Dr. Christine Sanchez talks HRV Biofeedback for Optimal Performance

In this episode, Dr. Christine Sanchez joins Matt and Inna to discuss her work providing mental skills training and executive coaching to high-level performers and teams. Dr. Christine Sanchez specializes in providing mental skills training and executive coaching to high level performers and teams. Her diverse portfolio of clients includes elite military service members, first responders, executives, professional athletes, and other performers who desire to unlock their true potential. She is passionate about being an “aid to navigation” in assisting clients to return home to their authentic self and purpose. Dr. Sanchez is best known for her work targeting mindful performance under pressure, productive failures, and well-being optimization. She routinely integrates Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback and capnography training for facilitating optimal performance in high stress scenarios. Restorative practices for deliberate recovery is a popular topic she works with clients on, integrating breathwork, nature based wisdom, mindfulness, meaningful social connection, and movement. Fun facts about Dr. Sanchez: 1) Performance Psychology & Executive Coaching are her second careers. During her first career she worked as a Naval Architect and Marine Engineer. When Dr. Sanchez realized how much she enjoyed helping others work towards their most important goals, she made a courageous decision and switched careers. 2) Dr. Sanchez is a prior collegiate swimmer and Master’s level triathlete and rower. Today in her free time she enjoys racing Standup Paddle Boards for fun. Dr. Sanchez earned her PhD in Sport and Performance Psychology from Florida State University, and currently holds the following certifications: Board Certified in Biofeedback (BCB), Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Certified Breathing Behavioral Analyst (CBBA), and ICF Associate Certified Coach (in progress). She resides in Virginia Beach, VA where she soaks up all the water time she can get paddling, surfing, and enjoying beach time with her dog. [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchristinesanchezphd/   Books mentioned in this episode: Burnout by Nagoski and Nagoski Heart, Breath, Mind by Lagos and Harcourt