Olympic Figure Skater Jason Brown

Episode 44 of The Mental Game brings on Olympic figure skater Jason Brown. Brown, a two-time Olympian, won a bronze medal in at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and most recently appeared at the Bejing Games this winter. After becoming one of the youngest male figure skating Olympic medalists ever, Brown achieved international stardom, known for his effervescent personality and artistry on the ice. But the Highland Park, Illinois native faced a major roadblock in 2018, failing to qualify for the Olympics after falling on his opening jump. He moved back home, felt burned out and even contemplated retiring at age 23. Then, Brown turned it around. He moved to Toronto, committed himself to a growth mindset and began performing for his own happiness, not to please outside forces. That dedicated propelled him to the 2022 Olympics, where he earned a personal best in both the free skate and short program. On The Mental Game, Brown dives into… The reckoning he faced in 2018, and how he powered past it Why he almost retired at 23 His mental routine before, during and after a performance How the intense pressure of the 2022 Olympics affected him How he feels on the ice Much more, including how he chooses music for his routines Enjoy and remember to be kind to yourself. The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.