58. Training the Mind Like the Body: Maya Raichoora on Mental Fitness & High Performance

In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Maya Raichoora—UK-based mental fitness expert, visualization specialist, and author of Visualize: Think, Feel, Perform Like the Top 1%. Maya shares how her journey with chronic illness sparked a lifelong obsession with mental performance, and how visualization helped her reclaim her health, rewire her brain, and rebuild her identity.

They explore the five types of visualization Maya uses with elite athletes, Olympians, CEOs, and high performers—plus how anyone can use these tools to build confidence, sharpen skills, and shift perspective. Whether you're recovering from injury, facing self-doubt, or striving to get from good to great, this conversation delivers a masterclass in training the mind like the body.

📍 Topics covered:

Why mental fitness matters just as much as physical fitness

The 5 types of visualization (and when to use each)

Using visualization to build confidence and resilience

What athletes get wrong about mental prep

The importance of focusing on habits and identity, not just the end result

Practicing emotional agility in high-pressure moments

🎙️ Hosted by Obi Emegano – Pro Basketball Player & Olympian

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