Confidently conquering that inner-critic during training with Ashley Emmons , Performance Anxiety Coach

About this episode

This episode features Ashley Emmons discussing how high-achieving women can manage performance anxiety and negative self-talk during training.

If you’re a high-achieving woman who looks confident on the outside but feels anxious, self-doubting, or never quite “good enough” on the inside…this episode is for you. In Episode 156, I’m joined by Ashley Emmons, a therapist who specializes in helping high-performing women manage performance anxiety, quiet negative self-talk, and actually believe they’re capable of the goals they’re chasing. Ashley is also a runner herself, which means she truly gets the mental gymnastics that come with training, racing, and constantly pushing for “more.” We talk about: Why confidence isn’t something you’re born with (and why that’s good news) How performance anxiety shows up in runners and high-achievers What to do when negative self-talk hijacks your training or daily life Simple, practical tools to regulate anxiety in the moment How to start trusting yourself instead of constantly second-guessing This conversation is grounding, empowering, and packed with tools you can actually use—on the run and off. Jacked Granny Protein Bars have around 16 grams of protein, the perfect post-run snack or mid-afternoon fuel — go check out jacked-granny.com and use code RUNNERGIRL to save 10%. Don't forget…

People in this episode

Host: Serena Marie RD

Guest: Ashley Emmons

Topics covered

• performance anxiety
• self-doubt
• confidence
• mental health
• running
• women empowerment

Keywords

• performance anxiety
• self-doubt
• confidence
• mental health
• running
• women empowerment
• training

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