The Sports Doctor, December 21, 2022
The Sports Doctor with Dr Robert Weil
Guests, Natalie Graves and Doc Conor
Headlined Show, The Sports Doctor December 21, 2022
Doc Conor, High Performance Neuro-Socio Psychologist -“The Gym Upstairs” joins me along with returning Natalie Graves, Sports Mental Health & Social Services Expert & Author of “The Athlete’s Prepbook”. Then, it’s 'The Sports Doctor Is In' with some “Bob Gajda Wisdom” & your emails!
Guest, Doc Conor
Dr. Conor is the no. 1 best-selling author of The Gym Upstairs: The Neuroscience of Future Champions.
He works with leading high-performing competitors to help them eliminate their stress and instead replace this with a maximized overall performance. By working with their high performance he guarantees they will have a 50%+ increase in their productivity.
As Dr. Conor has studied the human brain and mind extensively, he knows that the often perceived gap between the issues of mental health and mental performance are inseparable. As the world’s leading high-performance neuro socio-psychologist, Dr. Conor integrates mental, physical, social, and psychological processes in his work with high performers.
His clients manage pressure in competition better. They decrease stress in their lives, mature faster as leaders, and become more aware of their perceptions when performing. They also improve their overall mental recovery time and have a guaranteed and minimum 7% increase in performing better from one competitive performance to the next which allows for their mental performance to be scientifically optimized within the shortest period possible.
Guest, Natalie Graves
Natalie Graves, AM, LCSW, CADC
Natalie Graves has a private practice specializing in athletes’ mental health & wellness. She received her master’s degree from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration and her Bachelor’s degree from Chicago State University. She was a visiting student at the University of Maryland where she studied abroad in London, England in the Sport, Commerce, and Culture in the Global Marketplace Program. Natalie also completed an Addictions Studies Program at City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy-King College.
Natalie has worked in social service agencies for many years and has also worked in Illinois School Districts in the role of a school social worker. As part of her private practice she now consults with schools, social service agencies, organizations and sports teams. She also created the only one of its kind sport social work clinical supervision group. Here, Natalie meets with social work students and professionals to discuss sport social work cases and best practices.Natalie also works with athletes individually with issues that affects them on and off the field.
Natalie is a member of the University of Michigan's Social Worker and Sports Association.Natalie is also the founder and president of the 1 in 4 PROJECT. This organization is comprised of social workers focused on bringing awareness of mental health and wellness to the sport community. Natalie is a guest lecturer at the University of Michigan School of Social Work.
In April 2018 the NBA asked Natalie to present on mental wellness to their the players in a new gaming league. In New York City, she presented three days at their rookie transition program on mental health, self-care and goal setting.
Natalie was interviewed by the magazine Social Work Today for their 2014 July/August article Youth Athletes off the Field.Natalie speaks throughout the United States and England on topics relating to mental health and sports. She has been a guest on several radio shows discussing various issues within sports. Natalie Graves is a Certified School Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Natalie has two published magazine articles on mindfulness and runners.
Info:
Email: socialworkandsports@gmail.com
Blog: nataliethesocialworker.blogspot.com
Twitter: natalie_graves1
The Sports Doctor
The Sports Doctor is in! Dr. Robert A Weil, Sports Podiatrist, specializes in orthotics that improve alignment, stability, balance & performance. He has practiced podiatry & sports medicine for over 30 years in the Aurora- Naperville area and was recently inducted into the prestigious 2019 National Fitness Hall Of Fame. Dr. Bob has treated many of the world’s premier athletes from all types of sports. He is the host of “The Sports Doctor™” Radio Show. The show is now featured on BBS Radio Network, UK Health Radio Network & Sports 4 Fanz Radio. Dr. Bob was formerly on HealthyLife Radio and was also on WDCB public radio in Chicago for over 20 years. He has written articles for many newspapers & magazines and is a frequent guest on other networks. And his new book, co-written with Sharkie Zartman, titled '#Hey Sports Parents! An Essential Guide for Any Parent with a Child in Sports' - is now available on Amazon!
Join the Sports Doctor and his great guests for important topical information for injury free exercise, wellness and sports performance for both adults and kids. Frequent topics include, the role of the foot in sports, all aspects of sports medicine including, proper sports shoes, youth safety, health, wellness, and sports performance for both adults and children.
