Way of Champions Podcast

Dr. Nick Holton and Dr. Adam Wright of The Antifragile Academy

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Aug 21, 2025
Join Dr. Nick Holton, an expert in human flourishing, and Dr. Adam Wright, a high-performance coach for elite athletes, as they dive into the transformative concept of anti-fragility. They discuss how resilience can be cultivated in young athletes and the critical role of mental health in sports. With insights on embracing failure and fostering supportive environments, they explore the necessity of psychological safety and personal connections in coaching. Uncover strategies that empower athletes, emphasizing growth through adversity and the importance of self-awareness.
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ADVICE

Use Multimodal, Practical Tools

  • Combine interventions across domains (CBT, ACT, somatic, lifestyle) tailored to each athlete's biology and goals.
  • Make interventions actionable and accessible rather than bound to one ideology.
INSIGHT

Pleasure Is Not The Same As Well-Being

  • Well-being isn't identical to pleasantness; rich flourishing includes chosen unpleasant experiences that foster growth.
  • Purpose and passion (the 'p' in grit) are essential to sustain perseverance through hardships.
ADVICE

Reframe Threats As Challenges

  • Reframe setbacks from threat to challenge to trigger more adaptive psychophysiological responses.
  • Teach athletes to assess situations so they access arousal without excessive cortisol and constriction.
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