The Power of Habits and Identity with Former NFL Player and Mindset Coach Jon McGraw

The Health Accomplice

Former NFL player turned mindset coach, Jon McGraw, unlocks the secrets to nurturing identity and mindset both on and off the field. Join me, Aleks, as I sit down with Jon to explore the intricacies of personal growth, emotional resilience, and the power of habits. From the disciplined routines of professional athletes to the profound shifts in identity that come with parenthood and career transitions. This conversation is packed with wisdom and inspiration for anyone striving to find their true self and master their mindset. Tune in and discover how to embrace every role life offers with authenticity and grace.

05:35 What led to Jon's NFL retirement?

09:28 How stress undermines present life by prioritizing the future.

13:33 Balanced brain activity leads to relaxed enjoyment.

20:32 Identities shape self-worth, and impact fear and motivations.

29:35 Effort compounds like interest.

37:34 Emotions last 90 seconds; process, don’t repress them.

43:18 Faith, freedom and struggling in a conservative upbringing.

About your host Aleks:

Aleks Chojnacka has been on a health journey for many years, learning so much along the way. At a young age, she experienced debilitating fatigue but was unable to solve it through a Western medicine approach. Eventually, she turned to alternative methods and experienced a transformative shift in her health. By discovering the power of the mind, body, and spirit connection through different tools and practices, she was able to regulate her nervous system and step back into the most energized version of herself.

Knowing that so many others have had similar struggles, Aleks pursued credentials in health coaching and breathwork and created Detox House, a portal for bridging the spiritual body with the physical body through somatic practices like breathwork, sauna, and cold plunge. Her end goal is to empower individuals to get rid of the things that no longer serve them, whether a difficult mindset or physical ailment, and step back into their truest selves so they can live their most joyful lives. She’s here to help people squeeze the most out of life and remember why they’re here: to enjoy it.

Find out more about Detox House: https://detox-house.com/

Connect with Aleks:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedetoxhouse/

About Guest Jon McGraw:

Jon McGraw co-founded Vision Pursue after its principles radically shifted his mindset, performance, and overall life experience. He’s since guided and assisted in the successful application of these principles inside hundreds of corporate teams and sports franchises. He’s a sought after keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and Performance Mindset trainer. Before VP, Jon played 10 years in the NFL plus completed business management and entrepreneurship programs at Harvard Business School and Wharton Business School.

Learn more about Vision Pursue: https://visionpursue.com/

Connect with Jon:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmcgrawperformancemindset/

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