Becoming HeadStrong

In this episode of Becoming HeadStrong, Coach Kristina talks about trust. We are always told to trust in ourselves and what we are doing, but sometimes it is just not that easy. Trust is something that takes a long time to form, and it can also disappear in a flash. How can we gain that trust in ourselves? Listen along with Kristina as she breaks down strategies to build and maintain trust!

In this episode, Dr. Nicole talks about the phrase "You win or you learn" and why that is not always the case. The idea of this statement makes it seem like you need loss in order to learn from an experience. Challenge yourself to learn something everytime you perform whether you win or lose. Rather than experience itself teaching us lessons, Nicole helps us learn to reflect on experience to learn instead.

In this episode of Becoming HeadStrong, Coach Josh talks about a mental strategy that isn't thought of as much as others, especially at the younger levels. Pre-Performance Routines are incredibly underrated in how much they can elevate performance if done with the right intention and effort. Listen along with Coach Josh as he explains the importance and the how when thinking about your routine to bring more confidence during performance.

In Becky's first episode with Becoming HeadStrong, she gives her perspective on how we can through these dead spots in sport where we are not seeing the same growth. As a coaching specialist, Coach Becky has some useful tips for these situations. Tune in to hear from an expert in the field of coaching and get to know Coach Becky!

In this episode of Becoming HeadStrong, Coach Hillary gives us techniques for endurance athletes to help manage pain. How can mental skills help us push through these tougher times? Listen in for a way YOU can manage this adversity and manage these pains and difficulties!

In this episode of Becoming HeadStrong, Coach Josh talks about performance meditation. Performance meditation is a mental tool that can enhance our performance in many ways, and Josh describes what it is and what it looks like when he does it with athletes. Tune in to learn more!

Listen along as Coach Chelsea interviews Renee Kindler. Renee Kindler is a Nurse Practitioner, Sleep Expert, Functional Health Consultant and Savvy CEO of Aonani Functional Medicine- a boutique virtual practice where she helps clients boost their energy and restore restful sleep. She earned her MSN from Gonzaga University in 1999 and has practiced family medicine, pediatrics, and most recently sleep and neurology. She is passionate about sharing the tremendous impact of identifying what is disrupting your sleep, making you tired, and stealing your focus. She also helps you implement nutrition and lifestyle strategies that impact your energy so you can show up in your life everyday exactly how you want! 

Dr. Nick Galli interviews Ian Quinn, an athlete on the US Speedskating Team.

In this episode of the Becoming HeadStrong podcast, Kristina talks all about feedback. Feedback comes in many shapes and forms from different people,including ourselves, and in different ways. We have complete control over the conversations we have with ourselves regarding the feedback we get. Listen along with Kristina to becoming the best version of ourselves using feedback from others!

In the second episode of the second season of Becoming HeadStrong, Dr. Nicole talks about setting goals in this new year. These goals and resolutions people set each year do not always work because we try to add new habits to our existing lifestyles when we do not know the best way to actually do this. Forming a new habit can fall into the completion of 4 steps: Queue, craving, response, and reward. Listen along with Dr. Nicole as she walks us through the science of forming new habits in the most effective way for long-term success!