Series 2 Ep #11 Emotions in sport

How do emotions work in sport to make us win or lose, or just to motivate us to participate? Psychologist, Thomas Nordhagen talks about the role that attachment and identity play in driving us to run, ski or swim as fast as we can and what it means to athletes when they are no longer able to compete.

Thomas Nordhagen is an Emotion Focused Trainer, Facilitator, Supervisor and Therapist. He has extensive experience in Forensic Psychology and his interest in Sports Psychology stems from working at the Norwegian Institute for Sports Medicine from 2018-2024. Thomas is currently employed at a public outpatient clinic south of Oslo as well as being co-owner of Prindsen Yoga & Therapy.

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