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PerformHappy with Rebecca Smith

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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.Maybe you’re a gymnast with a fear of going backwards. A swimmer who can’t seem to go any faster. Or a parent who is clueless about how to help your child succeed. You might be stepping up to tougher competition and looking to raise your game. Whether you're struggling with a mental block, or you just had the best season of your life, this podcast is for you.Kids need resources to deal with the pressure of competition, but they don’t necessarily want it to be their coach or parents.I teach parents, coaches, and adolescent/teen athletes of all abilities how to achieve their personal best. These are the tips and mental toughness strategies that my clients tell me help them most.I also provide insights for parents and coaches who want to support their kids and their teams.Performing well is a blend of hard work, skill and mental toughness. I’ll teach you how to use all 3 to be the best athlete you can, and have FUN competing in your sport. Mental skills translate to all areas of your life. When kids learn skills to cope with stress & emotion in a sport context, they become better prepared to thrive in school and beyond.Join me each week as I help people reach peak performance and maximum enjoyment.

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  • How US National Team Member Zoey Molomo Trains Her Mind to Stay Consistent
    Dec 16 2025

    There is something powerful about hearing a young athlete describe what it feels like to step into a moment they once only imagined. For Zoey Molomo, that moment came at 15 years old when she competed at Olympic Trials alongside the best gymnasts in the world. What stands out most is not just the stage, but the calm, joy, and perspective she brought with her into it.

    Zoey shares how her love for gymnastics started early, from being a kid who loved being upside down to watching Gabby Douglas in the 2012 Olympics and seeing what was possible. That spark carried her through elite training, big competitions, and the realization that she truly belonged at the highest levels of the sport.

    The conversation dives into the mental side of performance, including how Zoey learned to manage pressure by keeping competition simple. With the help of mental coaching, she reframed meets as just one more routine, developed tools to quiet overthinking, and learned how consistency is built through preparation and trust. She also reflects on injuries at a young age, the patience they required, and how those challenges helped her grow confidence, communication, and resilience.

    Zoey also talks about the importance of strong support systems, from parents and coaches to mentors and teammates, and how a positive, connected environment has allowed her to thrive both mentally and emotionally. As she looks ahead to UCLA, she shares her excitement for team competition and continuing to grow as an athlete and as a person.

    In this episode, you will hear
    • What it felt like to compete at Olympic Trials at 15
    • How Zoey learned to handle pressure and expectations
    • The mental tools that helped her stop overanalyzing
    • How injuries shaped her resilience and confidence
    • Why support and joy matter in elite gymnastics

    In this week’s episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I talk with elite gymnast Zoey Molomo about Olympic Trials, mental training, injury recovery, and building confidence on the biggest stages.

    Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990Bur

    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/

    Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/

    Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/

    Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.com

    Ready to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com

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    40 min
  • Building an Unstoppable Mindset with Isabelle David
    Dec 9 2025

    There is something powerful about hearing an athlete talk about the moment their childhood dream becomes real. For Isabelle David, it started with wanting to flip like the older girls and never losing that spark. She chased big dreams even before she fully understood them, and that drive carried her all the way to the Jamaican National Team.

    Representing Jamaica at Junior Worlds was the moment everything clicked. Isabelle shares how she stood beside top athletes and felt a mix of pride and imposter syndrome. She realized she was doing the very thing she dreamed about as a young gymnast. That experience gave her confidence, focus, and a belief in herself that she still carries today.

    Her journey also shows the reality of setbacks. After committing to the University of Michigan, she got injured while competing for Jamaica. The fear of what might happen next was real, but she chose to trust her coaches, create a plan, and work step by step toward her comeback. Her story reminds young gymnasts, parents, and coaches that confidence grows when you stay grounded, patient, and clear about your goals.

    In this episode, you will hear
    • What it felt like for Isabelle to represent Jamaica
    • How imposter syndrome shows up for elite gymnasts
    • The injury moment that tested her belief
    • Why mental training helped her stay steady
    • How she built her confidence again
    • The trust that helped her choose the University of Michigan

    In this week’s episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I talk with elite gymnast Isabelle David about dreams, injuries, confidence, and the mindset that helped her rise through every challenge.

    Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990Bur

    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/

    Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/

    Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/

    Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.com

    Ready to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com

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    37 min
  • Neurofeedback for Anxiety, ADHD, and Mental Blocks- A Beginner’s Guide with Lisa Kramer, LCPC
    Dec 2 2025

    There is nothing more powerful than understanding what your brain is doing behind the scenes. So many athletes push through fear, anxiety, and overwhelm without ever knowing that their brain waves might be the real reason they feel stuck. When your brain is sending protection signals, confidence feels harder, focus slips, and even simple skills can feel impossible.

    Neurofeedback opens a window into that hidden world. In the conversation with Lisa Kramer, she explains how an EEG can reveal patterns that athletes carry every day without realizing it. Some brains stay in fight or flight even when there is no real danger. Others work so hard to stay alert that they never truly rest. These patterns can affect sleep, school, training, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

    What makes neurofeedback so unique is that it teaches the brain how to regulate itself. As Lisa shares, the brain responds to real time feedback on a screen. When it moves toward healthier and more efficient patterns, the screen brightens and the sound stays clear. When it slips toward the patterns that cause trouble, the screen dims. Without trying, the brain begins to choose what feels rewarding. The more it practices, the more those healthy patterns stick.

    For athletes with fear or mental blocks, this can be life changing. Lisa talks about how she often finds clear signs on the EEG that the freeze response is stuck on. It might not show up only during skills. It can hum quietly beneath everything they do. Once the brain learns how to settle, athletes finally get the pause they need to use their mental tools. They can think before reacting. They can trust their body again.

    Parents and coaches, this is why your athlete is not choosing fear. Their brain is simply working overtime. Neurofeedback gives the brain a chance to reset. It helps them feel organized, awake, and able to focus. Many people notice subtle changes within a few sessions. Better sleep. Less panic. More clarity. A little more calm. These small changes build into confidence that lasts.

    In this episode, you will hear
    • What an EEG shows about an athlete’s brain
    • Why some athletes stay stuck in fight or flight
    • How neurofeedback teaches the brain to regulate itself
    • Real signs of progress athletes often feel in daily life
    • Hopeful guidance for families navigating fear and mental blocks

    In this week’s episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I sit down with neurofeedback specialist Lisa Kramer to break down how neurofeedback works and why it can help athletes with fear, anxiety, ADHD, concussion symptoms, and mental blocks. Lisa shares clear explanations and real stories that give so much hope to athletes and families who are ready for a new way forward.

    Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990Bur

    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/

    Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/

    Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/

    Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.com

    Ready to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com

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    36 min
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