About this episode

Jess Knapp interviews professional athlete Roman Martinez about mental toughness and confidence.

A Lobo legend—and someone very close to my heart ❤️ In this episode, I’m joined by Roman Martinez—professional basketball player, coach, leader, and someone who truly embodies what it means to grow both on and off the court. Roman brings a powerful perspective on mental toughness, confidence, and mastering your inner critic at the highest level. In this conversation, we dive into: How to build confidence (even under pressure) Developing a growth mindset in high-performance environments Finding your “edge” and separating your identity from your performance Using your inner critic as a tool—instead of letting it control you Turning perceived weaknesses into strengths Whether you’re an athlete, chasing big goals, or simply trying to be kinder to yourself and stay consistent, this episode is packed with real-life insights you can actually apply. Connect with Ro here 👉 @roshow6 Learn about Jess’s coaching here 👉 https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram: 👉 @happ.i.ness.jess Connect with Jess: Jess@happinesscoaching.info

People in this episode

Host: Jess Knapp

Guest: Roman Martinez

Topics covered

• mental toughness
• confidence
• inner critic
• growth mindset
• athlete performance
• self-improvement

Keywords

• mental toughness
• confidence
• inner critic
• growth mindset
• athlete
• self-improvement
• performance

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Organizations: Happiness Coaching

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