Mindset Coach Academy Podcast

Lindsey Wilson

The Mindset Coach Academy is the go-to podcast for aspiring mental performance coaches who want to train their own minds, coach others effectively, and build a thriving business. Hosted by former professional athlete and mindset coach Lindsey Wilson, this show is a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews that break down the strategies, tools, and business tactics needed to succeed in the mental performance industry. Lindsey built a multiple six-figure coaching business without a sports psychology or business degree, and now she’s here to help you do the same. Whether you want to sharpen your coaching skills, improve your own mindset, or learn how to turn your passion into profit, this podcast will give you the roadmap to make it happen. Subscribe and start building your dream coaching career today.

  1. FEB 11

    634 | How You Can Coach 300 Athletes in 7 Months (Without Feeling Ready)

    Learning as you go can feel chaotic, but reps beat overthinking every time. For recent Mindset Coach Academy grad Heidi Hahn, that meant giving herself permission to start, taking on practice clients, and staying in that "messy middle" even when it was uncomfortable. In this episode, she walks through each phase of her growth as a mental performance coach, from the identity shift of stay-at-home mom to entrepreneur to the decision to double her rate. You’ll learn how she grew her client list, improved her skills as a coach, and built a business while balancing it all with her family life.   Topics discussed: How the Mindset Coach Academy jumpstarted her career What it’s like to coach before you feel ready How Heidi balances parenthood and business The shift that helped her become a better coach Why it’s uncomfortable but necessary to raise prices How the community pushes you to the next level   Connect with Heidi Hahn: https://www.instagram.com/mentallybuiltathletes/ Learn how you can become a certified mindset coach with the Mindset Coach Academy certification! Master mental training with proven techniques in the Mental Game Plan Program! ------------------------- Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” – If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast! This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now! OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS PODCAST Download on iTunes Listen on Spotify This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

    30 min
  2. FEB 5

    633 | From 1:1 Coaching to Group: One Coach’s Journey to Scale with Purpose

    Being fully booked is exciting… until it starts feeling like a trap. This episode is for the coach who’s proud of their growth, but also overwhelmed with how much time and energy it takes to keep it running. Bianca Campbell of Rise Mindful Performance shares how she scaled her business by transitioning from 1:1 coaching to a hybrid group model that cut her working hours nearly in half — and that's without sacrificing results or relationships. Learn how she optimized what was already working and used client feedback to bring in more income without burning out.   Topics discussed: Bianca’s original offer and when she hit capacity Why skipping straight to group programs or courses backfires How she successfully shifted from 1:1 coaching to a hybrid model Why clients initially pushed back and her solution How nervous system regulation played a key role in the transition   Connect with Bianca Campbell:https://risemindful.comhttps://www.instagram.com/risemindful/ ------------------------- Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” – If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast! This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now! OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS PODCAST Download on iTunes Listen on Spotify This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

    29 min
  3. JAN 8

    632 | 7 Ways to Train Your Nervous System to Make You More Money

    Money decisions get a lot easier when your nervous system isn’t stuck in survival mode. This episode will get you thinking about how your own money story influences your personal and business financial decisions. You'll walk away with seven practical ways to regulate your nervous system so you can deal with financial stress and take risks that grow your business.   Let’s talk about: Your money story and why it matters How your nervous system impacts money decisions Why success becomes harder as your business grows Intentional spending as nervous system regulation How to manage fear or avoidance around money Physical nervous system regulation  ------------------------- Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” – If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast! This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now! OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS PODCAST Download on iTunes Listen on Spotify This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

    30 min
  4. 12/24/2025

    631 | Is Shame Around Selling Holding You Back as a Coach?

    That weird feeling around selling? It’s a belief problem, not a sales problem. If selling makes you freeze up or is keeping you from starting a coaching business, this episode will shift everything. You'll learn why there’s so much shame around selling, why sales conversations feel so awkward, and how to use your "coaching energy" to sell without shame or guilt. Plus, I break down the four things clients need to be sold on to actually commit — and what to focus on first!   Let’s talk about: Why coaches feel shame around selling How to reframe your guilt for charging money Belief gaps that make selling feel “icky” Coaching energy vs. money energy Why urgency matters in sales How selling actually helps clients    ------------------------- Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” – If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast! This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now! OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS PODCAST Download on iTunes Listen on Spotify This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

    18 min
  5. 12/17/2025

    630 | The Science Behind Why Success is So Hard

    Progress can look a lot like failure. Especially in the messy middle, when your confidence drops and you start to question if your doubt is a sign to stop. But it's not — it's actually a normal response to the discomfort of growth. This episode breaks down the science behind why success feels so hard and how belief work can keep confidence alive in the messy middle. You'll learn how to calm your nervous system and still keep showing up, even when your brain tells you to quit.   Topics discussed: The “messy middle” phase of growth Confidence and the Dunning-Kruger effect Why the brain chooses failure over uncertainty Why belief work is the foundation for success How to keep confidence alive and stay grounded in the process Listen to episode 627, “The Real Reason Building Your Coaching Business Feels So Hard” https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/podcasts/mindset-coach-academy-podcast/episodes/2149117947  ------------------------- Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” – If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast! This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now! OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS PODCAST Download on iTunes Listen on Spotify This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

    23 min
  6. 12/03/2025

    628 | Going Pro: Why Serious Coaches Don't Stay in Hobby Mode

    The jump from hobby mode to going pro is an identity shift, not just a money move. In this episode, you'll see why coaching "just for fun" has a limit — and why staying in hobby mode can make going pro feel a lot harder than it should. I share the essential mindset shifts that reframe your fear into fuel, leave hobby mode behind, and start charging clients confidently.   Topics discussed: Why going pro feels scary (and why it’s normal) How to reframe fear into accountability and action How charging benefits both clients and you The identity shift that happens when you go pro   ------------------------- Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” – If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast! This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now! OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS PODCAST Download on iTunes Listen on Spotify This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

    18 min
  7. 11/26/2025

    627 | The Real Reason Building Your Coaching Business Feels So Hard

    Does your coaching business feel way harder than it should? Like something inside you wants to step back with every move forward you make? This episode unpacks why that happens, why it's totally normal, and how to work with your brain so you can keep going even when all you want to do is quit. If you’re a mental performance coach who loves the work but keeps questioning if you’re cut out for the business side, this episode is for you.   Today, you’ll learn: Why your business feels so hard and uncomfortable How to recognize when you’re in the “messy middle” of business The Dunning-Kruger effect: why your confidence is dropping Why we self-sabotage and fear standing out The motivation triad and role of belief work   ------------------------- Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” – If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast! This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now! OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS PODCAST Download on iTunes Listen on Spotify This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

    15 min
4.9
out of 5
55 Ratings

About

The Mindset Coach Academy is the go-to podcast for aspiring mental performance coaches who want to train their own minds, coach others effectively, and build a thriving business. Hosted by former professional athlete and mindset coach Lindsey Wilson, this show is a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews that break down the strategies, tools, and business tactics needed to succeed in the mental performance industry. Lindsey built a multiple six-figure coaching business without a sports psychology or business degree, and now she’s here to help you do the same. Whether you want to sharpen your coaching skills, improve your own mindset, or learn how to turn your passion into profit, this podcast will give you the roadmap to make it happen. Subscribe and start building your dream coaching career today.

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