Claim OwnershipThe Stage Strong Podcast
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This is a private podcast for the Stage Strong community to help you build blockbuster confidence and find structure in the unstructed life of performing. These episodes will help you build your knowledge around health, nurition and habits!
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This week we explored mental blocks and the feeling of “hitting the wall” when facing difficult exercises or tasks. We talked about how breaking big challenges into small, actionable steps can help us move forward, build self-trust, and create a confidence loop that carries into training and everyday life.
This episode is a quick but powerful moment of calm. A guided nervous system reset, where you'll be led through a simple self-regulation practice to release tension and bring you back into your body. Use this when you need to feel grounded, focused and ready for action. Enjoy!
This week we discussed the feeling of being "back at square one" after periods of inconsistency. We looked at the "brick" analogy and the concept of pausing construction as opposed to building from the rubble. We also looked into strategies for adjusting habits and maintaining momentum through small, sustainable changes.
If you want to earn more, change your physique, or move your career forward, ownership is a non-negotiable. This episode challenges blame, exposes passive patterns, and helps you step fully into responsibility for your results.Enjoy!
In todays episode, we look at practical strategies for managing stress and burnout. We dive into the importance of controlling the controllables, protecting non-negotiable habits, building recovery in advance, and separating identity from performance.
Comfort feels safe, but growth lives just outside it. This episode breaks down how to stretch yourself intentionally in training, relationships, and your performing career.Enjoy!
In todays episode we look at strategies to overcome procrastination and identify the different types of rest we need as creatives.We look at how to ask "Why not now?" - to push past excuses, and discover the seven principles of meaningful rest that can help us recharge and show up stronger.
Accountability is simply aligning your actions with your intentions. In this episode, I unpack why accountability feels hard, how to make it sustainable, and how we can use it to stay consistent without falling into shame or perfectionism.Enjoy!
If you are feeling stuck, despite your consistent efforts - this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into proven strategies for breaking through plateaus and reigniting progress. We look at how to reframe "failure" as valuable feedback, and how to implement strategic progressive overload, and unlock your full potential. Get ready to level up your results and overcome the frustration of feeling stagnant!
Many of us performers feel blocked across fitness, relationships, and career without knowing why. This episode I explore how to identify the patterns underneath the stuckness and talk about how awareness, not force, creates change.
In this weeks drop in - we look at actionable tips to help performers and creatives overcome binge eating and emotional snacking, without guilt or deprivation.
This episode explores boundary setting as the real reset for the new year….from protecting your body and energy to creating healthier career and personal dynamics. A conversation about sustainability, self-respect, and starting the year with intention.Enjoy!
In this weeks Drop-In we explored the "just for today" mindset to tackle challenges and moments of overwhelm. We shared strategies for breaking down tasks and maintaining momentum towards our goals. One day at a time.
Many performers believe they should be able to handle everything alone. In this episode, I explore why asking for help isn’t a sign of failure, but a mark of self-awareness, professionalism, and long-term resilience. Learn how to reach out with clarity and confidence - without shame.Enjoy!
In this episode, we dive deep into the power of choices, boundaries, and self-compassion. We explore how being intentional with our choices - even the small, everyday ones - can unlock meaningful change. We also discuss the importance of setting clear boundaries to protect our time and energy, as well as the transformative impact of speaking to ourselves with kindness rather than harsh self-criticism. Whether you're struggling to make progress on your goals or simply want to approach life with more clarity and self-care, this episode offers practical insights and encouragement to help you make a positive change in your own life. Tune in to learn strategies for taking control, honoring your needs, and cultivating the self-belief to achieve your aspirations.
Fear of failure is often fear of not knowing what comes next. In this episode, I explore why performers are already experts in navigating uncertainty and how to use that skill to move forward with fitness, routine, and life changes with more confidence and self-trust.Enjoy!
In this weeks drop in, we discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations to maintain consistency and avoid burnout. We dive into the need to be flexible and adaptable in our approach to our goals and routines, rather than striving for perfection, in order to build sustainability and longevity in our work.
This episode I explore how to understand the resistance that shows up when we want change but feel unable to act. Learning how to reframe what’s happening and use gentle, practical strategies to begin moving forward again.Enjoy!
In this episode, we shared our experiences and insights on navigating the transition into January. Rather than feeling the need to drastically overhaul our lives, we explore practical strategies for building sustainable habits, managing overwhelm, and prioritising rest and recovery.Whether you're feeling motivated to tackle new goals or struggling to regain your momentum, this drop in offers a number of perspectives on making meaningful progress one step at a time. Tune in for relatable stories, actionable tips, and the encouragement to approach the new year with a balanced, achievable mindset.
If anyone is feeling out of rhythm after Christmas, then this episode is absolutely for you. I am walking you through a realistic 7-day plan to rebuild routine, confidence, and consistency.Enjoy!
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