031 - High-Performance Habits with Sports Dietitian Dezi Abeyta

Dezi Abeyta, a high performance dietitian, discusses the importance of empathy and communication in his work with athletes and high performers. He emphasizes the balance between perfectionism and allowing athletes to be human. Dezi also shares his journey in starting his podcast and the power of consistency and community. He advises athletes transitioning out of sports to focus on their personal brand and leverage their skills and connections. Dezi's favorite athletes include Penny Hardaway, Barry Sanders, and Michael Jordan. Empathy and communication are key in working with athletes and high performers. Finding balance between perfectionism and allowing athletes to be human is crucial. Consistency and community are important in building a successful podcast and personal brand. Athletes transitioning out of sports should focus on their personal brand and leverage their skills and connections. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Dezi's Superpowers 02:20 The Mental Side of Athlete Nutrition and Performance 06:35 The Three Phases of an Athlete: Preparation, Performance, and Recovery 09:44 Applying Athletic Mindset to Other High-Performance Fields 13:32 Starting a Podcast and Honoring Ideas 19:36 Dezi's Journey with Men's Health and Red Bull 28:24 Balancing Work and Family Life 33:36 Advice for Athletes Transitioning to High-Performance Careers 37:57 Dezi's Favorite Athletes: Penny Hardaway, Barry Sanders, and Michael Jordan