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Fearless Again: A Teen Athlete’s Mental Health and Recovery Journey

Fearless Again: A Teen Athlete’s Mental Health and Recovery Journey

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In this episode of Centered Presents the Future of Health, hosts Christina Walecka and Dr. Molly Brown welcome Bianca Smith, a Sun Valley high school student and competitive skier.

Bianca shares her inspiring journey of overcoming severe back pain, a significant crash that resulted in whiplash, and the tragic loss of a teammate to suicide. With the help of Dr. Brown's neurofeedback and Quantum Neurological Reset Therapy (QNRT), Bianca navigates through physical injuries, mental challenges, and emotional grief. She emerges victorious, regaining her confidence, joy for skiing, and finishing the season strong.

This episode highlights the power of brain-based wellness techniques in transforming physical and mental health challenges into empowering victories.


00:00 Introduction to Centered Presents

00:23 Meet Bianca Smith: A Journey Through Pain

00:46 The Turning Point: Overcoming Back Pain

02:32 Challenges of Competitive Skiing

04:27 Dealing with Mental and Emotional Struggles

05:26 The Impact of Tragedy: Coping with Loss

07:55 The Road to Recovery: Physical and Mental Healing

13:50 Facing Disappointments and Finding Strength

22:02 The Super Deal Race in Jackson Hole

23:23 Winning the Super G by Over Two Seconds

25:29 Challenges and Triumphs in Slalom

27:02 The Importance of Mental Resilience

29:15 Reflecting on the Season and Looking Ahead

30:59 The Role of Neurofeedback in Performance

40:40 Final Thoughts and Gratitude


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