One bad game can quietly ruin your season — not because you lost confidence, but because you lost trust in yourself.

If you’ve been replaying mistakes, hesitating in games, or feeling disconnected from your instincts, this episode is urgent.

Most athletes try to “get their confidence back” after a bad performance. That’s the wrong focus. Confidence comes and goes. Self-trust is what determines whether you spiral… or bounce back stronger.

In this episode, we break down:

• The real difference between confidence and trusting yourself

• Why bad games shake athletes so deeply (sports psychology explained)

• How to review mistakes without judging or destroying your mindset

• The daily actions that rebuild self-trust step by step

• What elite athletes do mentally after failure to reset fast

This isn’t motivation. It’s performance psychology, backed by research and real athlete behavior.

🎧 Stay until the end — the final mental reset is what separates athletes who spiral from those who level up.

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In this clip from one of our latest podcast episodes, we talk about mindset, embracing the process, and why focusing less on results leads to better performance and growth.

Not getting playing time? Feeling frustrated, overlooked, or stuck on the bench?
This episode is for athletes who aren’t starting and are struggling with the mental side of not playing.

We break down the mindset athletes need when they’re not getting minutes, how to take ownership during waiting seasons, and why the bench can either destroy your confidence—or build it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to handle frustration when you’re not playing as much as expected

• What true ownership looks like when you’re on the bench

• How to grow as an athlete without external validation

• The key difference between waiting for your chance and preparing for it

• How to stay mentally ready so you don’t miss your moment

If you’re benched right now, this episode will help you turn frustration into growth and stay ready when opportunity shows up.

🎯 Stop waiting. Start preparing.

Listen to this clip from our episode with Todd Crandell, where he shares his journey of completing multiple Ironman races, breaking barriers, challenging himself, raising awareness about addiction recovery, and finding his life purpose.

In this episode, I break down the 7 laws to become a successful athlete in sport and life, inspired by The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success.

Each law is explained in simple, practical language, with clear examples that apply to sport, performance, and everyday life. This episode is designed for athletes—but the principles apply to anyone chasing growth, discipline, and long-term success.

This is not about motivation or hype.
It’s about mindset, habits, alignment, and consistency.

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If you want to perform better under pressure, make clearer decisions, and build success that lasts, this episode is for you.

Recovering from an injury is more than physical — it’s mental, emotional, and deeply personal.
In this episode, I share my own journey after completing an Ironman while injured and dealing with a sports hernia that forced me to stop training. We dive into the mindset of recovery, patience, relearning movement, identity beyond sport, and how psychology and philosophy can help athletes come back stronger — not just physically, but as people.
If you’re injured, frustrated, or questioning who you are without your sport, this episode is for you.

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This year challenged me in ways I didn’t expect.

Physically.
Mentally.
Emotionally.

In this episode, I share 12 lessons this year taught me—about discipline, patience, consistency, pressure, ambition, and growth when results don’t come as fast as you want.

These are lessons built through training, work, responsibility, setbacks, and showing up when motivation wasn’t there.

No hype.
No shortcuts.
Just real perspective for athletes and high performers trying to move forward while life keeps testing them.

If you’re in a season of growth that feels quiet, heavy, or slower than expected—this episode is for you.

Mindset, performance, and real conversations for athletes and high performers.

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Most athletes think the new year is about setting better goals.
It’s not.

In this episode, I break down the mindset athletes actually need to improve, perform under pressure, and win the next season.

This podcast is about athlete mindset, mental toughness, and end-of-year reflection, without clichés or fake motivation.

We talk about:

• Why goal-setting alone doesn’t change performance

• The mindset elite athletes and coaches value most

• How to reflect on your year without guilt or excuses

• Whether athletes should even set goals for the new season

• How to handle mistakes and stay present during competition

• The mental habits that separate good athletes from great ones

This episode combines ideas from elite coaching, sports psychology, and philosophy to help athletes think clearly, compete freely, and improve consistently.

If you’re an athlete who wants real growth — mentally and physically — this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and start the next season with the right mindset.

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There’s a reason some athletes get recruited and others don’t — and it goes far beyond talent. The difference is in how you think, how you carry yourself, and the way you respond when the game gets real.
In this episode, we dive deep into the mindset that makes coaches pay attention, the inner habits that separate players, and the simple but powerful shifts that can change your entire recruiting path.

If you’re serious about getting recruited and ready to build the mindset that opens real opportunities, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, Jourdan Ziff reveals the mindset behind becoming a successful professional athlete — and how she learned to thrive through change, pressure, and uncertainty. We talk about the essential mindset shifts athletes need today, from building confidence to adapting to new cultures and performing at a high level in unfamiliar environments.

Jourdan shares how her global playing career shaped her perspective, the mental habits that keep her grounded, and how embracing uncertainty became one of her biggest strengths. She also opens up about her transition from player to advocate for women’s sports, using storytelling and media to elevate the game and create new opportunities.

We break down adaptability, mental state, cultural growth, identity, confidence, and the flexible mindset needed in modern sports. The episode ends with a rapid-fire round full of personal insights and reflections that every athlete can learn from.

Perfect for athletes who want to improve their mindset, grow through change, and perform with purpose.

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