Ep. 345 | The 3-Step Process for Overcoming Setbacks with Dr. Arman Taghizadeh
Setbacks and failures are inevitable on the road to success. But how you respond makes all the difference. In this episode, psychiatrist and former NCAA wrestler Dr. Arman “Dr. T” Taghizadeh shares his 3-step process for bouncing back from devastating setbacks. Drawing on years of clinical and personal experience, Dr. T reveals how to acknowledge failures, accept difficult emotions, then take action to grow.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why setbacks don’t mean you’re “broken” or a failure
The importance of acknowledging and accepting your feelings
How giving yourself time and space leads to clarity
Why setbacks present opportunities for growth
How greatness emerges from overcoming challenges
The power of reframing setbacks as part of your journey
ABOUT Dr. Arman Taghizadeh
Arman Taghizadeh, M.D. (Dr. T) is a former NCAA Division 1 wrestler and a Board-Certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist also specializing in Sports Psychiatry. He is the founder of Mindset Training Institute® (MTI), host of the “The Mindset Experience®” podcast and a 2023 TEDx speaker.
He received his M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2004 and completed both his Adult Residency and Child and Adolescent Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was elected Chief Resident from 2008-2009.
Dr. T maintains an independent practice in Baltimore. He is also a faculty instructor at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, a member of the #SameHere Psych Alliance, and serves on the advisory board of Synergy Dryland with 3X Olympic medalist Katie Hoff. He is also the medical director for “The Hidden Opponent,” a top mental health non-profit recognized as a standout resource for athletes by Kobe Bryant.
He is a member of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Baltimore Magazine has selected him as “Top Doctor” every year since 2016.
Given his personal athletic success, medical knowledge, and extensive clinical experience, Dr. T works closely with elite athletes, coaches, military personnel, first responders and competitive businesses to improve performance by identifying emotional barriers to success, managing psychological factors related to setbacks, teaching mental skills training and developing a competitive mindset.
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On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
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