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In this powerful Keith Thurman Interview, the former boxing world champion reveals a rarely seen side of victory: the emotional toll. He candidly discusses athlete mental health and mental health in sports, sharing his struggles after big wins, including post-fight dopamine crashes and public pressure.
On this reflective sports psychology podcast with Jitesh Vaswani, Keith opens up about his path to recovery and self-awareness. His journey led him to a transformative Art of Living Retreat at The Art of Living Retreat Center. There, guided by global spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, he experienced life-changing ancient wellness practices.
Keith was introduced to breathwork, cold exposure, and deep meditation, finding true healing from within through methods like David Elliott breathwork. For the first time, he discovered strength in stillness, not just in the ring. This episode is one of the most inspiring sports stories you'll hear, an honest look at the challenges behind the glory, reminding us that true strength begins within.
Links Mentioned in the Episode
️ Learn Art of Living Part 1: https://bit.ly/3ZDssMJ
️ Learn Art of Living with Jitesh Vaswani: https://bit.ly/4dzyTpS
Shankara: https://bit.ly/3SPGVBE
Sri Sri Tattva: https://bit.ly/4mWKO5q
Connect with Jitesh Vaswani: @jiteshvaswani
More from Beyond the Known: @beyondtheknownpod
Keith Thurman & Gurudev: https://youtu.be/vrTvASMFWOc
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