Ever feel a little lost after hitting a big milestone? Whether you just earned a title, had an amazing trial weekend, or finally hit a long-time goal, the “After-Q Slump” is real. Even elite athletes experience a mental dip after a major success! If you’ve ever wondered What now? after reaching a goal, this episode is for you!

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Confidence isn’t just something you “have” or “don’t have”—it’s something you build (like reps in the gym, but for your brain). In this episode, we’re diving into what really fuels confidence in the ring and why waiting to “feel ready” is a total trap. Plus, I’ll share practical strategies to boost your confidence, even when doubt is creeping in. If you’ve ever felt rock-solid in training but wobbly in competition, this one’s for you!

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Sure, mistakes are “sticky” because there are emotions attached to them, but they are also sticky because of how we treat them. When we replay a mistake over and over again in our minds, a neural pathway is formed - and it’s not a pathway that serves us. By using “revision” we can alter that mistake before we file it away in our memory bank.

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Process goals sound great in theory, but let’s be honest—most handlers struggle to truly embrace them until they experience that aha moment. So how do you trust the process before you actually believe in it? In this episode, we’re unpacking why handlers resist process goals, what finally makes them click, and (most importantly) how to lean into them now—even if you’re skeptical. If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing results, this one’s for you!

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Mistakes are part of all sports so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that we can’t escape them completely. The best handlers are able to alchemize their mistakes into something useful while letting go of the emotions that come with them. Mistakes are sticky because we care - that’s a good thing - but we need reliable tools to reset.

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Recently in my 1:1 coaching work, I figured out a better angle when it comes to helping handlers work through their ring nerves. And like all of us who teach, sometimes we just find a better way to explain something so that it lands - this was a bit of that for me. Your ring nerves are not actually your issue, and I’m going to tell you why.

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Ever felt so overwhelmed by training, competing, or goal-setting that you just… shut down? Or maybe you avoid, overthink, or try to push through but end up more frustrated. In this episode, we’re breaking down why overwhelm happens (hint: it’s not because you’re lazy!) and how to recognize your unique stress response. Whether you freeze, fight, flight, fawn, or flop, I’ll help you reframe the cycle, stop beating yourself up, and actually move forward—without burnout.

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If you’ve ever walked into the ring certain of your imminent failure, then you know how powerful a limiting belief can be. Our brains are designed to make what we believe true, so it’s no wonder that our own thoughts can make us nervous about the outcome. But we’re done arguing for our limiting beliefs!! So let’s figure out how to tame them!

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We’ve all been there—watching another handler crush it in the ring while we struggle, scrolling through endless Q-ribbons on social media, and suddenly feeling like we’re falling behind. In this episode, we’re tackling the Comparison Trap—why we do it, how it holds us back, and what we can do instead. If you’ve ever felt like “everyone else is ahead” or questioned your own progress, this one’s for you.

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Feeling stuck? You’re not alone. If you’re questioning your goals, your motivation, or even why you’re doing this sport at all, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down the difference between burnout and boredom—and more importantly, what to do about it. Whether you need a total reset or just a fresh challenge, I’ve got you covered. Tune in and let’s get your mojo back!

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