Going from Fear to Flow, On and Off the Field with Rick Sessinghaus

In this Athletes’ Soul Monthly Huddle, performance coach Dr. Rick Sessinghaus — who has worked with Olympians and major champions — explains how to shift from a fear state to a flow state for peak performance, both in sports and in life. He breaks down what the “mental game” really means, the differences between fear (stress, doubt, future anxieties) and flow (focus, confidence, clarity, curiosity), and introduces the idea of a personal “Flow Code” — the unique pathway each person can use to reach their optimal state. Dr. Sessinghaus also explores tools and strategies to trigger flow, including breathwork, mindset shifts, sensory techniques, and real-time technology like EEG feedback and the Flow Code platform. Athletes learn how to reframe challenges, match skills to demands, and tap into the joy of being fully present. — Athletes Soul is a non-profit organization founded and run by former athletes. Our mission is to support retiring athletes as they transition out of sports, raise awareness about the unique challenges of athletic retirement, and empower athletes to develop beyond sports. We support athletes from all sports and backgrounds and at no cost to the athletes.