392: Using Mental Skills to Restart a Fitness Journey with Amanda Schaefer

In this engaging episode, we welcome Amanda Schaefer, a mental performance coach and former college athlete who shares her transformative health and fitness journey. Amanda discusses shifting her priorities from being a busy mom to reclaiming her health and strength through disciplined gym visits and mental training. She delves into the challenges of overcoming negative self-talk, the importance of process-based goals over outcome-based goals, and the power of curiosity in exploring new fitness avenues, including running.We also emphasized the significance of self-awareness, standing in one's power, and taking small, consistent steps towards long-term health and fitness. This episode is rich with mental performance strategies that athletes, especially runners, can employ to navigate their own journeys.Amanda Schaefer is a Mental Performance Coach and founded Fearless Fastpitch as a resource to make mental training accessible to youth athletes. She's passionate about helping bring awareness to the mental side of sports and how it can impact life beyond the field.If you want to connect with her, you can find her at the links [email protected]://www.fearlesswarriorprogram.com/https://www.instagram.com/fearlessfastpitch/https://www.facebook.com/fearlessfastpitchmentaltraining06:55 Setting Process Goals vs. Outcome Goals14:18 Confidence Conditioning Statements21:17 Amanda's Struggles and Overcoming Challenges30:01 Acceptance and Self-Compassion32:31 A Vulnerable Moment: Facing Body Dysmorphia34:15 The Power of Small Choices36:58 Building Habits and Seeing Progress39:26 Discovering the Joy of Running46:51 Embracing Curiosity and Overcoming Judgment50:55 The Importance of Identity in Fitness57:44 Standing in Your Power Gain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secretJoin the Team! -->  https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.