Mindset Stories

Health EN ↓ 5 episodes

Mindset Stories exists to explore the real human side of performance. Through honest conversations and personal stories, we show how a robust mindset is built through experience, rather than clichés, theory, or quick fixes. Our mission is to help athletes, coaches, parents, leaders, and anyone interested in growth and personal insight deepen their understanding of themselves and others through story and connection, empowering them to cultivate inner harmony by integrating self-compassion and acceptance into their own stories.

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The Inner Critic and the Fear of Disappointing Others: Real Tools from Real Client Stories 30.06.2026 52:59

From the day you’re born to the day you die, the only person inside your head every second is you . So wouldn’t it be better to have that voice be your own personal coach that actually helps, instead of one that tears you down? In this episode of Mindset Stories, Sara and Luc dive deeper into two important themes from their last conversation that consistently show up in their work: self-doubt (fee...

The Truth No One Talks About In Sports: We're All Humans 16.06.2026 35:03

Why did we start Mindset Stories ? In this special pre-launch episode, Sara and Luc sit down for an honest conversation about the purpose behind the podcast and the lessons they've learned through years of working with athletes. Together, they explore the human side of performance, the power of feeling seen and heard, and the common struggles that connect us all: self-doubt, fear of disappoint...

Billy Larkins: "I Don't Set Goals For Other People Anymore" - The Villain Who Became The Hero 02.06.2026 1:18:34

In this episode of Mindset Stories, we sit down with Billy Larkins, strength and conditioning coach, business owner of 5 gyms across Pennsylvania, father of 5, husband, and the man Sara has openly called both her villain and her hero. Billy takes us through his unconventional path. Quitting accounting after thirty seconds, mentoring under a 40-year-old bodybuilder in Portland, building a small gym...

Sara's Story: Looking In The Mirror Is One Of The Hardest Things I Learned How To Do 26.05.2026 55:19

In this pre-launch episode of Mindset Stories, the tables turn, co-host Sara shares her own story. Sara grew up playing hockey with the boys at a time when girls' hockey barely existed, built a career as an NCAA Division I coach for 18 years, and from the outside, things looked good. But for more than three decades, she'd never truly looked at herself honestly. Then a strength coach she ca...

Luc's Story: There Is A Purpose 15.05.2026 51:54

At 21, Luc went through a traumatic, life changing experience. What came next shaped the man he is today. This is his story. Welcome to Mindset Stories, The Human Side of Performance. In our first pre-launch episode, we sit down with co-founder Luciano Somerville (Luc) as he shares his story for the first time. Luc grew up in small towns across Vancouver Island chasing the dream of playing profess...