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#255: The handler you’re becoming (and how you train for that)
We hear elite athletes say it all the time: “I wanted it more, so I worked harder.” But for most competitors, that advice is incomplete — and sometimes exhausting.
In this episode, I break down what “working harder”...
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#254: Limiting expectations (the ceiling you don’t realize you’ve set)
What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of skill—but a quiet expectation you’ve never questioned?
In this episode, I unpack a personal realization about how we see ourselves in different rings—and how those...
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#253: Why focus fails under pressure (and what actually helps)
Why does focus disappear right when it matters most — even when you know what to do? In this episode, I’m breaking down why focus fails under pressure, why nerves aren’t always the enemy, and why trying harder usually...
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#252: Why uncertainty makes us panic (even when we want the goal)
Why do nerves show up most when we care deeply about the outcome? In this episode, I explore why uncertainty — not lack of desire or discipline — is often the real trigger behind panic, overthinking, and what we call...
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#251: The precious run problem (Why wanting it badly backfires)
Why do the runs that matter most often feel the hardest to execute? In this episode, I explore the precious run problem — why wanting something badly can actually backfire when all the meaning, urgency, and pressure...
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#250: The rush is the problem (why January feels so loud)
Why does January feel so urgent — even when nothing is actually wrong? In this episode, I look at why rushing often shows up after success or transition, and how urgency is frequently a nervous-system response rather...
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#249: The post-success hangover (when a good year leaves you unsettled)
Ever finish a big goal or have a really good year — and still feel unsettled instead of excited? In this episode, I explore the post-success hangover: why accomplishment can remove structure, create identity gaps, and...
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#248: The goal you didn’t know you needed (but will change your life, FR!)
I know you have all your 2026 goals in hand and are ready to tackle them. But I have one more for you that is foundational for your success this year: regulation. You can call it attitude or frame of mind or energy -...
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#247: REMIX: 5 Mental routines you need (Because they work!)
Everyone talks about warm-up routines and handling skills, but what about the mental side of your game? In this episode, I’m sharing five simple mindset routines you can build right into your crate-to-gate process....
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#246: REMIX: Are you waiting to be confident? (You could be waiting a while.)
Confidence isn’t something you achieve once and never worry about again. It shifts with levels, pressure, and even our own expectations. In this episode, I’ll share why confidence feels like it moves around on us, and...
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#245: REMIX: Competing with intention. (Your fall trial mindset reset)
REMIX month continues! Feeling like you're just going through the motions at trials? In this episode, we're talking about what it means to compete with intention — and why this fall is the perfect time to reset your...
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#244: REMIX: Comparison isn’t going anywhere. (So it’s time to get good at dealing.)
We’ve all been there—watching another handler crush it in the ring while we struggle, scrolling through endless Q-ribbons on social media, and suddenly feeling like we’re falling behind. In this episode, we’re...
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