Everyone talks about warm-up routines and handling skills, but what about the mental side of your game? In this episode, I’m sharing five simple mindset routines you can build right into your crate-to-gate process. These are quick, practical tools you can use before, during, and after your runs to stay grounded, focused, and confident — no overthinking required.

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If your brain feels like it’s constantly bouncing from one thought to the next — if you rush, overthink, or can’t seem to slow down at trials — this episode is for you. We’re talking about frenetic energy, why it shows up, and how to find calm focus again. Spoiler: it’s not about being more disciplined. It’s about understanding what your nervous system is really trying to do.

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This month, I want you to get obsessed — in the best possible way. Pick one skill, one goal, or one mindset shift and go all-in for 30 days. In this episode, we’re talking about healthy obsession, a little bit of villain energy, and how to channel all that focus into your training, your goals, and your confidence.

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Confidence isn’t luck or magic — it’s built through the goals you set and how you follow through. In this episode, I’m breaking down why alignment matters more than effort, how your weekly plans become confidence reps, and what to do if your goals are accidentally draining your belief instead of building it.

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Feeling both overwhelmed and under-motivated? You’re not alone — this paradox shows up for a lot of handlers. In this episode, I break down why overwhelm and low motivation collide, how it traps us, and simple steps you can take to reset and rebuild momentum.

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Are you stuck in a “Q or nothing” mindset? In this episode, I’ll dig into how the pressure to be perfect can rob handlers of joy and learning, and how shifting to growth-driven goals — and playing the long game — creates more confidence, resilience, and yes, more Qs in the ring.

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Nerves aren’t a flaw — they’re part of the sport. In this episode, I’ll share why handlers feel the need to apologize for being nervous, how nerves actually help us focus and perform, and practical ways to work with them instead of against them.

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Ribbons, titles, compliments from judges — they all feel good, but they can’t be the only thing fueling our confidence. In this episode, I dig into why handlers crave external validation, how it can hold us back, and most importantly, practical ways to create our own feedback and self-trust that lasts longer than any Q.

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Feeling like you're just going through the motions at trials? In this episode, we're talking about what it means to compete with intention — and why this fall is the perfect time to reset your mindset. We’ll cover how to use intentionality in your planning, handling, and post-run reflections to boost both your performance and your joy in the ring.

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Confidence isn’t something you achieve once and never worry about again. It shifts with levels, pressure, and even our own expectations. In this episode, I’ll share why confidence feels like it moves around on us, and more importantly, how to create habits and tools that help you rebuild it faster and make it stick around longer.

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