Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast Episode 21 -  Suffering is Optional in your Sport.

In episode 21 of Coaching The Athletic Mind, host Megan Weaver celebrates reaching 1,000 podcast downloads ahead of her goal and discusses the primary topic: 'Suffering is Optional in Sports.' Megan elaborates on how athletes can overcome their inner critics and mental barriers without succumbing to unnecessary emotional suffering. She stresses the importance of embracing mistakes as part of the learning process and shifting focus from negativity to problem-solving. She also provides personal anecdotes and examples from her coaching experiences to emphasize how athletes can change their mindset to better handle pressure and perform optimally.