35. Halloween Special! Horror Movies, Mental Performance, and Physical Therapy with Trey Wodke

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 56, conversation 35. In this Halloween special, I’m joined by my longtime friend Trey Wodke to dive into the eerie connections between horror movies and mental performance. Originally, I was planning to break down these Halloween movie themes solo, connecting the dots between spooky stories and mental resilience. But then it hit me—who better to join than Trey? He’s not only a horror movie and novel fanatic but also a physical therapy student at Briar Cliff University, bringing a unique blend of knowledge in sports, health, and firsthand experience with recovery. Together, we had a blast digging deep into the psychology of Halloween, The Shining, and Scream. We connect these iconic films to real-life themes of fear, resilience, unpredictability, and recovery - basically all the things we deal with in sports, mental performance, and even PT. If you’re looking for something fun, insightful, and a bit spooky this season, tune in! This episode is packed with stories, insights, and laughs, and you definitely don’t want to miss it. (00:00) Introduction and Trey's Story (14:21) Halloween (30:19) The Shining (45:15) Scream (56:06) Final Breakdown https://www.theathleteshealth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/