Season 4
Episodes
#185: Top 5 mindset themes. (Or where to focus your efforts.)
We talk about sooo many topics related to developing a strong mindset, yet most can be sorted into these 5 buckets. A strong mindset is the sum of very learnable skills, all of which can improve your confidence and...
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#184: Your crate-to-gate needs a refresh. (Cara Armour and I tell you why.)
I talk a LOT about the importance of rituals, and within those are your “crate-to-gate” routines. Who better than Cara Armour of Startline Pod to break down the components to help you create the ultimate routine? Cara...
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#183: Pedestal problems. (Are you making yourself feel less-than?)
When we make other things, events, people, dogs … better than ourselves, we make ourselves less-than. Obviously, that’s not good for our confidence, imposter syndrome, or ring nerves (just to name a few!). I get it,...
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#182: I totally ditched my young dog. (Disconnection takes a lot of forms.)
Recently I entered a conformation show which also hosted CGC and Trick evaluations. While we came home with all the right ribbons, my day could not have felt more disconnected from my young dog. I was so in my head...
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#181: Are you using your dog as a shield? (And other weird things we do to protect ourselves.)
As humans we want to feel safe - protected from failure or vulnerable experiences or other scary stuff. Being the creative species we are, we come up with some interestings ways to protect ourselves, including using...
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#180: Honeymoon phase is over. (Working through the frustrating times.)
Puppies have their honeymoon phase too - when they are perfect, can do no wrong, and the sky’s the limit! And then it ends, and the frustration begins. No, this is not a doom-and-gloom session, just reminding us that...
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#179: Getting the most from a seminar (Yes, there’s mental management involved!)
Seminars are their own type of animal - they can make us feel like superstars or convince us we haven’t done enough. While there is the ever-present comparison trap, there are other aspects of preparing for seminars...
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#178: It’s a stressful world (And we’ve got to get a handle on it!)
Stress is part of everyday life to the point it has become some twisted badge of honor. But taking our stress into the ring will not get us the results we crave! Get a preview of our “month of stress” when we dive...
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#177: Ambition or patience? (Hint: you need both.)
We joke about our personal patience, yet we know we need patience when it comes to dog training and even our own mindset development - it takes time. Contrast that with our ambition - all the goals, hopes, and dreams...
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#176: Are your goals on a pedestal? (You might be losing sight of fun.)
Are your goals driving you forward or holding you back? In our latest episode, we explore the dangers of putting your goals on a pedestal, from the trap of perfectionism to losing sight of the journey. Discover how to...
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#175: Are you getting too much input? (Some signs and what to do about it.)
If you’re hungry to learn and level up your handling, you’re likely seeking out various instructors and experts to learn from. Seminars, online courses, group classes, private lessons, and even podcasts could be...
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#174: My personal mindset hacks. (5 +1 things I always do.)
While there are a bunch of mindset skills in my proverbial toolbox, some are more often used than others. These are my five (plus one) go-to mindset skills which have become habits at this point. I absolutely use all...
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