45 | Redefining Stress and Pressure Through Performance Psychology w/ Dr. Brian Hite

2025-03-25

Stress and pressure aren’t as unavoidable as you think. According to Dr. Brian Hite, performance psychologist, stuntman and resilience coach, the key to thriving in high-stakes situations is already in your control — and easier to tap into than you realize.In this episode, we explore the science of resilience and challenge the idea that stress and pressure are essential for peak performance. Dr. Brian explains the difference between stress and pressure, why long-term change is hard to achieve, and how a simple mindset shift can transform the...

In this episode, we explore the science of resilience and challenge the idea that stress and pressure are essential for peak performance. Dr. Brian explains the difference between stress and pressure, why long-term change is hard to achieve, and how a simple mindset shift can transform the way you handle stress. Join us for a deep dive into resilience that will redefine how you approach stress and pressure!

Topics discussed in this episode:

Introduction (00:00)

The intersection of stunts and psychology (04:56)

The role of resilience in performance (07:31)

Why real change is hard to sustain (12:02)

The difference between stress and pressure (19:26)

Are stress and pressure inevitable? (22:40)

How to take back control and reduce stress (24:48)

Connect with Dr. Brian Hite:

http://www.BrianHiteGlobal.com

https://www.facebook.com/brian.hite1/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianchite/

https://instagram.com/brian_hite23/

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