Seasoned Athlete

Today, I am talking to Dr. Helen Hsu, the Lead Outreach Specialist, Staff Psychologist, Asian American specialist, and a lecturer at Stanford University. Dr. Hsu is a marathon runner, Crossfit athlete, Obstacle racer, and trapeze enthusiast. In this episode we Discuss Helen’s belief in the Mind Body connection and her personal philosophy on being a seasoned athlete.We discuss:- Understanding what our bodies are telling us when we are showing physical signs of illness.- The impact stress can have physically as well as mentally.- Dealing with the muscle and bone density loss that we experience as we age.- Exercise as a coping mechanism for mental health.- Checking in with yourself and being in tune with your mind body connection.- Dealing with the ongoing pandemic and how to adjust your regiment.- Knowing your limits and doing what works best for you.- Finding the exercise, you love the most and not judging yourself when first starting out.… and more!Here are some highlights.  Figuring out what motivates you“A