Power to Perform Podcast

Episode 7 goes into detail on how and why mindfulness training is key to maintaining your focus on the process, rather than the outcome. Erin Rubenking and Max Bervy also discuss whether there ever is an appropriate time to focus on outcome-oriented goals. Finally, Erin reminds us that all CU student-athletes have access to a free Calm subscription, which is a mindfulness training app. 

For Episode 6, Erin Rubenking and Max Bervy continue their discussion on goal setting. More specifically, Erin provides certain steps athletes or performers can follow to help them achieve their goals. 

Erin Rubenking, Associate Director of PHP joins us for Episode 5 of P2P Podcast, and is accompanied by Max Bervy, a senior on the alpine ski team. They discuss the difference between process, performance, and outcome goals and what type of relationship there is between the three. 

For Episode 4, Dr. Mac Brown and Max Bervy discuss the relationship between process and outcome-oriented nervousness. To finish off this month’s topic on anxiety and nerves, Dr. Brown shares different mental strategies that could help an athlete combat those nervous or anxious feelings.  

For Episode 3, Dr. Mac Brown and Max Bervy discuss the relationship between pressure and anxiety. Additionally, Mac answers the question of whether nervousness can be a good thing. 

For Episode 2, Dr. Mac Brown and Max Bervy go in-depth on where anxiety comes from while also providing helpful techniques to take control of that nervous feeling. 

For our first episode, senior alpine skier Max Bervy talks with PHP’s assistant director and training coordinator, Dr. Mac Brown. They discuss the common implications athletes and performers experience when feeling nervous, and where that nervous feeling stems from. To finish it off, Dr. Brown shares a quick tip that athletes can utilize to ground themselves when feeling anxious.