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
206. Can't Be Everything to Everyone - Justine
December 02, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.94 MBAlthough we hear this frequently, you truly cannot be everything to everyone. What the most successful people do, is build a strong team around them.
205. Gaze - Dr. Galli
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBWhere do you put your eyes during performance? How do you know if that's the correct place? We talk a lot about focus in sports and the importance of being able to put your gaze in the appropriate place.
204. MNOPQRST - Kristina
November 27, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 12.6 MBContinuing the alphabet journey of mental toughness, Kristina discusses additional strategies on the path of Becoming HeadStrong.
203. The 4 P's of Building Confidence - Dr. Detling
November 25, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10.8 MBThere are many ways to build confidence. In this episode, Dr. Detling will discuss 4 different strategies: preparation, previous performances, people, and positive self-talk.
202. Trying vs. Doing - Justine
November 23, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.71 MB"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda In this episode, you will learn how the word "try" translates in your mind.
201. Stories, Part III - Dr. Galli
November 20, 2020 09:30 - 6 minutes - 4.21 MBThis is the third episode in the series by Dr. Galli on short stories. Hear two stories and an explanation of their meaning in this episode.
200. EFGHIJKL - Kristina
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 14.7 MBThe follow-up to her previous episode, Kristina continues the alphabet journey of mental toughness.
199. COVID Brain - Dr. Detling
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBCOVID-19 has been in our lives for close to a year and we are all experiencing the effects of it. Everyone in the entire world has been affected in some way. Lately, people are talking about "COVID Brain". In this episode, Dr. Detling will talk about what it is, why it is happening, and what to do about it.
198. What Are You Fueling Yourself With? - Justine
November 13, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 10.9 MBWhat do compliments and fast food have in common? What is an appropriate way to "fuel" yourself, from a mental perspective? These answers are found in this episode.
197. Feel - Dr. Galli
November 11, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBEquipment in sports essentially become extensions of the athlete's body. Having that sense of "feel" is crucial for many performers. In this episode, Dr. Galli talks about what to do when your "feel" is off.
196. ABCD - Kristina
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 7.07 MBThe first episode in a multi-part series, Kristina teaches you the basics or foundation of being mentally tough.
195. 100% - Dr. Detling
November 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBYour job is to give 100% of whatever you have, every single day.
194. Importance of Preparation - Justine
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 10.9 MBThe most important factor for building confidence is: preparation. In this episode, Justine discusses the importance of preparation as well as how to prepare appropriately.
193. Are You Hardy? - Dr. Galli
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.1 MBThere are 3 sub characteristics of hardiness that are relevant for mental toughness in performance as well as in life. Particularly doing these challenging circumstances of the pandemic! These 3 sub characteristics are: commitment, control, and challenge. Learn about them in this episode.
192. Hunt the Good Stuff - Dr. Detling
October 30, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBThe science is clear = Chronic optimism is associated with better health and longevity while chronic pessimism result in disease. Begin your optimistic journey by hunting the good stuff when life gets hard. And Happy 14th Birthday, Elias!
191. Namaste - Justine
October 28, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 11.7 MBThe word "namaste" has many meanings. One is "the worthiness of others doesn't take away the worthiness of myself". This idea can be incredibly powerful in your life and your mental toughness journey.
190. Stories, Part II - Dr. Galli
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.24 MBThis episode contains short stories with big lessons for performance.
189. Pay Your Rent - Kristina
October 23, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 5.45 MBSuccess isn't free, rent must be paid. And rent is due every day. Remember to pay your rent.
188. Building Your House - Kristina
October 21, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 9.16 MBWhen building your own house, there are so many decisions that need to be made. There will be struggles and missed deadlines. But once the decisions are made, you are moving forward. The same rules apply for building your future.
187. Mistakes - Dr. Detling
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBRegardless of our best intentions and efforts, we will make mistakes and we will fail. What do you do when this happens? In this episode, you will learn 2 strategies for handling your mistakes.
186. Advocate for Yourself - Justine
October 16, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.13 MBMany times, we prefer to put our heads down and work hard, assuming that others will see and reward that hard work. Yet, there is power in advocating for ourselves and ask for what we need!
185. Stories - Dr. Galli
October 14, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 3.63 MBStory telling is a lost art but can be incredibly valuable. In this episode, you will hear a short story and learn performance implications.
184. Go Go Go Mentality - Kristina
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 11.6 MBThe "Go Go Goers" are people who just never stop. They always go go go. Their bodies and minds are constantly in action. These people often choose this lifestyle because they like to be busy and challenged. The problem with this mentality, though, is that they push their emotions off and never really deal with them.
183. Grit - Dr. Detling
October 09, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBThe primary researcher on Grit is Angela Duckworth. She defines Grit as: passion and perseverance. We know that the grittier you are, the more likely you are to achieve success. In this episode, you will learn 3 strategies for building your grit.
182. Sit with Winners - Justine
October 07, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 7.78 MB"Sit with winners. The conversation is different."
181. What If... - Dr. Galli
October 05, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.87 MB"What if" is a question asked by so many people. We can often get so stuck in what is going wrong. Yet asking "what if" can help you get out of the struggle!
180. Dealing with Flaws - Kristina
October 02, 2020 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.85 MBThe word "flaw" tends to make people think there is something permanently wrong with them. Yet everyone has flaws, even our heroes and superheroes, our role models, etc. Kristina encourages you to "be flawesome".
179. Responsibility vs. Accountability - Dr. Detling
September 30, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.52 MBResponsibility is the obligation to act and is easily measured. Accountability is the obligation to answer for an action and is a choice. Responsibility will help you keep your job; accountability will help you achieve greatness.
178. Let Go to Grow - Justine
September 28, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.74 MBAutumn is such a great time to remind ourselves to let go of that which is holding us back. In this episode, Justine discusses how to let go so that you can grow.
177. White Belt Mentality - Dr. Galli
September 25, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBGreatness can only be achieved through hours and years of practice. Dr. Galli discusses the importance of always wearing your white belt, which means that you are always questioning, discovering, and improving yourself.
176. Waiting - Kristina
September 23, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes - 5.36 MBWaiting is a part of life. Although waiting can be uncomfortable, we can also use it to our benefit. In this episode, Kristina will teach you how to utilize waiting in a positive manner.
175. Train for the Bad Days - Dr. Detling
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBNo one shows up to competition feeling 100% and ready to go every single time. That's what we all want to happen, but that's not reality. However, this is what training is for. When you train through the difficulties, you learn how to manage them on competition day.
174. Freeze (3 of 3) - Justine
September 18, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MBThe final episode in the 3 part series on stress, Justine discusses the "freeze" part of stress.
173. Flight (2 of 3) - Justine
September 16, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 14.1 MBEpisode 2 of 3, this covers the "flight" aspect of stress.
172. Fight (1 of 3) - Justine
September 14, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 12.5 MBThe first episode in a 3 part series on stress, this episode focuses on the "fight" part of stress.
171. Positive Gossip - Dr. Galli
September 11, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.55 MBGossip is inevitable, regardless of how you feel about it. Yet not all gossip is negative. In this episode, you will learn how gossiping can be positive!
170. Why Me? - Kristina
September 09, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes - 5.67 MB"Why me?" is a question many people ask.... yet it often means they see themselves as a victim. This is not conducive to high level performance. In this episode, you will learn how to change this counterproductive question to a more productive mindset.
169. Neuroscience of Gratitude - Dr. Detling
September 07, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBDuring stressful times, one of the most effective strategies for managing that stress is showing gratitude. In this episode, you will learn how gratitude changes our bodies and brains as well as a 10-second exercise that you can use to begin fighting your stress and enhancing your mental and physical health.
168. The Countdown - Dr. Galli
September 04, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 4.91 MBUsing a countdown as a pre-performance routine can be very beneficial for some athletes. In this episode, Dr. Nick Galli discusses this countdown, how to create it, and how to use it for optimal performance.
167. Your Response - Kristina
September 02, 2020 07:30 - 7 minutes - 8.31 MBRegardless of the task given, people respond differently. Some are excited and some are resistant. Those who tend to focus on the task at hand are those who are most successful in the end.
166. Canceled Season - Dr. Detling
August 31, 2020 08:30 - 6 minutes - 6.6 MBThis episode is for all of those athletes and coaches who's seasons have been postponed or canceled due to COVID-19. You will learn that your feelings and emotions are normal as well as steps to take next.
165. Finding Your Path to Greatness - Dr. Galli
August 28, 2020 08:30 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MBIn this episode, Dr. Galli talks about a list written by Kobe Bryant about his rules for success. In Kobe's list, he talks about the importance of being a good story-teller. You will hear a story in this episode and learn the importance of finding your own path to greatness.
164. The 5 P's - Kristina
August 26, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 7.51 MBOur job with every client we work with is to work ourselves out of a job. We want our clients to become so mentally tough they don't need us. In this episode, you will learn a quick technique to assure you are living your best each day.
163. Perfectionism - Dr. Detling
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBPerfectionism is prevalent in today's youth, more so than ever before. This trait can be highly detrimental to performance, yet it can also be used to help facilitate performance. Find out how to use it in a positive way in this episode.
162. Who Can Help? - Justine
August 21, 2020 07:30 - 5 minutes - 8.82 MBAsking for help can be an incredibly challenging thing to do. Yet, those who are able to ask for help, actually show a strength. We all need help from others. Reach out, and ask for help, and the world can become a better place.
161. Plodding - Dr. Galli
August 19, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.15 MBIn the US, we love instant gratification. We are drawn to quick fixes. Yet we have to learn to love the plateaus if we truly want to improve.
160. Goal Setting Pros and Cons - Kristina
August 17, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 9.19 MBThe acronym SPECIFIC when setting goals is outlined here and discussion involves the ups and downs of setting goals in this way. We promote using the strategy that works best for you.
159. Nervous vs. Excited - Dr. Detling
August 14, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MBThe physiological difference between feeling nervous and feeling excited is minor. What makes the difference, is your brain's interpretation of how your body is feeling. In the episode, learn to change your nerves into excitement and have a positive expectation!
158. Listening to Respond vs. Understand - Justine
August 12, 2020 08:30 - 6 minutes - 10.6 MBMost people listen to respond. There are many things happening in life and the easy thing to do is to listen to respond. But this is where miscommunication can occur. This episode encourages you to listen to understand.
157. Getting Comfortable with Discomfort - Dr. Galli
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.48 MBThis episode is about "getting comfortable being uncomfortable". A phrase often used in mental performance coaching, you will learn what it means and how to do it through this episode.