Neurofeedback Training: The Link Between Mental Health, The Central Nervous System and Running Performance

Mental health has become an increasingly popular and important topic of conversation. Many athletes have shared personal experiences with mental health struggles, and the resources that have helped them. This week host Kate Van Buskirk shares her experience with neurofeedback training, a form of therapy that helps to regulate the central nervous system. Kate is joined by her neurofeedback trainer, social worker and neuropsychotherapist, Ava Walters Cout. In this conversation they chat openly about what neurofeedback training is, and why it can be so effective for athletes of all levels.If you or someone you know is struggling, we strongly encourage you to reach out to a mental health professional or follow this link for online Canadian resources:  https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services.htmlLearn more about Ava Walters Cout and her practice Psych and Soma here: https://psycheandsoma.ca/Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243