In this episode of Riders Unscripted, Natalie works on embracing the fear of failure with her client. They discuss what keeps her from achieving her goals and what her version of success would feel like. Natalie uses a visualization exercise to help her embrace her emotions and gain clarity.

Meet Your Coach, Natalie Hummel

Natalie Hummel, the host of Riders Unscripted, is a former upper-level rider turned mindset coach with a focus on the nervous system and the mental side of performance. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Louisville and is certified by Wellcoaches and Mastery Coach. Natalie is also a coach on the Ride iQ app, where she leads a 10-part sports psychology program exploring fear, anxiety, and self-doubt, while guiding listeners through actionable exercises like the ones featured on the podcast.

About Riders Unscripted:

Riders Unscripted lets you listen in on real sports psychology sessions between host Natalie Hummel and equestrians tackling the mental challenges of riding. Each episode dives into real-life struggles riders face—challenges you might recognize in yourself—and explores strategies to move past them.

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