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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2025 · 32 MIN

Trauma: The Silent Player in Your Story with Dr. Hillary Cauthen

from Productive Joy · host Dr. Christie McMullen

Welcome back! Today, Dr. Christie welcomes Dr. Hillary Cauthen, a sports psychologist and author of 'Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate'. Dr. Cauthen shares her inspiring story from being a multi-sport athlete to becoming a clinical sports psychologist. She and Dr. Christie discuss the vital connection between mental health and athletic performance, the importance of recognizing and addressing trauma, and how finding joy and intentionality can increase your overall well-being. Find more about Dr. CauthenDr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between. ⁠Check out the incredible sponsor of our podcast, Shine Press. ⁠⁠⁠Want to increase your visibility? A book establishes you as a leader in your field. Shine Press makes publishing seamless. Illuminating Stories. Empowering Authors. Shine Press.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Promotion00:35 Meet Dr. Hillary Cauthen01:46 Hillary's Athletic Journey08:31 The Mental Side of Sports10:34 Simone Biles and Mental Health in Sports15:36 Understanding the Learning and Performance Zones16:49 Introducing the Book: Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammates18:41 Exploring Trauma and Its Impact21:19 The Concept of Productive Joy23:08 Finding Joy and Happiness in Life and Work25:06 Mental Health Support and Services29:03 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

Welcome back! Today, Dr. Christie welcomes Dr. Hillary Cauthen, a sports psychologist and author of 'Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate'. Dr. Cauthen shares her inspiring story from being a multi-sport athlete to becoming a clinical sports psychologist. She and Dr. Christie discuss the vital connection between mental health and athletic performance, the importance of recognizing and addressing trauma, and how finding joy and intentionality can increase your overall well-being. Find more about Dr. CauthenDr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between. ⁠Check out the incredible sponsor of our podcast, Shine Press. ⁠⁠⁠Want to increase your visibility? A book establishes you as a leader in your field. Shine Press makes publishing seamless. Illuminating Stories. Empowering Authors. Shine Press.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Promotion00:35 Meet Dr. Hillary Cauthen01:46 Hillary's Athletic Journey08:31 The Mental Side of Sports10:34 Simone Biles and Mental Health in Sports15:36 Understanding the Learning and Performance Zones16:49 Introducing the Book: Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammates18:41 Exploring Trauma and Its Impact21:19 The Concept of Productive Joy23:08 Finding Joy and Happiness in Life and Work25:06 Mental Health Support and Services29:03 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

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