The Q Coach Pod | Mindset Coaching for Handlers with Julie Bacon

The Q Coach Pod | Mindset Coaching for Handlers with Julie Bacon

Hosted by: Julie Bacon - The Q Coach

Ready to train your brain like you train your dog? This podcast is for dog handlers who know mindset matters—but don’t always know how to build it. I’m Julie Bacon, The Q Coach, and every week, I’ll bring you...

Episodes

#249: The post-success hangover (when a good year leaves you unsettled)

Season #6

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!)

Season #6

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!)

Season #5

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.)

Season #5

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)

Season #5

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.)

Season #5

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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#243: Handler glow-up (the real-world version)

Season #5

This week we’re talking about the vision you have of the handler you want to be — and why becoming that version of yourself happens slowly, intentionally, and in no particular order. Inspired by a great analogy about...
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#242: Surprising ways imposter syndrome creeps in (Even when you’re at the top of your game)

Season #5

This week we’re talking about the surprising ways imposter syndrome sneaks in for high-level handlers — even when you’re winning, confident, and experienced. From sudden visibility to identity lag, comparison traps,...
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#241: Attention is trained (and yes, that includes you)

Season #5

This week, I’m fresh off Kelsea’s first real agility weekend — complete with brilliance, distractions, and a few ring-crew love fests. It reminded me that attention isn’t automatic; it’s trained. In this episode,...
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#240: Finally feel confident in the ring (a blueprint for progress)

Season #5

Confidence isn’t something that just shows up one day — it’s something you build. In this episode, I’ll walk you through three things that create real, lasting confidence in the ring: calming your body, working with...
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#239: 5 Mental routines you need (Because they work!)

Season #5

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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#238: When your mind won’t stop spinning (and your focus disappears)

Season #5

If your brain feels like it’s constantly bouncing from one thought to the next — if you rush, overthink, or can’t seem to slow down at trials — this episode is for you. We’re talking about frenetic energy, why it...
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