Ready Set Mindful: Mental Performance for Athletes, High Performers & Military
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
100: Injury Recovery Meditation for Athletes: Overcome Fear & Trust Your Body
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Injuries are more than just physical—they take a mental and emotional toll, too. If you're a college athlete struggling with the frustration, f...
099 Perfectionism in Athletes and High Performers: How to Let Go of the Need to Be Perfect
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ReadySet Mindful Podcast, I dive deep into the struggles of perfectionism that many high-performing athletes, entrepreneurs, an...
098 The Psychology of Change: How Athletes Can Turn Intentions into Lasting Goals
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways for this episode for athletes and high performers:Reflection & Goal-Setting: Acknowledge where you’re at and use the new year as...
051 Mental Fortitude & Mindfulness in the Military w/Special guest in the USAF
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever been curious about what members of the USAF Special Operations community go through to be TOP performers under pressure, then this ep...
097 The Holiday Playbook: Adapt and Thrive by Turning Disruptions into Your Mental Edge
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the Ready Set Mindful podcast, we dive into the challenges athletes face when the holiday season disrupts their routines. Whether it’...
096 Finding Balance: How Athletes Can Navigate Nutrition Over the Holidays
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and, let’s face it, a lot of delicious food. For athletes, this season can bring challenges in ...
How to Handle Strong Emotions this Holiday Season: 3 Tips to De-Stress
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This holiday season could be an especially emotional holiday to navigate due to the election. If you are in a family who has varying beliefs, remember...
094 How to Handle Athlete Burnout! 🔥
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For athletes and high performing people, burnout can be your worst nightmare. We never want to get to the point where we are struggling so much that w...
092 Guided Visualization for Athletes: Release Negativity
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are an athlete, or have an athlete, who struggles with having a negative mindset, you're going to want to tune in for this short guided vi...
091 Guided Meditation for Athletes and military Members in Transition
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are an athlete who is going through a transition right now (injury, change of coaches, team, or transitioning away from your sport), this episo...
088 MEDITATION FOR ATHLETES WITH ANXIETY 🤯
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete who struggles with anxiety on and off the court? If you have a hard time letting nerves get the best of you, and are afraid to make...
086 How to Optimize Fertility: Dr. Kiltz of CNY Fertility on Inflammation, IVF & Why Plant Based Diets are Killing Us
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This was one of my favorite podcast episodes I've recorded. I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Robert Kiltz, founder of CNY Fertility to discuss...
084 UltraMarathon Training Tips from Backyard Ultra World Record Holder Phil Gore
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a runner, or have been curious about what mental and physical training looks like for Ultramarathon runners, then you don't want to mi...
083 Meditation for Perfectionism
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Attention all overachievers!! 🙌🏼 If you struggle with perfectionism and feeling like you have to keep ALL THE THINGS together all the time, then...
082 How to Train for Your First Marathon + How to Manage Your Anxiety as an Athlete w/ 13x Boston Qualifier Elizabeth Clor
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a runner, you don't want to miss this episode! This episode is full of race training tips that will help you with your training and ho...
081 5 WAYS FOR ATHLETES TO STOP OVERTHINKING 🤯
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Athletes: Have you ever struggled with overthinking about ALL THE THINGS? Mistakes you made, bad performances, disappointing your coach/teammate/paren...
080 Taking Back Control and Going Alcohol Free w/ AVP Beach Volleyball Player Christian Honer
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever been curious about what being an alcohol free athlete looks like then you're going to be interested in this episode. Christi...
079 Try This Breathing Technique That Helps Athletes Manage Anxiety w/ Therapist & Athlete Kerri Bicskei
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete or high performing person who has been slowed down by your anxiety? Anxiety can be crippling, frustrating and leave you feeling pow...
078 Triathlon Mistakes to Avoid with athlete & therapist Kerri Bicskei feat. Pro Triathlete Carolyn Carter
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a triathlete then this episode is for you! In this episode Finding the joy in the sportHow to get yourself out of a bad race funkRace...
077 Setting Boundaries is Not Hard If You Know This as an Athlete!
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Boundaries Episode! This week is all about mistakes that athletes and overachievers make with setting boundaries. Athletes and high performing peo...
076 Guided Meditation for BUSY ATHLETES 🤯
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a busy athlete who juggles way too many things throughout your day? Athletes have full plates. I totally get it. From training, relationships,...
075 Coaches as Father Figures: How To Identify Great Coaches & Sports Mentors
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fathers Day Episode! This weeks episode the tables are turned and Austin takes over the podcast and interviews me, so buckle up! We talk about my expe...
074 ALTERNATIVE Medicine: What athletes need to know about PLANT medicine & REIKI
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for this episode as I sit down with my wonderful friend Stephanie Neville. Stephanie is a former professional volleyball player and current ...
073 5 Minute Guided Meditation for Gratitude 🙏🏼
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to be grateful sometimes. I get it. Especially when hard things come up in life and it's WAY easier to focus on the negative. If y...
072 Mindset training lessons from Special Ops Lt Col Rachel Lopez + Promo Code for our Merch
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Memorial Day and being a military spouse, I thought it was important to have a real discussion around mental health and special operators....
071 5 Things I Learned From My First Half IRONMAN Race 🙌🏼
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5 things I learned from my first 70.3 Half Ironman race!1.) Don't ride too close to people. 🚩So many people crashed right in front of me and...
070 5 Minute Guided Meditation for ATHLETE ANXIETY 🤯
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete who has ever experienced anxiety? There is so much pressure for athletes to perform and balance life and sport. Trust me, I hear yo...
069 Hidden Truth About Supplements: Athlete & Chemist Formexc CEO Dr. Mo talks about Boosting Performance with Supplements
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Supplements for Athletes: Athlete & Chemist Formexc CEO Dr. Mo talks about Boosting Performance with Supplements, with Athlete, Therapist and Mind...
068 Fertility Challenges That No One Talks About
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fertility is a topic that we don't give it enough attention to, yet is SO important for our overall health. 1 in 6 people struggles with infert...
067 5 Minute Guided Meditation - Monday Meditation for A Fresh Start to Your Week 🙌🏼
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wanted to shake off how last week went and have a fresh start to your week, this is the guided meditation for you!It's pretty...
066 Secrets to Better Sleep for Athletes and High Performers 😴
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who has ever stayed up way later than you wanted to because your brain was running through a million thoughts of what you still have to do or replayin...
065 Mental Toughness w/ Ironman Athlete & Boston Marathon Runner Kayla Floyd
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with badass Ironman athlete, marathon runner, mama and superhuman Kayla Floyd! Kayla is a former college ...
064 🧘♀️Mindful Athlete: Quick Meditation to Reduce Stress and Boost Performance 🏃♂️
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
👋 Hey there athletes and high performers! It's time to take a break from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives and focus on our mental wellb...
063 Gratitude Meditation & 4 Bonus Tips for Peak Performance 🧠
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🎉 Hey there, athletes and high performers! 🏋️♀️🏃♂️Do you ever find yourself going through the motions and feeling like you&ap...
062 Self Care & Mental Health Tips for Entrepreneurs & High Performers
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How's your self care routine?? Entrepreneurs tend to have a ton on their plate, have a fear of not getting enough 'done' during the d...
061 Guided Meditation for Boosting Confidence ✨
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete or high performing person who struggles with confidence? 👋🏼 We can't be confident ALL the time, and that's okay! So...
060 7 THINGS THAT MAKE YOUR ANXIETY WORSE 😳
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been curious about the things you do in your day that are actually MAKING YOUR ANXIETY WORSE? Then stay tuned because this episode is for you! In...
059 Fueling for Performance: Athlete Nutrition w/ Dietician Alex Larson 💪🏼🧠
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As athletes and overachievers, fueling your body to keep up with your goals is EVERYTHING. When our nutrition game is whack, we start to see the fallo...
058 Mindful Meditation for Overachievers and Athletes 🌱
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much mindfulness do you incorporate into your daily routine? Do you walk? Meditate? Journal? Some of us are more mindful throughout the day, with ...
057 Acupuncture Benefits for Overachievers w/ Dr. Ashley Heintz
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast this week I was so lucky to be joined by Dr. Ashley Heintz, who is my acupuncturist here in Tampa, Florida. Ashley is a licensed acup...
056 Tips for Athletes & Overachievers to Heal Trauma 🌱
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's solo episode is all about TRAUMA. 🌱In this week's episode I talk about:Best tools for healing trauma long term ☑️What tra...
055 Mindfulness, Wellness Hacks and Chiropractic Care w/ Dr. Connor Oliveri
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been curious about how seeing a chiropractor can help your mental and physical performance? Stay tuned for this episode as I sit down with Dr. O ...
054 Panic Attacks: 4 Techniques to Manage and Prevent Panic Attacks
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about panic attacks. If you're an athlete or overachiever, stress and anxiety are par for the course, and sometimes panic att...
053 7 Different Ways to MEDITATE
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is no one way or RIGHT way to meditate. Stay tuned to figure out which meditation style is best for you!In this episode I discuss:✅Benefits of...
052 5 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR GOALS STICK 💫
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With each year comes an evaluation of how the last year went. What went well, what didn't go well, things we want to change...This week's po...
050 Meditation to Release Holiday Stress 🎄
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays can be a lot of fun, BUT for overachievers and athletes the holidays can be very stressful! Overcommitting, family time, consuming alcoho...
049 Emotional Regulation Tips for Stressed Overachievers 🤯
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Athletes and overachievers have STRESS. How do you act when you are in PAIN?How do you respond when you receive tough FEEDBACK?How do you act when you...
048 Signs you Need a Therapist or Coach 🚩
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4 signs you need a therapist or coach🚩Are you an athlete or overachiever who wants to improve your performance or mental health?🧠Are you stuck i...
047 Body Scan Meditation for Athletes 🌿
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sit back, relax and tune into what your body is trying to tell you. Body Scan meditation is a great tool for athletes to tap into any areas of the bod...
046 HOW VISUALIZATION HELPS OPTIMIZE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Visualization is an AMAZING tool for athletes to use to improve their performance. Visualization or imagery helps rewire our brain and condition our b...
045 Race Training Tips for Endurance Athletes: Overcoming Fear & Mental Barriers
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are run 5K's, ultra-marathons or triathlons...this episode is for you!All athletes encounter mental barriers along their training jou...
044 Triathlon Tips to Optimize Performance with Sponsored BADASS Triathlete Brandon Rouse
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a new triathlete who is curious about dipping your toes in the triathlon waters? OR are you an experienced triathlete interested in learning h...
043 5 minute Meditation for Athletes 🌿
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete who likes the idea of meditating before your competition but don't have time to do a full longer guided meditation? This short...
042 The Sidelined Athlete: Mindset of the Injured Athlete
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete who has ever dealt with being sidelined because of an injury? 🙋🏼♀️If so, this episode is for you!Injuries happen over ...
041 Neuroplasticity & Behavior Change for Athletes: How to Rewire your Brain
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete who wants to ditch the bad habits that are keeping you stuck? 🙋🏼♀️As athletes we all have behaviors, patterns and habi...
040 ATHLETE MEDITATION FOR PERFORMANCE ANXIETY
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete or high performing person who struggles with performance anxiety? It's okay..it happens. Performance anxiety comes with the te...
039 Pro Tips from Physical Therapists: Athlete Identity, Mindset & Injury, Recovery tools for Athletes w/ Brock Labelle & Nici Mullen from Competitive Edge Physical Therapy
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete who struggles with injuries or are trying to PREVENT injury? This episode is for you!! ✅In this episode I had the pleasure of...
038 Guided Meditation to Increase Confidence for Athletes and Decrease Performance Anxiety
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete or high performing person who has ever struggled with confidence? 🙋🏼♀️I've been there and it sucks. You can feel ...
037 Perfectionism in Athletes: How to Keep High Standards and Ditch the Perfectionism
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism in athletes is SO common. Who are we without our high standards? It can be scary to think about changing your relationship to your perfe...
036 PHIL DALHAUSSER: HOW TO BE A BETTER ATHLETE WITH MEDITATION
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode my guest is beach volleyball legend and Olympian Phil Dalhausser. Phil has too many accolades to name, but he holds 60 AVP titles (so ...
035 BENEFITS OF BREATHWORK 💫 WHY YOU'RE PROBABLY BREATHING WRONG
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I discuss:*Why nasal breathing is beneficial for improved performance*4/8 Breath exercise and when you should use it*How your breath i...
034 Sport Psychology Tools & Tips + How Biofeedback & HRV training OPTIMIZE mental performance 💪🏼
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I sat down with Cognitive Performance Consultant Justin Foster, founder of Excelling Edge LLC. Justin helps high performers gain a competiti...
033 Healing Meditation for Depression 🌱
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling disconnected, sad, empty or not good enough? This meditation is for you. Going though a wave of depression can be isolating and scary. You are...
032 Calling all ATHLETES! 3 Tips to Improve your Confidence in your Sport
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know that as athletes when our confidence is lacking--we can't perform! When we struggle with our confidence, it trickles into our overall men...
031 How Leaning into Discomfort = FREEDOM
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for any athlete or high performer who has been in a rut! It's easy to get into ruts and out of alignment with our goals. If this ...
030 A Navy SEAL's perspective on Unbreakable Leadership and Why Balance is Bullshit
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Navy Seal and Life coach Tom Shea about:*What unbreakable leadership is and looks like when applied in real life*Tom&a...
029 Student Athlete Mental Health
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about:*How Universities and coaches can better support student athlete mental health*Signs to look for if an athlete is strug...
028 Tools for Managing Stress as an Athlete and High Performer
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stress is a big part of our lives, but it's not always a bad thing. Stress can motivate us to reach our goals and improve our mental and physical...
027 Letting Go Meditation ✨
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever struggled with letting go of emotions or mistakes you have made?You are not alone! Letting go can be SO HARD. Especially for high perfor...
026 How to Deal with Bad Coaches
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete who has ever had a bad coach? 🙋🏼♀️Having a bad coach is like a right of passage for athletes. In this weeks episode, I...
025 Motivation and Burnout Tips for Athletes & High Performers 💥
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are an athlete, high performer or weekend warrior who is looking for tips on how to up-level your mental performance then :Sign up for a FREE W...
024 The Neuroscience of Mental Fitness & Emotional Freedom Technique for Increasing Resilience
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are an athlete, high performer or weekend warrior who is looking for tips on how to up-level your mental performance then :Sign up for a FREE W...
023 Weekend Warrior Audit: Working Through Mental Blocks and Finding Clarity w/ Career Pivots
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are an athlete, high performer or weekend warrior who is looking for tips on how to up-level your mental performance then :sign up for a FREE W...
022 Stoicism & the Gift of Adversity with Marcus Aurelius Anderson
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Marcus Aurelius Anderson. Marcus is a proud Veteran, Bestselling Author, TEDx & International ...
021 Meditation for Sleep & Relaxation
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
💤 Are you an athlete or high achiever who struggles with sleep? You are not alone!🧘🏼♀️Meditation is such an amazing tool for effecti...
020 Imposter Syndrome, Performance Anxiety & How to Improve Your Confidence
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have the Badass Confidence Coach Anna Marcolin on the podcast.Have you ever struggled with imposter syndrome and wondered how you could ta...
019 Mindfulness Routine for High Performers: What Does Mindfulness Actually Look Like?
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's solo episode, I discuss what mindfulness looks like in action. Are you someone who is curious about mindfulness and how you can st...
018 Habit Hacking: Streamlining your Routine to Decrease Stress & Optimize Productivity
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down with the awesome Adam Schaeuble as we discuss his top hacks for habit & routine performance optimization. Adam is a 3x pod...
017 Weekend Warrior Coaching Audit-Staying in the Athletic Mindful Flow Zone
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are an athlete, high performer or weekend warrior who is looking for tips on how to up-level your athletic and mental performance then make sur...
016 Mindfulness Tips & How Hypnosis Can Help You Overcome Limiting Beliefs
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kerri sits down with Bruce Langford to discuss how mindfulness and hypnosis can help us improve our mental performance. Bruce Langford is a ...
015 Cognitive Flexibility & How to Have Hard Conversations
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode I discuss the importance of cognitive flexibility and how having hard conversations with people who disagree with us, is extremel...
014 The Neuroscience of Meditation, Visualization, Breathwork & Which Tools Help Protect Athletes from EMF
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for episode 014 of the Ready Set Mindful Podcast as Kerri sits down with Integrative Medicine Dr. Grace Hameister to discuss the neuroscience ...
013 Meditation for Anxiety
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this bonus episode of guided meditation for Anxiety. The holidays can be amazing but also stressful for many athletes and high performers....
012 How EMDR and yoga can benefit athletes
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out EPISODE 012 of the Ready Set Mindful Podcast as Kerri chats with Amanda Manning, a licensed mental health counselor, yoga instructor and EMD...
011 Guided Meditation for Athletes
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete, high performer, or parent of an athlete who has been curious about how meditation can benefit your athletic performance? Then ...
010 Danny Vega: How the Keto lifestyle optimizes performance for athletes
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out EPISODE 010 of the Ready Set Mindful Podcast as Kerri chats with Danny Vega about how to optimize your performance as an athlete using the K...
009 Body Image, Athlete Identity and Pressure to Perform
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kerri discusses how body image, beliefs and cultural pressure to perform influence our ability to have a healthy relationship with our...
008 How diet culture and fragility delay healing and impact mental health
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kerri sits down with Molly Carmel, leading addictions and eating disorder therapist, as they discuss how diet culture, social media messaging and frag...
007 Working with Negative Self Talk
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Negative self talk can really impact our ability as athletes (and as humans) to perform at our best. Building our awareness around how to work with ne...
006 Biohacking for Athletes
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete or high performer who is looking for creative ways to optimize your performance? Join me as I sit down with Dr. Phil Lenoue III as ...
005 Mike Nilson: Importance of Mindfulness for Athletes and the Power of Mindset
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join this week's Ready Set Mindful podcast episode with Gonzaga head Strength and Conditioning Specialist and licensed Sports Nutritionist Mike N...
004 Simon Homedes: Gonzaga University mens tennis player talks about the importance of community, routine, and student-athlete mental health.
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kerri and Simon sit down and discuss the many facets that impact our overall mental health and wellness, especially pertaining to athletes. Simon disc...
003 Therese Martinez RD- Talks -inflammation, the gut microbiome, nutrition, and intermittent fasting
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this episode as we chat with Registered Dietician Therese Martinez on how holistic wellness can optimize your athletic performance. Therese an...
002 Bill Drake-Student-Athlete Mental Health and Wellness and challenges that college athletes face
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kerri sits down with Bill Drake, Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Health and Wellness for Gonzaga University and discusses student-athlete mental...
001 Welcome to Ready Set Mindful
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Settle in as Kerri Bicskei, founder of Ready Set Mindful, provides a quick overview of what the Ready Set Mindful podcast has in store for you. In ...