Optimizing Performance Vs. Longevity with Dr. Nikole MacLellan

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Nikole MacLellan aka “Dr. Kokes”, a naturopathic doctor and fellow member of the Designs For Sport advisory board. We talk about the dance between sympathetic and parasympathetic states for athletes, strategies for getting back into a parasympathetic state after an event, how to balance a playful approach in stressful situations, and using breathwork as a tool to build your CO2 tolerance. Dr. Nikole also dives into the tradeoffs that often occur between performance and longevity, why you should build a support team of different professionals you trust, and how to endure the darker periods as an athlete. Dr. Nikole on socials @sportsdockokes Check out her podcast “The Off Season Podcast” on all platforms Episode Overview: 2:30 - What athletes should be doing less of 7:00 - Parasympathetic recovery tools 14:00 - Managing your lifestyle as an athlete 18:00 - Changing your beliefs about performance 21:00 - Breathwork as a tool for building CO2 tolerance // breathwork as a powerful tool 30:00 - Building your foundation before adding external factors 32:00 - Performance and longevity 38:00 - Importance of building a support team 42:00 - Navigating dark periods as an athlete 45:00 - Developing phrases to improve performance To purchase my favorite Designs For Sport supplements visit www.connorcarrick.com TOLOS BAREFOOT SHOES - Use Code “CC” for 10% Off Your Order - https://weartolos.com/ Follow Connor’s Instagram or Twitter Visit our YouTube for additional content