#255 Rachel Sheehan // The sports psychologist who helped break the Mayo curse

On episode 255 I am excited to speak with Mayo's sports psychologist Dr. Rachel Sheehan. Mayo broke one of the longest periods in sporting history to win a title with the news making waves across the world including New York Times, ESPN & more. Rachel has a PHD in motivation and has worked with a number of teams in gaelic games including Mayo, Dublin and Galway Hurler's, and many private clients. Rachel has a background in elite sport specifically playing college basketball in the United States on scholarship and professionally in Spain. Rachel and I met last October where she presented at an event and we connected straight away. She is also a regular listener to the podcast so it made for a brilliant and fun conversation.  We discuss her time with Mayo, winning the All-Ireland, her work with the group, young players stepping up, Kobe's #onechance, working with Andy Moran and wearing the white jerseys in the All-Ireland final. Rachel shares the importance of personal relationships, starting a book club, motivation, the importance and skill of reframing and more. Find Rachel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-sheehan-phd-77903b58/ This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sport Expo Ireland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,  a brand-new event taking place at the Sport Ireland Campus on April 21st and 22nd, 2027.  Designed to connect stakeholders from every corner of the Irish sporting landscape. Attendees will hear from leading voices in sport, take part in interactive workshops and masterclasses, explore the latest developments in elite performance, business and technology. Whether you’re involved in elite performance, grassroots, business, or simply passionate about where Irish sport is heading, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sport Expo Ireland ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is set to become one of the most exciting gatherings on the sporting calendar. To learn more, register your interest, and explore opportunities, visit ⁠⁠https://qrco.de/bgrRu3 ⁠⁠. Limited time offer use the code SIDELINE15 for a discount off your ⁠⁠⁠⁠@sportexpoireland⁠⁠⁠⁠ tickets. Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: ⁠thesidelinelive.com ⁠Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBand Intro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward  If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠