The Outlier Athlete
The Outlier Athlete
Podcast Description
Outlier Athlete discusses all things health and performance. We sit down with professional athletes who put their bodies on the line for the sake of competition, money, and glory. Along with the people who help these athletes behind the scenes and are experts in the field. We dive deep into their experiences with training, injuries, recovery, and more to gain greater understanding of what it is like to be an elite athlete in the modern age of action sports.
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The podcast focuses on health, performance, and athletic training, with themes including nutrition, injury recovery, mental health, and personal growth; notable episodes include discussions on the role of electrolytes in health, misconceptions about protein intake, and the experiences of athletes like professional skier Lucas Wachs and BMX rider Joce Camarra.
Outlier Athlete discusses all things health and performance. We sit down with professional athletes who put their bodies on the line for the sake of competition, money, and glory. Along with the people who help these athletes behind the scenes and are experts in the field. We dive deep into their experiences with training, injuries, recovery, and more to gain greater understanding of what it is like to be an elite athlete in the modern age of action sports.
Most people think dopamine is the reward. It’s not.
It’s the thing that makes you go get it.
In this Performance Bites, I break down how dopamine actually works—what it is as a neurotransmitter, why it spikes before the action, and how it’s shaping your motivation, habits, and training whether you realize it or not.
This is where people get stuck…
They chase the dopamine hit (the class, the hype, the sweat, the vibe)…
But never actually build toward something meaningful.
Because the real reward?
That comes after—from things like endorphins and deeper satisfaction tied to effort, progress, and accomplishment.
So if your training feels good but isn’t producing results… this might be why.
I get into how dopamine reinforces behavior, how it connects to the reward system, and how you can actually use it to your advantage—especially through setting meaningful micro-goals that keep you progressing.
Not just chasing the feeling… but building something real.
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