Mandy Patterson

Mind Over Mental Block

Sports EN ↓ 27 episodes

Is your cheerleader or gymnast stuck in a mental block, fear, or frustration? You’re not alone—and there is a way forward. On The Mind Over Mental Block Podcast, mental performance coach Mandy Patterson helps athletes and parents overcome mental blocks in cheerleading and gymnastics, build confidence in tumbling, and handle competition nerves. Each episode feels like a coaching session—encouraging, practical, and filled with actionable tips for cheerleaders, tips for gymnasts, and support for parents and coaches alike.

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Mandy Patterson

Episodes

What is a mental block? ... and what do you do about it? 09.12.2025 27:29

In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What a mental block really is …and btw, it’s not laziness, drama, or a cry for attention. What a mental block feels like on the inside Mandy shares her own experience as a competitive cheerleader — the stomach drop, the “knot” feeling, and the freeze when your body just won’t go. What it looks like from the outside (for parents & coaches) The fidgeting, stutter s...

Welcome to The Mind Over Mental Block Podcast: For Cheerleaders, Gymnasts & Sports Parents 16.10.2025 1:18

If you’ve ever seen an athlete freeze up on a skill they’ve done a hundred times, you know how real mental blocks can be. The Mind Over Mental Block Podcast with Mental Performance Coach Mandy Patterson helps cheerleaders, gymnasts, coaches, and sports parents understand what’s really going on in the athlete’s mind — and what to do about it. Get mindset tips, practice and performance pep talks, an...