In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who is overwhelmed in the warmup ring at jumping competitions and wants to learn how to stay present in that environment. They discuss an experience she had as a kid where she was scared after a fall and didn’t receive the support and security she needed to process that fear. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her turn towards fear so that she can heal her younger self and be one step closer to widening her nervous system’s capacity to handle the warmup arena.

About Riders Unscripted

Riders Unscripted offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at real sports psychology sessions with real riders. Join host Natalie Hummel as she works with equestrians to tackle the mental hurdles that come with riding. From performance anxiety to confidence struggles, every episode sheds light on real challenges riders face and shares practical tools to help you achieve your goals and ride to your potential.

Meet the Coach, Natalie Hummel 

Natalie Hummel 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.

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