In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses lessons learned from doing yard work, the Stoic philosophy found in The Serenity Prayer, how willingly preparing for and facing adversity can strengthen us and lead to progress, reminding ourselves of our strength, the power of how we think, winning the moment you are in, and present moment strength.
Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/
This episode is Part Four in a series on the Counseling and Functional Fitness podcast focusing on Stoic philosophy, therapy, and fitness.
Books mentioned in this episode: The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene, The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses the concept from Stoic philosophy of The Inner Citadel, perseverance, choosing to remain calm in challenging situations, remembering your strength, focusing on what you can control, asking yourself to be strong, how strength is proved through adversity, seeking progress daily, approaching difficulty rather than avoiding it, how fear only wins if we let it win, and the value of choosing courage over fear.
Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/
This episode is Part Three in a series on the Counseling and Functional Fitness podcast focusing on Stoic philosophy, therapy, and fitness.
Books mentioned in this episode: Resilience by Eric Greitens, A Way of Being by Carl Rogers, The Count of Monte Christo by Alexandre Dumas, Mastery by Robert Greene, Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Aaron Petrie, LPC-MHSP, about helping athletes through therapy. They discuss how athletes can benefit from therapy, barriers to athletes starting therapy, athletes being people first, the concept of strength transfer, the importance of therapists practicing what we preach, congruence and authenticity in therapy, the mental skill of ‘acting as if’, how we can act our way into thinking and feeling differently, how you can improve your relationship with anxiety, how we have emotions for specific reasons, focusing on what can go well rather than focusing on what could go wrong, how unpleasant emotions are a normal part of making progress, the importance of thoughtfully choosing how we respond, work capacity, doing today what other people won’t do so that tomorrow we can do what other people can’t, how athletes respond to stress in their sport is how they respond to stress in their lives, the value of congratulating clients in therapy, discussing clients’ strengths in therapy, and guidance for therapists who work with athletes.
Books mentioned in this episode: On Being A Master Therapist by Jeffrey Kottler and Jon Carlson, On Being A Therapist by Jeffrey Kottler, The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser
Aaron Petrie is a highly experienced therapist for performers whose career has spanned diverse fields, including addiction treatment, private practice, teaching, and sports. Aaron's expertise shines through his work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate challenges and achieve personal growth. Certified as both a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and a Sports Psychology Coach, Aaron brings a unique blend of skills to his practice. His work is not just about achieving excellence on the field or stage but fostering well-being and success in every aspect of life. Aaron's mission is to empower every client to reach their peak performance and live a fulfilling life.
Aaron Petrie's email: Advancedmentalperformance@gmail.com
Aaron Petrie's website: https://www.facebook.com/share/PEuZ5AMsr2VHRvJX/
Adam Barfoot's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/
Podcast email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses how adversity offers us opportunities to learn and to grow, the relationship between courage and fear, the Stoic philosophy in The Serenity Prayer, the relationship between addiction and trauma, the importance of focusing on what we can control, how our thinking affects our emotions, gaining strength from hardship, resilience, post-traumatic growth, the transformative nature of adversity, emotional intelligence, how the past can affect the present, the Stoic practice of premeditation of adversity, the importance of practicing mental skills and techniques, the mindfulness practice called Leaves On A Stream, and accepting hardships as the pathway to peace.
Books mentioned in this episode: Post Traumatic Success by Fredrike Bannink, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene, How To Think Like A Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson, Resilience by Eric Greitens
Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
This episode is Part Two in a series on the Counseling and Functional Fitness podcast focusing on Stoic philosophy, therapy, and fitness.
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses present moment strength, core principles of Stoic philosophy, viewing challenges as opportunities, the importance of focusing on what we can control, emotional intelligence, right effort, future-oriented thinking, and the power of the present moment.
Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/
Books mentioned in this episode: 12 Rules For Life by Dr. Jordan Peterson, The Champion's Mind by Dr. Jim Afremow
This episode is Part One in a series of the Counseling and Functional Fitness podcast focusing on Stoic philosophy, therapy, and fitness.
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses the importance of practice, preparation, and pursuing mastery. He also discusses the concept of right effort, the value of hard work and personal responsibility, using time wisely, viewing obstacles as opportunities, growing from adversity, and the connection between self-confidence and mastery.
Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/
Books mentioned in this episode: The Champion’s Mind by Jim Afremow, The 50th Law by Robert Greene and 50 Cent, Mastery by Robert Greene, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, Resilience by Eric Greitens, The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser, Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink, Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday, Beyond Order by Dr. Jordan Peterson
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
This episode is an adapted version of a presentation that Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, gave at the 2024 Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on June 15th, 2024.
In this episode, Adam discusses the therapeutic skill of encouragement, the Adlerian philosophical concepts of how all actions are purposeful, phenomenology (which means therapists understanding their clients' perspectives), and lifestyle (which means the client's blueprint for facing challenges in life). Adam also discusses the 4 phases of Adlerian therapy in this episode.
While this episode, is not a complete overview of Adlerian therapy, this episode is about how Adam specifically implements Adlerian therapy with clients who are in recovery from addiction.
Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
Books mentioned in this episode: Introduction to Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Dr. Timothy Barclay, Adlerian Psychotherapy by Jon Carlson and Matt Englar-Carlson, Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Gerald Corey, Why Therapy Works by Louis Cozolino, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Research articles mentioned in this episode: An Adlerian Perspective on Cognitive Restructuring and Treating Depression by Peter Emerson, Gary Gintner, and John West, Adlerian "Encouragement" and the Therapeutic Process of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy by Dale Pietrzak and Richard Watts, Adlerian Counseling: A Viable Approach for Contemporary Practice by Richard Watts
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses how people can build strength and courage through therapy, the importance of being aware of and using our strengths, the relationship between fear and courage, the importance of the therapist’s journey of healing and improvement, and the pursuit of excellence in therapy.
Books mentioned in this episode include: Resilience by Eric Greitens, Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Gerald Corey, The Courage To Create by Rollo May, Mastery by Robert Greene
Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
This episode is an adapted version of a presentation that Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, gave to the student athletes at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee on March 18th, 2024. In this episode, Adam discusses how emotions affect performance, what resilience is and how building resilience can help us in our performance arenas, the relationship between how we think and feel affects how we perform, the stages of growing after adversity, how strength can come from pain, methods for improving emotional intelligence, using our strengths both in and out of the performance arena, looking for opportunity in difficulty, and how our attitude affects our performance.
Books mentioned in this episode include: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Do Hard Things by Steve Magness, Resilience by Eric Greitens, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen, The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday, Permission To Feel by Marc Brackett, Endure by Cameron Hanes, The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser, As A Man Thinketh by James Allen
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses lessons he learned from competing at a functional fitness competition in Nashville, Tennessee. Topics discussed include mental composure, the importance of our thoughts, mental fortitude, the helpfulness of mantras and strong reminders, reminding yourself of your inner strength, and learning through difficulty what we cannot learn any other way.
Books mentioned in this episode include: As A Man Thinketh by James Allen, Resilience by Eric Greitens, Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with performance psychologist Dr. Nate Zinsser about the concept of the first victory, building and protecting confidence, being curious about imperfections and mistakes, using selective attention, training and strengthening mental filters, managing our mental bank account, the sewer cycle and the success cycle of how our thinking affects our emotions and therefore affects our performance, and how choosing confidence makes all the difference in the journey of growth.
Dr. Nate Zinsser is a renowned performance psychology expert who has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. Dr. Zinsser is the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental-training program in the country, where, since 1992, he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S. Army. He has also been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes, including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions. He has been a consultant for the FBI Academy, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the New York City Fire Department. He earned his PhD in sport psychology from the University of Virginia.
Adam’s Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
This episode is an adapted version of a presentation by Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, at the 2023 Tennessee Counseling Association conference in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, Adam discusses core concepts of Adlerian philosophy, including encouragement, helping clients move from a 'felt minus' to a 'desired plus', and therapeutic insight, as well as the 4 phases of Adlerian therapy, the Adlerian push-button technique, and the Adlerian technique of early recollections.
Books mentioned in this episode: Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Gerald Corey, Resilience by Eric Greitens, Introduction to Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Dr. Timothy Barclay, Post Traumatic Success by Fredrike Bannink
Adam’s Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Underdogs Athletics Head Coach and Co-Owner Justin Cotler about helping people learn and grow from adversity, moving at the speed of trust, self-confidence, identity, and the roles that virtuosity and humility play in maximizing performance.
Justin's instagram: @justincotler
Adam's Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses what mental fitness is, a tool for improving your emotional intelligence, emotional and cognitive work capacity, viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth, the importance, in therapy, of the therapist's journey of growth and healing, and the role that reflection plays in mental health and fitness.
Books mentioned in this episode include: Permission To Feel by Dr. Marc Brackett, Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Post Traumatic Success by Fredrike Bannink, Resilient by Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson, The Making of a Therapist by Louis Cozolino, Resilience by Eric Greitens, The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen.
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Dr. Julie Foucher about the importance of rest and recovery, the shadow sides of strengths, how problematic behaviors can serve protective purposes, how progress is a constant process of refinement, the pursuit of balance, grateful processing, the power of the stories we tell ourselves, and growth through adversity.
Dr. Julie Foucher is a board-certified family physician and has completed her coursework through the Institute for Functional Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Biomedical Engineering and completed her medical school and residency training at the Cleveland Clinic. Julie also holds a Master’s in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University and has completed the Integrative Medicine in Residency curriculum through the University of Arizona. Julie competed in the CrossFit Games from 2010-2015 where she consistently finished among the top 5 women with two podium finishes. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between fitness and medicine to empower individuals to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. She continues to do CrossFit for health and longevity and hosts a popular health and fitness podcast called Pursuing Health.
Dr. Julie Foucher's Instagram: @juliefoucher
Pursuing Health podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2j7xPIEgcLwH7hh6h7MWhc?si=ddc750d5e49848fe
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses how to build self-confidence, how to respond to self-doubt, how to make your future self proud, the importance of thought patterns, and how character precedes achievement.
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
Books mentioned in this episode: Applied Sports Psychology edited by Jean Williams and Vikki Crane, Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday, 12 Rules For Life by Dr. Jordan Peterson, Resilience by Eric Greitens, Introduction to Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Dr. Timothy Barclay, Atomic Habits by James Clear
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Dr. Blake Huddleston about purpose, how the past can impact the present, helping athletes restore confidence and mentally recover after injuries, how facing challenges in fitness can help us face challenges in life, self-talk, the role of visualization in goal-setting, relative intensity, making the most of your new normal, finding your new 100 percent, and the power of identity in mental health and fitness.
Dr. Blake Huddleston, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist and the owner of Volunteer Physical Therapy and Performance in Murfreesboro, TN. Along with his staff physical therapist, Dr. Rachel, the clinic specializes in keeping active adults and athletes out of pain and doing the activities that they love!
Adam's Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Volunteer Physical Therapy + Performance Instagram: @volunteer_ptp
Website: https://volunteer-ptp.com/
Counseling and Functional Fitness Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Dr. Matthew Cowling about motivation, the mental and physical risks of inactivity, the importance of acting while feeling unpleasant emotions, the importance of consistency, small victories, and focusing on what you can do rather than focusing on what you cannot do.
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Dr. Matthew Cowling's Instagram: @dr.matthewcowling
Counseling and Functional Fitness Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses what it means to have a strong body and a strong mind, what mental toughness is, how to build inner strength, how to respond to your inner critic, the benefits of persistence and self-control, as well as the differences between being proactive and reactive.
Books mentioned in this episode: Sport Psychology by Dr. John Perry, Applied Sport Psychology edited by Jean Williams and Vikki Krane, Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, Never Finished by David Goggins
Adam's Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Michael Hayes about viewing yourself as your only competition, creating strength from failure, being open-minded about your identity, the importance of reflection, and making your future self proud.
Books mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear, 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson, and Resilience by Eric Greitens
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com