046 - Dean Hall - Yips Aren't a Mindset Problem

Dean Hall and Harvey explore how cold-water immersion, nature, and present-moment awareness can help people move through anxiety, grief, performance blocks, and identity struggles. They contrast lived experience with purely intellectual approaches to psychology, discussing the mind–body connection, the pressures athletes face, and the value of returning to the playful, authentic self beneath expectations. Chapters 00:00 — Dean's river journey and purpose 02:57 — Beyond the endurance-swimmer identity 04:44 — Experience, story, and practical frameworks 09:50 — The yips aren't just for athletes 11:32 — Untangling the mindset 15:40 — Why physiology can shift psychology 20:33 — Cold water, presence, and trusting the body 24:43 — Dean's first breakthrough with cold exposure 29:27 — How modern culture became disconnected from nature 35:00 — Distraction, solitude, and the value of contemplation 42:28 — Athlete identity and the commercialization of youth sports 47:21 — The gladiator mindset in modern sports 50:06 — Rediscovering who you were before achievement 52:21 — The Wild Return, Remembrance, and returning to yourself 55:39 — Closing reflections Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Dean Hall Instagram | @deanhallofficial Website | www.thewildcureway.com Book | The Wild Cure Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday and Friday.