Shawna Ferraro: The Savage Athlete Mindset: Ownership, Ambition, and Self-Trust
Braun Performance and RehabShow Notes
In this episode, Dan is joined by Shawna Ferraro to discuss the "savage" mindset she lives, what it means to be a "savage" in athletics and classes, and more. Originally from New Canaan, Connecticut, Shawna is currently a Junior at Middlebury College. Shawna plays as a forward on the field hockey team, and has a dual major in sociology and English. Shawna is passionate about writing and relentlessly pursues her goals, often waking up at 5:30 in the morning and staying late in order to perfect her craft. Shawna is also an avid endurance athlete and can often be found running when not playing field hockey. For more on Shawna, be sure to follow @insidethesavagelife & @shawnaferraro
Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound. Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model. Episode Affiliates: Isophit (BRAUNPR25%), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN), CTM Band (BRAWN10), Ice Shaker (affiliate link). If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review. Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.
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