The Q Coach Pod | Mindset Coaching for Handlers with Julie Bacon

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The Q Coach Pod | Mindset Coaching for Handlers with Julie Bacon

Ready to train your brain like you train your dog? This podcast is for dog handlers who know mindset matters—but don’t always know how to build it. I’m Julie Bacon, The Q Coach, and every week, I’ll bring you real-talk coaching, stories from the ring, and tools you can actually use to build a stronger performance mindset. Whether you’re dealing with ring nerves, inconsistency, fear of leveling up, or just want to feel more confident out there, this podcast is your weekly dose of support, strategy, and “omg same” moments. No fluff. No hype. Just practical mindset coaching for competitive dog handlers who want to Q more consistently and show up with confidence. Let’s get after it. For show notes and more information visit https://www.theqcoach.com. Consider supporting the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach.

  1. 3D AGO

    #224: You’re doing better than you think. (A no-fluff pep talk.)

    Feeling stuck, behind, or just plain not good enough? This week’s episode is your reminder that you’re doing better than you think. No sugar-coating, no empty cheerleading — just a grounded, real talk pep talk to help you find your footing, quiet the inner critic, and get back in the game. 🏆 Q-Membership Special! Pick Your Perk when you join before July 28th. → https://www.theqcoach.com/pick-your-perk 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. → https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. → https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ 🎹 Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.

    22 min

  2. JUL 10

    #223: Still chasing the same goals? (Time for some clarity.)

    We’re halfway through the year — and that makes it the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reset. In this episode, we’ll walk through four mindset-based steps to get clear on your goals, your progress, and what you actually want from the rest of the year. This isn’t about starting over — it’s about moving forward with purpose. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Say thanks with a virtual coffee (or in my case, a slice of pizza! 🍕) → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. → https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. → https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.

    25 min

  3. JUL 3

    #222: Your nerves aren't the problem. (Here's what is.)

    Think your nerves are holding you back? Maybe not. In this episode, we're digging into the real reason you're nervous—and how those jitters might actually be helping you. Learn how to work with your nerves instead of against them and what they might be trying to tell you about your mindset, goals, and expectations. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Say thanks with a virtual coffee (or in my case, a slice of pizza! 🍕) → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. → https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. → https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.

    31 min

  4. JUN 26

    #221: What's on your invisible index card? (Is it helping you Q?)

    You’re not nervous, but you still feel pressure. You’re not spiraling, but you still leave disappointed. Why? In this episode, we’re talking about the invisible beliefs and expectations we bring into the ring — the ones we didn’t mean to pack but carry anyway. And once you learn how to spot them? That’s when you can change them. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Say thanks with a virtual coffee (or in my case, a slice of pizza! 🍕) → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. → https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. → https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.

    23 min

  5. JUN 19

    220. Your mindset called. It wants a break. (Your dog does, too!)

    Rest isn’t a luxury — it’s part of the plan. In this episode, we talk about why recovery time is essential for both you and your dog. From Olympic athletes to agility dogs, consistent performance depends on intentional downtime. If you’ve been pushing hard, this one’s your permission slip to pause. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Say thanks with a virtual coffee (or in my case, a slice of pizza! 🍕) → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. →   https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. →  https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.

    23 min

  6. JUN 12

    #219: Ready for a better weekend? (Start Wednesday.)

    Want to feel more confident on trial day? It starts earlier than you think. In this episode, we talk about how your weekday mindset habits shape your weekend results — and how to reset your mental game before you even load the van. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Say thanks with a virtual coffee (or in my case, a slice of pizza! 🍕) → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. → https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. → https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.

    29 min

  7. JUN 5

    #218: New dog? New level? Who dis? (Leaving the past in the past.)

    It’s a fresh start… but your brain didn’t get the memo. In this episode, we talk about the messy emotions that come with starting over — whether with a new dog or a new level. From unrealistic expectations to old mistakes that still haunt you, this one’s about breaking free from the past so you can set smarter goals and actually enjoy the process. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Say thanks with a virtual coffee (or in my case, a slice of pizza! 🍕) → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. → https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. → https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.

    29 min

  8. MAY 29

    #217: Feelings are messing with your Q rate. (Let's fix that - fast!)

    Why do some mistakes stick with us and others roll off our backs? This week, we’re digging into the emotional weight we give our errors - and how that story shapes everything from our confidence to our results. If you’ve ever spiraled after a bobble or feared repeating past failures, this episode will help you break the loop and take back control of your mindset. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Say thanks with a virtual coffee (or in my case, a slice of pizza! 🍕) → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. → https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. → https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.

    31 min
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Ready to train your brain like you train your dog? This podcast is for dog handlers who know mindset matters—but don’t always know how to build it. I’m Julie Bacon, The Q Coach, and every week, I’ll bring you real-talk coaching, stories from the ring, and tools you can actually use to build a stronger performance mindset. Whether you’re dealing with ring nerves, inconsistency, fear of leveling up, or just want to feel more confident out there, this podcast is your weekly dose of support, strategy, and “omg same” moments. No fluff. No hype. Just practical mindset coaching for competitive dog handlers who want to Q more consistently and show up with confidence. Let’s get after it. For show notes and more information visit https://www.theqcoach.com. Consider supporting the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach.

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