Riders Unscripted

In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who wants to feel confident in a clinic setting and find a mental space that allows her to receive all the information. They discuss the importance of creating a system of safety from within in order to avoid defense patterns and stay open to learning. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help heal her younger self from the misunderstanding that she didn’t belong and wasn’t good enough so that she can feel safe and confident to learn in a clinic setting.

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.

Brought to you by Ride iQ

Quality coaching shouldn't be limited by your schedule or budget. Ride iQ transforms your daily rides with on-demand guidance from top coaches, making expert instruction accessible on your terms. Ready to improve your rides? Start your 14-day free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience the difference consistent coaching makes.

In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who wants to be able to consistently regulate her body in the moments of fight or flight and not allow competition results to make or break her confidence. They discuss the importance of finding a coach that provides a safe space to make mistakes and how a person can find wholeness from within and not from external sources. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help heal her younger self so that she can embrace the possibility of embarrassment and know that she is loved and supported regardless of her performance.

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.

Brought to you by Ride iQ

Quality coaching shouldn't be limited by your schedule or budget. Ride iQ transforms your daily rides with on-demand guidance from top coaches, making expert instruction accessible on your terms. Ready to improve your rides? Start your 14-day free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience the difference consistent coaching makes.

In this episode, Natalie celebrates with one of her clients, who placed 4th and won the highest placed thoroughbred in her division at the 2024 American Eventing Championships. They reflect on all that she learned in the “How to Heal” program and discuss how she was able to bring her goals to fruition. Natalie and her client talk through the steps of the program and the importance of learning, receiving feedback, growing the nervous system’s capacity, and making the necessary changes. Through these steps, she was able to achieve her goal and become a more confident rider and horsewoman.

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.

Brought to you by Ride iQ

Quality coaching shouldn't be limited by your schedule or budget. Ride iQ transforms your daily rides with on-demand guidance from top coaches, making expert instruction accessible on your terms. Ready to improve your rides? Start your 14-day free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience the difference consistent coaching makes.

In this episode, Natalie talks to 5* event rider Hannah Sue Hollberg, who is preparing to compete at the Burghley Horse Trials. Natalie and Hannah want to give people an inside look into mentally preparing for a big event. They discuss practicing presence in a peak performance state so that she can recreate the feeling. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her cope with any stress or worries she has about the upcoming competition so that she can be present and unattached to the results.

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.

Brought to you by Ride iQ

Quality coaching shouldn't be limited by your schedule or budget. Ride iQ transforms your daily rides with on-demand guidance from top coaches, making expert instruction accessible on your terms. Ready to improve your rides? Start your 14-day free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience the difference consistent coaching makes.

In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who wants to be able to harness the power of judgment and be content with the process so that she can progress in a way that doesn’t feel frantic. They discuss people’s tendency to rely on judgment to progress when it’s blocking them from feeling completely safe. They also discuss how people can re-program their nervous system to function in a way that allows for full potential. Natalie guides her through an exercise to show her how to work with judgment and use it to bring herself back to a place where she can feel content and truly ok.

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.

Brought to you by Ride iQ

Quality coaching shouldn't be limited by your schedule or budget. Ride iQ transforms your daily rides with on-demand guidance from top coaches, making expert instruction accessible on your terms. Ready to improve your rides? Start your 14-day free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience the difference consistent coaching makes.

In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who feels like she loses her sense of connection and safety with her horse when she is in front of an audience. They discuss a competition she had when she was younger where she felt she couldn’t get it right, and in result, created a defense mechanism that blocks her from enjoying every moment with her horse. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her heal her younger self from that experience so that she has the confidence to do things the way she knows works for her and her horse.

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.

Brought to you by Ride iQ

Quality coaching shouldn't be limited by your schedule or budget. Ride iQ transforms your daily rides with on-demand guidance from top coaches, making expert instruction accessible on your terms. Ready to improve your rides? Start your 14-day free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience the difference consistent coaching makes.

In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who feels like she is all consumed by the sport and her ability to make progress. They discuss the importance of being content regardless of her accomplishments and how unconditional safety in the nervous system can allow her to achieve success easier and more naturally. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her heal her younger self from the insecurities she had about her skills and potential so that she can be present and take the next step.

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.

Brought to you by Ride iQ

Quality coaching shouldn't be limited by your schedule or budget. Ride iQ transforms your daily rides with on-demand guidance from top coaches, making expert instruction accessible on your terms. Ready to improve your rides? Start your 14-day free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience the difference consistent coaching makes.

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.

Brought to you by Ride iQ

Quality coaching shouldn't be limited by your schedule or budget. Ride iQ transforms your daily rides with on-demand guidance from top coaches, making expert instruction accessible on your terms. Ready to improve your rides? Start your 14-day free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience the difference consistent coaching makes.

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.

Brought to you by Ride iQ

Quality coaching shouldn't be limited by your schedule or budget. Ride iQ transforms your daily rides with on-demand guidance from top coaches, making expert instruction accessible on your terms. Ready to improve your rides? Start your 14-day free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience the difference consistent coaching makes.