Behind the Strong Athlete- The Mental Health Conversations We Need to Have with Kat Zempolich
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with Kat Zempolich, Vice President and Co-Founder of Morgan’s Message, to talk abou...
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I’m Rebecca Smith, your podcast host, and high-performance coach. I’m Director of Complete Performance Coaching and founder of the #PerformHappy community for sport parents. I’m sharing with...
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20 of 247 episodesHow to Build Champions Without Breaking Them With Illinois Coach Josh Nilson
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with Illinois head gymnastics coach Josh Nilson to talk about building champions wi...
Doing It for YOU- Chloe Cho on Mental Blocks, Grief, and Trusting Your Voice
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with college gymnast Chloe Cho to talk about mental blocks, grief, trusting your vo...
If You’re Struggling with Mental Blocks, Don’t Quit Yet! With Cecilia Cooley
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with college gymnast Cecilia Cooley to talk about mental blocks, rebuilding confide...
When Your Child’s Dreams Become Your Identity- A Conversation for Sport Moms with Monica Packer
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with Monica Packer, a habits and identity coach for moms, to talk about perfectioni...
When Anxiety Hits on the Biggest Stage… How Ella Zirbes Found Joy Again
This episode of the Perform Happy Podcast is a reminder that even the athletes who look the most confident can struggle with anxiety, pressu...
How to Perform Scared, Trust Yourself, and Deliver Under Pressure with Abigayle Martin
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with NCAA gymnast Abigayle Martin to talk about performing scared, overcoming menta...
Tough Coaching or Trauma - A Hard Conversation Every Gymnastics Family Needs to Hear with Alyssa Olin
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with Alyssa Olin, former Division I gymnast and licensed clinical social worker, to...
The Difference Between Sore, Scared, and Injured with Dr. Jenny Borda
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with gymnastics physical therapist Dr. Jenny Borda to talk about one of the hardest...
Never Let Someone Else Decide Your Dream with Gabby Roberts
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with former professional dancer and former Rockette Gabby Roberts to talk about cha...
From Elite Gymnast to Mom- What I’d Do Differently (and What Still Matters) Jacqueline Barbera
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with former D1 gymnast, Parkettes alum, psych nurse, and mom of two gymnasts Jacque...
From Breakdown to Breakthrough- The Comeback Mindset with Dr. Toby Brooks
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with performance scientist, professor, and former athletic trainer Dr. Toby Brooks...
Finding Your Voice with 3x Olympian Becky Downie
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with 3-time Olympian Becky Downie to talk about finding your voice in gymnastics, a...
Puberty, Periods, and Performance- What Every Gymnast Parent Needs to Know with Dr. Nicky Keay
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with Nicky Keay to talk about puberty, periods, hormones, and how they affect young...
When Your Dream Falls Apart… and You Find a Better One with Alexis Crockett
One of the hardest things athletes can experience is watching a dream fall apart. In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down w...
How to Coach Through Mental Blocks and Build Trust with Lexi Funk
Most athletes assume great coaching is only about teaching skills, but the best coaches know that understanding the athlete matters just as...
How to Get Out of Your Head (For Real) with Matthew Wenske
Most athletes assume performance is all about physical ability, but what happens in your mind often matters more. In this episode of the Per...
Tammy DeGuzman Teaches the Hidden Factor Behind High Scores (It’s Not Just Skills)
Performance and high scores are not built on skills alone. They come from something most athletes overlook. In this episode of the Perform H...
The Power of Not Caring What People Think with Myia Hambrick
Confidence and consistency are not built by pressure alone. They come from feeling supported, having a sense of choice, and actually enjoyin...
ADHD and Anxiety in Athletes- What Coaches and Parents Need to Know with Susan Stout
Supporting athletes with ADHD is not just about managing behavior. It is about understanding how their brain works, how they handle pressure...