Alpha Girl Confidence

262. Body Image Inside Out with Whitney Otto

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I sat down with Whitney Otto who is a seasoned executive coach and facilitator who has worked with groups and individuals for m...

261. Dr. Haley Perlus: Failure IS an Option

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I sat down with Dr. Haley Perlus, who is a Sports Psychologist,  fitness professional, entrepreneur, and overall wellness enth...

260. Life + Podcast Update

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to the show! In today's episode I share a new exciting life update as well as what to expect from the podcast going forward...

259. Leveling the Playing Field for Girls in Sport with Section Z Founder Stef Zeh and Amy Snow

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am joined by Stef Zeh and Amy Snow, two remarkable advocates for women in sports. They are the visionaries behind Section Z, a nonp...

258. Lindsey Wilson: Creating Your Mental Game Plan

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am joined by Lindsey Wilson for her second interview on the podcast! Lindsey is a Mental Performance coach who helps aspiring minds...

257. Lisa Thompson: Finding Elevation in Life & Sport

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, which may be my favorite conversation of all time, I sat down with Lisa Thompson who is a world-renowned mountaineer, author of Fi...

256. Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, we explore the essential concept of training your mind with the same dedication and consistency you apply to training your body ...

255. Juliet Starrett: Movement and Mindset for a Healthy Life

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a nine month break from the podcast, I am so excited to be back with an awesome conversation with Juliet Starrett who is the author of Built to ...

254. We're BACK!

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That's right.... WE'RE BACK!! I know I said that I was done recording back in February, but I just couldn't stay away... In this episode I share w...

253. The End of an Era

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last episode of the Alpha Girl Confidence Podcast. It's been a fun 5 years, but the time has come to shift and move in a different dir...

252. Lessons from a Professional Team Tryout

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I share key takeaways that I've compiled from coaching a professional team's open tryouts, including: The importance o...

251. Regaining Confidence After Injury

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I answer a question from one of our listeners on how to get your confidence back after a long injury. This is the most in depth e...

250. Lauren Fleshman: Unpacking Puberty, Performance, and Eating Disorders in Female Athletics

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I sat down with Lauren Fleshman who is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, a mom, entrepreneur, coa...

249. Best of 2023: (Repost) Breaking Barriers in Women’s Sports with Alyssa Nakken, SF Giants

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last episode of 2023!! In today’s episode, I wanted to repost our most popular guest episode of 2023 with Alyssa Nakken, coach of the...

248. Stop Following The Crowd: Do You, Be You

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of trusting yourself, thinking for yourself, and embracing your weirdness vs. following trends in or...

247. How to Gain Trust as a Leader

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I share how you can develop your leadership abilities, and more specifically, how to gain trust as a leader… Because without tr...

246. Raising Confident Athletes with Asia Mape

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I sat down with Asia Mape who is an Emmy award winning sports journalist, former college athlete, a mother of 3 daughters, and th...

245. Navigating burnout in your sport

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we will be discussing a topic that many athletes, especially those at a high level, can relate to - burnout. Burnout is something ...

244. Female Athlete High Performance with Erica Suter

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I sit down with Erica Suter to talk about her brand new book “Female Athlete High Performance” (available for purchase Nov 24...

243. Practicing gratitude to improve confidence + performance

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I talk about the power of gratitude, and how you can practice more gratitude to improve your confidence, performance, and overall...

242. Nutrition Deep Dive with Jaimee Cooper

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Today’s episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jaimee Cooper who is an eating disorder-informed Registered Dietitian and soccer nutriti...

241. How to Recover From a Dip in Confidence and Performance

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the show! Excited to be back to regular programming after taking a break in October. In today’s episode, I talk about how athletes c...

Podcast Updates for October 2023!

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I share a few updates and resources for you as we take a quick break in October. To search for podcast topics tap here: https://www...

240. Cultivating Self-Trust and Self-Love with Kelsey Edwards

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I sat down with Kelsey Edwards who is an actress, singer-songwriter, and “internet big sis” for teenage girls. Kelsey has bat...

239. How to Spark Motivation in Sports and School

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I talk about how you can use the 3 step method to become more motivated to do your homework, train on your own, or anything else ...

238. Thriving in the Classroom & on the Playing Field with Sarah Cowart

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sat down with Sarah Cowart who is an academic coach for college students who equips students to achieve their potential in the clas...

237. Say Goodbye to Perfectionism

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I talk about the detrimental effects of perfectionism on mental health and performance, particularly among girl athletes. We’ll...

236. Biggest Lessons from the Women’s World Cup

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I share my biggest lessons and takeaways from the Women’s World Cup! Regardless of what sport you play, this episode will be su...

235. How Parents Can Support Kids in Feeling Confident for New School Year

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about how parents can navigate the start of the new school year and help their kids feel confident every step of the way. We'll...

234. How to Have a Confident Start to the School Year

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about starting the school year with confidence! Whether you're transitioning to a new grade or a new school, this can be a nerv...

233. You are Capable of Greatness with 7-time HOF Induzctee, Christi Smith-Ryan

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I had so much fun talking with Christi Smith-Ryan who is the Strength Coach for Central Catholic HS in Portland Oregon. Earlier t...

232. Master These 3 Controllables for Increased Confidence

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s podcast I talk about how you can build confidence and decrease unnecessary stress and anxiety by focusing on 3 specific controllables. Th...

231. ACL Injuries in Female Athletes: Taking Action with Erica Suter

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Erica Suter and I sat down to talk about ACTIONABLE steps girl athletes and parents can take to reduce the risk of (ACL) injurie...

230. How to improve your game by studying the World Cup!

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a special week this week, because the Women’s World Cup is about to kick off! So to celebrate, we’ve got a special World Cup edition episod...

229. The Power of Visualization for Positive Performance With Lindsey Wilson

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, I sit down with mindset coach Lindsey Wilson former pro basketball player and owner of Positive Performance. In this episode we ...

228. How to navigate panic attacks

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I talk about my experience with panic attacks and how I’ve learned to navigate them. I’m not an anxiety expert but I have exp...

227. The truth behind your fear of failure

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I go deep into the REAL reason why you’re afraid of failure and making mistakes. Because the truth is, you don’t fear failure...

226. What I learned from my first backpacking trip

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I share my recent backpacking trip experience at Zion National Park! Through my experience I share the important life lessons tha...

225. Challenging your Fears with Heather Moyse

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I sat down with Heather Moyse who is a 4x Olympian, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist (bobsled), and only Canadian woman ever to be induct...

224. Level-up your Confidence this Summer!

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I talk about how you can take advantage of the summer to level up your confidence and overall development and performance. In thi...

223. How To Deal With Insecurity And Doubt

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I talk about overcoming feelings of doubt and insecurity. I dive deep into this topic and talk about how to shift your thoughts, ...

222. Skyrocket Performance by Improving Mental Health with Mike Clark, Ph.D

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Clark, Ph.D whonis the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology at the University o...

221. How I stay mentally fit | Mental Health Awareness

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of mental health awareness month, I wanted to share my most powerful habits that keep me mentally fit. So in this episode I dive into the 7 h...

220. Overcoming the Odds to Play on the World’s Biggest Stage with Meikayla Moore

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I sat down with Meikayla Moore, pro footballer for Glasgow City FC and the NZ Football Ferns. This is an exciting episode as Meikayla ...

219. Stop Comparing and Start Competing

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I break down the difference between comparison and competing (both to yourself and others). The former isn’t so useful for your...

218. College Recruiting Masterclass with Don Williams

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I sat down with Don Williams who is a long time coach and current Head of Operations for Sports Recruiting USA. This episode will...

217. How Parents Can Support Kids During Tryouts

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tryouts can be a stressful time for all parties involved so in this episode I go through 5 ways that parents can support without being overbearing dur...

216. Preparing for your Most Confident Tryout Yet

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tryout season is right around the corner for many athletes! So in this episode I talk about how you can have the most confident tryout yet despite the...

215. The Scary Truth About Social Media with Erica Suter

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode with Erica Suter, we dive deep into how social media is affecting teenage girls - including increased suicide rates, body dysmorp...

214. The Key to Weathering Life’s Storms

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the power of positive relationships and what redwood trees can teach us about building them. I highlight how the shallow ...

213. Having the Courage to Fail with Robyn Love

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s podcast I sat down with Robyn Love who is a 2x Paralympian in wheelchair basketball for Great Britain and the Scottish No. 1 in wheelchai...

212. Navigating pre-game anxiety

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I talk about how you can go from feeling anxious pre-game, to feeling calm, excited and confident! Tune in to learn 5 ways to nav...

211. 3 things I would change about my book

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I break down my book “She the Confident” and talk about 3 things that I would change about it based off my growth over the la...

210. How to break through a slump

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I walk you through 5 tips that will help you to get out of a slump regardless of what sport you play. Every athlete goes through ...

209. The #1 way to help your daughter’s confidence

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For all my parents and coaches out there, this episode is for you! If you really want to help your daughter become more confident, resilient, and deve...

208. Top 5 Lessons I Learned from Surfing

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I talk about 5 big lessons that I learned from surfing for the very first time! Surfing has been a dream of mine but my fear of b...

207. Breaking Barriers in Sport with Alyssa Nakken, SF Giants

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I sat down with San Francisco Giants Assistant coach Alyssa Nakken! Alyssa is the first full-time female coach and was the first ...

206. We’re BACK!

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Woohooo the Alpha Girl Confidence is BACK and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ve got some awesome content and interviews lined up for you this yea...

205. We're taking a break after 4 years!

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Woah it's been nearly 4 years since we started the podcast! And during these 4 years and 205 podcasts, we haven't missed a single week of publishing a...

204. How Money & Mania are Ruining Kids' Sports with Linda Flanagan

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I sat down with Linda Flanagan who is the author of the new book "Take Back the Game - How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids' Sport...

203. Achieve your dreams by shifting your identity

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I share my big revelation that I had on my 13 mile walk and how it led me to take a long hard look at my identity as a coach and pe...

202. How to Confidently Transition to a New Team

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With a new fall season upon us comes new teams, coaches, and environments. On today's episode I'll be sharing my experience of transitioning to a new ...

201. Character Mistakes vs. Skill Mistakes with Erica Suter

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we're bringing you a conversation between Erica Suter and I where we discuss the difference between character mistakes and skill m...

200. The Confidence Journey of an Olympic Athlete with Rachael Adams , USA Volleyball

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is episode 200 and we’ve got a special treat for you to celebrate! On today’s episode I sat down with Rachael Adams, who is an olympic medal...

199. Redefining What Success Means to You

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I talk about success and the importance of getting clear on what success looks and feels like for YOU (not anyone else). At times ...

198. My Top Strategies For Navigating Negative Chatter

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I talk about how I recently struggled with managing my negative inner voice (mental chatter), and the strategies that I used to get...

197. How To Recover From Poor Performance

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I talk about how you can move on and recover from a poor performance. Whether you're a pro athlete or play recreation sports, there...

196 - The Power of Giving Yourself Permission to Fail

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I talk about how giving yourself permission to fail can be the key you need to start playing more freely! In this episode we dive ...

195 – How Parents can Support Confidence Pre-game, In-game, and Post-game

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I share the biggest mistakes that parents make pre-game, in-game, and post-game that hurt your daughter's confidence (and how to f...

194 – College Recruiting 101: Building your Brand with Shaun Soderling

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's special College Recruiting episode, I sat down with the Head Coach of Brescia University Women's Soccer, Shaun Soderling. This conversation...

193 – How to get in the zone for tournament season

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tournament season is in full swing! So on today's episode I talk about how to get in the zone mentally and physically so that you can perform at your ...

192 – The 7 Pillars of Performance with Erica Suter

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I sat down with speed and strength coach, Erica Suter. We discussed the 7 Pillars of Performance and how each one plays a vital rol...

191 – Leaning into challenges to build confidence

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I talk about the importance of LEANING IN to challenges that you'll encounter in life. If you want to build more physical, emotiona...

190 – Gaining Confidence in High Pressure Situations

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we talk about high to be confident in high pressure situations - whether it's taking a PK, shooting a free throw, or standing at th...

189 – Finding perfection in your "flaws"

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I discuss how your "flaws" aren't actually flaws... instead, your flaws are just something you where taught. You'll learn how to vi...

Insight Of The Week - June 3rd

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stop pushing down your negative thoughts!  Catch more insights on the YouTube Channel! 

188 – You're Worthy Because You Are

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a very simple, yet powerful message. In this episode I talk about how you don't NEED to do anything to be worthy and good enough (b...

Insight Of The Week - May 27th

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BEING FULLY YOU! Catch daily insights on the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlphaGirlConfidence

187 – How Parents Can Support Kid's Mental Health

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we end Mental Health Awareness Month with a powerful episode for parents! In this episode you'll learn 4 powerful ways that you ca...

Insight Of The Week - May 20th

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first "Insight of the Week"! Every Friday we'll be sharing an insight from our YouTube video series "Insight Of The Day With Shay"...

186 – Riding the Wave of Life With Daria Lucchesi

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sat down with Daria Lucchesi who is a former National Champion Lacrosse player, coach, mentor, business owner, and overall amazing...

185 – My top practice for Mental & Emotional Well-Being

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I share the #1 thing that I practice everyday that improves my mental and emotional health. This is a practice that is available fo...

184 – Habits for Improved Mental Health

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we are kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month with a bang! In this episode, we dive into daily habits that hurt your mental hea...

183 – To Bribe Or Not To Bribe??

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I discuss the topic of bribing your kids for their performance - is it useful or is it destructive?? In this episode you will learn...

182 – Discovering Peace, Confidence, and Connection with Michael Locasto

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I chat with Michael Locasto who is a human performance and energy coach. He spent 8 years working with hundreds of elite level athl...

181 – Get Motivated with These 3 Steps

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I break down 3 tangible steps that you can take to get AND stay motivated to do just about anything - from training on your own, to...

180 – Parents Guide to Developing Confidence (For Yourself & Your Family) With Jessica Burgio

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I sat down with Jessica Burgio, Founder + Creator of Beauty Inspires Beauty, transformational confidence coach, and (of course) a s...

179 – How to more effectively handle pressure (in sports and school)

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I talk about 4 ways to more effectively handle pressure, both internal pressure that you put on yourself, and external pressure tha...

178 – Raising Happy, Healthy, and Successful Athletes with Buford Mobley

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I sat down with Buford Mobley who is the author of The Soccer Parent Lifestyle and creator of The Soccer Parent Lifestyle Facebook...

177 – Find yourself to build confidence – Interview on The Soccer Queens Podcast

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I am sharing my conversation with Erica Suter on her podcast, The Soccer Queens Podcast. In this episode we talk about the importan...

176 – Building Unshakable Belief with Muay Thai Fighter, Tierra Brandt

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I sat down with Tierra Brandt who is a 2x IFMA gold medalist in Muay Thai. At only 20 years old, Tierra is well on her way to be th...

175 – Want to separate yourself? Start Meditating

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I talk about the power of the "M" word... MEDITATION. If you really want to become THE most confident version of yourself, you need...

174 – Trusting Your Intuition To Build Confidence With Lou Arseneault

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I sat down with Lou Arseneault who is an author, professional soccer player, coach, and speaker. She is world traveler who is passi...

173 – How To Play With Confidence After Injury

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I know (from plenty of experience) how tough it is to come back from injury, and specifically, how to come back and play with confidence! So, on today...

172 – Why Private Training May Not Be The Answer

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I talk about a big misconception I've been seeing in the youth sports world that needs to be addressed! Too many parents and coach...

171 – Navigating The Highs And Lows Of Confidence

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'm talking about how you can navigate the highs and lows of confidence. This is something that I struggled with a ton in both my y...

170 – Coaching With Vulnerability To Improve Team Trust And Performance With Dawn Crow

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I sat down with college Head Coach and former 4x national champion Dawn Crow. Dawn has a decorated career both as a player and a co...

169 – How To Overcome Your Biggest Fears

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I share how you can overcome (or shrink) your biggest fears! Whether you're afraid of making mistakes on the field, scared to talk ...

168 – Parents Guide To Helping Children Through Anxiety

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a MUST- LISTEN for parents! In this episode I talk about how parents can better support their kids through anxiety using the "3 C's...

167 – How To Become Your Best Self In 2022

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I talk about how you can become your best self this year by releasing old habits and adopting new habits. In this episode you'll l...