Anxiety can be frustrating and sometimes crippling for competitive athletes, just ask Simone Biles, BUT it does not have to slow you down or derail your performance altogether. Being able to identify the source of your anxiety is half the battle. It empowers you with the awareness you...

A Father's Role in Coaching Young Athletes

It’s Fathers Day and what a great time to talk about the important role a Dad plays in an athletes life. There are many different circumstances that athletes experience with their Dad’s relating to their sports journeys. Maybe you’ve...

In honor of Memorial Day and being a military spouse, I thought it was important to have a real discussion around mental health and special operators, the ultimate high performers! The special operations community is stacked with high performing men and women who are placed in extremely stressful...

 It's one thing to train for marathon but another to prepare for the race day itself! I recently ran a Half Ironman and I learned so much from this race that I want to share with you guys! I always learn so much from hearing about other peoples fails and wins, so hopefully you can take...

Transitions are a natural part of life, specially for athletes. but there is also stress and anxiety sometimes associated with what our next move is going to be…

For athletes, some especially tough transitions are:

• Moving from competing at the high school level to the college level.
• ...

My Coach Wanted Me To Share a Breadstick! - Body Image Struggles of a Female Athlete

Female athletes, like all women, may struggle at some point in their career with body image issues, particularly in sports where there is a strong emphasis on appearance or weight. Body image issues can...

As an athlete, we know that performing at our best requires physical training and conditioning. BUT have you considered the role that your mental and emotional state plays in your success?

That's where mindfulness and meditation come in.

‍‍ I started meditating my first season I...

Oh man, injuries can suck. Sometimes they just happen and come out of nowhere, and sometimes they are due to overuse and as a result of improper training. I have had my share of injuries throughout my Division 1 and professional career. I have gone through multiple painful and terrible ankle...

Hey fellow endurance athletes!

As a triathlete and marathoner myself, I know that being an endurance athlete requires a TON of physical and mental endurance. While we often focus on training our bodies to go the distance, it's important to also pay attention to our mental health. As endurance...

We’ve all heard that sleep is a vital component of our overall health and well-being. Am I right?

In our world today, it is SO normalized to get shitty sleep and be okay with it.

Especially as for overachieving humans and athletes, BUT It does not have to be that way. We have crappy sleep...

Student athlete mental health. This is a topic that is close to my heart. One of the reasons that I became interested in being a psychotherapist and a mental performance coach (who works with athletes and high-performers) is because I know the extent and the impact of poor mental health on your...

Your breath is such a powerful tool that you have within your control which dictates whether you feel calm and relaxed or anxious and stressed. What does your breath say about you? Do you have a history of having panic attacks, shortness of breath or tightness and tension in your chest? If so,...