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What does it take to flourish? We started Flourish FM to share cutting edge research from world experts on how to thrive, so you can take away big ideas and practical steps to enhance your life, the lives of others, and, ultimately, make the world a better place.
Flourish FM is hosted by Dr. Jon Beale and Dr. Nick Holton, and in collaboration with the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, and The Shipley School.
Resilience, Performance and Growing the Good, with Sonya Looney
Flourish FM
45 minutes
1 month ago
Resilience, Performance and Growing the Good, with Sonya Looney
Sonya Looney is a World Champion mountain biker with nearly two decades of elite racing experience across 25+ countries, earning titles including 2015 World Champion and four times USA National Champion. Her unique background combines endurance sports with a deep expertise in positive psychology. She holds a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s in Electrical Engineering with a focus on neuroscience.
Driven by her passion for personal growth and well-being, Sonya focuses on helping high performers navigate perfectionism and balanced striving while cultivating vitality, purpose, and resilience. Known for her infectious energy and relentless curiosity, she is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach dedicated to guiding others toward meaningful accomplishments – without burning out.
Through her work as a TEDx speaker, podcast host, consultant, writer, and professional speaker, Sonya brings her knowledge and experiences to life. As the host of the Grow the Good podcast, Sonya inspires listeners by diving into topics like grit, mindset, self-worth, purpose, success, and healthy striving.
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Timestamps:
00:02:30 - Sonia's Background and Journey00:05:00 - Interdisciplinary Approach to Well-being and Performance00:07:00 - Defining Well-being and Balance00:09:00 - Problems with Sacrificing Well-being00:11:00 - The Role of Relationships in High Performance00:14:00 - Mastery vs. Outcome-focused Goals00:15:00 - Meaningful Accomplishment00:18:00 - Social Contribution and Mattering00:19:00 - The Dark Side of Meaningful Work00:20:00 - Balancing Vitality and Meaningful Work00:24:00 - Personal Fulfilling Goals vs. Meaningful Otherish Goals00:25:00 - Building on the Initial Model00:27:00 - The Six Striving Mindsets00:29:00 - The Importance of Belonging00:30:00 - The Role of Recognition and Self-acceptance00:32:00 - Practical Advice for Finding and Maintaining Meaningful Accomplishments00:33:00 - The Importance of Savoring and Celebrating Wins
Flourish FM
What does it take to flourish? We started Flourish FM to share cutting edge research from world experts on how to thrive, so you can take away big ideas and practical steps to enhance your life, the lives of others, and, ultimately, make the world a better place.
Flourish FM is hosted by Dr. Jon Beale and Dr. Nick Holton, and in collaboration with the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, and The Shipley School.
