In this episode, I’m joined by sports psychologist Dr. Chelsea Pierotti and personal trainer and coach Wendy Reinert to explore powerful mental performance lessons from the Winter Olympics. From autonomy and burnout to confidence, resilience, and handling mistakes, we break down what elite athletes can teach dancers about performing under pressure.

• The importance of autonomy and motivation in long-term performance
• Why dancers need a support system or “village”
• How to develop healthy confidence without arrogance
• The role of failure and resilience in elite performance
• Practical self-talk strategies dancers can use in training and performance

Connect with Dr. Chelsea:

HER WEBSITE: chelseapierotti.com

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/dr.chelsea.pierotti

PODCAST: chelseapierotti.com/podcast/

Connect with Wendy:

HER WEBSITE: Wendyreinert.com

ON BEING A DANCER: Beingadancer.com

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/onbeingadancer

Related Episodes:

07. Becoming a Mentally Tough Dancer with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti

23. A Holistic Approach to Strength Training with Wendy Reinert

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