Danica Patrick Opens Up About Breast Implant Illness, Inflammation, and Starting Over | GLS #196

The most decorated woman in motorsports history will tell you she feared losing far more than she loved winning, and that fear is exactly what drove her to the top. In this episode, I’m with racing legend Danica Patrick to unpack the psychology of elite performance, from the “blind faith” that carried her through two decades of racing to the nervous system conditioning she built starting at age 10. What would be possible for you if you learned to channel pressure instead of escaping it? Want ad-free episodes? Subscribe to Forever Strong Insider: https://bit.ly/4u5VSRe Listen to “Pretty Intense Podcast” on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: https://bit.ly/4cyZPrt Spotify: https://bit.ly/4riCb63 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4s4I1cH Get Danica Patrick’s book, “Pretty Intense” here: https://bit.ly/4rXdH3r 📱Connect with Danica Patrick Website: https://bit.ly/4lfA9SQ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OVYeCk Instagram: https://bit.ly/4bht0Ni TikTok: https://bit.ly/4sCyDNf Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Nuajhw X.com: https://bit.ly/3Pdog3X LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4cWK6mn 🙌Thank you to our sponsors: 😁Bon Charge - Save 15% at https://bit.ly/4cDyV1G with code DRLYON 💪Bodyhealth - Use the code “LYON20” to get 20% off your first order! https://bit.ly/4r2ImeF ❤️Timeline - Get 35% off a Mitopure subscription at https://bit.ly/4b2QpmQ 📺Watch the “Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show” every Tuesday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4boCFC3 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4cWTbLG 📱Connect with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: Instagram: https://bit.ly/4uk9adc TikTok: https://bit.ly/3OFK3kJ X.com: https://bit.ly/4l3YlaX Facebook: https://bit.ly/3MBrJso LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3N1nrdL Website: https://bit.ly/3NdV2kT Books: https://bit.ly/4r6ugZK Newsletter: https://bit.ly/402QCAj ⏰Timestamps: 00:00 Intro of Show 02:05 Understanding the Idea of Pressure and Challenge as a Kid 05:00 Managing Wins and Losses 09:45 Automaticity to Fear 11:44 Managing Nervous System under High Pressure 17:34 Danica's Pre-Performance Rituals 20:21 Performance Becoming One's Identity 21:23 Danica Working with Dr. Lyon 26:24 Discipline for Proper Recovery 28:47 Tips for Someone Going through the Same Issues 31:01 Working with Different Doctors 34:01 Women's Intuition in Hiring 37:14 Women in Male-Dominated Industries 41:42 There Are No Shortcuts to Success 43:01 Performing in High-Pressure Situations 45:51 Importance of Having Alone Time 48:34 What is Home Energy? 51:20 Flow of State: Passion and Creativity 55:51 Medicine in the AI Era 59:32 Rapid Fire Q&A ‼️Disclaimer: The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, YouTube, or materials linked from this podcast or YouTube is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professional for any such conditions. This episode includes paid sponsorships.