Dr. David Spindler, cognitive specialist for elite cyclists like Mark Cavendish, reveals the neuroscience of peak performance. We discuss mental health in pro sports, the science of “happy watts,” and practical strategies for cognitive optimization. READ MORE👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll844 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By... ROKA Use code RICHROLL for 20% OFF 👉 https://bit.ly/ROKA2024 ON Get 10% OFF with code RICHROLL10 👉 https://bit.ly/on2024 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:28 On MARK CAVENDISH 00:03:00 Social Media and Performance 00:05:33 Screen Time and Neurochemical Regulation 00:08:29 Being part of a narrative 00:09:34 Mental health and normalization 00:10:59 Strength in seeking help 00:15:23 Oxytocin and trust in athletics 00:17:17 Understanding neurotransmitter pathways 00:21:36 Addressing behavior and neurotransmitters 00:25:03 Finding one's purpose and values 00:27:12 Finding one's why 00:27:43 Ad Break 00:28:54 The tunnel-focused elite athlete 00:32:00 The pursuit of happiness 00:32:27 Happy Watts 00:41:48 Perfectionism vs. precision 00:45:11 Sleep strategies and performance 00:51:35 Self-regulation and mental game 00:52:30 Ad Break 00:53:41 Supporting athletes' mental health 00:56:18 Challenges in elite athletics 01:00:05 Importance of self-awareness in athletes 01:02:25 Psychological vs physiological capacity 01:06:58 Challenges in communication 01:08:24 Cycling culture and athlete well-being 01:10:44 Reigniting passion for the sport 01:14:13 Building trust and agency 01:15:51 Engendering trust in organizations 01:18:15 Leadership and trust 01:20:03 Impact of toxic leadership 01:21:13 Trust and Oxytocin 01:22:12 Stress Management 01:23:16 Education and Behavior 01:24:44 Cortisol and Performance 01:26:19 Mindfulness and Anxiety Reduction 01:26:48 External Validation and Stress 01:28:19 Allostatic Load and Cognitive Strain 01:31:59 Box Breathing and Stress Response 01:34:14 Communication and Performance Bubble 01:36:01 The talent and drive of elite athletes 01:37:29 The dynamics of athlete rivalries 01:40:28 The impact of family and personal challenges on an athlete's career 01:42:54 Strategies for mental health support and self-improvement 01:44:12 The concept of purpose and change in life 01:51:54 Factors driving positive change and self-improvement CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast