Ride Rope Rodeo | Performance, Training, Pressure, Mindset, Faith

We're kicking off a brand-new Foundations Series on Ride Rope Rodeo! In the Confidence Series, we talked about what destroys confidence and how to rebuild it, but confidence alone is not enough to sustain you. Confidence can rise and fall with pressure, nerves, wins, losses, and circumstances. Foundations are what keep you grounded. In this episode, Chase and I introduce the foundational pilla...

What are you telling yourself before you ever ride in the arena? The truth is, the conversations happening inside your head are shaping your confidence, mindset, and performance more than you realize. As athletes, we spend countless hours training our horses, our bodies, and developing our skills - but very few of us intentionally train our minds. In this episode of Ride Rope Rodeo, we're diving i...

Pressure is a part of competition, and if you're a rodeo athlete headed into a big finals or even the summer run, you're going to feel it. In this episode of Ride Rope Rodeo, we're talking about how to prepare for big moments and perform with confidence when the stage gets bigger and the stakes get higher. Learn how mindset, intentional training, mental preparation, and faith all work together to...

What if building confidence isn't your problem? But keeping it... In this episode of Ride Rope Rodeo, I'm breaking down the three biggest confidence killers I see in rodeo athletes: comparison, pressure, and expectations. These mental traps can steal your confidence, create self-doubt, and keep athletes from performing at their best - even when they've put in the work. I talk about how comparison...

Every rodeo athlete wants to feel confident when it's time to compete - but confidence isn't something that just shows up, it's something you build. In this episode of Ride Rope Rodeo, I'm breaking down the practical steps that help athletes develop real, lasting confidence in and out of the arena. We dive into why confidence starts with trust, how preparation creates belief, and w...

In this episode of Ride Rope Rodeo, we're talking about how real confidence is built through conviction - conviction about who you are and why you compete the way you do. We dive into identity, mindset, pressure, faith, and why performance can never be the foundation of your worth as an athlete. When your identity is rooted in Christ instead of the outcome, it changes the way you compete, resp...

In this episode of Ride Rope Rodeo, I'm diving deep into what it really takes for rodeo athletes to build confidence, handle pressure, and elevate performance in and out of the rodeo arena. I go all in on why mindset training matters just as much as physical training, and why "just think positive" isn't enough when you're struggling with nerves, inconsistency, self-doubt, or...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Ride Rope Rodeo podcast — where I help rodeo athletes strengthen their mindset, build confidence under pressure, and elevate their performance both in and out of the arena. In this introduction episode, I'm sharing a bit of my story — how I grew up loving horses, chasing big dreams, overcoming setbacks, and learning what it truly takes to compete at a h...

In this deeply honest and faith-filled episode, I am talking about what it really means to walk in alignment with God, even when everything looks "good" on the outside. Because here's the truth... Just because something is good, doesn't mean it's aligned. I get deep, honest, and real about: How misalignment can show up even in good, meaningful work Learning to become pliable...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things—praying, trusting, showing up—but nothing is changing? In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit down with Audrey McCracken, host of Grace for My Home , to talk about what it really looks like to trust God in the waiting. We dive into those in-between seasons where life feels uncertain, prayers seem unanswered, and everything in you...

If you feel like you're constantly busy but still unfulfilled, this episode will challenge everything you thought about productivity. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Angela Barnard to unpack why doing more isn't the answer—and how simple, intentional rhythms can help you finally step out of survival mode. Together, we explore how high-achieving women often look like they &qu...

Do you ever end your day feeling busy, but like nothing actually got done? In this episode, we're diving into what survival mode really looks like in your daily routines—and why you constantly feel scattered, behind, and pulled in a million directions. If you're tired of unfinished tasks, constant interruptions, and the mental overload of trying to "keep up", this conversation wi...

If you've been stuck in survival mode—feeling anxious, exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from peace—this episode will meet you right where you are. In today's powerful conversation, I sit down with my longtime college friend Jaela, who shares her raw and inspiring journey from anxiety, fear, and complete depletion...to living with energy, clarity, and deep faith. We talk about what...

If you constantly feel drained, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin, this episode will shift the way you think about boundaries forever. Today we're talking about how to set boundaries without guilt and why biblical boundaries are essential for protecting your energy as a Christian woman. If you've been stuck in people-pleasing, overcommitting, or constantly saying yes, this conversation wi...

If you've been feeling constantly tired, run down, or like your body just can't keep up with your life...this episode is for you! (and me) I invited Kari Barton, nutrition and fitness expert, to the podcast and we're diving into real, practical ways to increase your energy as a Christian woman - without adding more overwhelm to your plate. We're breaking down the simple habits that...

Are you constantly feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuck in a survival mode season—even when you're doing "all the right things"? In today's episode, we're diving into how to restore your energy as a Christian woman by focusing on the three core pillars: spiritual, physical, and emotional health. If you've already identified what's draining you, this is your next step—...

Are you constantly exhausted, even when life looks "fine" on the outside? Inside this weeks episode of the Reset Your Energy series , we're talking about the hidden energy leaks that quietly keep Christian women stuck in survival mode. If you've ever felt productive but not peaceful, overwhelmed by small things, or guilty for resting, you may be experiencing survival mode energy....

You've renewed your mind. You're growing in faith. So why are you still so tired? In today's episode we're talking about something many Christian women experience, but rarely name: you can be spiritually strong and still physically and emotionally depleted. If you've been living in chaos, feeling overwhelmed, or craving true rest but can't seem to access it, this episode wi...

Did survival mode sneak up on you again? When chaos lingers, sickness hits your home, or life stacks up faster than you can process it, overwhelm doesn’t knock — it floods. And suddenly you’re reacting instead of responding, pushing through instead of living spirit-led. In this episode, we’re talking about how to reset in real time when stress spikes and clarity feels out of reach. If you’re a Chr...

If your inner dialogue feels more critical than hopeful, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking how negative self-talk quietly blocks your breakthrough and keeps you stuck in fear-based thinking. When your mind replays past disappointments and predicts future failure, hope starts to feel unsafe. But forward thinking with God changes everything. Inside this episode, you’l...

Are you a Christian woman feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and stuck in survival mode? When life feels heavy, your mind can narrow into tunnel vision—fixating on one problem, one fear, one situation—until it’s all you can see. In this week's episode, we’re talking about how to renew your mind, restore biblical perspective, and step out of problem-centered thinking. You’ll learn how...

Does your mind feel like it's racing all the time and your thoughts are stuck on a merry-go-round that just keeps circling? Or maybe there are just so many thoughts circling through your mind it feels like a carousel post on Instagram. In this episode, I talk about how survival mode shows up in our thoughts, why it feels so draining, and how to reset your mind using biblical encouragement and prac...

Breaking free from survival mode doesn’t start with better habits or more productivity—it starts with identity. In this episode, I get to sit down with Dixie Roberts to explore how misplaced identity quietly keeps many Christian women stuck in survival mode. Even with strong faith and good intentions, performance-based thinking, fear of failure, and striving can drain our peace and distort how we...

Survival mode doesn’t just exhaust your body — it quietly reshapes what you believe about yourself, your worth, and even God. In today's episode, we unpack how prolonged survival mode leads to misplaced identity and fragile confidence. When life feels overwhelming, our beliefs often shift without us realizing it. We begin defining ourselves by performance, productivity, approval, or comparison...

Do you ever feel like you've lost your spark—even though you love Jesus and want to live with purpose? In this episode of Advance with Purpose , we’re having an honest conversation about activating your faith and your spiritual gifts and how doing so brings clarity, confidence, and renewed energy to your everyday life. Many Christian women—especially busy, working moms—are walking through life...