Mental Fitness Matters

In this enlightening episode of the Mental Fitness Matters Podcast, I dive deep into the world of neurofeedback—a cutting-edge therapy with the potential to transform your mental health and performance.  Whether you’re curious about enhancing your mental performance, managing stress, or addressing specific mental health concerns, you’re probably wondering: Is neurofeedback right for me?  Join me as I tackle the ... Read More The post Neurofeedback: Benefits, How It Works, and Who It’s For appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

Ready to take your game to the next level? Join Tracy and Destiny Wilson from Mental Edge Fitness Solutions as they reveal the secrets of our 10-session Mental Skills Training Program. Discover how skills like Growth Mindset, Self-Talk, and Self-Confidence can transform your performance. Curious about Mindfulness, Imagery, and Goal Setting? We’ve got you covered. Don’t miss out—subscribe, like, and ... Read More The post MEFS 5 Mental Skills Training: Become the Elite with Destiny Wilson appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

Unleash Your Potential: Mind Over Matter! Unlock Your Mental Edge with Destiny Wilson, a certified Mental Performance Trainer. Have you ever wondered why some athletes thrive under pressure while others seem to falter? Do you feel there’s a missing piece in your game that’s holding you back from reaching your full potential? Here’s a secret: your mind holds the key ... Read More The post Mental Skills Training 101: Unlock Your Mental Edge with Destiny Wilson appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

Hey Hey, Mental Fitness Matters family! Are you tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of mental fatigue, negative self-talk, and lacking motivation? Do you find yourself constantly postponing tasks until they become overwhelming? If you’re nodding along, then today’s episode of the Mental Fitness Matters show, titled “Test, Don’t Guess Proactive Mental Wellness Solutions,” is tailor-made for you. Let ... Read More The post Test Don’t Guess: Unveiling the Power of BRAIN MAPPING A Proactive Approach to Mental Wellness appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

The Mind of a gaming champion, a Conversation with Kendall Hamilton, we dive into the unseen world of mental fitness in professional gaming. If you’re a gamer or simply curious about the industry, you’re in for a treat! Our guest is none other than Kendall Hamilton, a professional video gamer who has soared to fame as one of the top ... Read More The post The Mind of a GAMING CHAMPION, a Conversation with Kendall Hamilton appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

Welcome to Mental Fitness Matters, where today’s journey into unlocking potential is led by none other than the acclaimed Game Changer, Dr. Gigi Hamilton. Her pioneering approach to mental fitness is not just a philosophy; it’s a transformative practice that empowers individuals to transcend their limits. Join us as we delve into an inspiring dialogue with Dr. Gigi Hamilton, exploring ... Read More The post Unlocking Potential, with the Game Changer Dr. Gigi Hamilton appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

Welcome back to the Mental Fitness Matters channel! Are you struggling to get quality sleep night after night? Well, you’re in for a treat because today we’re diving into the transformative world of “Sleep Hygiene”! What exactly is sleep hygiene? Think of it as the personal care routine for your sleep. But there’s more to it, and we’ll be exploring ... Read More The post The Power of “Sleep Hygiene” for Better Night Sleep appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

As we step into the New Year, the mix of emotions is real. Excitement for the possibilities, a tinge of sadness for personal losses, and a touch of anxiety for the unknowns. In this episode, I am providing you with tips and strategies to transform that anxiety into excitement and set the stage for a Stress-Free Start to the year, ... Read More The post A Stress-Free Start to the New Year | C.A.R.E. for Your Mental Fitness appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

We all know and are familiar with what we consider our busy seasons throughout the year! Whether it’s the holiday season, a season of loss or transition, or a season in your life that is just beginning or ending, managing your stress levels, emotions, and overall health throughout busy seasons can be difficult.  I want to give you 5 tips ... Read More The post 5 Tips to Reduce Stress During Busy Seasons | MFM 143 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #119 appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

WATCH VIDEO Learn Coaching with Intention with Frankie Littlejohn. Coaching is no easy job. You are tasked with balancing the performance of a team while striving to develop well-rounded, confident, and kind individuals.  Frankie LittleJohn Head Women & Men’s Track & Field Coach at Pine Lake Prep Defensive end/Center for the National Arena Football Leagues Carolina Predators Defensive End/Center for ... Read More The post Coaching with Intention with Frankie Littlejohn | MFM 142 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #118 appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

WATCH VIDEO Que Tucker is the commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Que oversees the entire operation of the Association, which includes a staff of 17, a sports program consisting of 13 different sports, culminating in the 90 state team championships for men and women. As a native of Rockingham County, Que played college basketball at Mars ... Read More The post Navigating the Stressors of Sports at State Level with Que Tucker | MFM 141 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #117 appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

WATCH VIDEO BELOW Family Mental Health History Matters? How many of you know your family history and not just medical family history, but mental health family history? And most importantly do you think it matters!! I want to talk about this topic because I truly think it’s important and it can change how you operate in your life on a ... Read More The post Family Mental Health History Matters | MFM 140 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #116 appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

How many times have you attempted to start something, in particular with your health and wellness? Whether it’s pursuing a new goal for your life, around a workout schedule, or weight management, how many times have you thought about starting and have said you’ll just wait until tomorrow, or next month or next year and then the time comes around ... Read More The post Benefits of Healthy Habits and Boundaries | MFM 139 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #115 appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

WATCH VIDEO BELOW Representation Matters For Mental Health with Nadine Ford. Whether it’s a fictional character, family member, or someone in the spotlight we’ve never met- those of us who have been marginalized, excluded, or traumatized by society know just how much it means to simply see yourself in someone else. Nadine Ford is a drowning prevention ambassador and swim ... Read More The post Representation Matters For Mental Health with Nadine Ford | MFM 138 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #114 appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

WATCH VIDEO BELOW Have you ever wonder been on vacation, attended a meeting, concert or watched a movie and walked away feeling so inspired and excited that your mind is flooded with a million ideas and creative thoughts about what you’re going to do and what you want to accomplish and then, you get back out of that space and ... Read More The post Motivation vs. Inspiration: How To Use Both To Take A.C.T.ion | MFM 137 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #113 appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

WATCH VIDEO Back to school, it is that time of the year when kids are heading back to school. Some may even be in school already, but this is a BIG transitional period for a lot of people so today I wanted to do a show for my parents out there so that we can take a closer look at ... Read More The post Back To School, Are They Mentally Ready? | MFM 136 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #112 appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

WATCH VIDEO BELOW Learn how to heal through food with Christiane Matey, an Integrative and functional Dietician and the Founder of MINT Nutrition, with a depth of experience in health, wellness, and fitness. She is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a graduate of the Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) Program in Integrative Medicine from ... Read More The post Healing Through Food with Christiane Matey | MFM 135 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #111 appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

Kwame Dixon is a 1987 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where he played football and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration.  Coach Kwame Dixon has been an educator and coach for the past 31 years. In addition to being the owner of the speed school for the past 5 years, he currently serves as the offensive coordinator ad quarterback ... Read More The post Coaching Youth Beyond Sports with Kwame Dixon | MFM 133 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #109 appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

Massage therapy and Mental Health Did you know that massage therapy  ✅ Lowers stress 

PLAY VIDEO BELOW Have you ever heard the phrases, “gut feelings, trusting your heart, or trust your gut”? Well, guess what, they are so much more than phrases.  There is more and more science showing us that how we feel is not all in our heads, but also in our body, our gut, our heart, and our brain and it’s ... Read More The post Performance and Brain Nutrition with Dr. Shawn Talbott “Amare Global®” (The Gut-Brain Connection) [PART 2] | MFM 132 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #108 appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.