Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
Religion & Spirituality:Buddhism
For episode 214 of the Metta Hour, we continue our Mental Health Series with teacher and author George T. Mumford.
In this series, Sharon is speaking with teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatize mental health, applying the tools of Buddhist wisdom and spiritual practice. This multi-part series aires every other week in the coming months. In this episode, Sharon is joined by author and teacher George T. Mumford, a.k.a. The Mindfulness Performance Whisperer.
George Mumford is a highly acclaimed and leading expert in sports psychology & performance. Phil Jackson’s ‘Secret Weapon’ to winning eight NBA Championships. George is the author of “The Mindful Athlete” and his 2023 book, “Unlocked: Embrace Your Greatness, Find the Flow, Discover Success.” In this conversation, George and Sharon discuss:
• George’s mental health journey
• Looking at mental health as a spectrum
• The myth that mental illness is rare
• Transforming roadblocks into stepping stones
• The public stigma for athletes
• Learning how to relate to ourselves
• Every experience is valuable
• The inspiration for George’s new book
• Growth mindset versus fixed mindset
• Cultivating agency and empowerment
• Finding your flow state
• Working with failure
• George’s translation of Buddhist teachings
• Abiding in love in our growth
• George’s three cornerstones
The conversation closes with a guided meditation on awareness led by George. To learn more about George’s work, and to get a copy of his new book, Unlocked, you can visit his website at https://georgemumford.com/
Sharon's newest book, Real Life, is now available from Flatiron Books in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats. To learn more about the book or get a copy, you can visit Sharon’s website here.
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