Background prelude to the audio clip written by interviewer and podcast host Pearle Nerenberg, of “Eat this for Performance”
Dr. Tom Brunner has served as a sports psychologist in Tucson Arizona for over 20 years.
We’re kicking off the 2nd episode ever of the Do This for Performance podcast with a really insightful interview. Dr. Thomas Brunner is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in advanced assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. For over a decade Dr. Brunner has been committed to delivering the most cost-effective care, with the most sustainable results, in the most compassionate manner. Dr. Brunner’s belief is that through the usage of more advanced behavioral science tools, not only can a person’s problem(s) be more accurately identified and solved, but their potential can be unleashed leading to sustainable improvement. Brunner hails from Tucson where he resides with his wife, 2 children, 2 dogs and 4 cats.
His blogs will leave you inspired and updated on the psychology of human potential.
In this interview we explore how trauma can accelerate learning, a new (old) way to parent, and the importance of finding the optimal level of anxiety to support performance.
In a delightful bonus, Dr. Brunner shares 2 must-read books, one being:
The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler
Audio clip:
Optimal Anxiety For Performance with Psychologist Dr. Thomas Brunner
