“From BMX Racing to Mental Health Triumph” with Dr. Jason Richardson

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, we celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month with the incredible Dr. Jason Richardson, a gold medalist in BMX Racing turned psychologist. Dr. Jason shares his harrowing experience breaking his femur just over a year before winning the Pan Am Games—an injury that could have been career-ending but instead fueled his determination not to let it define his exit from racing. We delve into how he channeled this setback into motivation for healing, which eventually led him down the path to becoming a psychologist involved in sports performance and mental health.This inspiring conversation explores themes of resilience, recovery from injury, and mental health fortitude. Tune in now!In this Episode:From a shattered femur to winning the Pan Am Games, Dr. Jason Richardson shares his inspiring story of resilience and determination.Discover how intention played a crucial role in Dr. Richardson's healing process and propelled him back into BMX racing at the highest level.Dr. Richardson discusses how facing the possibility of never racing again led to soul-searching and an eventual career transition.Explore the challenges of balancing family expectations, business opportunities, and finding passion post-injury.Learn about energy-draining behaviors like comparing, complaining, complicating, and worrying, and discover strategies for overcoming them.Dr. Richardson shares insights on how practicing gratitude can shift perspectives during challenging times and foster resilience.Dive into the importance of radical acceptance and brutal honesty as tools for self-improvement, encouraging listeners to face their fears head-on.This episode is sponsored by:Habana Cuba (Be sure to use code "Gary20" to get 20% off your order!)A Flood of LoveBio:Dr. Jason Richardson is a World Champion and Pan Am Games Gold Medalist. As a professional BMX racer turned psychologist, speaker, and high-performance coach, Dr. Jason Richardson has blazed a trail of excellence both on and off the track. Transitioning from elite athleticism to academia, Dr. Richardson earned his undergrad and graduate degrees while still competing, eventually adding a Doctorate in Psychology to his accolades.Even in retirement from professional racing, Dr. Richardson's passion for helping others achieve greatness never waned. He found his calling in guiding individuals to recognize and amplify their strengths while transforming weaknesses into opportunities for growth. Through his unique approach, Dr. Richardson empowers Olympic athletes, executives, and individuals alike to strive for more, be better, and live happier. With a career spanning professional sports, marketing, entrepreneurship, and psychology, Dr. Jason Richardson brings a wealth of experience and insights to his coaching practice. But he doesn't just preach – he practices what he preaches, sharing his training routines and mindset strategies on social media to inspire others to live a #ChampionshipLife.Website: https://www.drjasonrichardson.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjrich/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realdrjrich/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjasonrichardson/Connect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!