awareness
• Emphasizes the connection between physical health and brain function
Support the show
Check out our website
Please Support & Donate to the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themorningform
USA Made socks with a Purpose. 20% off with code: TMF
https://www.solediersocks.com/tmf
Episode Powered By Act Now Education
Chapters
1. Ambitious AF: Where Mental Toughness Meets Neuroscience with Erin Whitehead (00:00:00)
2. Erin's Traumatic Origin Story (00:01:38)
3. Finding Purpose After Trauma (00:06:28)
4. Breaking Into Naval Special Warfare (00:14:20)
5. The Mission of Ambitious AF (00:19:40)
6. Accountability and Client Selection (00:27:56)
7. Daily Critical Tasks for Optimal Performance (00:42:53)
8. The Power of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (00:55:22)
112 episodes
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