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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 34 MIN

84. Mental Toughness, Confidence & Mastering Your Inner Critic as a Professional Athlete with Roman Martinez

from Happiness with Jess · host Jess Knapp

A Lobo legend—and someone very close to my heart ❤️In this episode, I’m joined by Roman Martinez—professional basketball player, coach, leader, and someone who truly embodies what it means to grow both on and off the court.Roman brings a powerful perspective on mental toughness, confidence, and mastering your inner critic at the highest level.In this conversation, we dive into:How to build confidence (even under pressure) Developing a growth mindset in high-performance environments Finding your “edge” and separating your identity from your performance Using your inner critic as a tool—instead of letting it control you Turning perceived weaknesses into strengths Whether you’re an athlete, chasing big goals, or simply trying to be kinder to yourself and stay consistent, this episode is packed with real-life insights you can actually apply.Connect with Ro here👉 @roshow6   Learn about Jess’s coaching here👉https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram:👉 @happ.i.ness.jessConnect with Jess: [email protected] 

A Lobo legend—and someone very close to my heart ❤️In this episode, I’m joined by Roman Martinez—professional basketball player, coach, leader, and someone who truly embodies what it means to grow both on and off the court.Roman brings a powerful perspective on mental toughness, confidence, and mastering your inner critic at the highest level.In this conversation, we dive into:How to build confidence (even under pressure) Developing a growth mindset in high-performance environments Finding your “edge” and separating your identity from your performance Using your inner critic as a tool—instead of letting it control you Turning perceived weaknesses into strengths Whether you’re an athlete, chasing big goals, or simply trying to be kinder to yourself and stay consistent, this episode is packed with real-life insights you can actually apply.Connect with Ro here👉 @roshow6   Learn about Jess’s coaching here👉https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram:👉 @happ.i.ness.jessConnect with Jess: [email protected]

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