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Unlocking Human Potential: Dr. Cristina Versari's Approach to Thriving in Life

4 December 2024 - 1 hour 37 mins
Podcast Series Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

How does an integrative approach to living “the good life” - one that blends mental, physical, and spiritual development — help to unlock new levels of human potential? 

That’s a big question. 

To help us answer it, I am honored to welcome one of my own mentors to the podcast for this week’s conversation – Dr. Cristina Versari.  Cristina is a pioneer in the world of sports psychology and the president of the San Diego University for Integrative Studies.  She is renowned for her work mentoring athletes, executives, and high performers using an innovative approach to performance and personal growth.

In this conversation, we discuss how Cristina’s near-death experience shaped her perspective...

1 hour 37 mins

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