Season 1
Episodes
Hey, “control freaks,” this one’s for you!
I’ve often referred to myself as a control freak - after all, I like everything the way I like it. And I’ve also done a lot of coaching around understanding the difference between what we CAN control and what we...
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Got Ring Nerves? (or why the Lizard doesn’t get to drive)
Whether you call it ring nerves, performance anxiety, or butterflies gone wild, we’ve all felt anxiety before we walk into the ring. Knowing what’s happening in your body is half of the battle, but employing the tools...
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Feel like an imposter? (Spoiler alert: you aren't!)
As high-achieving, goal-oriented types, it's likely you've felt like an imposter a time or two. Heck, I felt like an imposter in starting this podcast! So this week we'll unravel some of the common triggers that may...
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Reasons we choke (and how not to!)
“Choking” is kind of an old concept, most often applied to the kicker who misses the last-second field goal, or the batter who strikes out with bases loaded. Regardless, it applies to our inability to perform when the...
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Getting into the coveted "zone" isn't just for Olympians
As the summer Olympics near, there are more spotlights on our elite athletes. Soon there will be interviews with Team USA which inevitably lead to questions about their mental prep - I can’t wait!! As a kid, the world...
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Specialty recap (or take-aways from a BIG event!)
After a week away at my national specialty (Bernese Mountain Dogs), I am sharing my experiences. From what I learned to what went right to how we all rolled with a spring snow! No matter if you are getting ready for...
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Meltdowns happen (and how to come back)
Just because I'm a mindset coach, doesn't mean I don't have my own moments! What may surprise you is that I don't always try to get out of them - at least not right away.Listen to learn how I give myself space when I...
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An new twist on outcome goals
Have you ever been afraid to REALLY want something? Or have you ever said, "Don't jinx me!" to someone? You may actually be trying to focus on your process goals!This episode came out of a conversation I had with a...
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Cord Cutting Visualization
Do you have a toxic relationship that you need a clean break from? Or maybe it's an old event or incident that you want to move on from? Too often we still have a connection to something or someone who no longer...
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The role of our emotions & tone in our handling
We often consider how we are talking to our dogs, or what commands we are giving, but how often do we consider the tone in which we are communicating? This episode focuses on how our tone and emotions play a LARGE...
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The importance of rituals
Rituals - or our sacred routines - don't have to be special, but they do matter. Learn what I mean by rituals and how important they can be to your performance in the ring. We really start preparing for the ring WAY...
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Protecting your bubble (and dealing with toxic people!)
The dog world is unique, to say the least. One minute someone is helping you carry crates into the building and the next minute that same person is saying “stuff” about your dog. And in the end, we would help...
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