The Athletes Zone Podcast

In this episode, I talk about the "Crazy vs. Quitter" trap, the double standard where you’re called "crazy" for taking risks but a "quitter" if you prioritize your safety. It is a bit of a “doomed if you do, doomed if you don’t” situation.

I dissected the stories of Lindsey Vonn, Simone Biles, and my own Olympic experience to look at how you can navigate these kinds of situations when you need to make a tough choice or simply deal with people’s opinions. 

Tune in to get three practical tools that will help you find your own truth in the middle of the noise, and build an unshakeable foundation for making high-stakes decisions with zero regret.

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Watch my FREE Masterclass, The Olympians 4-Step Framework to master your mind and perform when it matters

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One mistake can ruin an entire performance but it doesn’t have to.

In this episode, I talk about why mistakes can completely derail your performance and what actually happens in your brain when they do. I also share what elite athletes do differently to recover fast, stay composed, and keep performing at a high level even after errors.

You’ll hear three practical steps you can start using to let go of mistakes faster, refocus your attention, and train your mind to respond with confidence instead of frustration.

Tune in to learn how to handle mistakes in a way that helps you perform better instead of letting them ruin your session or competition.

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Here is how you can get help from me:

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Use The Zone Training Journal  to transform your training

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Other Resources that will help you:

Get 15% off of the Griply goal setting app!

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The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo just wrapped up last weekend and in this episode I lay out my Top 3 moments of mental strength.

You’ll hear what made these performances stand out from a mental performance perspective and most importantly, what you can take away to strengthen your own mindset.

Tune in to discover how to build the kind of mental strength that shows up when it matters most.

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The episodes mentioned in this episode were:#16 Game Day Focus

#24 My First Weightlifting Competition

#64 Mental Training Now vs Then

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Here is how you can get help from me:

Get my FREE The Zone Performance Edge

Use The Zone Training Journal  to transform your training

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Apply for my 3 Month Mentorship Program!

Other Resources that will help you:

Get 15% off of the Griply goal setting app!

Check out the Ropone earplugs

In this episode, I’m sharing how I use mental training now when I compete for fun compared to when I was an elite athlete and the simple tools that actually work no matter your level. You’ll hear what has stayed the same, what I’ve simplified, and what I’ve left behind.

I talked about why adapting your mental training to your needs and season of life matters. You'll see how it can work for you, whether you’re chasing championships or just fitting sport into a busy life.

Tune in to discover the mental skills I’ve kept, adapted, and simplified, the universal truths that never change, and how you can use them to perform at your best.

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And don’t forget, you can now listen to the Podcast in the Athletes Zone app! Download it on the App Store or Google Play and get access to all episodes and more.

Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay connected, get a backstage pass and shape future episodes.

Check out my personal Instagram for more mental support

Here is how you can get help from me:

Get my FREE The Zone Performance Edge

Use The Zone Training Journal  to transform your training

Join The Zone Academy!

Apply for my 3 Month Mentorship Program!

Other Resources that will help you:

Get 15% off of the Griply goal setting app!

Check out the Ropone earplugs

In this episode, I’m sharing five clear signs that your mindset might be holding you back from your best performances. These are patterns I’ve seen in countless athletes I’ve worked with and I’ve been guilty of every single one myself.

I’ll tell you about the subtle ways stress, mistakes, and outside focus can creep in and quietly sabotage your performance, even when your training is going great. Spotting these signs is the first step to fixing them so you can compete closer to your best.

Tune in to discover the five signs, the science behind them, and the simple mindset shifts that will help you compete with more focus, confidence, and composure when it matters most.

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And don’t forget, you can now listen to the Podcast in the Athletes Zone app! Download it on the App Store or Google Play and get access to all episodes and more.

Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay connected, get a backstage pass and shape future episodes.

Check out my personal Instagram for more mental support

Here is how you can get help from me:

Get my FREE The Zone Performance Edge

Watch my FREE Masterclass, The Olympians 4-Step Framework to master your mind and perform when it matters

Use The Zone Training Journal  to transform your training

Join The Zone Academy!

Apply for my 3 Month Mentorship Program!

Other Resources that will help you:

Get 15% off of the Griply goal setting app!

Get 40% discount for life on the Relentless Trainer with code "asdis_oly"

Check out the Ropone earplugs

In this episode, I unpack the five biggest myths about confidence that that quietly wreck athletes’ confidence and performance.

If your self-belief feels solid one day and shaky the next, one of these myths is likely to blame. I name each myth, show what the research actually says, and offer a simpler, more practical way to think.

Tune in for evidence-based mindset shifts you can start using right away and learn how to turn shaky moments into solid performances.

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And don’t forget, you can now listen to the Podcast in the Athletes Zone app! Download it on the ⁠App Store⁠ or ⁠Google Play⁠ and get access to all episodes and more.

Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay connected, get a backstage pass and shape future episodes.

Check out my personal Instagram for more mental support

Here is how you can get help from me:

Get my FREE The Zone Performance Edge

Watch my FREE Masterclass, The Olympians 4-Step Framework to master your mind and perform when it matters

Use The Zone Training Journal  to transform your training

Join The Zone Academy!

Apply for my 3 Month Mentorship Program!

Other Resources that will help you:

Get 15% off of the Griply goal setting app!

Get 40% discount for life on the Relentless Trainer with code "asdis_oly"

Check out the Ropone earplugs

Caisa-Marie Lindfors is a Swedish Olympian and European discus finalist, currently deep in prep for her second World Championships.

We unpack her comeback from three consecutive surgeries, a 14-month exile that forced her to rebuild both body and identity, and the knife-to-the-throat scramble for an Olympic spot. Caisa also reflects on her U.S. collegiate years and how she bounced from World-Champs disappointment to peak at the Europeans.

She reveals the single sentence that flips her mindset on meet day and the mental-training routine she leans on when every throw counts.

Tune in for a candid masterclass on turning setbacks into breakthrough performances.

And don’t forget, you can now listen to the Podcast in the Athletes Zone app! Download it on the App Store or Google Play and get access to all episodes and more.

If you got value from this episode please leave me a rating and tell me all about it.

>> Support the podcast <<

Follow Caisa-Marie on Instagram

Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay connected, get a backstage pass and shape future episodes.

Check out my personal Instagram for more mental support

Here is how you can get help from me:

Get my FREE The Zone Performance Edge

Watch my FREE Masterclass, The Olympians 4-Step Framework to master your mind and perform when it matters

Use The Zone Training Journal  to transform your training

Join The Zone Academy!

Apply for my 3 Month Mentorship Program!

Other Resources that will help you:

Get 15% off of the Griply goal setting app!

Get 40% discount for life on the Relentless Trainer with code "asdis_oly"

Check out the Ropone earplugs

Weightlifting rising star, Eygló Fanndal Sturludóttir, is back on the podcast, now as a European Champion! So much has happened since our last chat in Episode #13, and in this episode, we discuss it all.

We talk about the disappointment of just missing the Olympics, how she came back to win the European U23 title while taking best lifter of the meet, her 4th place finish at Worlds, and finally, her incredible victory at the European Championships in April. She achieved all of this while juggling the intense demands of medical school.

Eygló also shares the story of a major injury that happened only days before the Europeans and why she kept it a secret. We explore the pressure of increased attention, how she navigates the fear of failure, and what it truly takes to perform when everything is on the line.

You can't miss this masterclass in mindset from one of the strongest athletes out there.

If you got value from this episode please leave me a rating and tell me all about it.

>> Support the podcast <<

And don’t forget, you can now listen to the Podcast in the Athletes Zone app! Download it on the App Store or Google Play and get access to all episodes and more.

Follow Eygló on Instagram

Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay connected, get a backstage pass and shape future episodes.

Check out my personal Instagram for more mental support

Here is how you can get help from me:

Get my FREE The Zone Performance Edge and some exclusive content

Use The Zone Training Journal  to transform your training

Join The Zone Academy!

Apply for my 3 Month Mentorship Program!

Other Resources that will help you:

Get 15% off of the Griply goal setting app!

Get 40% discount for life on the Relentless Trainer with code "asdis_oly"

Check out the Ropone earplugs

In this episode, I’m tackling the incredibly frustrating problem of crushing it in training only to choke when it comes to game day.

If you are an athlete who can nail it in practice but feel yourself tighten up in competitions, this episode is for you. I'll share why this happens, breaking down the science behind the "threat response" and how your focus shifts under pressure.

Tune in to understand the root cause of underperforming, and get your first actionable steps to start fixing it. This isn't a life sentence, you can learn to show what you're capable of when it matters most.

If you want my help to perform better you can join The Zone Academy before the doors close on 4th of July!

And don’t forget, you can now listen to the Podcast in the Athletes Zone app! Download it on the App Store or Google Play and get access to all episodes and more.

If you got value from this episode please leave me a rating and tell me all about it.

>> Support the podcast <<

Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay connected, get a backstage pass and shape future episodes.

Check out my personal Instagram for more mental support

Here is how you can get help from me:

Get my FREE The Zone Performance Edge and some exclusive content

Use The Zone Training Journal  to transform your training

Apply for my 3 Month Mentorship Program!

Other Resources that will help you:

Get 15% off of the Griply goal setting app!

Get 40% discount for life on the Relentless Trainer with code "asdis_oly"

Check out the Ropone earplugs

In this episode, I shared why this summer is a golden opportunity for improving your mental game, whether you're competing or in your off-season.

Many athletes unknowingly waste this valuable period. I explained how to avoid common pitfalls and instead use this time to build simple yet powerful mental habits.

Tune in to discover my three key tips to help you reset, refocus, and make this your most mentally productive summer yet.

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And don’t forget, you can now listen to the Podcast in the Athletes Zone app! Download it on the App Store or Google Play and get access to all episodes and more.

If you got value from this episode please leave me a rating and tell me all about it.

>> Support the podcast <<

Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay connected, get a backstage pass and shape future episodes.

Check out my personal Instagram for more mental support

Here is how you can get help from me:

Get my FREE The Zone Performance Edge and some exclusive content

Use The Zone Training Journal  to transform your training

Apply for my 3 Month Mentorship Program!

Other Resources that will help you:

Get 15% off of the Griply goal setting app!

Get 40% discount for life on the Relentless Trainer with code "asdis_oly"

Check out the Ropone earplugs