Becoming HeadStrong
606 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis podcast guides you on the journey of building and maintaining mental toughness. Regardless of where you "perform" in life, Becoming HeadStrong will help you learn to optimize and more fully enjoy your life's performance.
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Episodes
306. Comfort Bubble - Katie
July 23, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 1.94 MBIn this episode, Katie talks about how to break out of your comfort zone and chase greatness.
305. The Wow! Approach - Dr. Galli
July 21, 2021 08:30 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBChoose to be curious when something "bad" happens, not only does it feel better but you'll be in a better place to problem solve and experience growth. Take a "WOW" approach.
304. Social Facilitation - Kristina
July 19, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.62 MBSocial facilitation is all about finding others who will help you along the way. No one is successful alone. Find your tribe!
303. Pressure Solution 15 - Dr. Detling
July 16, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBOur 15th solution for handling pressure is to meditate! Find out why we encourage meditation and how to do it in this episode.
302. The Left-Right Rhythm - Dr. Galli
July 14, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.06 MBIn this episode, you will learn about bi-lateral stimulation involved in EMDR. You will also learn how to use this technique in life and in performance for better outcomes.
301. Dominate - Kristina
July 12, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 5.3 MBThis episode is building on a previous episode that focused on winning the day. In this episode, Kristina talks about HOW to win throughout the entire day as well as how to DOMINATE.
300. Pressure Solution 14 - Dr. Detling
July 09, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.5 MBThis pressure solution is all about how to reduce self-consciousness.
299. Circle of Control Revisited - Dr. Galli
July 07, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.9 MBIn this episode, you will learn an interesting twist on the circle of control exercise often used in sport psychology or mental performance coaching.
298. Discipline - Kristina
July 05, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.59 MBDiscipline is absolutely crucial for performing at your best. When you don't have motivation, you can rely on discipline.
297. Pressure Solution 13 - Dr. Detling
July 02, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBIn this episode, the solution for managing pressure is journaling, which is a cathartic experience of releasing pent-up emotions.
296. Anticipation not Expectations - Dr. Galli
June 30, 2021 08:30 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBThis episode is understanding the distinction between anticipation and expectations and how to utilize appropriately.
295. What's MOST Important Now? - Kristina
June 28, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 5.05 MBThis is a spin on the "WIN" (What's Important Now) technique we introduced in a previous episode.
294. Pressure Solution 12 - Dr. Detling
June 25, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBThis episode will teach you an incredibly simple, yet amazingly powerful technique..... so simple, it just might blow your left hemisphere.....!
293. The Power of Cold - Dr. Galli
June 23, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.42 MBA 4-part tool for regulating emotions; the first part is discussed in this episode.
292. Just Look - Kristina
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 7.65 MBYou will find what you are looking for. So choose what you want.... and look for it!
291. Pressure Solution 11 - Dr. Detling
June 18, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBThis pressure solution is about using an anchor from previous good performances to prepare you for upcoming performances.
290. Maybe...Maybe Not - Zoe
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 1.57 MBWhen you preference your ideas with a "maybe", you don't really make a decision to move forward.
289. Get Dope - Dr. Galli
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MBIn this episode, learn how dopamine impacts your performance as well as how to release dopamine into your body.
288. Definition of Winning - Kristina
June 11, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.81 MBThink of a time in the past when you won something and you are proud of that accomplishment. In this episode, learn about winning at every single thing you do, rather than just an outcome.
287. Pressure Solution 10 - Dr. Detling
June 09, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBThis solution for handling pressure is about "deliberate distractions".
286. The Ultimate Imagery - Zoe
June 07, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1000 KBImagery is much like lucid dreaming - listen to hear more!
285. Say, Think, Do - Kristina
June 04, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 5.11 MBThe congruence of what you say, what you think, and what you do is an important component of mental toughness.
284. Pressure Solution 9 - Dr. Detling
June 02, 2021 08:30 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MBThis pressure solution is all about how to focus on the factors within your control.
283. Yoda Was Wrong - Zoe
May 31, 2021 08:30 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MBYep, you read that title correctly. In this episode, Zoe contends that Yoda was wrong. Listen here and see if you agree.....
282. Principles for Being a Youth Sport Parent, Part 2 - Dr. Galli
May 28, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MBPart 2/2 in the series on how to be a championship youth sport parent.
281. Principles for Being a Youth Sport Parent, Part 1 - Dr. Galli
May 26, 2021 08:30 - 4 minutes - 3.47 MBIn this episode, Dr. Galli discusses how to be a championship youth sport parent. Part 1 gives you 5 of the 10 principles to follow as a parent to best support your kids.
280. How Do You Want to Feel? - Kristina
May 24, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 4.51 MBWhen it comes to setting goals, the actual outcome isn't what you are looking for; it's all about how you want to feel. The feeling of accomplishment is worth striving for!
279. Pressure Solution 8 - Dr. Detling
May 21, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBPressure Solution 8 is all about how to stay in the process and avoid outcome oriented thinking. In this episode you will learn 4 separate strategies to attain present-moment focus.
278. Pet Peeve - Zoe
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.14 MBBe wary of getting caught in an ego-trap and how it may impact others....
277. Eat the Whole Pie - Dr. Galli
May 17, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBIf you think of life as a pie, you have slices that are identified by your roles. The problem is that the slices of that pie can be in competition with each other. What if instead, we treated each role as it's own personal pie?
276. The Last Step - Kristina
May 14, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 6.15 MBTo prepare for a performance, you do hundreds, maybe thousands, of things. But what about the LAST thing you do?
275. Pressure Solution 7 - Dr. Detling
May 12, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.73 MBThe next episode in Dr. Detling's series on how to handle pressure, this is solution #7. In this episode you will learn an exercise for recalling past successes and how to use them for handling future pressure.
274. What's Your Wind - Zoe
May 10, 2021 08:30 - 2 minutes - 1.15 MBThis episode discusses the necessity to make sure you have everything that's necessary for growth - including stress.
273. The Power of Praise - Dr. Galli
May 07, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBWe really don't say nice things about others enough. In this episode, you will learn how praise can impact people. Catch people doing something right!
272. Give Your Performance Some Flavor - Kristina
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 5.53 MBSometimes, your performance and trainings can feel monotonous and boring. No matter how much you love what you do, it can drag on at times. In this episode, Kristina will give you several ideas on how to give your performance some flavor.
271. Pressure Solution 6 - Dr. Detling
May 03, 2021 08:30 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBThe 6th solution in the series on how to handle pressure, Dr. Detling discusses how to feel worthy.
270. Productive Self-Talk - Zoe
April 30, 2021 08:30 - 1 minute - 869 KBBeing deliberate about how you give yourself feedback has a huge impact on performance. In this episode, Zoe gives the listener guidelines on how to talk to yourself productively.
269. What's the Size of Your Problem? - Dr. Galli
April 28, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBThis episode focuses on how to manage difficulties as a youth sport coach.
268. Mind > Emotions - Kristina
April 26, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 7.26 MBIn this episode, Kristina discusses the difference between your mind and your emotions as well as how they each influence performance.
267. Pressure Solution 5 - Dr. Detling
April 23, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.87 MBContinuing the journey of bringing you a series of methods for managing pressure, in this episode you will learn about pressure solution #5.
266. Someone Needs YOUR Story - Zoe
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.1 MBWhen you are looking for motivation, remember, someone needs to hear your story. You have valuable information that the world needs. You are here for a purpose.
265. Signature Strengths - Dr. Galli
April 19, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBThis episode is about focusing on what you DO have. Recognizing your strengths can be incredibly powerful for performance!
264. Cup of Confidence - Kristina
April 16, 2021 08:30 - 3 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, Kristina will take you through an exercise called "Cup of Confidence" that will help build your confidence in the moment, but also in the future.
263. Pressure Solution 4 - Dr. Detling
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBThis is the 4th solution on how to handle pressure in a series on the topic. In this episode, Dr. Detling discusses focusing on the process over the outcome by focusing on the mission.
262. You Can't Edit a Blank Page - Zoe
April 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute - 890 KBYou have to start somewhere in order to make it better. You cannot edit a blank page.
261. Musterbating 3 - Dr. Galli
April 09, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.17 MBEpisode 3 in a series of 3. Dr. Galli talks about "I must perform well", what that thought does to you, and how to overcome it.
260. Celebrate - Kristina
April 07, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 11 MBWhen you complete a task that is difficult, celebrate! Rather than focusing all of your energy on how difficult or unsavory the task may be, choosing a mindset of celebration helps you complete future tasks as well.
259. Pressure Solutions 2 & 3 - Dr. Detling
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBEpisode 2 in the series on how to manage pressure, Dr. Detling discusses pressure strategies #2 and #3.
258. Giants - Zoe
April 02, 2021 08:30 - 3 minutes - 1.47 MBUnderdogs vs. Giants. Never count yourself out, regardless of how "superior" your opponent might be!
257. Musterbating 2 - Dr. Galli
March 31, 2021 07:30 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBIn the second part of the series on "Musterbating", Dr. Galli discusses how to handle the way other people act. This is a must listen!