In today's episode I sat down with Whitney Otto who is a seasoned executive coach and facilitator who has worked with groups and individuals for more than twenty years. Whitney is also an author, podcast host, mom of two kids, and a former US world rowing champion.In this conversation, we discuss all things body image including:

• How negative body image often stems from past experiences, unmet needs, and societal conditioning.
• How athletes (and anyone with a body) can prepare for bad body image moments and turn those into opportunities for mental toughness.
• The societal pressures and how injuries also play a role in competitive environments and shape body image issues for women.
• Practical strategies that not only female athletes but anyone who has a body can adopt to build a collaborative and empowering relationship with their bodies.

Connect with Whitney:

Book: Body Image Inside Out

Website: https://whitneyottocoaching.com/

Instagram: @whitneyottocoaching

Podcast: https://whitneyottocoaching.com/podcast

In today's episode I sat down with Dr. Haley Perlus, who is a Sports Psychologist, fitness professional, entrepreneur, and overall wellness enthusiast. Haley works with athletes and high performers build necessary mental toughness to achieve their highest level of performance.In this conversation we discussed:

• Dealing with pressure of being “perfect”
• How to overcome the block of overthinking
• Navigating comparison, specifically in college recruiting
• Dealing with coaches who are negative/hurting confidence
• General wellness habits for a clear mind in life and sport

....and so much more!!

Connect with Haley on IG @drhaleyperlus

Website: https://drhaleyperlus.com/

Masterclasses for athletes

Hello and welcome back to the show! In today's episode I share a new exciting life update as well as what to expect from the podcast going forward!

Hope you enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Read my book: She The Confident

Website: https://www.shayhaddow.com/

In this episode, I am joined by Stef Zeh and Amy Snow, two remarkable advocates for women in sports. They are the visionaries behind Section Z, a nonprofit organization dedicated to leveraging the excitement of live sports to help girls develop confidence, competence, and collaboration skills.

Recently, Section Z unveiled the largest and most inclusive, multi-generational, cross-sectional study about the impact of playing, watching, and attending live sports on girls and women in America.The report is the result of a landmark survey of nearly 5,000 girls and women aged 9 to 75 about their participation and engagement in sports, the largest sample of American girls and women on this topic.

In this episode we discussed:

• • Socioeconomic barriers preventing girls from attending (and participating in) live sports events.
  • Section Z’s initiatives to counter these barriers, including transportation solutions and organizing trips to live sports games. Key findings from their recent study, highlighting generational differences, barriers to participation, and societal impact.
  • Statistics showing the importance of sports for personal development and leadership across different socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Encouraging girls to explore diverse career paths beyond traditional roles.
  • The importance of exposure to various professions and seeing what’s possible through sports.

  
  

  Join us as we unravel the impactful work of Section Z and discuss the importance of creating inclusive and empowering environments for the next generation of female athletes!

  Connect with Section Z:

• The Section Z website - https://thesectionz.com/
• The Section Z donation link - https://thesectionz.com/donate
• The Section Z Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesectionz/
• The Breaking Barriers Study deck - prodege.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Women-in-Sports-Presentation-Deck-CRC-FINAL-17Sept2024.pdf

In this episode, I am joined by Lindsey Wilson for her second interview on the podcast! Lindsey is a Mental Performance coach who helps aspiring mindset coaches build their own mindset coaching businesses through her company, Positive Performance. In this episode we discussed:

• The four stages of belief development essential for success
• The importance of a "reset ritual" and how to do it in a game
• How parents can embody behaviors for their kids
• How to teach emotional regulation to kids, emphasizing authenticity in dealing with failures and mistakes
• Resources for parents and coaches on how to become a mental performance coach

RESOURCES:

Instagram @lindseypositiveperform

Mindset Coach Certification

Free Guide: How to Become a Mental Performance Coach

Mistake Ritual Workshop

On today's episode, which may be my favorite conversation of all time, I sat down with Lisa Thompson who is a world-renowned mountaineer, author of Finding Elevation, and owner of Alpine Athletics.

After her first Rainier summit in 2009, she knew that she wanted more. Her drive to learn and become a more skilled climber led her to climbs all over the world. In 2015, just before her first Himalayan expedition, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her diagnosis and eventual victory over cancer led Lisa to reprioritize her life and goals. In 2018 she became the second American woman to summit the savage mountain, K2, she also completed the seven summits in 2021.

Lisa is passionate about encouraging and supporting more women to explore and gain confidence in the mountains. Lisa also coaches mountain athletes of all levels to prepare physically, mentally and tactically for their next mountain adventure. In this episode we discussed:

• Lisa's Journey and experiences on the tallest and most dangerous mountains in the world (Everest & K2)
• How Lisa got into climbing mountains and what kept her coming back
• What the physical and mental preparation looks like in order to climb the tallest mountains in the world
• The mindset and strategies that Lisa used to overcome doubt and fear and how you can use the same strategies in your life
• Making decisions with your gut instinct vs your logical mind
• The biggest lessons Lisa has learned from the mountains

..AND so much more!

Connect with Lisa:

Finding Elevation Book: https://findingelevation.com/

Instagram: @lisaclimbs

Website: https://www.lisaclimbs.com/

In this solo episode, we explore the essential concept of training your mind with the same dedication and consistency you apply to training your body as an athlete. You'll learn importance of changing your perspective on mental training, understanding that results require patience and daily effort.

I also share a handful of tangible strategies to strengthen your mindset, confidence, and resilience, such as: implementing meditation and visualization, becoming more aware of your thoughts, and seeking out challenges that push you out of your comfort zone. Enjoy!

Learn more about the upcoming Mindset Mastery Series: Fail Forward https://www.shayhaddow.com/fail-forward

After a nine month break from the podcast, I am so excited to be back with an awesome conversation with Juliet Starrett who is the author of Built to Move, Founder & CEO of The Ready State, 3X World Champion in whitewater paddling, and mom of two girl athletes. In this conversation we discuss:

• The simplest way to improve your health by moving more
• Debunking health and wellness trends and fads
• The importance of doing hard things to build resilience
• Juliet's advice and experience on navigating the youth sports landscape
• Why communication is so important in the college recruiting process

Connect with Juliet:

Instagram @julietstarrett

Built to Move book

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