E155:


 


Today we take a break from strict creative to talk about going after your passion from a different perspective. On this episode we are joined by our first Olympian on the show Lauren Doyle. Lauren talks through going from an extremely small town to being in two olympic competitions in some of the largest cities in the world. We talk through her schedule, mental and physical practices, and taking a break when you need to. Conversation on being present, a time bound career, and much more in this episode.


 


In This Episode We Cover


Olympian


Schedule of an Olympian on and off season


Never using your degree


Getting your foot into the door


Entering a young industry


Olympics during COVID times


Small town to mega cities


Mind gym


Getting present


Meditation


Remind yourself to have fun


Having a finite career


Take a break



 


Quotes


 


“It’s gotta be pretty crazy to be in a stadium that big with no one in it?!” - Host Dave Swillum


 


“If you start thinking about what you just did or what might happen next you tend to mess up the current situation.” - Lauren Doyle


 


“If you’re not having fun then you need to take a break and find the joy in it again.” - Lauren Doyle


 


Lauren’s Links


 


IG


@lauren.doyle23


Laurens Shiba dog’s IG!


 


@rioandrocky_shibas


 


Tik Tok


@laurendoyle230


Team USA Page


https://www.teamusa.org/usa-rugby/athletes/Lauren-Doyle


 


Resources Noted In This Episode


 


Healthy Minds App


https://hminnovations.org/meditation-app?gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGtM5v4G5L_o2T9oSS111Q_n8eiIlPFzYCLNTPBmQGObwxqRxN6tNRRoCa5EQAvD_BwE


 


Gottman Method: 4 horsemen to handle arguments


https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/


 


 


Small Things Often Podcast:


https://www.gottman.com/podcast/


 


 


Waking Up From Work Podcast Links


 


IG / Tik Tok / Clubhouse / Twitter / HiHo Follow & DM Me!


@davewakeup


 


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Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you)


https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork


 


Facebook Community to connect to creatives


https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/


 


Email


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Youtube Channel & Series


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber


 


For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave


www.crawlspaceaudio.com


 


Dave’s Indie Band Broadwing


https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/broadwing/tennessee

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