Special Edition – Dr. Doug Polster And

Dr. Adam Darby: Aratrain’s Vision For

Brain And Body

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW  |  DR. DOUG POLSTER AND DR. ADAM DARBY

Dr. Doug Polster is a sports neuropsychologist specializing in the enhancement of brain and body health through positive cognitive and behavioral change. He is the co-founder of aratrain, a brain optimization company, and is a partner and COO at Thriving Center of Psychology, an outpatient psychology practice providing evidence-based treatment for a wide range of psychological disorders. He also maintains a volunteer faculty role at the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program, a concussion clinic focusing on the treatment of patients suffering from prolonged concussion symptoms. Dr. Polster completed his undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University where he captained the men’s basketball team. He attended Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL where he earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology, with an emphasis in sports and health. Following graduation, he completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in sports neuropsychology at the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program.

Dr. Adam Darby is the co-founder of aratrain, a brain optimization company. He also practices as a general neurologist in Thousand Oaks, CA and holds a position as an attending neurologist at the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT program which specializes in the treatment of sports and military-related head injuries. Dr. Darby was born and raised in Sunderland, England and attended Durham University where he received a Bachelor of Science honors degree in Environmental Sciences. He received his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine as part of the Global Scholars partnership with Northumbria University in Newcastle, England. He completed his Internal Medicine internship and Neurology residency at the University of Vermont before moving to California to complete fellowship training at UCLA. He completed fellowship training in Behavioral Neurology and Sports Neurology/Neurotrauma. Dr. Darby is board-certified with American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and United Council of Neurological Subspecialties Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry. In 2023, he was named as a Rising Star by Super Doctors Southern California.

10 Top Mindset Coaches Of 2023

There’s no denying that perspective is a powerful thing. How we view the world around us and the things that happen to us can directly impact every aspect of our lives. Whether our goal is to boost our self-confidence, achieve business success, develop resilience, improve our health, or foster positive relationships, adopting a positive mindset can help us reach our full potential. Challenging the way we think is no easy feat, but fortunately, Mindset Coaches can help us identify the unhelpful thoughts that hold us back and guide us toward a more optimistic outlook. Read on to discover the 10 top mindset coaches that have caught our eye in 2023!

1 – Derick Grant

It is hardly surprising that one of the most sought-after Performance Mindset Coaches in the world is a former professional athlete who spent eight years playing basketball for the renowned Harlem Globetrotters. After leaving the basketball court behind, Grant became a successful entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker and podcaster. Through his coaching program, he emphasizes the significance of having a resilient mental outlook and strong self-belief to achieve your true potential. 2023 sees him hosting a luxury mindset experience retreat at Lake Powell, Arizona in October.