Elite mental performance coach Reanna Karp joins Dana Jones to discuss her holistic, human-first approach to empowering female athletes. Reanna shares insights from her decade of mental health and sports psychology experience, including her strategies for building self-worth, resilience, and joy through visualization, breathwork, and emotional training. The conversation dives into performance culture, burnout, the importance of fun, and practical mindset shifts for athletes, coaches, and parents. Reanna and Dana explore how reframing pressure, fostering self-expression, and prioritizing emotional well-being lead to happier, stronger athletes on and off the court.Reanna's Bio:Reanna Karp is a Mental Performance Coach for elite female basketball players, typically starting in high school and up. A former college and semi-pro player with a Master’s in Sport and Performance Psychology, she blends over a decade of mental health work with years of personal on-court experience as a player, and as a coach. Taking a spiritual, humanistic approach, Reanna focuses on the whole person—long before the athlete—helping players build self-worth, identity, and confidence through visualization, breathwork, imagery, emotional awareness, and thought training.

Reanna's Links:

Instagram: @reannakarp_

Web: https://www.reannakarp.com/

Dana’s Links:

⁠⁠https://www.painfreeathletepodcast.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠10 Day Journaling Journey⁠⁠

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The Pain-Free Podcast is presented solely for general information, education, and entertainment purposes. Any information presented in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. As always, users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition that they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

Join host Dana Jones and a panel of experts as they delve into the science behind effective recovery for athletes. This engaging roundtable explores evidence-based strategies, debunks common myths, and shares practical advice to optimize recovery and performance.Key Takeaways:Recovery is not just rest; it's a critical component of athletic success. The importance of sleep, mindset, and personalized recovery techniques. Insights into mental performance and the role of mindfulness in recovery.Guests:Dr. Matthew Cifellihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-cifelli-pt-dpt-cscs-712358229/As early as high school, Matthew Cifelli had a fascination with the mechanics of the human body. When presented with the opportunity to spend four weeks shadowing a local physician, he jumped at the chance — but the experience wasn’t as he hoped. The practitioner, a leading orthopedic surgeon, viewed his patients as simply an x-ray, a prescription and a diagnosis.For Dr. Cifelli, this wasn’t what medicine was all about. He wanted to improve lives and make a difference, and chose physical therapy as his vehicle.Dr. Cifelli is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and holds additional certifications in the following treatment modalities: ART (Active Release Technique), NKT (Neurokinetic Therapy), Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).Dr. Raleigh Clinton Duncan - Founder, and CEO of Clearlight

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Dr. Duncan is a Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic and started Clearlight 28 years ago. Today, Clearlight is the industry leader in infrared sauna and pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions. The Berkeley-based wellness-based company designs, manufactures, and distributes infrared saunas and other complementary healing devices worldwide. Dr. Duncan has held the position of CEO for nearly three decades. https://infraredsauna.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/raleigh-duncan-a691a510/https://www.facebook.com/saunaworkshttps://www.instagram.com/clearlightsaunasCoach Cydni ColeAs a current women’s college basketball coach and former Division I athlete with a deep passion for mental performance coaching, I combine firsthand experience as a competitive athlete with evidence-based strategies to help athletes optimize performance. I earned my BS in Psychology from Appalachian State University and a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Leeds Beckett University.During my time overseas, I had the privilege of supporting European athletes and teams, guiding them through mental skills development, stress management, and performance enhancement strategies. Now, I work with a variety of student- athletes at Roanoke College to help them develop the mental tools to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and unlock their full potential. I am currently pursuing my Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) designation to further enhance my ability to help athletes reach their peak performance.Don't miss out on future discussions! Subscribe now to stay updated on the latest insights in athlete recovery.Dana’s Links:⁠⁠https://www.painfreeathletepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠10 Day Journaling Journey⁠⁠Podcast Disclaimer:The Pain-Free Podcast is presented solely for general information, education, and entertainment purposes. Any information presented in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. As always, users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition that they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

In this episode of the Pain Free Athlete Podcast, host Dana Jones speaks with Rachel Heath-Porsz, founder of Rebound Athletic, about her journey with long COVID and how it inspired her to create a movement coaching platform for those with chronic illnesses. Rachel shares her personal experiences, the emotional challenges of losing her athletic identity, and the mind-body techniques that aided her recovery. The conversation emphasizes the importance of empathy in coaching, the skepticism surrounding alternative healing methods, and the integration of traditional and alternative approaches to health. Rachel explains the structure of her programs designed to help clients safely rebuild strength and fitness while fostering a supportive community.

Rachael's Links:

https://www.rebound-athletic.com

Dana’s Links:

⁠⁠https://www.painfreeathletepodcast.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠10 Day Journaling Journey⁠⁠

Podcast Disclaimer:

The Pain-Free Podcast is presented solely for general information, education, and entertainment purposes. Any information presented in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. As always, users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition that they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.