Extreme Sports, Overcoming Fear and Achieving Flow State l Owen Fox [Video]

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Join Dr. Daniel Rafie, Sports Neurologist and host of the UCLA BrainSPORT podcast, in an exhilarating conversation with professional downhill skateboarder, Owen Fox. In this episode, they delve into the world of extreme sports, exploring the psychology behind overcoming fear and achieving the elusive flow state. Owen shares his firsthand experiences in downhill skateboarding, shedding light on the adrenaline-fueled thrills and the potential dangers inherent in his sport. Tune in as they discuss the mental and physical challenges of extreme sports and how athletes like Owen navigate the fine line between passion and risk.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:36 – Meet Owen Fox
3:27 – Owen’s Video Analysis
6:05 – Confidence in Skill
7:35 – Enjoying the Risk
11:56 – The Process of Downhill Skateboarding
15:46 – The Flow State
20:08 – A Hope for Success
25:54 – Danny Way
27:27 – Relationship to Fear
30:07 – Skill as a Prerequisite to Flow
37:20 – Owen’s Near-Death Experience
41:29 – Growing Beyond Your Limits
43:24 – Importance of Community
48:22 – A Job or a Hobby?
50:54 – Loving the Process
55:08 – Owen’s Accident – Video Analysis
1:01:34 – Owen’s Brain Injury Course
1:11:04 – Bouncing Back
1:13:34 – The Perfect Line Documentary
1:16:12 – Outro