Sports
Molly Merson is a Strongman Competitor who likes to lift heavy things. Heavy and odd shaped things. Despite being interested in competing in Strongman and always wanting to give it a go, it took Molly nearly seven years to build up the courage after working hard at the sport of Crossfit with a view to be competitive in the Masters 40s division. Call it serendipity or fortunate timing... but with some encouragement from a coach she trusted Molly's first foray into Strongman competitions lead to a podium finish. In this episode we talk about role the psychoanalysis has played in Molly's life and the practical lessons you can apply right now from what Molly has learned about herself. Molly's openness about the process and how it's given her more insight into how she's thinking is a fascinating journey into really, deeply paying attention to what you're thinking is truly fascinating. Molly talks about how she values her negative self-talk and what it can teach you. Molly talks about why it's so powerful to be conscious of your self-talk plus the value of tracking and journaling your thoughts to give you an objective view of what's going on inside your head. We chat about Molly's long term approach to being an an athlete over 30 and not taking her mobility for granted. Listen as Molly talks about the role a good coach can play in your mental game, the difference between training and competition mentality, Molly's perspective on visualisation and using cues to keep you grounded and Molly's tips on finding a coach. I'll be honest, there's no way I can do this episode justice in the intro alone and I completely got lost in talking to Molly so... without further adieu, here's Molly Merson.