Ep 348: Laura Gordon from Deep End Fitness- What is Grit?

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the team room everyone! Get ready for a deep dive into mental toughness and fitness like never before. In this episode, Jared sits down with Laura Gordon, a psychotherapist and coach at Deep End Fitness, to explore how pushing your limits in the water can unlock new levels of mental health and resilience. Laura breaks down the mind-body connection and how holding your breath underwater can be a game-changer for regulating your nervous system. They also touch on how Deep End Fitness builds community, why nutrition is key to performance, and how polyvagal theory helps us understand anxiety and disconnection.From understanding the science behind stress to creating a space where veterans, military members, and first responders can thrive, Laura shares the real benefits of blending mental health practices with intense physical training. 🚀Plus, hear about exciting initiatives like Operation Resilience and group therapy sessions designed to support those who serve.Tune in and discover how combining breath-holding with high-intensity workouts can help you find your inner calm, build resilience, and improve cognitive function – all while feeling connected to a community that’s got your back. Don't miss out – hit play now! #OnesReady #DeepEndFitness #MentalHealth #usaf Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview02:00 Experience with Deep End Fitness05:44 The Role of Nutrition in Performance08:29 Deep End Fitness as a Tool for Mental Health21:33 Understanding Anxiety and Disconnection with Polyvagal Theory26:31 Regulating the Nervous System28:23 Deep End Fitness and Chronic Anxiety29:49 Accessing the Parasympathetic State31:16 Tapping into Both States32:22 Deep End Fitness vs. HIIT Workouts33:45 Stress Inoculation for Tactical Athletes35:33 Practicing Internal Dialogue37:44 Creating a Sense of Safety39:06 Down-Regulation Practices41:59 The Circle of Trust44:22 Operation Resilience47:43 Group Therapy Sessions50:01 Pioneering a New ApproachSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...