Rebecca Smith

PerformHappy with Rebecca Smith

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I’m Rebecca Smith, your podcast host, and High Performance Coach. I’m Director of Complete Performance Coaching and founder of The #PerformHappy Community. Maybe you’re a gymnast with a fear of going backwards. A swimmer who can’t seem to go any faster. Or a parent who is clueless about how to help your child succeed. You might be stepping up to tougher competition and looking to raise your game. Whether you're struggling with a mental block, or you just had the best season of your life, this podcast is for you. Kids need resources to deal with the pressure of competition, but they don’t neces...

Author

Rebecca Smith

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Sports

Podcast website

performhappy.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

A Gymnastics Take on Toxic Coaching - Brook Weinheimer's Story EP 290 10.06.2023

This episode is for anyone who ’s had trouble with a coach, or found themselves worried about going to practice, obsess ing over being perfect and more. Brook shares her story and how she became the coach she always wanted for herself.    Topics discussed:    Understanding how to manage fear   Expectations of compliance , how it can hurt and how to deal with it   When shaming and rigid rules don’t...

Why Confidence Ladders Don't Work EP 289 03.06.2023

Today Coach Rebecca explains why the confidence ladder approach doesn’t work and can even backfire. She’s breaking it down AND explaining what will work instead.    Parents, there ’s a better way to overcome mental blocks that works , will help your kid , and make things less stressful for both of you.    If you aren’t sure what a confidence ladder is, Coach Rebecca breaks that down for you. It’s...

Are You One of THOSE Moms? EP 288 20.05.2023

You ’ll do anything for your kid . Y ou want them to be happy, healthy, successful, and supported , but your athlete is still struggling .     Today we’ll talk about if you’ve accidentally became one of those moms . The ones that are unknowingly and accidentally adding pressure, and I’ll explain how to modify your support to help your athlete overcome their struggles!    The goal here is to make s...

The 5 Keys To Overcoming Fear EP 287 13.05.2023

Today Coach Rebecca goes over the 5 keys to overcoming fear.   If your athlete struggles with fear or mental blocks, these are the 5 things they need to have a big breakthrough. Without them, it will be very hard to overcome an obstacle.      You need:      Optimism. This applies to the athlete AND the parents. Recognizing that a small setback is just that and tomorrow everything can be better is...

Super Quick Exercises to Help Your Athlete Stay Focused and Reduce Anxiety EP 286 06.05.2023

Do you wish your athlete had less anxiety and more focus? What if Coach Rebecca told you that there were short exercises YOU as a parent could do to help your athlete with focus and anxiety? Today Coach Rebecca gives quick and simple exercises that will make all the difference! Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Me...

NO SPOTS ALLOWED - What to do if Your Coach / Gym Refuses to Spot Your Child EP 285 29.04.2023

Does your athlete's coach or gym not believe in spotting an athlete? Today Coach Rebecca gives you the 411 on how to handle a coach or gym that refuse to spot your athlete when you feel they might need it. Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990Bur Foll...

HELP! My Athlete Lost Skills Days Before The Big Meet! EP 284 22.04.2023

Just days before a big meet and your athlete has seeming lost their skills? Don't fret, in this episode Coach Rebecca discusses all things regarding lost skills right before a big meet. Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990Bur Follow me on Instagram:...

Coaches - What NOT to do if an Athlete is Struggling with Mental Blocks EP 283 15.04.2023

Coaches, this one is for you! Coach Rebecca is always giving advice to parents with kids struggling with mental blocks. Today Coach Rebecca is giving Coaches the "What Not To Do" guide for coaching an athlete with a mental block! Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today...

What to Say When Your Athlete Fails Big Time at Competition EP 282 08.04.2023

Supporting our athletes when they win is easy, but knowing the right thing to say when they fail can be a touchy subject. Today, Coach Rebecca gives you the right information to be able to talk to your athlete in a supportive way when they fail. Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy...

Sport Parents- Change This Immediately If You Want To Help Your Athlete Reach Their Potential EP 281 01.04.2023

What if Coach Rebecca told you there was one thing you could do to help your athlete reach their potential? Well with this tip Coach Rebecca will give you what you need to know to help your athlete reach their full potential. Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co...

Working Through Tumbling Mental Blocks with The Tumble Whisperer Levi Nickson EP 280 25.03.2023

Does your athlete struggle with mental blocks on their tumbling skills? Join me and The Tumble Whisperer, Levi Nickson as we talk about all the ways to work through those mental blocks. If you would like more information on parenting an athlete with mental blocks, check out my FREE parent webinar at completeperformancecoaching.com/free . If your athlete continues to struggle with mental blocks and...

Three Quick Tips for Self-love - The Foundation for Lasting Confidence EP 279 18.03.2023

Do you know what the foundation for last confidence is? It's self-love. Join me today as I share 3 quick tips for self-love. If you are parent looking for resources on parenting an athlete with mental blocks be sure to check out my FREE parent training at completeperformancecoaching.com/free ! Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book &quot...

How to Support Your Athlete Before, During, and After Competition EP 278 11.03.2023

Do you feel like you are ALWAYS saying the wrong thing on the way to meets and on the way home? Over the years, during my parent trainings, I have heard over and over "I just don't know what to say and when". Well, I am here to help. Let me help you figure out what to say to your athlete to motivate them and empower them instead of accidentally hindering. Learn exactly what to say a...

Why Confidence Ladders Don't Work EP 277 04.03.2023

Do you and your athlete keep working the confidence ladder but end up with the same problem time and time again? While confidence ladders can be great tools for some athletes, they can be exhausting and hope motivation-crushing for others. For parents, be sure to check out my FREE training on parenting an athlete with a mental block! Sign up at completeperformancecoaching.com/free Learn exactly wh...

How To Raise Body Confident Kids - An interview with Cliona Byrne EP 276 26.11.2022

As parents of children, we do our best for them each and every day. Some topics can be hard to tackle, this includes the way they think and talk about their bodies. Today I meet with Cliona Byrne to discuss the ins and outs of raising body-confident kids. Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order...

How Mama Drama Can Help Raise A Resilient Athlete EP 275 19.11.2022

Mama drama can take a fun gym experiene and turn it into a nasty one, but only if you let it! Today Coach Rebecca Smith talks about how you can use that mama drama and have it help you raise a resilient athlete. Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990Bur Fol...

STOP Trying to Solve Your Athletes Problems EP 274 12.11.2022

As parents, when our kiddos are struggling we would do just about anything to help solve the problem. But maybe that isn't in the best of our athletes. Today Coach Rebecca talks about what we can do instead, and how that can help our athletes today, and in the future. Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental...

Mindset Tips from the Best Coaches Around - The CPC Coaches EP 273 05.11.2022

Have you ever wanted to get ALL of our coaches in one room and soak up some of their tips, tricks, and wisdom? Well, today is your lucky day! Join us at our CPC Coaches Roundtable. Buckle up, it's about to get informational! Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://...

Expert Tips to Support Athlete Mental Health with Dr. Sarah Pospos EP 272 29.10.2022

On today's episode Coach Rebecca Smith speaks with Dr. Sarah Pospos about a few expert tips to support your athletes mental health. If you have any questions or are interested in meeting with one of our coaches sign up for a FREE consult at completeperformancecoaching.com/consult Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Thr...

How To Protect Your Children From Abuse in Sports with Dr. Amy Saltzman EP 271 15.10.2022

Coach Rebecca and Dr. Amy Saltzman tackle the tough topic of abuse of athletes in sports. While they cover some tough topics Dr. Saltzman offers some hope for a sad situation. Learn how to spot patterns that can be covert abuse and how to handle those situations. Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks&quo...

Mean Girl Drama - How to Help Your Athlete Build Confidence in Tough Social Situations EP 270 08.10.2022

Today Coach Rebecca gives you 6 things you can do before you turn that Mama Bear rage loose on that mean girl on your daughter's team. She shares ways to take this tough social situation and turn it into a source of confidence for your athlete. Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your...

The Long Term Mental Block - Causes & Solutions EP 269 01.10.2022

Today, Coach Rebecca talks about the long-term mental blocks. While some athletes get a mental block and can work through it quickly, some athletes get stuck and stay stuck. Coach Rebecca covers the causes of long-term mental blocks, the solutions, and how parents can help their athletes through these trying times. Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with...

Mental Block or Poor Work Ethic? EP 268 24.09.2022

Today Coach Rebecca Smith covers a hot topic! Does your athlete have a mental block or just poor work eithic? Can we do more harm than good by pushing our athletes when they do have a mental block? Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990Bur Follow me on Inst...

What To Do If Your Coach Doesn't Give Positive Reinforcement EP 267 17.09.2022

Does your coach focus on the negatives and tend to not give your athlete positive reinforcement? Today Coach Rebecca Smith covers how to talk to your athlete about it, how to talk to their coach, how to open the lines of communication, and when to think about switching gyms. Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Menta...

How to Help Athletes Get Motivated with Dr. Brian Hite EP 266 10.09.2022

Today Coach Rebecca Smith talks all about athlete motivation and how to help them get motivated with her guest Dr. Brian Hite. Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990Bur Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/ Join my FaceBook...

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