Dr. Christian Conte—licensed professional counselor and anger‑management specialist who has worked with professional athletes, military personnel, and high‑stakes populations—joins RAW to explain practical mindset tools that improve training and daily life. We cover how to reframe thoughts under pressure, channel anger productively, and pair mental skills with physical work like steady‑state cardio, intervals, and strength sessions. Expect clear takeaways on focus, emotional regulation, and habit design you can implement immediately in the gym or at work. Full episode page + resources: https://www.ironcompany.com/podcast?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep159
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Christian Conte is a licensed professional counselor and anger‑management specialist known for applied performance psychology with athletes, tactical professionals, and leaders.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
A simple framework for recognizing triggers and choosing better responses under stress
How cardio, lifting structure, and recovery practices support emotional regulation
Ways to convert anger into focused effort without losing technique or intent
Daily “micro‑reps” for discipline: breath work, journaling, and post‑session debriefs
KEY TOPICS
Yield‑style decision making and reframing in high‑pressure moments
The mind–body link: why consistent training improves mood and resilience
Coaching considerations for pros, teams, and general population lifters
QUICK ANSWERS
Q: What’s one fast way to calm down before a heavy set or competition?
A: Use a brief inhale‑hold‑exhale protocol and a single task cue (e.g., “drive through heels”) to narrow focus and lower arousal in under a minute.
Q: Can anger improve performance?
A: Yes—when redirected into specific actions and technique cues; unchanneled anger raises error rates and fatigue.
Q: How should training change when stress is high?
A: Simplify movements, favor repeatable effort (RPE‑based sets, steady cardio), and protect sleep and nutrition to stabilize recovery.
SHOP THE EPISODE
Xebex AirPlus Expert Bike 3.0 — interval conditioning and aerobic base
https://www.ironcompany.com/xebex-airplus-expert-bike-3-0-xebex-abvr-3l?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep159
TrueForm Trainer — curved treadmill for technique and pacing control
https://www.ironcompany.com/trueform-trainer-non-motorized-curved-treadmill?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep159
Concept2 SkiErg — upper‑body endurance and breathing practice
https://www.ironcompany.com/skierg-concept2?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep159
Assault Rower Pro — low‑impact total‑body conditioning
https://www.ironcompany.com/assault-rower-pro-assault-fitness-as-arp?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep159
Theragun Elite — percussion recovery to down‑shift after hard sessions
https://www.ironcompany.com/theragun-elite-therabody?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep159
FULL EPISODE LIST & RESOURCES
https://www.ironcompany.com/podcast?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep159