Why Hypnotherapy Is the Secret Weapon in Sports with Paul Salter

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The Golf Parent

Ryan Addams

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The #1 Golf Podcast for Parents Empowering parents to raise future champions, The Golf Parent is the ultimate guide to junior golf. Each episode offers in-depth insights into the mental game, course strategy, biomechanics, full swing, short game, and more, with a focus on building success both on and off the course. Powerhouse Guests include PGA Master Professionals, top Div1 coaches, best-selling authors, mental and performance experts, current PGA and LPGA players, and parents of pros—offering expert insights, proven strategies, and inspiration for parents supporting their junior golfers.

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Why Hypnotherapy Is the Secret Weapon in Sports with Paul Salter

The Golf Parent

53 minutes 21 seconds

4 months ago

Why Hypnotherapy Is the Secret Weapon in Sports with Paul Salter

In this powerful episode of The Golf Parent, Ryan Addams is joined by Paul Salter—performance coach, hypnotherapist, and mindset expert—to explore how the subconscious mind, emotional regulation, and daily intention shape elite performance in junior golf and life.

They break down the myths around hypnotherapy, reveal how fear of success is often more paralyzing than fear of failure, and offer practical tools for parents who want to help their kids develop mental resilience. From neuroplasticity and breathwork to identity shifts and emotional triggers, this episode is packed with insights for both athletes and parents navigating the competitive golf journey.

📌Key Takeaways:

Hypnosis is a natural state used by top athletesFear of success can sabotage performanceBreathwork and affirmations rewire the brainGolf reflects your internal worldParenting impacts subconscious beliefs in kidsEmotional ownership = personal powerSuccess without self-worth leads to burnoutThe best performers often hide the biggest inner battlesNutrition plays a key role in mental focusDaily intention can transform performance

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⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – The Power of Hypnotherapy in Sports Performance

03:01 – Understanding Hypnosis: Myths and Realities

05:52 – The Impact of Parenting on Child Development

08:56 – Reprogramming the Mind: Techniques and Strategies

11:54 – Neuroplasticity: The Brain's Ability to Change

15:11 – Emotional Triggers in Golf: Managing the Mind

18:03 – Practical Tools for Emotional Regulation

21:07 – Fear of Failure vs. Success in Golf

26:11 – Understanding Fear: Success vs. Failure

29:45 – The Power of Process Over Outcome

32:11 – Worthy, Deserving, and Capable: The Inner Barriers

34:48 – The Dark Side of Greatness

38:59 – Nutrition's Role in Mental Performance

43:03 – The Importance of Intention in Daily Life

48:06 – Advice for Sport Parents: Cultivating Curiosity

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