243 episodes
Alpha Girl Confidence Shay Haddow
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4.9 • 94 Ratings
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A podcast that inspires and empowers youth female athletes to play and live confidently
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240. Cultivating Self-Trust and Self-Love with Kelsey Edwards
On today’s episode I sat down with Kelsey Edwards who is an actress, singer-songwriter, and “internet big sis” for teenage girls.
Kelsey has battled some unique challenges in her life, from dealing with the pressures of being a child actor, navigating a broken family, a severe eating disorder, anxiety, and most recently publicly leaving the Mormon church.
In this episode we discussed:
The pressures of being a child actor and the rejection that comes along with that
How she navigated her eating disorder as a teenage girl
How to learn to trust your intuition vs. always seeking answers outside of you
The importance of being your most authentic self and letting go of friends who don’t align with that
How to learn to trust yourself and make tough decisions
….and so much more
Check out Kelsey’s course “Squad Goals”
Follow Kelsey on IG
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239. How to Spark Motivation in Sports and School
In today’s episode I talk about how you can use the 3 step method to become more motivated to do your homework, train on your own, or anything else in life that matters to you!
In this episode you’ll learn:
The difference between motivation and discipline
The importance of identifying your “why”
How energy plays a role in how motivated you are
How to take a big task and chunk it down to manageable steps
RESOURCES:
🧠 Beyond The Athlete Program: https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com/beyond-the-athlete
📚 Read my book “She the Confident” https://www.amazon.com//dp/1676894888
💪 Subscribe to my free email newsletter for all my best content:
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238. Thriving in the Classroom & on the Playing Field with Sarah Cowart
In this episode, I sat down with Sarah Cowart who is an academic coach for college students who equips students to achieve their potential in the classroom and life. Sarah is a past guest and is my most trusted resource on all things academics.
We went really deep in this conversation on topics that are going to be valuable for students of all ages and parents as well.
In this episode we discussed:
The biggest challenges that Sarah see’s in students at the start of a new school year
Tips for managing expectations and stress as a student athlete
Advice for parents on how they can talk to their kids about expectations and grades
How parents can help keep their kids accountable without being overbearing
Highly valuable test taking strategies
RESOURCES:
Worries to Wisdom: The Top Secrets Every College Parent Should Know
5 Tips to Study Smarter Not Harder
Website: www.sarahlcowart.com
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237. Say Goodbye to Perfectionism
In today’s episode I talk about the detrimental effects of perfectionism on mental health and performance, particularly among girl athletes. We’ll discuss the pressure society places on individuals, especially girl athletes, to meet these high standards.
You’ll learn the importance of shifting your mindset, focusing on giving 100% effort rather than striving for perfection. I also share tangible strategies to counteract perfectionism, such as embracing mistakes and giving yourself permission to be imperfect.
RESOURCES:
Book Referenced: [What Made Maddy Run](https://www.amazon.com/What-Made-Maddy-Run-All-American/dp/0316356549#:~:text=What Made Maddy Run began,also struggling with mental illness.)
📚 Read my book “She the Confident” https://www.amazon.com//dp/1676894888
💪 Subscribe to my free email newsletter for all my best content:
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236. Biggest Lessons from the Women’s World Cup
In today’s episode I share my biggest lessons and takeaways from the Women’s World Cup! Regardless of what sport you play, this episode will be super valuable for you as the takeaways discussed are relevant for all sports.
We will explore the importance of winning the small moments, the dangers of underestimating opponents, the need to avoid relying solely on past successes (and what to do instead).
Emotions of the World Cup video
RESOURCES:
📚 Read my book “She the Confident” https://www.amazon.com//dp/1676894888
💪 Subscribe to my free email newsletter for all my best content:
https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com/newsletter -
235. How Parents Can Support Kids in Feeling Confident for New School Year
In this episode I talk about how parents can navigate the start of the new school year and help their kids feel confident every step of the way.
We'll explore how you can strike a delicate balance between providing support and encouraging independence, while also highlighting your child's strengths and past successes. Plus, we'll dive into the importance of open communication, practical preparation, and problem-solving skills.
RESOURCES:
📚 Read my book “She the Confident” https://www.amazon.com//dp/1676894888
💪 Get my Free “Pre & Post-Game Routine” Guide:
https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com/guide-opt-in
Customer Reviews
Great advice!
My daughter’s and I love to listen to this podcast together. We often listen on our long commutes to practices. The topics of the episodes are so relevant and the info has enabled the start of great discussions between us and given us a language to talk about the complex emotions competing brings to the surface. Even my daughter’s soccer coach has noticed a difference in her attitude and toughness. We are very grateful for your heart Shay!
Wow
I can’t say anything but wow! I am the team manager if my daughter’s 11U soccer team and I have shared so many of these with the parents. The “pre-match anxiety” and “what to do before, during and after a match as a parent” podcasts are great jumping off pieces. Those aren’t the actual names, but go listen to those. We can all learn so much as parents of the game and being able to hear from someone else helps you put yourself in perspective. I have changed myself so much and I just love these podcasts.
So good, insightful healing as an adult and perspective as a parent!
I LOVE listening to shay. She blows my mind thinking through how I show up for myself and work through my childhood while making sure I’m showing up in the best way for my kids. My kids are playing sports yet but I actually love I found this now because I will be so much more prepared and equipped to support them when they do pursue their interests. Hurry listen everyone needs shay!