This week’s summer reads focus on vitality! Dr. John Ratey kicks off the episode with a look at what cardio does for the brain, then we learn about a resilient athlete’s mindset with sports psychologist Simon Marshall, Ph. D, and his champion triathlete wife Lesley Patterson. Continuing on our athletic theme, we’ll hear from runner Margaret Webb on getting stronger and faster even as we age. Finally, author and athlete Cara Bradley will share with us how to show up and shine using a focused mindset. Please go HERE for this episode’s show notes. Tweet me your biggest takeaways from the episode at @KariGormley -- I’d love to hear from you! This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to www.karigormley.com/disclaimer.