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Grow the Good

Sonya Looney
Self-Compassion
Positive Psychology
Motherhood
Plant-Based Nutrition
Competition
Exercise
Goal Setting
Mental Health
Intrinsic Motivation
Performance Psychology
Personal Growth
Flow
Self-Regulation
Grit
Motivation
Aging
Mindfulness
Protein Quality
Mental Performance
Coaching

Grow the Good, formerly The Sonya Looney Show, is your guide to continual personal growth, meaningful connections, and positive impact in the world. Challenge the idea that you are broken or need fixing. Instead, discover how to cultivate the good that already exists within you and amplify the strengths and potential you may not yet realize you have. Grounded in the science of positive psychology ... more

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Why do we sometimes feel mentally exhausted even when our bodies are rested? I’m your host Sonya Looney, and in this episode of Grow the Good, I’m joined by neuroscientist Dr. Scott Frey and former professional cyclist Brent Bookwalter to dig into th... more

What makes relationships truly thrive, not just survive? In this episode of Grow the Good, I sit down with Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, positive psychology expert and co-author of Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That... more

Today I’m sitting down for an honest reflection about something I’ve been moving through lately: change, identity, and social connection.

As I’ve transitioned away from professional mountain biking being the center of my identity, I’ve been explorin... more

Bringing meditation into daily life is a different beast. Today’s moving meditation will be short, simple—and really hard, because we’re taking meditation on the move so you can apply mindfulness to everyday activities like workouts or a quiet hike. ... more

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Brent Bookwalter
Former professional cyclist and Olympian noted for his experiences in mental performance and well-being.
Former Professional Cyclist
Episode: The Science of Brain Fatigue: How to Balance Ambition, Recovery, and Life Transitions with Scott Frey & Brent Bookwalter
Scott Frey
Neuroscientist focusing on how brain function influences performance.
Cerebral Performance
Episode: The Science of Brain Fatigue: How to Balance Ambition, Recovery, and Life Transitions with Scott Frey & Brent Bookwalter
Suzie Pileggi Pawelski
Co-author of Happy Together, speaker on relationships
Audible, Psychology Today
Episode: Building Stronger, Deeper Relationships with Suzie Pileggi Pawelski
Dr. Nick Holton
Co-founder of the Antifragile Academy, enthusiastic about the science of human potential.
Antifragile Academy
Episode: Building Antifragility: Thriving Through Challenge with Nick Holton & Adam Wright
Dr. Adam Wright
Co-founder of the Antifragile Academy, focusing on sports psychology and mental health counseling.
Antifragile Academy
Episode: Building Antifragility: Thriving Through Challenge with Nick Holton & Adam Wright
Ilene Schaffer
CEO of Silicon Valley Change and host of the What's Possible podcast
Silicon Valley Change
Episode: Embracing Life Transitions with Grace and Self-Compassion with Ilene Schaffer
Dr. Caroline Fleck
Licensed psychologist and author
Episode: Validation: The Communication Skill That Can Transform Your Relationships with Dr. Caroline Fleck
Dr. Shige Oishi
Researcher in positive psychology and author of 'Life in Three Dimensions'
University of Chicago
Episode: Why Pursuing a Psychologically Rich Life Beats Chasing Happiness with Dr. Shige Oishi
Katy Bowman
Nutritious Movement
Episode: Redefining Exercise: How Flexible Movement Boosts Vitality and Joy with Katy Bowman & Diana Hill

Host

Sonya Looney
Sonya Looney is the host of the show and a professional athlete and mental performance coach. She combines her experiences in mountain biking with insights from positive psychology to provide listeners with practical strategies for growth and resilience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 553 ratings
  • Background noise

    I was so excited to listen to the episode with Vanessa VanEdwards but I was so distracted by the background noise. I felt like I heard wrappers and a slinky. I had to stop listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Slinky listener
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must listen for pregnant athletes and active women

    The stories of high performing mothers interviewed by Sonya on this show are raw, rare and insightful. They inspire, assure, and make pregnancy realistic. Grateful for Sonya’s own insights and passion for being a professional MTBer and mother. It’s such a tough gig for women.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chirpymtb
    Australia2 years ago
  • Encouraging and Inspiring

    Thanks Sonya for these informative episodes with really cool and interesting guests - so many are unique and they all offer actionable tips and well-being ideas!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the nanny from AskaNanny.com
    United States2 years ago
  • So encouraged!

    Listening to your podcast after a bad day and rough night of sleep - but now I remember what a privilege it is to be out in nature, to have the ability to move my body, to choose what I want to do. Thanks for the reminder to stop the all or nothing thinking!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4star1
    United States2 years ago
  • Intriguing and informative.

    Great podcast, really informative AND entertaining. So much info in each episode. “Podcast gold”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UK Mountainbiker
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Many enjoy the focus on personal growth, mindfulness, and resilience, identifying it as a source of comfort during challenging times.
Listeners find the content inspiring and educational, often leaving feeling motivated and encouraged.
The engagement with expert guests is praised, providing actionable insights and diverse perspectives.
A few reviews mention distractions in audio quality during certain episodes, but overall feedback highlights the host's engaging interviewing style.

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The Science of Brain Fatigue: How to Balance Ambition, Recovery, and Life Transitions with Scott Frey & Brent Bookwalter
Q: What is rest?
Scott mentions low hanging fruit as simple strategies like allowing time for mental breaks and disconnecting from external stimulation while exercising.
The Science of Brain Fatigue: How to Balance Ambition, Recovery, and Life Transitions with Scott Frey & Brent Bookwalter
Q: How did you decide to make those transitions?
Brent discussed that his decision was a long process of self-reflection, supported by his team, where he realized it was time to retire from professional cycling and focus on mental performance.
The Mattering Mindset: How to Feel Valued and Add Value | The Mental Training Lab with Pete Kadushin
Q: How could you keep racing, but how could you then use that as an act of service?
Sonya shares that the opportunity to use racing to help others became important as she began addressing resilience and how she could support others through sharing her experiences.
Why Pursuing a Psychologically Rich Life Beats Chasing Happiness with Dr. Shige Oishi
Q: Can you talk about these three dimensions to get us set up?
The happy life is probably the most intuitive one that a lot of people are pursuing, characterized by positive emotions. On the other hand, the meaningful life is more about making others happy, sometimes even at the expense of your own happiness. Lastly, psychological richness is about pursuing diverse, interesting experiences that often change your perspective.
Flourish FM: Resilience, Performance and Growing the Good, with Sonya Looney
Q: What are the key components involved in a meaningful accomplishment?
Sonya outlines key components such as mastery, purpose, social contribution, perspective, uniqueness, and vitality as critical in defining and achieving meaningful accomplishments.

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Focused on personal growth, meaningful connections, and fostering positive impact, the content encourages listeners to challenge the notion of being 'broken' and instead cultivate their inherent strengths. Rooted in the principles of positive psychology, the programming covers a range of topics including resilience, vitality, and emotional well-being, inviting guests from diverse backgrounds to share insights and strategies for living authentically. Unique for its blend of practical advice and scholarly insights, the discussions often include actionable tools that listeners can implement in their everyday lives to promote holistic flourishing.

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2. Scott Frey
3. Suzie Pileggi Pawelski
4. Dr. Nick Holton
5. Dr. Adam Wright
6. Ilene Schaffer
7. Dr. Caroline Fleck
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