Ready Set Mindful: Mental Performance for Athletes, High Performers & Military

Kerri Bicskei
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  • MENTAL HEALTH

Ready Set Mindful is the go-to podcast for athletes, high performers, and military members who want to optimize their mental and emotional wellness. Hosted by licensed psychotherapist, mental performance coach, military spouse, and former professional athlete, [Your Name], this show delivers actionable tools and insights to help you level up in life, sport, and service. Each week, we dive into topics like sport psychology, stress management, performance anxiety, and emotional resilience with leading experts in mental health, nutrition, and peak performance — plus raw conversations with elite athletes and military leaders who’ve walked the path. Whether you're chasing a podium, a promotion, or simply peace of mind, this podcast will help you train your brain like your body. 🎧 Subscribe, review, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @readysetmindful🌐 Learn more at readysetmindful.com

  1. 02/10/2025 · BONUS

    100: Injury Recovery Meditation for Athletes: Overcome Fear & Trust Your Body

    Injuries are more than just physical—they take a mental and emotional toll, too. If you're a college athlete struggling with the frustration, fear, and uncertainty of recovery, this guided body scan meditation is for you. As a former pro athlete and licensed mental health therapist, I know the pressure to get back in the game can be overwhelming. In this episode, we’ll focus on reconnecting with your body, letting go of fear, and trusting the healing process. Take a deep breath—you don’t have to rush this. Your body is working hard for you. Let’s tune in and reset together. 🔹 What You’ll Gain: A guided body scan meditation to ease stress and anxietyTools to rebuild trust in your body during recoveryAffirmations to help shift your mindset from fear to confidenceHit play, take a moment for yourself, and remember—you're more than your sport, and healing is happening, even when you can’t see it. 🎧 If this episode helps, share it with a teammate who needs it, and let me know if you’d like more content like this! Visit readysetmindful.com for FREE resources and appointments.

    7 min

  2. 01/15/2025 · BONUS

    099 Perfectionism in Athletes and High Performers: How to Let Go of the Need to Be Perfect

    In this episode of the ReadySet Mindful Podcast, I dive deep into the struggles of perfectionism that many high-performing athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals face. If you're someone who constantly feels the pressure to be perfect and flawless in every aspect of your life, this episode is for you. Key Highlights: Why Perfectionism Is So Common in Athletes & High Performers: Understanding how perfectionism is rooted in our brains and why it can feel impossible to break free.The Neuroscience of Perfectionism: Learn how your brain’s wiring makes it easy to fall into the cycle of overachievement and how to break out of it.How Perfectionism Affects Mental & Emotional Health: Discover the toll that striving for perfection can take on your well-being and how to regain balance.Simple, Actionable Tips to Overcome Perfectionism: Strategies like self-compassion, mindfulness, goal-setting, and embracing imperfection to reduce stress and burnout.The Role of Therapy: Why working with a therapist is a game-changer in breaking the perfectionism cycle and achieving a healthier, more sustainable mindset.If you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or high performer struggling with perfectionism, tune in to gain practical tools that will help you shift your mindset, reduce anxiety, and build emotional resilience. Key Takeaways: Recognizing perfectionism and its harmful cycleActionable strategies to create healthier, realistic goalsHow to shift your self-talk and embrace imperfectionPractical mindfulness and relaxation tips to reduce stressThe importance of seeking therapy for sustainable mental health Schedule a free 15-minute consultation if you are looking for support in letting go of your perfectionism, I've got you! Visit ReadySet Mindful for more resources: www.readysetmindful.comFollow us on Instagram & Facebook: @readysetmindfulVisit readysetmindful.com for FREE resources and appointments.

    23 min

  3. 01/08/2025 · BONUS

    098 The Psychology of Change: How Athletes Can Turn Intentions into Lasting Goals

    Key Takeaways for this episode for athletes and high performers: Reflection & Goal-Setting: Acknowledge where you’re at and use the new year as a time for intentional change.Brain’s Resistance to Change: Understanding how your emotional brain fights against new routines and how to push through.Neuroplasticity: The brain’s ability to rewire itself makes change possible with consistent, disciplined action.Small Wins Matter: Focus on incremental progress to build momentum and avoid perfectionism that leads to burnout.Breaking Down Big Goals: Learn how to set smaller, manageable steps to make large goals more achievable.Intentions vs. Goals: Intentions are vague, but concrete goals are specific, measurable, and actionable.The Intention-Action Loop: Link your intentions to clear actions for better results.Consistency Over Perfection: Embrace consistency and be flexible when life (and disruptions) get in the way.Visualization & Mental Rehearsal: Use visualization techniques to prepare for obstacles and reinforce your goals.SMART Goals: Learn how to turn intentions into specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals.Actionable Tips: Break down one intention into a SMART goal this week.Track your progress, stay consistent, and embrace setbacks as learning opportunities.Join the Conversation: Like, comment, and subscribe for more mindful tips for athletes and high performers! Follow ReadySet Mindful on social media and visit the website for free resources and ways to work with KerriVisit readysetmindful.com for FREE resources and appointments.

    24 min

  4. 01/05/2025

    051 Mental Fortitude & Mindfulness in the Military w/Special guest in the USAF

    If you have ever been curious about what members of the USAF Special Operations community go through to be TOP performers under pressure, then this episode is for you! This week I sit down with my badass guest to talk all things mental performance within the special operations community. My guest is in the USAF and works within the SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) community. His job is to train pilots and air crew how to survive and evade being captured in survival situations.  He was recently named NCO (non-commissioned officer) of the year for his unit and is 1 of only 550 people within the SERE career field.  In this episode we discuss: The role of mental fortitude under EXTREME pressure & what that actually looks likeHow to use MINDFULNESS to harness your stressSkills needed to overcome mental, physical and emotional barriersHow to push past pain and exhaustion when pushed to your limitBenefits of building resiliency  If you are enjoying the podcast make sure that you  SHARE with a friend✔️ SUBSCRIBE ✔️ REVIEW! ✔️ Are you an athlete or overachiever who wants to ditch your anxiety and level up your mental and physical performance? 🙋🏼‍♀️ I’ve got you! Let’s work together 1:1⬇ Schedule your free 15 minute consult today  https://calendly.com/readysetmindful/15min Happy listening & We'll catch you on the next episode! 🎧  Visit readysetmindful.com for FREE resources and appointments.

    1h 10m

  5. 12/16/2024 · BONUS

    097 The Holiday Playbook: Adapt and Thrive by Turning Disruptions into Your Mental Edge

    In this episode the Ready Set Mindful podcast, we dive into the challenges athletes face when the holiday season disrupts their routines. Whether it’s missed workouts, irregular schedules, or the pressure to balance training with family commitments, these disruptions can feel like setbacks—but they don’t have to be. Learn how to turn holiday chaos into an opportunity for growth by building resilience, emotional flexibility, and mental strength. Discover practical strategies to stay anchored with small, intentional habits while embracing rest and recovery to avoid burnout. Key Takeaways: Why routine disruptions can strengthen your adaptability and mental game.How to balance discipline with flexibility to recharge effectively.Actionable tips to create a holiday playbook that keeps you grounded and thriving.Don’t let the holidays throw you off your game—use this season to level up, recharge, and come back stronger. Listen now and learn how to make the most of the holiday season! Visit readysetmindful.com for FREE resources and appointments.

    15 min

  6. 12/10/2024 · BONUS

    096 Finding Balance: How Athletes Can Navigate Nutrition Over the Holidays

    The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and, let’s face it, a lot of delicious food. For athletes, this season can bring challenges in maintaining nutrition goals and routines while also enjoying the festivities. Striking a balance between giving yourself grace and staying on track is key to maintaining physical and mental health during this time. Here’s why it’s important to stay mindful of your nutrition—and how you can approach the holidays with both discipline and kindness. In this episode I discuss: How planning ahead will optimize your nutrition goalsWhat following the 80/20 rule looks like in actionWhy hydration is CLUTCH Types of light movement to engage in for optimal digestion  Visit readysetmindful.com for FREE resources and appointments.

    11 min

  7. 12/03/2024

    How to Handle Strong Emotions this Holiday Season: 3 Tips to De-Stress

    This holiday season could be an especially emotional holiday to navigate due to the election. If you are in a family who has varying beliefs, remember to humanize your family this holiday season. There are going to be tough conversations around the table along with jabby comments here and there. How can you show up as your best self and not take the bait when Uncle Tom is throwing shade your way? In this episode I discuss actionable tips to get you through this holiday season with your mental health in tact. In this episode we discuss: -How being respectful and having open dialogue = having a growth mindset -Tips for deactivating your nervous system in moments when you see red -How to set intentions and how they are helpful for reducing holiday stress Happy listening! Until next time, be well and stay Mindful🌿 Kerri, the mindful athlete therapist  Visit readysetmindful.com for FREE resources and appointments.

    16 min

  8. 12/01/2023 · BONUS

    094 How to Handle Athlete Burnout! 🔥

    For athletes and high performing people, burnout can be your worst nightmare. We never want to get to the point where we are struggling so much that we have to take our foot off the gas entirely.  BUT it happens all the time! If you have ever struggled with burnout (and never want to get to that point again) then this episode is for you. In this episode: What burnout actually isMy personal (and recent) experience with burnoutHow burnout shows up for athletes and high performersSigns & symptoms that you're experiencing burnoutTips for managing burnout Visit our website https://www.readysetmindful.com/ for more resources for Athletes Until next time...Train Hard, Be Well & Stay Mindful 🌿 Kerri, the mindful athlete therapist Visit readysetmindful.com for FREE resources and appointments.

    21 min
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Ready Set Mindful is the go-to podcast for athletes, high performers, and military members who want to optimize their mental and emotional wellness. Hosted by licensed psychotherapist, mental performance coach, military spouse, and former professional athlete, [Your Name], this show delivers actionable tools and insights to help you level up in life, sport, and service. Each week, we dive into topics like sport psychology, stress management, performance anxiety, and emotional resilience with leading experts in mental health, nutrition, and peak performance — plus raw conversations with elite athletes and military leaders who’ve walked the path. Whether you're chasing a podium, a promotion, or simply peace of mind, this podcast will help you train your brain like your body. 🎧 Subscribe, review, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @readysetmindful🌐 Learn more at readysetmindful.com

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