Episode 120: Right Foot, Left Foot: Finding Your Way Back After Setback with Dr. Haley Perlus
How do we move forward when the future is uncertain and the path to healing feels like a rollercoaster? In this episode, host Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with renowned sports and performance psychologist Dr. Haley Perlus to explore the emotional and mental dynamics of healing, resilience, and intentional recovery.
Drawing from her decades of experience working with Olympic athletes, business leaders, and wellness warriors, Dr. Perlus offers a compelling framework for managing fear, reframing perfection, and cultivating momentum—even in the face of chronic illness and burnout. Together, they dive into the emotional quadrants of resilience, the role of low-positive emotional states (like calm and reflection), and the importance of pre-performance rituals in healing journeys.
Whether you’re navigating stress, autoimmune challenges, or simply seeking to live with more presence and purpose, this conversation will help you tap into the energy of intention and rediscover your own power to heal.
How do we move forward when the future is uncertain and the path to healing feels like a rollercoaster? In this episode, host Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with renowned sports and performance psychologist Dr. Haley Perlus to explore the emotional and mental dynamics of healing, resilience, and intentional recovery.
Drawing from her decades of experience working with Olympic athletes, business leaders, and wellness warriors, Dr. Perlus offers a compelling framework for managing fear, reframing perfection, and cultivating momentum—even in the face of chronic illness and burnout. Together, they dive into the emotional quadrants of resilience, the role of low-positive emotional states (like calm and reflection), and the importance of pre-performance rituals in healing journeys.
Whether you’re navigating stress, autoimmune challenges, or simply seeking to live with more presence and purpose, this conversation will help you tap into the energy of intention and rediscover your own power to heal.
🔹 About Dr. Haley Perlus
With a Ph.D. in sport and exercise psychology, Dr. Perlus is an international keynote speaker, author of The Personal Podium, and trusted coach to elite performers worldwide. She helps individuals conquer mental blocks, unlock motivation, and perform with purpose. Learn more at drhaleyperlus.com.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome & Sponsor
01:04 – Fear as an Ally in Healing
02:09 – Lessons from Elite Athletes
07:12 – The Power of Intention
10:18 – Daily Recovery and Acceptance
15:52 – Working with Fear, Not Against It
21:57 – Resilience vs. Perfection
30:18 – Emotional Quadrants of Resilience
36:22 – Stillness vs. Active Recovery
41:54 – Healing Imagery & Visualization
44:26 – Dr. Perlus’s Work & Offerings
47:52 – Final Words: Right Foot, Left Foot
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Haley Perlus
PhD Sport Psychology, Author and Expert in High-Performance Strategies
Dr. Haley Perlus is a Performance Psychology expert, speaker, and author specializing in helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers apply the mental strategies of elite athletes to reach peak performance. With a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and certifications in coaching, fitness, and nutrition, she transforms high-stress environments into arenas for success—whether in the boardroom, on the stage, or in high-stakes leadership roles.
Her expertise has been sought after by Fortune 500 companies, top executives, and business innovators looking to master mental resilience, sustain focus under pressure, and turn obstacles into opportunities. Haley’s work goes beyond motivation—she provides actionable, science-backed tools that optimize leadership, enhance decision-making, and drive peak productivity.
She is the author of Personal Podium: How to Use Your Mind to Maximize Your Potential, which distills the psychological strategies of world-class performers into practical techniques for business and personal growth. Her insights have been featured on Oprah, ESPN, Thrive Magazine, and Beachbody, and she has spoken for companies such as Marriott and Starbucks, bringing a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to mastering high performance.
