Episode 98: Maya Raichoora: UK's Leading Mental Fitness Expert - How To Think, Feel & Perform Like Top 1%

Episode 98: Maya Raichoora: UK's Leading Mental Fitness Expert - How To Think, Feel & Perform Like Top 1%

Author: Thomas Ohr December 5, 2024 Duration: 24:47
In this episode, we catch up with Maya Raichoora, UK's leading mental fitness expert who's building the Nike of mental fitness to help C-suites, founders & elite athletes become the top 1% by mastering their mind and performance. Maya also has her new book "VISUALISE" coming in March 2025. She was diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis- an incurable inflammatory bowel disease. She endured crippling physical, emotional and mental pain. Visualization saved her life and now she is teaching this powerful technique to others. Maya shares her journey of discovering the transformative power of visualization in her own life. She explains the difference between mental fitness and traditional mindfulness or meditation practices. Maya discusses the common challenges faced by high-performing individuals and how Remap's techniques help overcome them. She guides listeners through a mini visualization exercise to manage emotions. Maya also talks about the impact of mental fitness live events and the importance of community and personalization in mental fitness. She debunks the myth that the brain stops changing after a certain age and highlights the key mindset shifts and practices of top performers and much more. Takeaways 1.Visualization is a powerful mental training technique that can be used to improve performance and well-being. 2.Mental fitness goes beyond traditional mindfulness or meditation practices and focuses on actively training the brain. 3.High-performing individuals often struggle with balancing high performance and well-being, as well as suppressing their emotions. 4.Visualization and self-talk are key mindset shifts and practices that set top performers apart. 5.The brain is constantly changing, and it's never too late to train and rewire it. 6.Community and personalization are crucial in making mental fitness accessible and effective. 7.Building confidence and belief in oneself is a fundamental mental fitness challenge. EU-Startups Podcast is brought to you by Vanta. Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with Vanta it can be super simple. Trusted by over 7,000 companies, Vanta automates the pricey, time-consuming process of prepping for ISO 27001,SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and more. Learn more here: http://vanta.com/eustartups

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