Becoming My Stronger Me

Nassim
  • 5.0 (17)
  • Sports
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"Becoming My Stronger Me” is a podcast designed to help you become stronger in mind, body, and heart. Season 1 - Like 47 million other Americans, I voluntarily left my successful full-time career to pursue, well, whatever was next. We’ll call this “my great resignation.” As you get to know me, you’ll see that I’m a type-A planner. So to make a life choice without some grand detailed master plan on the other side was unheard of. But now, 2 years later, it was the best decision of my life. Join me as I share my story, questions I asked myself (or wish I had), missteps I made (and how to avoid them), the effect this had on me and everyone around me, and other musings that helped me to become my stronger me.Season 2 - The Mental Performance Series is dedicated to exploring the intricate relationship between mental performance, sports excellence, leadership, and personal growth. We’ll dive deep into the psychology behind peak performance in athletics, leadership roles, and everyday life. Whether you're an athlete looking to optimize your mental game on the field, a leader seeking to inspire and motivate your team, or an individual striving for personal growth and success, this series provides practical tips, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories to help you unlock your full potential and become your stronger you.Check out additional resources online:  (https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com) and IG (@strongerme)!

  1. 2d ago

    Emotional Regulation in Real Time

    Text me your thoughts! Understanding your emotions is only the first step. The next challenge is learning how to respond to them when the pressure is on. In Part 2 of the Emotions & Regulation mini-series, Coach Nassim explores the science of emotional regulation and why mental toughness isn't about suppressing emotions—it's about working with them. Drawing from research on self-regulation, neuroscience, physiological regulation, and performance psychology, this episode explains how the brain, body, and emotions are constantly influencing one another. You'll learn why emotional regulation is a trainable skill, why your nervous system isn't working against you, and how your response—not your emotion—often determines what happens next. Coach Nassim also introduces practical strategies that athletes can begin using immediately, including the 6-4-10 breathing reset, attentional shifts, purposeful self-talk, and recovery routines that help athletes regulate emotions before, during, and after competition. Whether you're stepping into a championship game, preparing for an important presentation, leading a team, or supporting a young athlete, this episode will help you better understand what happens during emotionally intense moments—and how to respond with greater awareness and intention. Support the show Website: https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com/ IG: @strongerme TikTok: @becomingmystrongerme

    Emotional Regulation in Real Time

  2. Aug 17

    Emotions are Data, Not Problems

    Text me your thoughts! What if the emotion isn’t the problem? What if the way we interpret it is? In the first episode of the Emotions & Regulation mini-series, Coach Nassim challenges one of the most common assumptions in sport: that certain emotions help us perform while others need to be controlled, hidden, or eliminated. Drawing from emotion science, affective neuroscience, developmental psychology, and research on emotional granularity, this episode explores a foundational idea in Coach Nassim’s approach to mental performance: emotions are data. Nervousness, frustration, disappointment, fear, excitement, and even anger can provide valuable information about what matters to us, what feels uncertain, and how we’re interpreting the situation in front of us. The goal isn’t to become emotionless. It’s to become better at recognizing what we feel, understanding what that emotion may be communicating, and choosing what to do with that information. High performance doesn’t require emotions to disappear. It requires learning how to perform with them. In this episode, you’ll explore why emotions are information rather than obstacles, how the brain makes meaning of emotional experiences, why accurately naming emotions matters, how emotions interact with attention and performance, and how curiosity can replace judgment when difficult feelings arise. Support the show Website: https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com/ IG: @strongerme TikTok: @becomingmystrongerme

    Emotions are Data, Not Problems

  3. Aug 10

    Conversation with Juelle Love

    Text me your thoughts! What does it take to pursue your dream of playing professional soccer while staying grounded in your purpose along the way? In this episode of the Becoming My Stronger Me podcast, Coach Nassim sits down with Juelle Love—a professional soccer player, Puerto Rico Women's National Team player, and leader dedicated to growing the game for the next generation. Originally from Philadelphia, Juelle's soccer journey took her from elite youth competition and the Olympic Development Program to standout collegiate careers at the University of Pittsburgh and Creighton University. After earning both her bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Analytics and her master's degree in Finance, she continued pursuing her passion for the game at the professional level while representing Puerto Rico on the international stage. Today, Juelle is not only competing professionally but also investing in the future of women's soccer through her work with Love City FC, where she is passionate about creating opportunities for young athletes to grow as confident leaders both on and off the field. Juelle's story is one of perseverance, humility, and purpose—a reminder that success isn't just measured by the level you reach, but by the impact you have on others along the way. Connect with Juelle and Love City FC: https://www.instagram.com/juellelove/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/juelle-love-703784183/ https://www.instagram.com/lovecityfc/ https://www.lovecityfc.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with an athlete, coach, or parent who believes the lessons learned through sport can shape a lifetime. Support the show Website: https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com/ IG: @strongerme TikTok: @becomingmystrongerme

    Conversation with Juelle Love

  4. Aug 3

    Conversation with Tony Medrano

    Text me your thoughts! What if the key to performing at your highest level isn't just training harder—but understanding your body better? In this episode, Coach Nassim sits down with Tony Medrano—a former U.S. Navy officer, three-time Ironman triathlete, serial technology entrepreneur, and the CEO and Co-Founder of LongevityPlan.AI. Tony's journey has taken him from military service to endurance sports to building innovative technology companies. Along the way, he's become passionate about helping people optimize not only how they perform today, but how they live for decades to come. Through LongevityPlan.AI, Tony and his team are transforming the way people approach health by combining artificial intelligence, wearable technology, biomarker testing, physician-guided care, and personalized insights to help individuals improve their performance, healthspan, and longevity. Whether you're an athlete striving for peak performance, a leader looking to sustain high performance over time, or simply someone who wants to live a healthier, more intentional life, this conversation offers valuable insights into maximizing both performance and longevity. Connect with Tony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymedrano/ https://longevityplan.ai/ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to perform better, recover smarter, and live longer. Support the show Website: https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com/ IG: @strongerme TikTok: @becomingmystrongerme

    Conversation with Tony Medrano

  5. Jul 27

    Conversation with Ricky Scruggs

    Text me your thoughts! What if your biggest obstacle to peak performance isn't your talent or preparation—but your need for approval? In this episode of the Becoming My Stronger Me podcast, Coach Nassim sits down with Ricky Scruggs—founder of Centerfield Coaching & Consulting, former professional baseball player, performance coach, and author of The Champion Within. After years of competing at a high level and working with athletes and leaders, Ricky discovered that many high performers unknowingly tie their identity to results, achievements, and the opinions of others. He calls this approval addiction, and it's one of the biggest barriers to performing freely and consistently. Drawing from his experiences in professional baseball, along with performance psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), theology, and practical mental skills, Ricky developed the Champion Performance Model—a holistic framework designed to help people stop renting their identity from outcomes and start competing from a place of freedom, confidence, and purpose. If you've ever questioned your worth after a poor performance, felt defined by your results, or struggled to separate who you are from what you do, this conversation will challenge your perspective and equip you with tools to build lasting confidence. Connect with Ricky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricky-scruggs-coaching/ Website: https://www.rickyscruggs.com/ Support the show Website: https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com/ IG: @strongerme TikTok: @becomingmystrongerme

    Conversation with Ricky Scruggs

  6. Jul 20

    Conversation with Therese Cooper

    Text me your thoughts! What does it take to compete at the highest levels of soccer, transition into leadership beyond the game, and continue inspiring others decades later? In this episode, Coach Nassim sits down with Therese Wolden Cooper, one of the most accomplished players in James Madison University (JMU) women's soccer history. A native of Norway, Therese helped transform the JMU women's soccer program into a national contender during one of the most successful eras in its history. An explosive attacking player, she finished her collegiate career among the program's all-time leaders in goals, assists, and points, earning multiple conference honors while helping lead the Dukes to NCAA Tournament appearances and conference championships. Her impact on the program was so significant that she was selected for induction into the James Madison University Athletics Hall of Fame. After her playing career, Therese continued to make an impact through coaching, leadership, and mentoring, carrying the lessons she learned on the field into every stage of life. Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or simply someone striving to become your stronger self, Therese's story is a powerful reminder that the greatest victories often extend far beyond the game. Support the show Website: https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com/ IG: @strongerme TikTok: @becomingmystrongerme

    Conversation with Therese Cooper

  7. Jul 13

    Flow State—What the Research Says

    Text me your thoughts! What does it really mean to be “in the zone”? In this final episode of our Focus, Attention, and Flow mini-series, Coach Nassim explores the science behind flow state and separates research from common misconceptions. Drawing on decades of performance psychology research, this episode examines what flow is, why it happens, and why trying to force it often has the opposite effect. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent, or performer, this episode offers practical insights into one of the most fascinating topics in mental performance. Support the show Website: https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com/ IG: @strongerme TikTok: @becomingmystrongerme

    Flow State—What the Research Says

  8. Jul 6

    Training Attention Like a Skill

    Text me your thoughts! Can attention actually be trained? In this episode of Becoming My Stronger Me, Coach Nassim explores the science behind focus, attention, and mental performance. Drawing from sport psychology, cognitive science, and performance research, we break down one of the biggest myths in sport—that focus is something athletes either have or don’t have. You’ll learn why attention is a trainable skill, how elite performers recover from distraction, what Attentional Control Theory teaches us about pressure and anxiety, and why mindfulness is less about clearing your mind and more about redirecting your attention. Whether you're an athlete looking to improve concentration, a coach helping players perform under pressure, or a parent supporting athletic development, this episode provides practical, research-backed insights into building stronger attentional skills. Support the show Website: https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com/ IG: @strongerme TikTok: @becomingmystrongerme

    Training Attention Like a Skill
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"Becoming My Stronger Me” is a podcast designed to help you become stronger in mind, body, and heart. Season 1 - Like 47 million other Americans, I voluntarily left my successful full-time career to pursue, well, whatever was next. We’ll call this “my great resignation.” As you get to know me, you’ll see that I’m a type-A planner. So to make a life choice without some grand detailed master plan on the other side was unheard of. But now, 2 years later, it was the best decision of my life. Join me as I share my story, questions I asked myself (or wish I had), missteps I made (and how to avoid them), the effect this had on me and everyone around me, and other musings that helped me to become my stronger me.Season 2 - The Mental Performance Series is dedicated to exploring the intricate relationship between mental performance, sports excellence, leadership, and personal growth. We’ll dive deep into the psychology behind peak performance in athletics, leadership roles, and everyday life. Whether you're an athlete looking to optimize your mental game on the field, a leader seeking to inspire and motivate your team, or an individual striving for personal growth and success, this series provides practical tips, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories to help you unlock your full potential and become your stronger you.Check out additional resources online:  (https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com) and IG (@strongerme)!

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  • Creator
    Nassim
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    179
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Becoming My Stronger Me
  • Show Website
    Becoming My Stronger Me

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