Mindset Coach Academy Podcast

I had the great pleasure of interviewing The Bodacious Brotherhood. The BB came together in The Mindset Coach Academy Certification when they were randomly assigned to the same small group.  I always say that you “get out of the small group what you put into it”, and these men showed what’s possible when you cut the bullshit, get vulnerable, and put it all on the table.  I first noticed...

When it comes to mental training, 97% of young athletes need to learn a few core principles to totally transform their game. They don't need customized game plans, they don't need you as their coach to reinvent the wheel and create a curriculum for them. Most athletes will benefit immensely from learning just a few core principles. In this Mental Monday, I'll give you everything you need to help y...

Midway through The Mindset Coach Academy Certification, a lot of students start feeling behind. And it can be really discouraging. If you are feeling behind, whether that's in your career, or relationship, or life in general, I encourage you to ask yourself this: "What if I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be?" How might this question shift the way you think about yourself and the way you show up?...

Can you help people… and make money?  Can you be a good person… and make money?  Can you make a real difference… and make money?  Money comes up a lot with my MCA students. And it’s rarely about counting dollars and cents. Money is symbolic, and a lot of us have a complicated relationship with it. There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to choose whether or not to charge money as a mi...

I recently took a trip to LA with my longtime friend, Brianne. We came across a booth on the promenade where people were asking moms to give advice. I don't normally do things like this, but In this case, I was inspired to sit down and share one bit of advice I would give to my younger self. Back when I was just becoming a mom. In today's Mental Monday, I'll share what I said, and (more importantl...

Do you need to work on giving people grace? I know I do. Today's episode is a reminder to myself that I can never really know what other people are going through. 👉🏻 That server that is taking forever with your check 👉🏻 👉🏻 The parent that's losing their patience with their kids 👉🏻 The person that just cut you off in traffic Your brain will always prioritize your own experience which means...

Monday mornings are for nerding out on mindset work! My question for you today is: Is your subconscious on board with your goals? There are so many ways to use mental training to align your subconscious with what you say you want, but one that we don't usually talk about it to think about the downside of achieving your goals. Don't get me wrong, it's very important to spend time thinking about the...

My guest today is Skye Eddy, the founder and CEO of Soccer Parenting Association. Sports are in Skye’s DNA. She is an experienced coach and former professional player with a long and impressive resume . Today, Skye is tirelessly working to bridge the gap between parents and coaches to create a stronger, more holistic foundation of support for young athletes.   As a professional athlete-turned...

The word ego gets a bad rap. But I would argue that great athletes and high performers NEED ego. We may never have the belief in ourselves or the GUTS to go for what we want without our egos. In today's Mental Monday, I talk about how ego can drive us forward, or hold us back. Most importantly, you'll learn how to use your ego for good (not evil :) ------------------------- Join me on Instagram to...

Do your day-to-day habits line up with what you say you want? This is a question I ask myself regularly. And especially when things start feeling harder than they should. If you feel tired, or overwhelmed, mentally unsettled, or like you're not really making progress on your goals, this episode is for you. Whether your goal is to be healthier, pursue your hobbies, be a good partner or parent, or b...

COACH: Discovering and defining your core principles can be a game-changer! In the MCA Insider group, we have 5 core principles that anchor us to our shared purpose and give us something to really sink our teeth into. I find myself coming back to them whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed, or foggy, or need a big old boost of energy. If you are a high achiever with big, ambitious goals, you have to cle...

Is your smartphone running your life? Listen, these things are designed to grab and hold your attention. They're like having a buzzing, blinking, ringing casino in your pocket. Smartphones are so great in so many ways, but, when left unchecked, they can eat away at your time, confidence, productivity, and focus. I've learned this the hard way (haven't we all?) When I have no shot clock (i.e. no li...

Today's Mental Monday explores the question, "When (if ever) does it make sense to visualize the worst case scenario?" This is a HUGE topic, and one that I can't fully cover in this short episode. There is no simple answer (and that's what makes it fun to talk about!) Let me be very clear, I don't think it's healthy to seek out obstacles, or dwell on the negative stuff. You don't want to be carele...

Today on the podcast, Chris DeSantis is talking all about Positive Psychology! Chris and I met a couple months ago when I was a guest on his podcast, The Swim Brief Podcast, and we had so much to talk about that I had to stop him and tell him to save it for this podcast! Chris is the first athletic coach in the world to get an advanced degree in Positive Psychology (in 2009). Chris is the definiti...

I think most of us would agree that jealousy is a negative thing. When we feel it come up in ourselves, we either push it down, or dwell on it, or come up with reasons why that person's life is better because of their upbringing, or opportunities, or intelligence, socioeconomic status, genetics, or dumb luck. I recently listened to this podcast by Jenna Kutcher who was interviewing communication s...

What do you do when you don't feel inspired? When you're staring at a blank page feeling uncreative, lost, and low energy... How do you pull yourself out of it? SHOULD you pull yourself out of it? In this Mental Monday episode, I want to talk to you today about how to reframe being in (I'll call it) "a cycle of chaos in your brain". When I'm experiencing this, It's really hard to see past it. In t...

Do you remember morning conditioning? Waking up at 5 AM to get yelled at by your coach and run sprints with your team in the rain (why was it always raining?).   Imagine all the energy it would have taken to wake up and do morning conditioning on your own. No team, no coach, just you relying on sheer willpower to create a workout plan, show up on time, and push yourself through your entire wo...

"How are you?" Doesn't have to be a passive greeting. I reconnected with an old friend the other day, and it sparked a new perspective on this question, one that had the power to change my week. I talk all about it on today's Mental Monday. ------------------------- If you know someone who needs this reminder today, send them this episode, and don't forget to rate and review !   OTHER WAYS TO...

I started playing hoops again. You're going to be hearing a lot about this in the upcoming weeks because this is kind of a big deal to me. And as a former professional athlete who hasn't played competitively in a while, it was really really humbling to get back out there and play. It took a lot of reflection on my part to realize I was avoiding doing this thing that I devoted the first part of my...

As a parent, I’ll take any help I can get. Period.  Today on the podcast, I am absolutely thrilled to introduce you to Jeanine Mouchawar, a parenting coach and certified life coach who works specifically with parents of teenagers.  If you are a parent of a teenager, you’re likely feeling growing pains. What worked for you before doesn’t work anymore. Your teens are craving more independe...

Today's Mental Monday episode is inspired by calls I've had with Mindset Coach Academy applicants. I find it so fascinating to meet and talk to people who are making a decision about whether or not to join my program. The psychology of it in particular is really fascinating. Because taking a big jump, putting money and time and energy toward the thing that you say you want is HARD. And it's someth...

If you find these mini podcasts helpful, please let us know by leaving a review. I love a 5 minute hack. Something you can implement immediately with an instant impact. Today, I'll teach you about how to get the very most from a simple, 5 minute walk. A practice like this can be profound WHEN you set it up thoughtfully.  I'll share my tips and leave you with a challenge to start your week off...

One of the best things I’ve done as a parent is to teach my kids mindset tools. Simple, uncomplicated exercises that they can reach for when they need a little extra help.    Skills like identifying, communicating, and regulating your emotions are LEARNED skills. So as a parent who is also a mindset coach, I am always finding ways to teach my kids age-appropriate mindset tools.  &nb...

I just went to a mastermind where they started the session by asking us about our 'why'. And I tried not to roll my eyes. I already know my why, I've done a lot of work on it already. Isn't this prompt a little cheesy and overdone? I didn't really want to talk about it in the mastermind, but I did it anyway. And I'm surprised I'm saying this but I'm really glad I did. Not because it taught me anyt...

I don't want to talk about business today, but I do want to talk about selling. Because we're all 'selling' something. You're selling yourself in your career, you're selling your spouse on the vacation you want to go on, you're selling your kids on going to school. Today, I'm chatting about the psychology of selling, and teaching you one small but mighty mindset shift that will help you hear 'yes'...