Dr Elisabetta Borgia is the WorldTour’s first full-time team psychologist, supporting both the men and women at Trek-Segafredo. She is an integral part of the team, knowing the ins and outs of each rider, and helping them develop emotional literacy and become their very best.
In this week’s episode of the Cyclist Magazine Podcast, Emma and James chat with Borgia about the changes in attitude towards psychology in sport, how cyclists can harness the power of self-talk, and the changes parenthood can bring to a rider’s repertoire. She also talks about how we feel things like nerves and fear for a reason, and the ways we can learn to accept these feelings and develop our understanding of them.
There’s also exclusive insight (which you may or may not want to know) into your hosts: who cuts their toenails in public and who sings when they ride? Take a guess and find out in the episode. No prizes for getting it right.
Interview starts at 6:38.
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