Becca Mann Interview: Music, Writing, Open Water, US National Team, Lady Gaga, and Measuring Success скачать в хорошем качестве

Becca Mann Interview: Music, Writing, Open Water, US National Team, Lady Gaga, and Measuring Success

Summary In this engaging conversation, Becca Mann shares her journey as a swimmer, author, and advocate for mental health. She discusses her experiences in competitive swimming, the importance of family support, and how she has redefined success beyond just making the Olympics. Becca opens up about her struggles with OCD and the role of therapy in her life. She also highlights the differences between open water and pool swimming, her love for music, and her recent literary projects, including her young adult dystopian novel. Outside the Lanes: https://www.amazon.com/Outside-Lanes-... Unruly: https://www.amazon.com/Unruly-Coming-... Website: https://www.becca-mann.com/ Instagram:   / becca__mann   Tik Tok:   / beccawmann   Takeaways Becca Mann is a two-time USA national champion and has broken multiple national age group records. She emphasizes the importance of defining success beyond just making the Olympics. Becca took a five-year break from swimming to focus on writing and personal growth. She believes in balancing life and swimming to avoid burnout. Family support has been crucial in her swimming journey. Becca discusses her experiences with OCD and how swimming helped her cope. Therapy is essential for managing OCD and understanding one's thoughts. Making the national team is a significant achievement, but it comes with challenges. Open water swimming requires different strategies compared to pool swimming. Becca's love for music plays a vital role in her pre-race routine. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Becca Mann and Her Book 04:36 The Journey of a Young Swimmer 07:13 Redefining Success in Swimming 10:12 Finding Balance in Swim Life 13:00 Family Support and Its Impact 15:44 Overcoming Challenges: The Role of OCD 24:26 Making the National Team Again 26:30 Navigating the Transition from Open Water to Pool Swimming 28:21 The Conflict Between Pool and Open Water Swimming 30:14 The Unique Challenges of Open Water Swimming 31:12 Strategies for Success in Open Water 34:20 The Importance of Open Water Clinics for Young Swimmers 34:46 Life as a National Team Member 35:46 Training for Upcoming Competitions 37:08 The Role of Music in Pre-Race Preparation 40:10 Imagining New Swimming Events 43:52 Exploring Becca's book Unruly 48:16 Thank you for listening 48:43 SPPwaterOUTROfinal.mp4 Keywords Becca Mann, swimming, open water, mental health, OCD, success, family support, national team, music, motivation