In this episode, Kristina teaches you how to capitalize on mental toughness techniques by teaching mental toughness to others. 

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344. Teaching Others - Kristina

"Sisu" is a word that comes from Finland that describes mental toughness in a very organic way. Although there is no specific translation into English, it embodies pushing past your self-imposed limits. True success occurs when you overcome the mind, rather than achieving a specific outcome.

343. Sisu - Dr. Detling

In this episode, Coach Chelsea explains the importance of knowing and recognizing how each of your athlete's sees the world. Our worldviews are shaped by many factors and are an important piece of the effective coaching puzzle. 

342: Worldviews and Coaching-Coach Chelsea

HeadStrong Coach Amanda did her master's thesis on retiring from sport. In this episode, she discusses her findings.

341. Transition Out of Sport 3 - Amanda

In this episode, Coach Katie explains what it means to be the primary actor in your life. When we are the primary reactor, typically we are "back in our heels", lack control, and usually feels like you are a couple of steps behind what you're trying to accomplish. Learning to be the primary actor can give you more control as an athlete. 

340. Actors Win, Reactors Lose - Katie

In this episode, Dr. Galli begins his multi-series highlight of Greek mythological folklore. Achilles is first and his biggest vulnerability was his heel. Becoming one of the heroes of the Trojan war, Achilles persevered. Learn where the term "Achilles heel" comes from and how you can apply his experience to your athletic experience. 

339. Achilles - Dr. Galli

Mindfulness is about bringing your focus inward. It allows you the time and space to acknowledge and accept things for what they are as well as to regulate your emotions. In this episode, Kristina walks you through a mindfulness exercise.

338. Mindfulness - Kristina

In this episode, Dr. Detling discusses the difference between encouragement and positivity. Did you know that too much positivity, particularly during difficult times, can become toxic? Yet encouragement, tied to an action or behavior, can usually be the most helpful tool.

337. Encouragement vs. Positivity - Dr. Detling

Yo Globetrotter, this one is for you! If you are a parent of a perfectionist, this episode covers what you can do to help them with this constant struggle.

336. Parenting a Perfectionist - Chelsea

Most elite athletes will be retired from their sports in their 20's. Fortunately, 80% of athletes transition well, but the other 20% have quite a struggle. It is a crisis transition. In this episode, HeadStrong Coach Amanda discusses the reality of difficulty for some athletes. 

335. Transition Out of Sport 2 - Amanda

In this episode, Katie discusses how to overcome mistakes.

334. So What, Now What? - Katie

In this episode you will learn a strategy for monitoring your activation levels. Dr. Galli will give you three questions to ask yourself that will help you find that correct level for you.

333. The Air Pump Method - Dr. Galli

FOMO = Fear of Missing Out. YOLO = You Only Live Once. How to make sense of these in our world today!

332. FOMO, YOLO - Kristina

The 20th and final strategy in this series is presented by Dr. Nicole Detling. Here you will learn the value of sharing the pressure with someone else.

331. Pressure Solution 20 - Dr. Detling

This episode will teach coaches how to better communicate with their teams! 

330. Was Message Sent, Message Received? - Chelsea

This podcast guides you on the journey of building and maintaining mental toughness. Regardless of where you "perform" in life, Becoming HeadStrong will help you learn to optimize and more fully enjoy your life's performance.

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