From anxiety, fear and pressure… to mindfulness, flow and self-belief.In this conversation, Adrien Plavsic opens up about his journey through elite hockey, mental struggles, identity, meditation, retirement and what it truly means to become a warrior — on and off the ice.Former NHL player and Olympic silver medalist, Adrien shares how years of deep inner work taught him something no arena ever could: life is already enough, exactly as it is.For years, he chased freedom through performance, achievement and success — only to discover that what he was truly looking for was never outside of himself.Today, as a father, coach, speaker and entrepreneur, he brings everything he has lived through — the highs, the pressure, the anxiety, the awakening — into the work he does with athletes. Not simply to help them become better players. But to help them become more fully themselves.A deep conversation about the inner game behind performance, the relationship with fear, the search for meaning, mindfulness and what it means to live and compete with presence.⏱️ Timeline :00:00:00 — Introduction00:01:47 — How Plavsic’s youth shaped him00:04:00 — His struggle and coping with anxiety00:05:40 — How fear is conditioned and how it diminishes happiness00:07:35 — His college years and being drafted at 1800:10:48 — His growth from Canada to the USA00:13:20 — His pro experience and “stepping in the arena”00:16:13 — Managing the ego while switching leagues00:18:55 — The inner game: sensitivity, emotions and meditation00:21:03 — His advice to young athletes00:21:45 — How to go through the storm00:28:34 — Axel shares how he faces his fears00:31:08 — How to shift focus when stuck in emotions00:33:10 — “Fake it until you make it” — awakening the warrior within00:35:20 — What is a pro mentality?00:37:15 — Finding flow and learning to trust yourself00:41:27 — What is mindfulness?00:45:20 — Self 1 vs Self 200:46:00 — How to stay mentally hungry00:50:10 — Are elite athletes crazy?00:51:10 — The importance of our relationship with the unknown00:51:50 — How to keep believing in ourselves00:54:00 — Plavsic’s transition to Europe01:00:30 — The power of mantras01:02:25 — Plavsic’s transition into retirement01:08:05 — The importance of connection and solitude01:12:50 — How do you want to be remembered?01:13:40 — The power of mindfulnessMore on Adrien : 🌐 Adrien’s website : https://adrienplavsic.com/💼 Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienplavsic/📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/adrienplavsic/🎙️ Focus Freedom & Flow is an academy helping athletes explore performance, mindfulness, and mental development. 🌐 https://www.focus-freedom-flow.ch/ 💪 Want to build a consistent mental training routine with other athletes? Join us in the Mental Training Lab : https://www.skool.com/focus-freedom-and-flow-7254/about 🚀 Connect with us: 🎧 Previous episodes: https://www.focus-freedom-flow.ch/podcast 📩 Newsletter : https://www.focus-freedom-flow.ch/ ▶️ YouTube: / @focusfreedomflow 👉 Subscribe for more content on mental training, sports psychology, focus, breathing, visualization, mindset, and sustainable performance. #MentalTraining #Mindset #Mindfulness #Performance #SportsPsychology #AthleteMindset #MentalPerformance #PeakPerformance #Meditation #Breathwork #EmotionalIntelligence #MentalHealth #Podcast #FocusFreedomFlow

We’re thrilled to share this powerful episode of the Focus Freedom & Flow Podcast with Coach D Williams.Join us for a deep and eye-opening conversation on mental training and mental hygiene. Coach D, Axel, and Jackson openly share their experiences, insights, and transformations.In this episode, you’ll discover:• Why mental training is essential for performance and well-being • What “mental hygiene” really means • How to start and implement a consistent practice • The challenges athletes face when developing their mental game • The powerful benefits of mindfulness and emotional awareness

✨ Plus, Coach D guides us through her signature 533 meditation practice live in the episode.Coach D, a Brooklyn native also known as “The Mental Hygienist,” is on a mission to transform how we approach youth mental health. She works closely with coaches and youth leaders, empowering them with tools and education around mental hygiene. As the founder of Get Fit Fly Right, she combines mindfulness, CBT, and breathwork practices to support both performance and emotional intelligence development.Since 2020, GFFR has:• Trained over 500 youth leaders in TAP mental hygiene• Supported more than 2,000 young people• Delivered 500+ workshops in meditation, Athletic Yoga, and TAPOver the past three years, Coach D has also been featured as a guest speaker at events with the NBA, Jr. NBA, and the NYC Department of Education.⏱️ Timeline00:00:00 – Intro00:01:38 – Coach D’s Journey00:09:11 – What do young people need most today?00:10:40 – Coach D’s mission and method00:20:40 – The importance of “stopping” and mindfulness00:26:00 – Transformations Coach D has witnessed00:31:40 – The importance of vulnerability and emotions00:37:20 – A powerful transformation story00:43:55 – Why mental skills are still overlooked00:47:04 – Axel’s experience with meditation00:50:45 – The fear of being “soft”00:56:15 – How to start mental hygiene01:01:25 – Guided 533 Meditation01:08:55 – How athletes can implement this01:14:47 – Just breathe01:16:30 – Final words01:17:40 – “Just Breathe” video✨ More on Coach D Williams:Website : https://www.getfitflyright.com/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/getfitflyright/Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdgetfitflyright/🧘‍♀️ Watch the beautiful “Just Breathe” video showcasing her work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Rbv8pkFAA🎙️ Focus Freedom & Flow is an academy helping athletes explore performance, mindfulness, and mental development.https://www.focus-freedom-flow.ch/💪 Want to build a consistent mental training routine with other athletes? Join us in the Mental Training Lab.https://www.skool.com/focus-freedom-and-flow-7254/about🚀 Connect with us:Previous episodes: https://www.focus-freedom-flow.ch/podcastNewsletter : https://www.focus-freedom-flow.ch/YouTube: / @focusfreedomflow👉 Subscribe for more content on mental training, sports psychology, focus, breathing, visualization, mindset, and sustainable performance.#MentalTraining #Mindset #Mindfulness #Performance #SportsPsychology #AthleteMindset #MentalPerformance #PeakPerformance #Meditation #Breathwork #EmotionalIntelligence #MentalHealth #Podcast #FocusFreedomFlow #CoachDWilliams

Dans cet épisode du Focus Freedom & Flow Podcast, nous recevons Maï Houlmann, ancienne danseuse professionnelle.

Elle nous partage avec beaucoup d’authenticité et de clarté son parcours, marqué par une immersion très jeune dans le monde exigeant du haut niveau et des environnements professionnels.

Elle revient sur les défis, les pressions et les réalités souvent invisibles du monde de l’élite.

Maï explique également comment la méditation est devenue aujourd’hui un pilier essentiel de son bien-être et de son équilibre personnel.

Un épisode inspirant et nécessaire pour toutes les personnes intéressées par le sport d’élite, la gestion de la pression, et l’importance de prendre soin de son mental — un élément encore trop souvent sous-estimé, pourtant central dans la performance durable.

🔗 En savoir plus sur Maï Houlmann :

Instagram : www.instagram.com/mai_trainer_

Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/maï-h-2303b4a1

Site Web : https://www.mai-houlmann.com

🌿 Son application BreathePilot :
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⏱️ Timeline :

00:00 – Introduction00:46 – Son parcours de danseuse06:45 – Concours d’entrée au Ballet Béjart09:00 – Le passage à l’équipe professionnelle10:35 – La réalité du monde pro12:30 – L’entraînement mental était-il présent ?15:50 – Le rôle du mental au Béjart17:00 – L’arrivée de la méditation18:55 – Les débuts dans le yoga et la méditation21:00 – Le flow et la précision dans la danse27:40 – Transformer l’échec en apprentissage33:55 – L’injustice et la prise de recul37:10 – Comment mieux vivre la pression39:00 – Son expérience à l’étranger40:55 – La fin d’un rêve, un nouveau départ44:40 – Construire une nouvelle identité47:50 – Se connaître et trouver la paix51:55 – La méditation au quotidien55:30 – Pourquoi la méditation est sous-estimée dans le sport56:50 – La pleine conscience en mouvement59:50 – Message à la Maï de 17 ans