Alpha Girl Confidence

Shay Haddow

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A podcast that inspires and empowers youth female athletes to play and live confidently

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255. Juliet Starrett: Movement and Mindset for a Healthy Life

After a nine month break from the podcast, I am so excited to be back with an awesome conversation with Juliet Starrett who is the author of Built to Move, Founder & CEO of The Ready State, 3X World Champion in whitewater paddling, and mom of two girl athletes. In this conversation we discuss: The simplest way to improve your health by moving more Debunking health and wellness trends and fads The importance of doing hard things to build resilience Juliet's advice and experience on navigating the youth sports landscape Why communication is so important in the college recruiting process Connect with Juliet: Instagram @julietstarrett Built to Move book The Ambush Newsletter

1h 7m
11 SEPT

254. We're BACK!

That's right.... WE'RE BACK!! I know I said that I was done recording back in February, but I just couldn't stay away... In this episode I share why I decided to bring the podcast back, what's next coming up, and a personal story on hardship and growth. Thanks for re-joining me on this journey, I am so excited to be back! Check out The Mindset Monday Series: https://www.shayhaddow.com/mindset-mondays Connect on IG @shayhaddow

13 min
28 FEB

253. The End of an Era

This is the last episode of the Alpha Girl Confidence Podcast. It's been a fun 5 years, but the time has come to shift and move in a different direction. In this episode I talk about why I'm stopping the podcast and offer my sincere gratitude for being a supporter and listener of the podcast.

10 min
14 FEB

252. Lessons from a Professional Team Tryout

In today’s episode I share key takeaways that I've compiled from coaching a professional team's open tryouts, including: The importance of your energy and attitude Your interactions with coaches and teammates Responding to mistakes Being willing to play different positions I know it may not be tryout season for most, but make sure to take notes as these crucial intangibles can make a significant impact on your results during tryouts.

12 min
24 JAN

251. Regaining Confidence After Injury

In today’s episode I answer a question from one of our listeners on how to get your confidence back after a long injury. This is the most in depth episode that I’ve done on the podcast I where I discuss how to put yourself in the best position possible to step back onto the field/court with confidence. In this episode you’ll learn: The importance of staying in shape while injured How to shift your perspective to come back stronger How to use visualization during the injury process The importance of trusting and listening to your body How to navigate the fear of getting re-injured Want your questions answered on next month’s podcast? Submit your questions here Visit the new website: https://shayhaddow.com/

24 min
10 JAN

250. Lauren Fleshman: Unpacking Puberty, Performance, and Eating Disorders in Female Athletics

In today’s episode, I sat down with Lauren Fleshman who is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, a mom, entrepreneur, coach, and author of the best sports book of 2023, Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World. In this convo, we delve into thought-provoking topics surrounding gender equality in sports, the impact of puberty on athletic performance, and the prevalence of disordered eating habits among female athletes. Lauren candidly shares her personal experiences and insights, offering valuable advice for coaches and parents on addressing these critical issues. From dissecting societal myths to advocating for a more holistic approach to athlete well-being, this episode is an enlightening and empowering discussion for athletes, coaches, and parents. Connect with Lauren on IG: @fleshmanflyer Website: https://www.laurenfleshman.com/ Order Good for a Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Girl-Woman-Running-World/dp/0593296788 Order 25 copies of Good for a Girl (paperback edition) for your team or book group to receive a direct Zoom call with Lauren: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/goodforagirlzoom

44 min
27/12/2023

249. Best of 2023: (Repost) Breaking Barriers in Women’s Sports with Alyssa Nakken, SF Giants

Welcome to the last episode of 2023!! In today’s episode, I wanted to repost our most popular guest episode of 2023 with Alyssa Nakken, coach of the SF Giants (MLB). In this episode we talked about: Her journey from D1 softball to coach in the MLB How she navigates being the media and being only female on an all male coaching staff How getting out and moving in nature is one of her non-negotiables for staying grounded Advice for coaches and parents on how to help players get out of slumps The importance of giving kids autonomy in their sports journey How confidence has played a role in her ability to coach and pave the way for girls Advice for young girls who want to break barriers and follow their own path Resources: 📚 Read my book “She the Confident” https://www.amazon.com//dp/1676894888 💪 Hire me to work with your team/club: https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com/team-consulting

60 min
20/12/2023

248. Stop Following The Crowd: Do You, Be You

In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of trusting yourself, thinking for yourself, and embracing your weirdness vs. following trends in order to “fit in” with the crowd. In this episode you’ll learn: Why being different and weird is something to be proud of The benefits of choosing your own path and thinking for yourself Questions to ask yourself when deciding whether to follow the crowd or do your own thing COACHES! Attending the United Soccer Coaches Convention? Register here and use promo code “ALPHA24” when checking out Resources: 📚 Read my book “She the Confident” https://www.amazon.com//dp/1676894888 💪 Hire me to work with your team/club: https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com/team-consulting

11 min

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A podcast that inspires and empowers youth female athletes to play and live confidently

Creator

Shay Haddow
Years Active

2018 - 2024
Episodes

260
Rating

Clean
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Alpha Girl Confidence

Alpha Girl Confidence

255. Juliet Starrett: Movement and Mindset for a Healthy Life

254. We're BACK!

253. The End of an Era

252. Lessons from a Professional Team Tryout

251. Regaining Confidence After Injury

250. Lauren Fleshman: Unpacking Puberty, Performance, and Eating Disorders in Female Athletics

249. Best of 2023: (Repost) Breaking Barriers in Women’s Sports with Alyssa Nakken, SF Giants

248. Stop Following The Crowd: Do You, Be You

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Alpha Girl Confidence

Episodes

255. Juliet Starrett: Movement and Mindset for a Healthy Life

254. We're BACK!

253. The End of an Era

252. Lessons from a Professional Team Tryout

251. Regaining Confidence After Injury

250. Lauren Fleshman: Unpacking Puberty, Performance, and Eating Disorders in Female Athletics

249. Best of 2023: (Repost) Breaking Barriers in Women’s Sports with Alyssa Nakken, SF Giants

248. Stop Following The Crowd: Do You, Be You

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