Season 3
Episodes
#107: Is your mental stamina affecting your performance? (Did you say, “What mental stamina?”)
Mental stamina is not a phrase I hear often but I think is crucial to being able to perform both for ourselves and our dogs. Normally we - and our dogs - develop it organically, but we can put a spotlight on it and...
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#106: Could you be confusing excitement for nerves? (Hear me out on this.)
If ring nerves are an issue for you then you might be nervous you’ll get nervous, which obviously only makes things worse. But it’s possible that you’re also excited - at least in part - and that could be contributing...
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#105: Are you giving rockstar vibes? (Why we all need an alter ego.)
There’s always a gap between who we are and who we want to be - in life or dog handling! And one fun way to bridge the gap is to image you’re the person already killing it! Whether you want superpowers or the voice of...
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#104: Need a few hacks for ring nerves? (You’ll still need to practice.)
I know everyone wants a quick fix when it comes to slaying ring nerves, and while you’ll still need to practice the skills, I’ve got a few things for you to try this weekend! And if you want more on ring nerves, check...
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#103: Can you get into The Zone in a snap? (Want to?)
Whether you call it getting into “flow” or “the zone,” the result is the same - you are fully in the present moment and able to execute your plan. This is a coveted state and one we can learn to get into with more...
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#102: So you say you want “connection,” eh? (What does that mean to you?)
Most clients at one time or another tell me they want to have more/better connection with their dog. Yet, “connection” is really personal and means different things to different people. So what does connection mean...
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#101: Ever wonder why some mistakes carry more emotion? (Small-T-triggers are a real thing!)
Ever have a surprisingly big reaction to something that happened in the ring? Like a minor mistake that causes a full meltdown? Been there! Sometimes circumstances “trigger” reactions that stem from previous...
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#100: Where are my multi-passionate handlers? (Sometimes it’s hard to be us!)
Those of us who play multiple sports or venues with our dogs sometimes have issues getting clarity on our priorities - do I enter agility that weekend or run FastCat? Figuring out what to do next month likely goes...
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#99: Are you sabotaging your next run? (Time to tell a new story.)
Sabotaging ourselves can take on a lot of different looks - from not eating well to telling ourselves a story that’s just not true. The thing is, we all self-sabotage once in a while, but that doesn’t make it any less...
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#98: Ever been in a slump? (Let’s shift that perspective.)
Slumps suck. Also, slumps are something we define - we decide what is a slump or even that they exist. This episode is a lesson pulled from the Q-Membership archives and I thought it was a perfect topic for this...
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#97: Are you hanging on to toxic comments? (It’s not your story.)
Unfortunately, trial and show environments can be a tad toxic at times. It seems that competition doesn’t always bring out the best in everyone! If you’re having trouble dealing with toxic comments, bullies, or worse,...
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#96: Why everyone needs a mantra. (Yes, all of us.)
While your experience with mantras may be “woo-woo,” I’m here to convince you that a good mantra can improve your confidence, quiet ring nerves, and replace negative self-talk. Yes, they are THAT powerful! I will...
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