We’re back with a deep dive into the mental side of performing, something rarely talked about. Alyssa Epstein, former Radio City Rockette turned mental performance coach, shares how sports psychology transformed her 16 year dance career. We cover perfectionism, injury recovery, and training your mind like an athlete. If you’ve ever let self doubt or a single mistake shake your confidence, this one’s for you. Let’s get into it!

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We’re back with another episode, and today we’re diving into a topic that’s often overlooked but incredibly important—the idea that your team isn't necessarily your family. While the term “family” is commonly used in sports and workplace settings to build camaraderie, it can actually have unintended consequences.

We're back after a busy January and ready to dive into all things mental performance. Today, we're focusing on the often-overlooked skill of self-compassion. For athletes and performers, high expectations and perfectionism can be overwhelming, leading to doubt and performance anxiety. This episode explores how to practice self-compassion, helping you manage pressure and perform at your best. Let’s get started!

Success in sports goes beyond just wins and losses. It’s about recognizing growth and achievements that often get overlooked. Your confidence shouldn’t depend solely on outcomes, as those can be out of your control. In this episode, we’ll discuss five practical ways to stabilize your confidence and embrace the progress you make during training and performance. Let’s dive in!

As the New Year approaches, excitement about goals and resolutions is high, but it’s important to acknowledge the challenges that come with change. Much like a team expecting a flawless season, unrealistic expectations can derail progress. This discussion explores common mindset obstacles and how to overcome them, equipping you for a successful transformation in the year ahead. With the right approach, you can set yourself up for real, lasting success.

Stress can be beneficial for performance, identify, mental skills. However, it's important to understand the difference between acute stress and chronic stress. Stress and anxiety have physiological impacts on the body that require attention as part of our self-care routine. The fact is, most people are uncomfortable with discomfort, and that mindset only ecourages dissociating from the stresser.

Let's talk about proactive vs. reactive approaches to stress, and the power of compassion and positivity. Dr. Erin Westaway is a Naturopathic Doctor and coach that works with individuals struggling under the pressures of performance. 

You can visit her website to learn more about her work, contact her, or set up a free consultation. www.erinwestaway.com

Hannah de Groot, owner of Stride Counseling, joins the show to bring her professional advice to an important conversation. After struggling with an eating disorder, Hannah was inspired to help support other athletes struggling in the same way. Part of the athletic process is physical awareness. But, when that awareness is disfunctioned, it will do more harm than good. Social and societal pressures, and the infiltration of messaging on social media, all play a role in this process. Hannah offers valuable advice for how to intentionally start positive and meaningful conversations with the people you care about.

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At some point, every athlete struggles with comparison, and the implications it has on performance and mindset. It's an unavoidable part of being human. While comparison can have negative effects, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. This episode highlights the power of comparison and how to use it constructively. We'll also examine the impact comparison can have on your mindset, teamwork, self-confidence, growth, and overall development as an athlete and performer. Let's get into it!

We've all been in situations where we were buckling under the pressure of intense stress, overwhelm, or expectations. Maybe everything seems to pile up, and there's barely enough time to handle it all? Or, maybe you've faced a high-pressure moment, like a competition or performance, and felt the stress weighing on you. How do we rise to the challenges ahead and keep up without burning out? Today, we’ll break down some applied coping strategies for managing stress that will help you rise to the occasion.

Dr. Carrie Hastings, a licensed clinical and sports psychologist and the mental health clinician for the Los Angeles Rams, joins us on today's show to share her personal athletic journey and professional insights into the athlete's mindset in today's world. With rising levels of pressure and performance anxiety, athletes of all ages are facing unprecedented mental challenges. Dr. Hastings discusses how these tough experiences can become opportunities for building resilience, and where setbacks can fuel discipline and determination. She offers an enlightening perspective on the surprising similarities between the mental challenges faced by athletes at all levels.

Find Dr, Hastings at https://drcarriehastings.com