194. Why You Keep Doubting Yourself (Even After Doing the Work)
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Kristina Orlova interviews Grant Parr about the relationship between anxiety and athletic performance, offering insights and strategies for building confidence and resilience.
Can anxiety make you a better athlete? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Grant Parr, Mental Performance Coach and Founder of Game Face Performance. Together, they explore the powerful connection between anxiety, performance, confidence, and mental resilience in sports—and why mastering your mindset may be just as important as mastering your physical skills. Grant shares insights on: • How anxiety affects athletes from youth sports to the Olympic level • Why confidence is built through preparation—not perfection • The hidden pressures athletes face, including fear of failure and judgment • Mental performance techniques that help athletes perform under pressure This conversation also dives into: • How social media, comparison, and expectations fuel anxiety in sports • Why language matters—and how simple mindset shifts can reduce performance pressure • The connection between self-worth, acceptance, and athletic performance • Practical tools for building resilience, embracing uncertainty, and recovering from setbacks Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone navigating anxiety in everyday life, this episode offers practical…
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