“It’s one thing to be a victim of your circumstance. But the only thing worse than being a victim of your circumstance is being a victim of your own mind, and realizing the key was in your pocket the entire time.” -Lauren Johnson

 

“Life is a cycle of darkness and light.” Negative things do happen, but there is a way to get through the gloom. Athlete-turned-Mental-Conditioning Coach Lauren Johnson felt the devastation of being in the shadows. When her parents separated, she had to learn to be independent at a young age. At 15, her best friend died. She loved soccer but after her fifth concussion, she had to make one of the most painful decisions of her life. Yet, after all these, Lauren only grew to be a better version of herself. What helped Lauren endure and overcome adversities? In this episode, Bruce and Lauren share how to make the shift from being good to being great. Listen in as they discuss solid deep lessons on how to support your grieving loved ones, benefit from unconditional giving, contain your emotions, clear mental blocks, form and maintain healthy habits, create progress, and build meaningful connections. 

 

Takeaways: 

01:31 From “To Us” to “For Us” 

08:09 How to Support in Times of Grief 

18:04 Shift from Good to Great

23:12 The Power of Unconditional Giving

34:45 What Causes Mental Blocks

38:56 4 Stages of Habit

45:52 How to Deal with Frustrations 

50:27 There is a Solution! 

55:11 The Value of Meaningful Communication 

01:00:39 On the Other Side

 

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Quotes: 

03:24 “Where we go from something happening to us to for us has to do with perspective.” -Lauren Johnson 

06:59 “The worst thing you can do is to go around and tell people how to be when they’re grieving. Grief is a crazy process. So the best thing you can do is be a support for them… then allow people to make that choice for themselves when they’re ready. ”  -Lauren Johnson 

08:09 “Sometimes the best thing you can do is offer an ear to listen… Not everybody needs fixing all the time.” -Lauren Johnson 

11:45 “We can get feedback simply by the way people respond.” -Lauren Johnson  

23:02 “If you’re a giver, that will take you towards a positive mindset.” -Bruce Jeppesen

26:06 “It’s one thing to be a victim of your circumstance. But the only thing worse than being a victim of your circumstance is being a victim of your own mind, and realizing the key was in your pocket the entire time.” -Lauren Johnson

30:06 “The more we give, the more fulfilled we become as humans.” -Lauren Johnson

36:43 “Every new level is going to require a new level of you.”  -Lauren Johnson

38:53 “You can’t grow and be comfortable at the same time. You have

to choose which one you want.” -Lauren Johnson

46:44 “The only difference between a bonfire and a wildfire is the way that we contain it.” -Lauren Johnson

47:48 “Once you learn how to control emotions, they serve us so well.” -Bruce Jeppesen

48:31 “Life does not come with meaning. As humans, we bring the meaning. That’s what makes us so special.”  -Lauren Johnson

49:17 “We always have the power to choose…, but sometimes we forget that.” -Lauren Johnson  

56:45 “Great things can happen if you give it a chance.” -Bruce Jeppesen

 

Meet Our Guest!

Lauren is an athlete-turned-mental conditioning coach, who is highly motivating, and relatable with a passion for developing the minds of the elite. Lauren trains professional athletes, military personnel, and business professionals through national speaking engagements, educational training workshops and consulting.

For the past four years Lauren served as the Mental Conditioning Coordinator for the New York Yankees, where she was responsible for aiding in the development of athletes and staff through education, application, and support.

From the playing field to the boardroom, Lauren helps elite performers develop mental toughness so they can be their best regardless of circumstance. Her practical, straight-forward advice and performance strategies provide tangible results and skills that help individuals push through the inevitable challenges life throws at us.