Season 5
Episodes
#237: Obsessed (in the best way)
This month, I want you to get obsessed — in the best possible way. Pick one skill, one goal, or one mindset shift and go all-in for 30 days. In this episode, we’re talking about healthy obsession, a little bit of...
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#236: Confidence is learnable (IF your goals make sense)
Confidence isn’t luck or magic — it’s built through the goals you set and how you follow through. In this episode, I’m breaking down why alignment matters more than effort, how your weekly plans become confidence...
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#235: Too much to do and no energy to do it (Let me help)
Feeling both overwhelmed and under-motivated? You’re not alone — this paradox shows up for a lot of handlers. In this episode, I break down why overwhelm and low motivation collide, how it traps us, and simple steps...
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#234: Why perfection steals your joy (and how to play the long game)
Are you stuck in a “Q or nothing” mindset? In this episode, I’ll dig into how the pressure to be perfect can rob handlers of joy and learning, and how shifting to growth-driven goals — and playing the long game —...
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#233: Working With Nerves (Instead of Fighting Them)
Nerves aren’t a flaw — they’re part of the sport. In this episode, I’ll share why handlers feel the need to apologize for being nervous, how nerves actually help us focus and perform, and practical ways to work with...
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#232: Why we crave validation (and what to do about it)
Ribbons, titles, compliments from judges — they all feel good, but they can’t be the only thing fueling our confidence. In this episode, I dig into why handlers crave external validation, how it can hold us back, and...
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#231: Competing with intention. (Your fall trial mindset reset)
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 mindset. We’ll cover how...
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#230: 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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#229: When your energy feels “off” (It might be dysregulation.)
You know those days when your timing is off, your focus is fuzzy, and your dog’s picking up on something you can’t quite name? That might not be mindset or nerves — it might be nervous system dysregulation. In this...
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#228: You’re allowed to get help. (Even when it’s not a crisis.)
In this episode, we're busting open the idea that you have to go it alone. Whether you need help with a training issue or coaching for a “minor” problem, there is LOTS of support available these days. In order to...
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#227: Why you keep repeating the same mistakes (and how to break the loop)
Ever feel like you're stuck making the same mistakes over and over in the ring — no matter how much you train or prepare? In this episode, we’ll talk about the hidden loops that keep handlers stuck, why they’re so...
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#226: Your brain isn’t always right (Why we spiral into disaster mode).
Ever spiral into “what if” after one rough run or vet scare? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode, Julie unpacks catastrophic thinking: why it happens, how it shows up in dog sports, and what you...
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