.png)
The Fearless Warrior Podcast
The Fearless Warrior Podcast, a place for athletes, coaches, and parents who know the value of a strong mindset. Each week, join Coach AB, founder of Fearless Warrior, known for the #1 Softball Specific Mental Training Program, as she dive’s deep into all things mental performance, mindset tools, how to rewire the brain for success, tackle topics like self doubt, failure, and subconscious beliefs that hold us back, and ultimately how to help your athletes become mentally stronger.
Episodes
132 episodes
129: Leadership With Less Drama: Knowing The 3 Voices with Janet McCormick
In this episode of the Fearless Warrior Podcast, I sit down with Janet McCormick, a Mental Performance Coach, to explore what truly separates good athletes from great ones. We dive into the hidden mental barriers athletes face, why “working har...
•
36:31
128: The Mindset Required to Compete at the Elite Level with Jenna Lilley
We are diving into the archives today and going back to 2020 with Jenna (Lilley) Weisberg, a retired professional softball player. She is an alum for the University of Oregon and Team USA. Jenna opens up about the mindset required to compete at...
•
33:09
127: The ONE Thing High Performers Focus On with Kim Zuroff
On this week's episode of the Fearless Warrior Podcast, I interview Kim Zuroff, a seasoned executive coach and keynote speaker, who helps high-level professionals cut through the chaos, gain clarity, and lead with confidence. We explore how to ...
•
41:42
126: How to Implement Team Mental Training in 30 Minutes a Week like USA Explosion
Today, Coach Kara sat down with a Fearless Warrior Mom to give us the inside scoop on the Fearless Warrior Team Curriculum. She shared how her daughter’s softball team turns mental skills into a real competitive edge.Episode Highlight...
•
32:03
125: Inside OU Softball: Grit, Faith, and Mental Game with Riley Zache
In today's episode, Coach Kara and our Warriors talk with OU’s Riley Zache. She shares practical routines, recruiting lessons, and advice to younger athletes who want to own their path.Episode Highlights:• Living w...
•
30:40
124: Gold Medal Mindset: Olympic Examples We Are Loving
The 2026 Winter Olympics are a perfect opportunity to watch the world's best athletes compete both physically and mentally.The Games will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, bringing together thousands of athletes from around the...
•
43:01
.png)
123: Do These 3 Things to CRUSH Your Tryout with Confidence
In today's episode, I am going to give you 3 POWERFUL things you can do tonight that will set you up for success whenever your tryouts are:1. How to not let your identity be defined by your sport.2. How to journal so you feel prepar...
•
20:50
122: You Belong Here: The Mindset Shift That Changed Payton Gottshall’s Career
This week, Coach AB and our Warriors sit down with professional softball player Payton Gottshall to unpack the mental work behind elite softball. From SEC doubt to year-round pro play in the U.S. and Mexico, she shares routines, recruiting advi...
•
33:41
121: How to Be More Consistent by Building Better Systems with Justin Su'a
Today, I go behind the scenes with Justin Su'a, Podcast Host, Author, and CEO of Performance Advisory Group, to show how elite athletes design simple systems that hold up under pressure. We unpack environmental design, feedback loops, and why c...
•
50:52
120: How to Love the Process Even When It's a Grind with Amanda Lorenz Mazur
In this week's episode, we are sharing our mentorship call with Amanda Lorenz Mazur, Professional Softball Player for the AUSL and the U.S.A. National Team. She dove into the mental skills that kept her steady under pressure - love practice, al...
•
29:02
119: How to Break Free from Perfectionism with Ashley Prange
In today's episode, Coach Kara and our Warriors sat down with Ashley Prange, professional softball player and University of Alabama alum. She shares about perfectionism, injuries, and the moment she almost walked away, and how a transfer, faith...
•
31:37
118: Taking Talent to Their Full Potential with Coach Tim Walton
We have a special treat for you today. I had the privilege of interviewing Coach Tim Walton, Florida Gators Head Softball Coach. We unpack how Florida Softball sustains excellence through fit-first recruiting, honest feedback, routines, and pre...
•
49:18
117: From the Softball Field to Professional Drag Racing with Melanie Johnson
This week, we step outside of softball and head into the drag racing world. I sat down with Melanie Johnson, a professional drag racer, who shares how tiny adjustments, sharp focus, and trust in instinct turn five seconds of chaos into calm exe...
•
39:47
116: How to Tell if She's Burned Out, What Pain Signals in the Brain with Dr. Nicole Woodard
For today's episode, Dr. Nicole Woodard, founder of the Symptom Whisperer and physical therapist, and I explore how pain often acts as a protective signal and why many “orthopedic” problems start in the brain. She delves into the integration of...
•
45:14
115: The Mindset Behind Winning a National Championship with Carsyn Gordon
In this episode, we are diving into the archives with a 2023 Mentorship Call with Carsyn Gordon, a former Florida State softball player. She shares with Coach Kara and our Warriors her journey to becoming a national champion with Florida State ...
•
21:30
114: Journaling Is The Most Effective Way To Get Started With Mental Skills
It's Thanksgiving week, and what better way to celebrate than to explore how gratitude and journaling build real mental skills. Coach Sarah and I map out a three-step process to helping your athlete get their thoughts out of their head and onto...
•
41:42
113: We've Been Looking at Comparison Wrong with Jake Thompson
I had the privilege of sitting down with Jake Thompson, Leadership Performance Coach, Author, and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day. We dig into how athletes can turn comparison into fuel, own their role, and compete for the stan...
•
37:49
112: This Isn't the 90s Anymore, How Coaches Need to Adapt with Dr. Barry Davis
In this week's episode, I interviewed Dr. Barry Davis, Leadership Coach and Author. We explore how emotional intelligence turns rigid control into real leadership. Dr. Davis shares stories, tools, and mistakes that shaped a steadier, clearer co...
•
59:42
111: What to Say to Build Her Confidence the Right Way
Do you struggle to find the right words as a parent sometimes? Especially after a tough game? This episode is for you! Build your athlete’s mental game with practical tools that turn car rides into connection and confidence. Learn my 3P method:...
•
41:03
110: How Championship Teams Build Trust with Dr. Larry Widman
Today, I sit down with Dr. Larry Widman, Psychiatrist and High-Performance Mindset Coach, to unpack how trust, vulnerability, and role acceptance transform talented rosters into resilient teams. We also draw a clear line between mental health a...
•
50:54
109: Turning Failure into Feedback with Pro Softball's Korbe Otis
This week, we share last month's mentorship call with Korbe Otis, a former Florida Gator softball player, pro softball player, and med student. In this interview, Coach Kara and our Warriors unpack mental skills, recruiting clarity, and why bet...
•
31:20
108: Behind the Scenes of Professional Baseball with Hana DeGuzman, CMPC
On this week's episode, I sat down with our former Community Manager and Mental Performance Consultant, Hana DeGuzman. We go down memory lane on her path from college softball to working with the MLB across the Minnesota Twins organization as a...
•
42:31
107: 5 Things That are Wrecking Your Athlete's Ability to Perform
In today's episode, I dive into five essential, recurring issues that are wrecking youth athletes' performance and potential. This episode is a must-listen for both parents and athletes struggling with that "invisible block" betwe...
•
40:07
106: How Faith Powers Performance with Laurèn Schiek
This week, we are re-airing our May mentorship call with Laurèn Schiek, retired softball player and podcast host. She explains how maintaining her identity in Christ rather than in softball outcomes allowed her to play fearlessly and persevere ...
•
33:21
105: How I Became a Full-Time Mental Performance Coach - Wins, Mistakes, Lessons Along the Way
In today's episode, I share my unfiltered journey from softball coach to full-time mental performance coach, revealing the struggles, mistakes, and pivotal moments that shaped my business success. Joining me are fellow mental performance coache...
•
51:29