Training the Brain and Body: A discussion on the dynamics of physiology and neurology.

Training the Brain and Body: A discussion on the dynamics of physiology and neurology.

February 17, 2026 · 51 min

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The episode discusses the balance between physiology and neurology in coaching beyond mere optimization.

The Illusion of Optimization: Balancing Physiology and Neurology in Coaching In this episode of the Coaching Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus dive into a deep discussion about the complexities of coaching that lie beyond the modern obsession with optimization. They argue that true coaching success comes from a balance between understanding physiology…

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