
I Coached 1,000 Athletes, This DESTROYS Their Performance
From Mindset For Sport by Dr Christie Scanlon
November 2, 2025 · 10 min · Season 3 · Episode 106
About this episode
The episode discusses how fear and overthinking can hinder athletic performance and offers strategies to build mental toughness.
Work with me 👉 https://www.mindsetforsport.com/ This video reveals how fear and overthinking make even top athletes fall short when the pressure hits. Learn to build mental toughness, use visualization and self-talk, and turn fear into focus. Train your mind like your body and unlock your full potential on game day. Discover proven mindset tools, the science behind confidence and composure, and how to stay calm and focused when it matters most.⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Exploring Emotions01:57 Understanding Fear and Anxiety03:06 Managing Overthinking04:25 Building Mental Toughness06:05 Practical Strategies for Growth08:34 Putting Strategies into Action
People in this episode
Host: Dr Christie Scanlon
Topics covered
- mental toughness
- fear management
- visualization
- self-talk
- performance under pressure
Keywords
- mental toughness
- fear
- overthinking
- visualization
- self-talk
- confidence
- composure
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