Peak Performance Mindset: Mental Training for Athletes & Executives

What if everything you call "mental weakness" is actually a skill you never trained? UPenn-trained mental performance coach Chris DeSantis joins Megan to dismantle the biggest lie in sports, business, and leadership: that your psychological struggles are fixed traits. Chris brings his MAPP degree and years of coaching experience to explain positive psychology, learned optimism, and why the term "h...

Everyone tells leaders to "be more confident." Nobody explains why that advice makes things worse. Executive presence isn't a behavior you perform, it's a version of yourself you either have access to or you don't. And when you lose it in a high-stakes meeting, a big presentation, or a tough conversation, it's not a confidence problem. It's a nervous system problem. In this episode of the Peak Per...

What do you do when a truck hits you head-on, breaks your neck, and your surgeons tell you to hang up your bike for good? If you're Sav Wilds, you get curious. In this episode, Megan sits down with Sav, ultra endurance athlete, triathlete, AI agency co-founder, and ICF certified high performance coach, to talk about the resilience framework that carried her from a broken neck back to competing at...

Do you overthink when the stakes are highest, right when you need to perform your best? In this episode of Peak Performance Mindset, performance mindset coach Megan Devito teaches you a 3-minute mental reset to stop overthinking under pressure so you can compete, lead, and perform as your best self when it counts most. You’ll learn the three types of overthinkers (and which one you default to), th...

March Madness. Playoff intensity. Tax season deadlines. Q1 closing pressure. High-stakes moments are everywhere: in competition, in business, and in leadership. In this episode of  Peak Performance Mindset , we break down how to perform under pressure without overthinking, spiraling, or losing confidence when it matters most. You’ll learn: • How to regulate your emotions under pressure • The nervo...

Big news! This podcast is evolving. Hear why I'm rebranding to Peak Performance Mindset, who this show is for now, and what to expect going forward. This podcast is evolving! After years of coaching high-achieving women on anxiety and stress, I realized: I'm not just helping people manage anxiety. I'm teaching performance mindset. The mental skills that help athletes win are the same skills that h...

Does the idea of winning at life feel exhausting right now? You don’t have to be an athlete to apply a championship mentality to your career and personal life. In this episode, I break down how to channel ambition, recover from failure, and set the healthy boundaries necessary for sustainable success. Whether you are looking for burnout prevention or trying to figure out how to navigate work-life...

Megan Devito discusses the importance of embracing simplicity and returning to an analog lifestyle for less stress and anxiety. She shares her goals and strategy for the year, the impact of digital overwhelm, and the benefits of an analog lifestyle. Megan also addresses the health problems caused by digital overuse and the challenges of digital addiction, emphasizing the need for a balance and bou...

In this episode, Megan Devito discusses the importance of being intentional with work and life decisions, emphasizing the need for balance and stress management.  She encourages listeners to reflect on their values and how these can guide their choices, ultimately leading to greater confidence and resilience.  The conversation highlights practical strategies for managing stress and making values-b...

Why Your Toughest Storms Are Your Greatest Advantage: A Masterclass in Mental Resilience Motivational speaker and cancer survivor Felicity Ashley joins Megan on More Than Anxiety to share her extraordinary journey: rowing the Atlantic Ocean and immediately facing a Stage 3 cancer diagnosis. This conversation is a must-listen for building unshakeable resilience and using mindset reframing to overco...

Tired of hating year-end reviews and setting resolutions you won't keep? This episode is your guide to looking back over the past year with curiosity and love instead of self-criticism.  Coach Megan Devito teaches ambitious women how to use self-assessment to their advantage to find the success and lessons they've been seeking. Discover why New Year's Day is an arbitrary date for change and learn...

This week, I'm bringing back a highly-requested episode originally recorded a few years ago that's perfect for navigating holiday overwhelm and anxiety. If the idea of holiday get-togethers leaves you feeling stressed out and anxious, you're not alone! I created this episode to give you actionable steps and a lighthearted approach to managing anxiety so you can find Confidence and Self-Leadership...

If you are a successful, motivated woman struggling with overthinking, anxiety, and burnout, this special Holiday Edit episode is for you.  Certified coach Megan Devito helps you find calm and confidence by teaching you what actually works to stop the thought spiral that sabotages your peace and presence. In this episode, you will learn the 3 essential steps for a joyful season: Set Real Boundarie...

Is Civil Discourse the lost art of Human connection we need to restore?  Coach Megan Devito explores how to have confident communication without constant conflict. Drawing on her years as a teacher setting up student debates, Megan highlights what’s missing in conversations today: respect and the ability to disagree with the idea without discounting the person. This episode is vital for High-Achie...

In this episode, Megan Devito discusses the challenges of people pleasing, especially during the holiday season. She shares mindset shifts to help listeners break free from the cycle of overwhelming obligations and learn to say no without guilt.  The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding personal values, calming the nervous system, and setting healthy boundaries to maintain emoti...

High-achieving women, this is the key to maintaining your peace and clarity of thought, even when everything around you feels chaotic and overwhelming. This episode shifts the focus from preventing burnout to integrating gratitude and perspective into your daily life.  Coach Megan Devito shares her personal experience with recent grief, demonstrating how to use this practice to push through diffic...

Are you successful on paper but still feel like it’s never enough?  You’re constantly chasing the next goal, but instead of satisfaction, you feel stress, burnout, and guilt. In this episode, Megan Devito shares why high-achieving women keep moving the goalpost and how to finally feel successful, calm, and fulfilled without losing your motivation or momentum. What you’ll learn: • Why your brain re...

If you are a successful, motivated woman dealing with burnout and anxiety, this is your wake-up call.  Stop feeling guilty for resting. It’s actually the foundation for your success! Full Description: If you are you a high-achieving woman caught in the guilt trap of working when you should rest, and worrying when you should be present? Coach Megan Devito is here to explain why your body is stuck i...

Feeling burned out or overwhelmed heading into the last quarter of the year? In this episode, learn a simple daily check-in practice to prevent burnout, reset your mindset, and find balance as you finish the year. _____________________________________________________________ If you’re staring down the end of the year, feeling stressed, anxious, or tempted to give up on your goals entirely, this ep...

Clutter & Focus: Why a Messy Space Kills Productivity | What to Do Instead Feeling scattered before you even start your day?   In this episode of More Than Anxiety , we dive deep into how physical and digital clutter silently sabotages your focus, slows productivity, and leaves you feeling overwhelmed.  I'll break down why common fixes don't work and reveal actionable steps to reclaim your spa...

Do you find yourself avoiding goal setting because you’re afraid of failing, overwhelmed by the process, or even worried about what success might cost you? You’re not alone.  Many high achievers hold back from setting big goals because of hidden fears  or they set the goals then self-sabotage. In this episode, you’ll learn: The real reasons you hesitate to set goals How overwhelm and perfectionism...

In this episode, I'm sharing why slowing down is the counterintuitive secret to finishing the year strong and achieving your Q4 goals without burnout or stress. • Most people respond to Q4 pressure by either rushing frantically or giving up completely • When we feel anxious, our brains aren't thinking clearly, they're just recycling old patterns • Your brain wants to be right more than it wants yo...

In this episode of More Than Anxiety , Megan talks with physician-turned-health-coach, Dr. Doriana Parkin , about her move from traditional medicine to holistic wellness. Dr. Doriana shares her personal experience with burnout and to creating Smply Fit Wellness . She explains how simple, daily habits focused on nutrition, fitness, and self-care can be the most effective "medicine" for your body an...

In this episode, coach Megan Devito explains how to stop anxious overthinking and learn to choose which thoughts to believe, even when your brain feels like it's on fire. • Understanding the difference between creative, productive thinking and anxiety-driven overthinking • Learning to recognize when your brain is protecting you vs when it's locked into fear-based thinking. • Handling intrusive tho...

In this episode of More Than Anxiety Megan Devito is talking with Gabs Hayes , an entrepreneurial mom of three and business coach, as she shares her personal journey through a challenging season of depression. Host Megan Devito and Gabs discuss prioritizing mental health, offering a refreshing perspective on rest, recovery, and redefining success. You'll Learn: Why taking time for yourself, even w...