Podcast Episode 62 The Subconscious Edge with Dawn Grant
Meet mental performance trainer and board-certified hypnotherapist, Dawn Grant and learn about her work using hypnosis as a practical mental training tool for elite athletes.
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Podcast Episode 61 Perfectionism vs. Striving for Excellence
Uncover the difference between perfectionism and striving for excellence and why perfectionism is rooted in fear, not high standards. Learn how replacing perfectionism with “neutral” self-talk flips mistakes from failure to information used to build resiliency.
Podcast Episode 60 Mastering Tough Conversations: How to Talk to Your Teammate Like a Leader
Hard conversations between teammates feel risky. What if it makes things awkward? What if it blows up the locker room? What if it hurts team chemistry?
Podcast Episode 59 Comparison Culture: Transforming Judgement into Growth
JFeeling overwhelmed by comparing yourself to others? Comparison doesn’t have to steal your joy or confidence. Watch to find out how to turn judgement into growth.
Podcast Episode 58 Lead Her Forward
Join host and mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc in a special bonus episode of The Mental Weight Room as we honor female athletes on the 40th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Podcast Episode 57 Mastering Tough Conversations: How to Talk to Your Coach with Confidence
Discover a powerful communication strategy aimed at having confident and respectful conversations with your coach, using the adapted Miller Framework,
Podcast Episode 56 The Yips: When Your Body Forgets What It Knows
Take a deep dive into the phenomenon of ‘the yips,’ a situation where athletes struggle to perform automatic motor skills under pressure.
Podcast Episode 55 When the Play is Over But Your Brain DIdn’t Get the Memo
Dive into the concept of rumination—repetitive, unproductive thinking that plagues athletes and impacts their performance. Learn how rumination affects the mind and body, and discover practical strategies to break the cycle and reset the nervous system.
Podcast Episode 54 Your Role As Parent: What Your Athlete Needs When the Going Gets Tough
Dive into the emotional struggles that young athletes face and how parents can effectively support them. Learn about common parental traps and how to avoid them.
Podcast Episode 53 Building Your Roadmap to Success: Elevate Your Game with Goal Setting
Discover the process of transforming self-reflection into actionable goals using the ‘roadmap to success’ method.
Podcast Episode 52 Season One Finale: Reflecting on 2025 & Setting Goals for 2026
Celebrate the season one finale of the Mental Weight Room Podcast by reflecting on the goals you set and achieved throughout 2025. Prepare for 2026 with insights to set powerful goals along with intentions and action step for achieving them.Thanks for being part of this incredible journey, and get ready for an even stronger year ahead in Season 2!
Podcast Episode 51 The Antidote to Learned Helplessness: How Optimism Shapes Success
Explore the concept of learned helplessness and its counterpart, learned optimism and learn why some individuals remain resilient and hopeful despite setbacks while others give up.