Let's Go Mental!

Barbara Cortella
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A podcast for young athletes and their parents to unlock the power of the mind: You have the talent—now let’s build the mental edge. Discover key pillars and get simple, actionable tools to kickstart your journey. Tune in for short weekly episodes, each month focused on one topic, perfect for the car ride to your game. Grab quick tips, worksheets, and join our community as we grow and level up together. Let’s Go Mental! I am Barbara, Family and Mental Coach. I am Italian and you will love my accent!

  1. 3月5日

    Accountability. Own Your Actions.

    In this episode we dive into the single mindset pillar that makes all the others stick: accountability. Discover the three dimensions of accountability: Being accountable: owning your role and decisions.Staying accountable: showing up consistently, even when motivation fades.Allowing accountability: inviting a partner to reflect your commitment and keep your standards steady.Learn how accountability transforms both sport and life: Train with intention and protect your alignment even when results are slow.Finish what you start, communicate clearly, and build trust inside your team, family, and yourself.Create practical systems: define your role, establish non-negotiable behaviors, implement weekly checks, and choose the right accountability partner. Accountability is more than a mindset, it’s a structure that creates freedom. When you do your job, you stop negotiating with yourself and start building trust that lasts. Contact me for any other information and support: b_cortella@yahoo.it

    5 分钟

  2. 2月26日

    Alignment: When Shared Vision Creates Flow.

    You can give 100%. You can be confident. You can even get good results. But if your goals, beliefs, and daily habits are pulling in different directions, performance will eventually feel heavy. In this episode, we explore alignment — the internal and relational harmony between what you want, what you believe, and what you consistently do. Alignment is not only an individual process. In youth sport, it also involves parents. When family visions are assumed instead of shared, tension builds quietly — and emotional noise affects performance. This episode gives you a simple reset system to bring clarity, direction, and flow back into your performance and your family dynamic. Inside this episode: What alignment really means beyond motivationWhy misalignment creates stress and confusionThe hidden tension between parent and athlete goalsHow to have the vision conversationA practical 4-step reset systemWhy awareness is the foundation of alignmentReflection Questions: What is my clear goal for the next 4 months?Have I shared it openly with my family?Do my daily habits reflect that goal?Where are we assuming instead of communicating?Alignment creates clarity. Clarity creates direction. Direction creates flow. For more info contact b_cortella@yahoo.it

    5 分钟

  3. 2月19日

    Anticipation. Awareness in Motion.

    Being Ready Beats Being Fast Some athletes always seem one step ahead. They’re already moving while others are still reacting. That’s not luck. That’s anticipation. In this episode, we explore anticipation not as expectation, but as a cognitive skill — the ability to predict, read, and respond before a situation fully unfolds. Anticipation is not magic. It’s presence in motion. We break down: The difference between reacting and anticipatingWhy reaction is always lateHow presence and preparation build anticipationThe connection between awareness and calm performanceWhy anticipation reduces panicHow routines and mental preparation create competitive advantageHow this applies not only to athletes — but to parents and adults tooYou’ll also get a practical way to start training anticipation immediately through small daily actions. Because being ready beats being fast. 🎧 Listen if you want to: Improve decision-making under pressureReduce emotional overreactionTrain calm before chaosBuild a mental edge that transfers to sport, school, and life

    5 分钟

  4. 2月12日

    Act. The Skill that Moves You Forward.

    Awareness is just the start: real change happens when you act. In this episode, Barbara breaks down how acting is a trainable skill and how even small, deliberate actions can shift your energy, mindset, and performance. What You’ll Get: • How to move past overthinking and take effective action • Practical tips for athletes, parents, and anyone seeking growth • The ripple effect of tiny wins and momentum-building strategies “Acting means doing something. Deciding. One small action toward what you want to be different, then another, then another.” Take your first step today. Momentum is a skill—train it with us! Follow me on Instagram Contact me for any info and question: b_cortella@yahoo.it

    5 分钟

  5. 2月6日

    Awareness. The Skill Behind Every Other Skill.

    In this episode we explore awareness as a mental state and a practical tool for processing information, navigating reality, and moving out of autopilot — in sport and in life. Awareness is the ability to notice what’s happening inside you and around you — thoughts, emotions, body signals, focus, environment — in real time. It’s like turning on a light: nothing magically disappears, but once you see clearly, you can finally decide how to respond instead of reacting automatically. In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why awareness is the foundational skill behind all other mental skills • The difference between being awake and being truly aware • How living on autopilot keeps athletes repeating the same patterns • Why the brain prefers the status quo — and resists awareness • How awareness creates the space for control, choice, and growth • What awareness looks like in sport: body, mind, emotions, environment • Why mental training starts with noticing, not trying harder • A simple, practical awareness exercise you can use every day This episode is for: • athletes who want to stop reacting and start choosing • parents who want to support growth without controlling • coaches who care about development, not just performance Key takeaway: What you are aware of, you can work on. What you are aware of, you can train. What you are aware of, you can control. Let's Go Mental by turning the light on. Contact me if you want a tool to discover how to be more aware: b_cortella@yahoo.it Join my Hub Follow me on Instagram

    7 分钟

  6. 1月29日

    Train your Attitude as an Asset.

    Attitude is one of those words we use all the time — often in a negative way. “He has an attitude.” “She needs to change her attitude.” But what if attitude wasn’t a personality trait? What if it was a skill? In this episode of Let’s Go Mental, we explore attitude as a controllable, trainable asset — something that shapes performance, relationships, and opportunities, both in sport and in life. Because while athletes may not control outcomes, decisions, or results, they always control how they show up. In this episode, you’ll learn: What attitude really is (and what it’s not)Why attitude is one of the first things coaches, parents, and teammates perceiveHow attitude can open doors — or quietly close themWhy attitude is contagious and shapes the environment around youHow small, intentional attitude choices become habits and identityWhy mental training is essential to make attitude consistent, not reactiveWhat parents often underestimate about the impact of their own attitudeThis episode is for: athletes who want to perform with consistency under pressureparents who want to support growth without controllingcoaches who care about culture, trust, and long-term developmentKey takeaway: Attitude is not who you are. It’s how you decide to show up. And that decision can be trained Contact me: b_cortella@yahoo.it Instagram LinkedIn My Community

    5 分钟

  7. 1月23日

    How Language Shapes Performance.

    This episode is for athletes and parents who want to better understand pressure, fear, confidence, and how mindset is built every single day through language. We explore why words are never neutral — and how language shapes emotions, identity, and performance, especially in youth sports. 🎧 You’ll learn: Why the brain doesn’t just hear words — it responds to themThe 3 things your brain does instantly when it hears languageWhy fear shows up so strongly before games and performancesHow repeated words become mental patternsThe difference between saying “I am” vs “I feel” How changing one word can change energy, focus, and readiness 🧠 Key Concepts We Explore: 1) Fear vs Challenge: The same situation can trigger completely different reactions depending on the word used: Fear prepares the body for defense Challenge or excitement prepares the body for engagement and energy 2) Identity Language (“I am”) vs Experience Language (“I feel / I act”) When we say “I am anxious” or “I am bad under pressure,” the brain treats it as identity. When we say “I feel stress right now,” the brain hears something temporary — and temporary creates possibility for change. Language creates the emotional environment in which athletes perform. Just like updating your phone, changing your words helps update your mental software — from an old version to a new one that supports confidence, trust, and growth. 🎯 This Week’s Challenge: The next time you feel pressure — before a game, a test, or a difficult moment: Notice the first word you use to describe how you feel: change it intentionally, observe how your body and energy respond. See you in the next episode Contact: b_cortella@yahoo.it IG Community LinkedIn

    5 分钟

  8. 1月9日

    The One Word That Guides Your Season.

    🎧 The One Word That Guides Your Season A Mental Reset for Athletes and Parents. What if this season didn’t need more goals…more resolutions…or more pressure? What if it only needed 'direction'? In this episode I invite athletes and parents to pause, reflect, and simplify. Instead of chasing motivation or adding more to your plate, you’ll explore the power of choosing one intentional word: a word that becomes your compass when emotions run high, routines get busy, and pressure takes over. Whether you’re a youth athlete navigating competition, confidence, and setbacks, or a parent trying to support without controlling, this episode offers a simple but powerful mental performance tool to guide your decisions, reactions, and growth throughout the season. In this episode, we explore: Why motivation fades, and why direction lasts.The difference between setting goals and choosing an identityHow one word can anchor athletes during tough games, bench time, and pressureHow parents can use one word to respond instead of reactWhy mental training should be part of daily life — not just game dayHow to choose your word with intention and clarityPractical ways to make your word visible and actionable This episode is for you if: You’re tired of starting every season with big intentions that fadeYou want mental clarity without adding more pressureYou’re an athlete who wants to perform with confidence and presenceYou’re a parent who wants to support your child with purpose, not emotion Before the season starts, give it a title. Choose your word. And when you do — share it. 📩 Send me a message, a DM, or a photo of where you placed your word. I’ll walk with you, support you, and help you stay connected to it — one intentional choice at a time. ✨ **My word for this season is: ________** Contact me: b_cortella@yahoo.it Instagram Nas.io LinkedIn

    8 分钟
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A podcast for young athletes and their parents to unlock the power of the mind: You have the talent—now let’s build the mental edge. Discover key pillars and get simple, actionable tools to kickstart your journey. Tune in for short weekly episodes, each month focused on one topic, perfect for the car ride to your game. Grab quick tips, worksheets, and join our community as we grow and level up together. Let’s Go Mental! I am Barbara, Family and Mental Coach. I am Italian and you will love my accent!

信息

  • 创作者
    Barbara Cortella
  • 活跃年份
    2024年 - 2026年
  • 单集
    45
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 节目网站
    Let's Go Mental!