033 - Mindfulness for Peak Performance: How Presence Enhances Athletic Success

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I Am Mentally Tough Podcast

Gladine Frasso

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The I Am Mentally Tough Podcast was created to help athletes reach PEAK PERFORMANCE. The show discusses what most coaches are not talking about, and that is the MENTAL side of the game. Join one of the nation’s top Mental Performance Coaches for basketball players and keynote speaker, Gladine Frasso and her Co-host Professional Skills and Development Coach, David Anderson as they dive into the mental barriers (such as lack of confidence, pressure, fears, lack of focus, habits) that basketball players face on and off the court, and strategies/techniques they can use to build their mental toughn

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033 - Mindfulness for Peak Performance: How Presence Enhances Athletic Success

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast

25 minutes 49 seconds

3 months ago

033 - Mindfulness for Peak Performance: How Presence Enhances Athletic Success

In this powerful episode of I Am Mentally Tough, host and Mental Toughness Coach Gladine Frasso is joined by licensed professional counselor Antonio Bolden to explore the transformative role of mindfulness in athletic performance and personal development.

Together, they break down what mindfulness really means, how it differs from meditation, and why it’s essential for athletes to practice awareness without judgment—especially in high-pressure situations. Antonio shares practical tools and mindset shifts that help athletes let go of mistakes, stay present, and protect their mental well-being by detaching identity from performance.

This episode is a must-listen for athletes, coaches, and anyone who wants to unlock peak performance through emotional awareness, self-regulation, and purpose-driven action.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What mindfulness is (and how it differs from meditation)
How mindfulness improves emotional regulation and focus
The importance of acceptance in moving on from mistakes
Why detaching your identity from your performance matters
How to use mindfulness to enter a flow state
Techniques for managing external pressure and distractions
How values play a role in staying mentally grounded

Top Takeaways:

Mindfulness is about being present without judgment.
Awareness improves emotional control and mental clarity.
Acceptance helps athletes move forward instead of fixating on past mistakes.
Detaching identity from performance protects long-term mental health.
Mindfulness is a way of living; meditation is one tool to get there.
Breath control is a simple, powerful way to regulate emotions in the moment.
Mindfulness can counteract distractions from outside expectations and pressure.
Identifying personal values helps athletes stay anchored and perform with purpose.

🎧 Listen now to learn how mindfulness can help athletes train the mind like they train the body—intentionally, consistently, and with purpose.

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