MindStrong

This podcast explores managing anxiety for performance. It discusses different types of anxiety, causes of anxiety, and strategies to manage anxiety mentally, physically, and in the moment. The hosts share personal experiences and discuss the relationship between anxiety and performance. They provide techniques such as setting up pre-performance routines, overcoming fears, and viewing anxiety as an opportunity. They also explore methods like yoga, music, breath work, and visualization to manage anxiety before a performance. Techniques for managing anxiety in high-pressure situations are also discussed.

Tara Norris is a professional cricketer who currently plays for Thunder, London Spirit, and Delhi Capitals. She plays as a left-arm medium bowler and has previously played for Loughborough Lightning and Southern Vipers. Fresh off of her debut in the WPL, Tara comes on the podcast to talk about her journey to professional women’s cricket. Expect to learn what it's like hitting a five-wicket haul in the WPL, how professional athletes manage their emotions on game day, why women's cricket is such a unique sport, and so much more.  [00:00] Introduction [02:53] Why Tara Chose Cricket [06:59] Your Role Model Doesn't Have to Play the Same Sport as You [09:03] The Professionalism in Women's Cricket [10:50] How Crowds Influence Athlete Performance [14:12] Challenges in Professional Women's Cricket [16:14] Tara Turning Pro [18:15] Playing and Training with Men [20:05] The Courage It Takes to Move Teams [24:46] Tara's Biggest Career Highlight - The WPL Draft [26:22] Tara's Five-Wicket Haul in the WPL [29:20] The Gap Between Australian Players and the Rest of the World [31:19] Difference Between Feeling Ready and Being Ready [35:08] How to Manage Your Emotions During Games [38:03] What to Expect From Tara This Summer [39:04] Parting Thoughts Resources  Follow Tara on Twitter and Instagram Get my Free Friday email 'The Game Plan': ⁠⁠https://www.lewishatchett.com/the-game-plan⁠⁠ Join the MindStrong Community: ⁠⁠www.lewishatchett.com/community⁠ Start the MindStrong Course: ⁠⁠www.lewishatchett.com/mindstrong⁠⁠ Connect with Lewis at: TikTok: ⁠⁠@lewis_hatchett⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@lewishatchett⁠ ⁠⁠⁠For more on the podcast visit ⁠⁠http://www.lewishatchett.com/podcast⁠⁠ Contact the show at ⁠⁠⁠podcast@lewishatchett.com

Dr. Scott Goldman, Consulting Performance Psychologist, discusses the role of intelligence in athletic success, how to become more confident in your own process, and why top athletes embrace their inner weirdo. They explore the relationship between competence and confidence, reducing anxiety to increase confidence, and common traits among top athletes. They also discuss the link between intelligence and athletic success, and strategies to enhance cognitive performance.

Discover six reasons why your confidence may be low, including focusing on things you cannot control and dwelling on past negative experiences. Learn how positive role models and mentors can boost your confidence, and explore strategies for building self-confidence through seeking support and consuming motivational content.

Gordon MacLelland is the CEO and founder of Working with Parents in Sport. They support organizations, parents and coaches to work together and provide children with the best sporting experiences. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a teacher, coach, director of sports and currently as a sporting parent, Gordon is able to gain a unique insight into the different stakeholders involved in the sporting experiences of young people.   In today's episode, Lewis and Gordon discuss ways parents can support their athletic children, mistakes to avoid, and the impact video games have on a child's development. They also cover why parents should see sport and physical activity as lifetime investments for their children, not short-term gain.   [00:00] Introduction [04:46] Supporting Athletic Kids [05:55] Working with Parents in Sports [08:06] The Type of Kids Gordon Works with [09:29] Difference Between Expectations and Entitlement [17:23] Remember That Everything is in Your Control [19:11] Benefits of Having a Good Parent in Sports [21:19] How Devices Impact Your Child's Development  [27:47] High-Level Athletes Playing Video Games [30:46] Practical Guidelines Around Your Child's Video Game Use  [32:10] Mistakes Parents Make Raising Athletic Kids [35:27] Toxic Positivity and Over-Confident Kids [39:02] How to Develop Your Child's Excellence [41:16] Perfectionism in Children [47:42] Are You Helping or Hindering Your Child's Development? [51:35] Challenging Parents to Do Better [54:02] You Need to Have More Open Conversations with Your Kids [57:04] Parting Thoughts    Find Out More About Gordon: Gordon’s LinkedIn Parentsinsport.co.uk Follow Parents in Sports on Twitter and Facebook  Get my Free Friday email 'The Game Plan': ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lewishatchett.com/the-game-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the MindStrong Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lewishatchett.com/community⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Start the MindStrong Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lewishatchett.com/mindstrong⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Lewis at: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewis_hatchett⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewishatchett⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on the podcast visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.lewishatchett.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@lewishatchett.com⁠

Maggie Murphy, CEO of Lewes FC, discusses how equality drives sports, bringing personality into a sport, and channeling anger into productivity.

Nicole Silveira, Brazilian skeleton skater and former bobsledder, talks about her journey, transitioning from bobsled to skeleton skating, competing in unfavourable conditions, balancing competition and collaboration with her partner, the popularity of the sport in Brazil, her passion for nursing, the impact of nutrition on athletes, and an upcoming docu-series on doctors and nurses in New York.

Former athlete Roger Black discusses excelling in athletics, benefits of competing with the best, role mentors play in success, understanding parent-athlete relationship, qualities of a great mentor, facing failure, finding motivation, embracing self-discovery, and not being complacent in sports.

Explore the fear of imperfection and its impact on being authentic. Learn from comedians, athletes, and actors. Try exercises on self-acceptance and building your future self. Discover mindstrong mantras and embrace experimentation over perfection.

Georgia Elwiss is an English cricketer who currently plays for Sussex, Southern Vipers, Welsh Fire and England. Born in Wolverhampton, Georgia is a seam-bowling all-rounder and was a member of the winning women's team at the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup held in England. In today's episode, Lewis and Georgia discuss what it's like training alongside men, how to avoid the comparison trap, and the future of UK women's cricket.    [00:00] Introduction [04:00] When Georgia Started Training Alongside Men [08:20] How Training Alongside Men Influenced Georgia's Development [12:23] The Moment Georgia Knew She Wanted to Go Pro [14:10] Building a Career in Professional Cricket [18:41] Setting and Maintaining High Standards [20:30] Parent's Role in Georgia's Success  [24:30] The Best Way to Coach Pro Athletes [29:21] Current and Past States of England Women's Cricket  [34:21] Georgia's Transition from Semi-pro to Pro [39:30] Overcoming Tough Times [44:41] Why Comparison is a Waste of Energy [51:01] What It's Like Winning the Cricket World Cup [55:20] Why Self-Belief is Crucial for an Athlete's Success [58:41] Parting Thoughts   Find Out More About Georgia: Georgia's LinkedIn Follow Georgia on Twitter Follow Georgia on Instagram Get my Free Friday email 'The Game Plan': https://www.lewishatchett.com/the-game-planJoin the MindStrong Community: www.lewishatchett.com/communityStart the MindStrong Course: www.lewishatchett.com/mindstrong Connect with Lewis at: TikTok: @lewis_hatchettInstagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit http://www.lewishatchett.com/podcastContact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com