About this episode
Send us a text Welcome back to the team room everyone! Get ready for a deep dive into mental toughness and fitness like never before. In this episode, Jared sits down with Laura Gordon, a psychotherapist and coach at Deep End Fitness, to explore how pushing your limits in the water can unlock new levels of mental health and resilience. Laura breaks down the mind-body connection and how holding your breath underwater can be a game-changer for regulating your nervous system. They also touch on how Deep End Fitness builds community, why nutrition is key to performance, and how polyvagal theory helps us understand anxiety and disconnection. From understanding the science behind stress to creating a space where veterans, military members, and first responders can thrive, Laura shares the real benefits of blending mental health practices with intense physical training. 🚀 Plus, hear about exciting initiatives like Operation Resilience and group therapy sessions designed to support those who serve. Tune in and discover how combining breath-holding with high-intensity workouts can help you find your inner calm, build resilience, and improve cognitive function – all while feeling connected to a community that’s got your back. Don't miss out – hit play now! #OnesReady #DeepEndFitness #MentalHealth #usaf Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:00 Experience with Deep End Fitness 05:44 The Role of Nutrition in Performance 08:29 Deep End Fitness as a Tool for Mental Health 21:33 Understanding Anxiety and Disconnection with Polyvagal Theory 26:31 Regulating the Nervous System 28:23 Deep End Fitness and Chronic Anxiety 29:49 Accessing the Parasympathetic State 31:16 Tapping into Both States 32:22 Deep End Fitness vs. HIIT Workouts 33:45 Stress Inoculation for Tactical Athletes 35:33 Practicing Internal Dialogue 37:44 Creating a Sense of Safety 39:06 Down-Regulation Practices 41:59 The Circle of Trust 44:22 Operation Resilience 47:43 Group Therapy Sessions 50:01 Pioneering a New Approach Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...