#114 - Psych Skills For Fit Pros - Dr. Lisa Lewis

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Lewis to discuss her work on motivation and the connection between mental health and fitness.  Dr. Lisa Lewis is a licensed psychologist and certified addictions counselor with a passion for fitness and wellness. She holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling psychology and a doctorate in counseling and sport psychology. She owns and operates Dr. Lewis Consulting & Psychotherapy, LLC, in Brookline, Massachusetts and online. 

Dr. Lewis is also the co-owner of Core Collective Brookline, a holistic gym and wellness center. As an educator, Lisa provides consultation and continuing education for nutrition, fitness, and wellness companies, and works individually with athletes, high-achieving executives, and fitness enthusiasts, providing both traditional psychotherapy and performance consultation. She also offers professional development and continuing education for coaches and fitness professionals, and commonly presents on topics including motivation, mental health, exercise, and behavior change.

We discuss:
The links between addiction, mental health, sports performance, and the psychology of motivation. 
Strength-based therapy
How can your biggest strength be a liability? 
Understanding motivation in behaviors
Self-determination theory
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Helping coaches prevent getting burnt out by negative clients. 
The dichotomy of ownership and control. 
The trans-theoretical model and the stages of change. 
The complex relationship with food. 
The link between addiction and food. 
The trade-offs to high performance. 
What's the rub? 
The human nature working against us. 
“How is that working for you?” 
More listening and less talking. 
WAIT: Why am I talking?
How can we improve our soft skills?
Psych skills for fit pros
You're a work in progress. 

Find Dr. Lisa:
Website: www.drlewisconsulting.com 
IG: @drlewisconsulting 
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