Haaaaaaaapppyyyyyy New Year!!

After a couple of quiet months and more skipped sessions than planned, Roberta talks honestly about nearly walking away from archery. Not in a dramatic way, but in the slow, avoid-the-bow-and-hope-it-goes-away kind of way.

This is about burnout, expectations, stalled progress, comparison, and how a hobby you love can quietly turn into something heavy. There’s no comeback arc or life lessons here. Just Roberta, a neglected bow (Bane), and turning up again, this time using her stubbornness for something vaguely helpful.

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Stay in by the wall and mind the arrows!

This week, Roberta dives into the world of archery misconceptions which include what her friends think she does to the messy and often humbling reality of practice.

Her brain has given up so this episode is brought to you by a rogue chia seed. Roberta breaks down myths like “archery is easy,” “you just point and shoot,” and “it’s a calm hobby”. There’s even talk of why anger might sometimes help your aim (but don’t quote her on that).

Email archerynotanarchy@gmail.com or find us on Blue Sky and the Strongbow Archers Facebook page.

Stay in by the wall and mind the arrows!

We'd love your feedback and episode ideas — email us at archerynotanarchy@gmail.com

Roberta and Owen talk about what it takes to practice archery at home; the safety checks, the setup, and the occasional chaos. They cover everything from choosing a good backstop to keeping neighbours, dogs, and footballs out of the firing line.

As well as some audio issues from Owen's mic, there's a lot of not sticking to the subject by Roberta, a lot of trying to stick to the subject by Owen, a few questionable ideas (blindfolded archery, anyone?), and a reminder that safety comes first… even when it doesn’t sound like it.

We’d love your feedback, your questions, and your archery stories. Contact us: archerynotanarchy@gmail.com or on BlueSky at archerynotanarchy.bsky.social

Stay in by the wall and mind the arrows!

This week’s episode is a little different and, for Roberta, extra special. She is joined by her child for a thoughtful and totally unscripted conversation about archery, family, and what it’s like learning a sport together. They talk accidental bullseyes, sharing what they've learned from each other, and witnessing a parent's decent in to insanity - it’s a warm mix of curiosity, laughter, and child's wisdom about patience, focus, and having fun.

We’d love your feedback, your questions, and your archery stories. Contact us: archerynotanarchy@gmail.com or on BlueSky at archerynotanarchy.bsky.social

Stay in by the wall and mind the arrows!

In the second episode of our chat on The Mental Game of Archery, we dive into the heart of resilience and mental toughness. From bouncing back after a bad day on the line to learning when to let go (and when to laugh at yourself), we explore how archery challenges not just your aim, but your mindset.

We talk about the role of self-reflection, how to handle frustration without taking it home, and why building a supportive environment is just as important as nailing your shot cycle. Along the way, there’s plenty of banter, some talk of jammy dodgers, and the eternal debate about “stroking your face.”

We’d love your feedback, your questions, and your archery stories. Contact us: archerynotanarchy@gmail.com or on BlueSky at archerynotanarchy.bsky.social

Stay in by the wall and mind the arrows!

Roberta and Owen are back, this time diving deep into the mental side of archery. From battling target panic and turning Spiderman’s head into a bullseye, to learning how self-talk, focus, and suppressed rage can actually shape your shot, this episode is full of honesty, laughs, and unexpected lessons.

Whether you’re an archer looking to sharpen your mindset, or just curious about how this sport becomes a journey of mindfulness, frustration, and self-discovery, join us as we unravel why archery is never just about hitting the target – it can also be about hitting reset on yourself.

We’d love your feedback, your questions, and your archery stories as we shape where the podcast goes from here.

Contact us: archerynotanarchy@gmail.com or on BlueSky at archerynotanarchy.bsky.social

Stay in by the wall and mind the arrows!

After a break to catch her breath and juggle life (new job, too many commitments, and a cold), Roberta wanted to pop in with an honest update. The podcast isn’t going anywhere, just evolving.

Roberta shares what’s been going on behind the scenes, why she had to step back, and what’s coming up next. From practicing at home and setting up DIY ranges, to bow anatomy, burnout, competitions, and even experimenting with left-handed shooting there’s plenty ahead.

We’d love your feedback, your questions, and your archery stories as we shape where the podcast goes from here.

Contact us: archerynotanarchy@gmail.com or on BlueSky at archerynotanarchy.bsky.social

Stay in by the wall and mind the arrows!