Sane Enough

Coach Eric
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Are conversations with yourself driving you crazy? Coach Eric explores Intracognism and mental performance to help you with your inner dialogue and utilization of your stress load to reach goals instead of running from them. Tune in and add a new voice to your mental game. Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching and trainer experience. He is a Certified Mental Performance Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach involves skill training, philosophy, and ranting... because sometimes you have to say what you feel!

  1. 1d ago

    The iPad Kid Problem: Why We Are Terrified of Boredom

    Within 48 hours, Eric witnessed two telling scenes: toddlers running rigid cone drills at a private sports facility, and young kids sealed inside foam tablet cases and noise-canceling headphones at a family restaurant while adults talked over them. In this episode of Sane Enough, Eric tackles modern convenience culture, commercialized parenting, and our collective allergy to everyday friction. From competing YouTube feeds at dinner to outsourcing a game of catch to a paid syllabus, have we decided that the messy reality of being present is just too inconvenient to tolerate? We discuss: The Table as an Apprenticeship: What kids actually lose when we numb boredom with screens in public. Boredom Is a Muscle: How avoiding small daily discomforts fuels road rage, anxiety, and short fuses later in life. Commercializing the Simple Stuff: How consumerism packages normal childhood milestones and sells them back to us as paid solutions. Reclaiming the Hard Parts: Why coloring with a broken crayon, sitting with family, and running barefoot in the yard are the moments that actually matter. Hit follow to keep up with Sane Enough every week as we navigate modern culture, personal growth, and staying grounded.

    The iPad Kid Problem: Why We Are Terrified of Boredom

  2. Aug 21

    Is Technology Narrowing Your Vision? (The Digital Trap)

    Have you ever realized how much of the world you are missing because of the screen in your hand? Even with all the information in the universe at our fingertips, we often end up seeing less of what is right in front of us. In this video, I share a personal journey of rediscovery and why it is time to break out of our digital bubbles. 🚗 I recently visited the Athletes in Action campus in Xenia, Ohio, and it was a massive wake up call. Despite being nearby for years, I never realized the depth of the facilities and programs they offer because I never took the time to look past the surface. This experience reminded me how much we rely on algorithms and targeted ads to tell us where to go, rather than exploring our own communities with curiosity. 🌎 We dive into the importance of getting to know your local area, from historic schools like Wilberforce University to unique spots like the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati. Whether it is taking a staycation or simply talking to people in your neighborhood, there is a whole world waiting outside your comfort zone. Plus, I share a quick update on my new look and a reminder to stay proactive about your health by getting those checkups. 🏥 Stay tuned until the end for a special musical reflection on finding peace and adventure in the mountains. Let’s get out there and experience life to the fullest! 🏔️ Chapters 0:00 The missing beard and health checkups 2:15 Discovering Athletes in Action in Xenia 5:10 Information overload and the digital bubble 8:30 Exploring what is right in front of you 11:45 Local gems and the staycation mindset 14:20 Seeing your city through a tourist’s eyes 16:30 Outro song: A tribute to the mountains If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel for more content like this. What is a hidden gem in your town that everyone should visit? Let me know in the comments! ✍️ #Exploration #HiddenGems #Cincinnati #Mindset #Travel #UnlockCapacity Website: https://EricBatchler.com This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University

    Is Technology Narrowing Your Vision? (The Digital Trap)

  3. Aug 20

    The Paradox of Fairness (Fair vs. Equal — and Why "Not Fair" Might Be a Lie You're Telling Yourself)

    Somebody at work gets a promotion and you've got more tenure than they do. That first hot flash of "that's not fair" — you know the one. Here's an uncomfortable question: what if it actually was fair? In this episode, Coach Eric breaks down a distinction that gets mixed up constantly and quietly wrecks relationships when it does: equal and fair are not the same word. Equal means the same treatment for everyone, no matter what. Fair means treatment matched to readiness, need, or circumstance — which means it's not going to look the same for everyone, ever. Both reactions to that gap are real. The actual damage isn't the unequal outcome itself — it's the silence around it, because humans fill unexplained gaps with the worst available story every single time. Coach Eric walks through the three modes that actually govern most of these situations — inclusion, growth, and results — with real examples from parenting, the workplace, and splitting a dinner bill with friends. Plus a simple, one-line script for both sides of the conversation: how to ask for the real reasoning instead of assuming the worst, and how to say the quiet part out loud before somebody's left to invent it themselves. Drawing on 20 years of coaching mental performance, Coach Eric takes a distinction that used to defuse arguments on the sideline and hands it to you for your job, your family, and your friend group. Ever caught yourself assuming the worst before asking? Tell Coach Eric about it. More tools like this live in the book, Peak Mental Performance for Athletes — link below. 🔗 https://EricBatchler.com #fairness #boundaries #mentalperformance #parenting #workplaceculture This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University.

  4. Aug 15

    Pressure vs Toxic Environment: Are you being given a shot to get better or are you getting burned out?

    Has anyone ever told you something was "just for now" — and then now quietly became forever? In this episode, Coach Eric breaks down a distinction that gets lost constantly: pressure and toxicity are not the same thing, even though they look almost identical from the outside. Pressure builds you. Toxicity corrodes you. And if you've ever assumed a situation was fine because it looked successful — a winning team, a company hitting its numbers, a family that seems put-together — this episode explains why that's the wrong measurement entirely. Coach Eric also takes on burnout directly, and it's not what you've been told: burnout isn't loving something too much until the love runs out. It's the environment burning that love out of you — which is why so many "burned out" people quietly go back to a version of the same thing later, just smaller, once the conditions change. Plus: the pattern Coach Eric calls "getting Smithed" — the sneaky way a "just this once" quietly becomes the permanent deal at work, in friendships, and at home — and a simple, calm boundary script you can actually use the next time it happens to you. Drawing on 20 years of coaching mental performance, Coach Eric translates lessons from the locker room into tools for everyday life — because pressure doesn't check your ID before it decides to flood you. Ever gotten "Smithed"? Send Coach Eric your story. More tools like this live in the book, Peak Mental Performance for Athletes — link below. 🔗 https://EricBatchler.com #pressure #burnout #boundaries #mentalperformance #toxicworkplace #unlockcapacity This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University.

    Pressure vs Toxic Environment: Are you being given a shot to get better or are you getting burned out?

  5. Aug 14

    ARR (like a pirate!) for a 15 second stress fix

    Your phone buzzes. It's your boss: "Got a minute to talk?" Four words, and suddenly your chest is tight and you can't remember how to breathe. In this episode, Coach Eric teaches a fifteen-second tool for the exact moment everything spikes — not tomorrow, not after you've journaled about it, but right then, while it's happening. It's called ARR: Anchor, Reframe, Reset. (Yes, it sounds like a pirate joke. Coach Eric makes it every time he teaches this live, so get it out of your system early.) Built from twenty years coaching athletes through mound visits and free-throw meltdowns, ARR turns out to have nothing to do with sports at all — it works standing outside a job interview, mid-meltdown in the cereal aisle, or on the phone with the one family member who knows exactly which buttons to push. Coach Eric walks through all three steps, including the one almost everyone skips (Reset — the part where you actually go again), and tells the story of Andy, a kid on the mound who didn't need a speech, just a sequence. This isn't about never getting rattled again. It's about having fifteen seconds you can trust when the moment comes. More tools like this live in the book, Peak Mental Performance for Athletes — link below. 🔗 https://EricBatchler.com #anxiety #mentalperformance #resetyourmind #pressure #selfhelp #unlockcapacity This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University.

  6. May 20

    Why the 5-Star Rating System is Ruining Everything

    Have you ever left a five-star review for a service that was actually just okay? We live in a world where the pursuit of a perfect rating has replaced honest communication, and it might be doing more harm than good. 🌟 In this video, I dive deep into why the five-star system has fundamentally changed how we interact with each other. From tradesmen hiding mistakes to the awkwardness of telling a family member their cooking needs more spice, we have become a society that fears the truth. We explore the idea that a three-star rating should actually be the norm, representing an average, decent experience rather than a failure. When everything is either a one or a five, the feedback becomes meaningless for both the consumer and the business. 📉 I share several personal stories to illustrate this point, including a recent Airbnb stay that left me torn between being nice and being honest. We also look at the pressure of gift-giving and why we feel so much guilt when a thoughtful gesture does not quite hit the mark. When we stop being honest about the small things, we lose the opportunity to grow and help others improve their craft. It is time to move past the binary of perfect or terrible. By embracing polite honesty, we can build more trustworthy relationships and better businesses. Let us stop living the five star lie and start valuing the truth again. 🗣️ Chapters 0:00 The death of the three star rating 2:45 Why we hide mistakes to stay perfect 5:15 The problem with online review systems 8:00 Honest feedback at the dinner table 10:30 The guilt of returning gifts 13:15 The Airbnb cleanliness dilemma 15:45 Choosing honesty over comfort How do you handle reviews? Do you feel pressured to give five stars even when things are not perfect? Share your thoughts in the comments below and subscribe for more honest conversations about our modern culture. ✅ #honesty #reviewculture #personalgrowth #communication #socialcommentary Website: https://EricBatchler.com Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach involves skill training, philosophy, and ranting... because sometimes you have to say what you feel!

  7. May 14

    Capacity VS Potential and A Happy Accident

    Are you reaching your full potential, or is your capacity being limited by things you cannot see? In this episode, Coach Eric shares a massive personal landmark: the completion of his new book and workbook series, Capacity. Learn how to identify the invisible barriers holding you back and how to start clearing the path to your peak mental performance. Today, we are talking about the difference between your potential and your actual capacity. Coach Eric explains why even the most talented athletes can struggle when their mental glass is filled with the sand of stress, distractions, and poor communication. We explore the tools needed to build a solid mental foundation, including anchoring routines and self-scouting techniques that you can start using today. Whether you are an athlete looking to gain an edge, a parent trying to support your child, or a coach striving to keep your program from crumbling, this discussion on mental performance 101 offers practical advice for everyone. It is time to stop guessing and start attacking the roadblocks that keep you from being your best. Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach involves skill training, philosophy, and ranting... because sometimes you have to say what you feel!

    Capacity VS Potential and A Happy Accident

  8. 03/14/2025

    My Son's School Project Interviewing Me about Gender Norms

    Ok, this isn't a typical episode of Sane Enough... but it was fun. My oldest son had a school project in which he had to interview me podcast-style. He didn't warn me about the questions, so it was straight from the hip. The project starts with questions about my childhood idols but ultimately focuses on negative male norms and societal pressure. Here are my answers and some extra thoughts I expect he'll remove from his presentation, but I'm sharing them for my audience. *This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.

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Are conversations with yourself driving you crazy? Coach Eric explores Intracognism and mental performance to help you with your inner dialogue and utilization of your stress load to reach goals instead of running from them. Tune in and add a new voice to your mental game. Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching and trainer experience. He is a Certified Mental Performance Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach involves skill training, philosophy, and ranting... because sometimes you have to say what you feel!

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  • Creator
    Coach Eric
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Coach Eric
  • Show Website
    Sane Enough