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#216: Your self-talk is a command (What are you typing in?)
Your brain is always listening — and whatever you tell it, it runs with. In this episode, we dig into why self talk matters, how it shapes your performance, and what to do when your thoughts are working against you....
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#215: Coaching yourself through a spiral (Or, when the coach needs a coach)
Even mindset coaches have mindset spirals. In this episode, I walk you through a real moment of fear and comparison I had before a big event — and how I coached myself through it. You’ll learn the exact tools I used...
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#214: What it means to have a well-rounded mindset (And why you need one)
Building a strong mindset is about more than just setting goals. In this episode, I break down what it takes to develop a well-rounded mindset—covering everything from emotional regulation to confidence and rituals....
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#213: When your brain won’t shut up at trials (How to quiet the noise)
Today, we dive into four powerful focus strategies to help you stay calm and focused in the heat of the moment—whether you're in the ring or dealing with trial-day chaos. From pre-run rituals to in-the-moment...
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#212: Which handler are you? (The real reasons we struggle with process goals)
We all know process goals matter — but actually sticking to them? That’s another story. In this episode, I break down the common mindset traps as “handler types” so you can finally see what’s holding you back and how...
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#211: It’s not just a lucky shirt (It’s a mindset thing)
We all have our “things” — the socks we always wear, the lucky leash, the warm-up routine. But what’s the difference between a superstition and a routine? Or a ritual and a habit? In this episode, we dig into the...
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#210: Process a bad trial day with me (Along with the solution)
Bad trial day? We’ve all been there. Instead of letting it ruin my mindset, I used it as a live experiment in bouncing back—fast. In this episode, I break down exactly what went wrong, how I recovered in under an...
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#209: The ‘after-Q slump’ is real (And what to do about it)
Ever feel a little lost after hitting a big milestone? Whether you just earned a title, had an amazing trial weekend, or finally hit a long-time goal, the “After-Q Slump” is real. Even elite athletes experience a...
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#208: Confidence Isn’t Magic (But It Sure Feels Like It)
Confidence isn’t just something you “have” or “don’t have”—it’s something you build (like reps in the gym, but for your brain). In this episode, we’re diving into what really fuels confidence in the ring and why...
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#207: Revise that run before you file it. (Or, how to better deal with mistakes.)
Sure, mistakes are “sticky” because there are emotions attached to them, but they are also sticky because of how we treat them. When we replay a mistake over and over again in our minds, a neural pathway is formed -...
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#206: Trusting in process goals. (Even when you don’t yet believe.)
Process goals sound great in theory, but let’s be honest—most handlers struggle to truly embrace them until they experience that aha moment. So how do you trust the process before you actually believe in it? In this...
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#205: Why mistakes are tough to get over. (And what we can do about that.)
Mistakes are part of all sports so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that we can’t escape them completely. The best handlers are able to alchemize their mistakes into something useful while letting go of the emotions...
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