How Do You Learn to Trust Your Gymnastics Coach
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I talk about what happens when a gymnast has lost trust in their coach and how parents, athlet...
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PerformHappy with Rebecca Smith
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 252 episodesManaging Sports Conflict with Bill Taylor
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with Bill Taylor, founder of Sports Conflict Lab and a former collegiate head coach...
Perception is Reality- Neurodivergence in Gymnastics with Elite Gymnast Lisa Lazar Richer
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with elite gymnast Lisa Lazar Richer to talk about neurodivergence, mental blocks,...
How to Build Confidence When Gymnastics Gets Scary with Lacie Saltzmann
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with NCAA gymnast Lacie Saltzmann to talk about building confidence, overcoming men...
The Gymnast Who Decided to Build the Gym She Needed with Riley Lee
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with 17 year old gymnastics entrepreneur Riley Lee to talk about creating change in...
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...
How 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...