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Golf may be the greatest mental game ever created — and this week’s guest proves it.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Allen and Dr. Tommy Horn sit down with Dr. Carly Hunt, sport & health psychologist, former Division I golfer (Georgetown & Maryland), and author of Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain. Together, they break down what separates good golfers from great ones — and why skills like trust, acceptance, and self-belief matter far more than swing mechanics.

Carly shares:
• The Think Box → Decision Line → Play Box routine every golfer should practice
• How to handle nerves when your hands are literally shaking on the first tee
• What to do when intrusive thoughts (“don’t shank this”) won’t stop
• Why process goals beat score obsession
• How social media pressure is reshaping the junior and college golf landscape
• Her groundbreaking work in chronic pain, neuroplasticity, and mind-body training

Whether you’re a competitive golfer, a weekend player chasing 79, or someone fascinated by the psychology of high performance, this conversation delivers practical tools you can use today — on and off the course.

🎧 Dr. Carly Hunt’s book: Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain

🔗 Learn more: thinkbettergolf

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