From Athlete to Alchemist: Mental Resilience and Self-Discovery with Lo Myrick | Ep. 84

In this episode of Order Within I sit down with Lo Myrick, a peak performance and mindset coach. We discuss Lo's journey on personal development, overcoming struggles with body dysmorphia, taking personal responsibility, and the impact of psych K.

Our discussion covers the harmful effects of hustle culture and the necessity and benefits of self-love, compassion, rest, and the concept of 'inner glow'.

We also discuss impactful strategies such as affirmation, meditation, and taking control of one's thoughts to improve well-being and performance with an emphasis on being proactive rather than reactive.

Table of Contents

• Introduction to Lo Myrick and Episode Themes [00:00:00] 

• The Importance of Mindset and Strategy [00:05:30] 

• Lo's Journey: From Athlete to Coach [00:11:00] 

• Challenges of High Performance and Body Dysmorphia [00:16:30] 

• Seeking Help and the Role of a Life Coach [00:22:00] 

• Understanding and Overcoming Negative Self-Talk [00:27:30]

• The Transition to Self-Acceptance and Empowerment [00:33:00] 

• Integrating Practices for Mental Wellbeing [00:38:30] 

• Psych K and Its Impact on Healing [00:44:00] 

• The Balance of Performance and Self-Care [00:49:30] 

• Changing Perspectives on Personal Development [00:55:00] 

• Harnessing the Power of Affirmations [01:00:30] 

• The Role of Emotional Connection in Change [01:06:00] 

• Sustaining Growth and Continuous Learning [01:11:30] 

• Wrapping Up and Key Takeaways [01:17:00] 

Key Takeaways

The Power of Mindset in Overcoming Challenges: The conversation underscores the importance of cultivating a positive, growth-oriented mindset for both personal and professional development.

Importance of Self-Care and Compassion: The episode emphasizes the necessity of self-love, compassion, and rest in achieving peak performance and mental wellbeing. It counters the harmful effects of hustle culture, suggesting that sustainable success is rooted in balance and self-care.

Transformation Through Personal Responsibility and Coaching: Lo's story illustrates the transformative power of taking personal responsibility and the impact of life coaching. Her experience shows that external guidance, when combined with internal willingness to change, can lead to profound personal growth.

Effective Strategies for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing: The discussion delves into practical strategies like affirmations, meditation, and proactive thought control. 

Continuous Learning and Growth: The episode conveys that personal development is an ongoing journey. It highlights the importance of continuous learning, self-reflection, and adapting new strategies for personal growth. 

Resources Shared

Dr. Margaret Paul's Work: https://www.innerbonding.com/ 

Dr. Paul’s Order Within Episode: https://youtu.be/tsH9UlEbYZA 

Psych K: https://psych-k.com/ 

Gabor Mate's Book: The Myth of Normalcy: https://amzn.to/3RbcCEj 

More about Lo Myrick

Lo Myrick is Peak Performance & Mindset Coach, as well as a Speaker, Facilitator, and Consultant who helps teams and leaders prevent burnout and achieve their goals.

She has been a Life Coach for over 10 years and has nearly 15 years in the business world - transforming teams, building start-ups, and leading global training and development organizations.

Over the past decade, Lo has developed a proprietary science-based method based on her leadership experience, process improvement expertise, emotional intelligence skills, intuitive insight, breathwork protocols, trauma training, and neuroscience to help clients make massive shifts in a short amount of time.

Connect with Lo

Lo’s Membership Program: https://lomyrick.thrivecart.com/membership/ 

Website: https://www.lomyrick.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslomyrick/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lomyrick 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lomyrick 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenlomyrick 

Connect with Brandon

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonlward/ 

X: https://twitter.com/BrandonLeeWard 

Blog: https://brandonleeward.com/ 

Podcast: https://www.orderwithinpodcast.com/  

The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWTyplLiwZ6U4bgbRD1Uf8g/ 

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