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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 Fastpitch, 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
120 episodes
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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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104: Parents: How to Help Your Athlete Create Routines to Stay Self-Motivated
We're taking you back to 2023 with a parent workshop on: The Power of Routines and Accountability. I dive into the importance of building consistent habits that emphasize self-reflection and ownership to create resilient competitors who can bou...
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103: How the 4 B's got Courtney Wyche to the Pros
This week, we are sharing our April mentorship call with Courtney Wyche, a professional softball pitcher for the New York Rise. She shares her journey from self-taught pitcher to professional athlete competing internationally with insights on m...
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102: How Nutrition Impacts Mindset with Amber Brueseke
On today's episode, Amber Brueseke, founder and owner of Biceps After Babies and mom of 4, shares how she helped thousands of women use macro counting to build nutrition plans that are both effective and enjoyable. We explore how focusing on nu...
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101: The Power of Knowing Your Why with Ashley Trierweiler
Today, we are airing our February mentorship call with Ashley Trierweiler, a professional softball player with the New York Rise. Coach Kara and our Warriors interviewed her about her softball journey, revealing how faith helped her overcome me...
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100: 100th Episode and Where are We Headed?!
We are celebrating 2 years of the podcast and our 100th episode!!! This week, Team Fearless sits down to discuss what we've learned over the years and where we're headed. This special episode reveals the passion, purpose, and people behind the ...
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099: How the Psychology of Money is Affecting Your Family with Rachel Coons
We have a special treat for you this week. I sat down with Rachel Coons, founder of Money Mom Club. We explore how money mindset impacts youth athletes, revealing practical strategies for supporting athletic journeys without transferring financ...
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098: [RE-RELEASE] How Jordy Bahl Uses Mental Skills
This week, we're going down memory lane from our LIVE in-person Guest Speaker Event with Jordy Bahl from our Fearless Warrior Retreat a few years ago. I am re-releasing this most popular episode because of Jordy's authenticity on and off the di...
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097: The Four Absolutes of Development with Danielle Gallagher
On today's episode, I interviewed Danielle Gallagher, also known as Coach D. She shares her innovative approach to athlete development through the "Four Absolutes" framework, helping female athletes unlock their full potential by addressing men...
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096: Playing Your Best Under Pressure with Leah Jurgens
This week's episode features our June mentorship call with Leah Jurgens, a retired collegiate softball player. She is near and dear to my heart because I had the privilege of personally coaching her as a pitching coach and travel ball coa...
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095: How Being Awkward Is a Super Power with Henna Pryor
This week, I had the privilege to sit down with workplace performance expert, author, and speaker, Henna Pryor. She explains how embracing awkwardness can be a competitive advantage and shares practical strategies for building confidence throug...
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094: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before College Softball
If you could go back in time, what would you change? What message would you tell yourself? On this week's episode, I go down memory lane and share my love letter on 10 essential lessons I wish I knew during my college softball career. ...
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093: Helping Your Softball Athlete Have a Growth Mindset
In today's episode, I am sharing a co-hosted parent workshop from 2021 with Coach Nicole Dennis, a mental performance coach, on growth mindset. We explore how understanding and developing a growth mindset can transform athletic performance, esp...
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