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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 5 MIN

The Expectations Trap — Where Pressure Really Comes From

from Cowgirl UP · host Laurie Blickenstaff

Pressure almost always has an expectation underneath it. In this episode Laurie explores the role of expectations — our own and everyone else's — as the engine behind most of the pressure we feel, with examples from work, parenting, relationships, and finances that go far beyond sport.   Cowgirl Up is a daily mindset elevation podcast hosted by Laurie Blickenstaff, Certified Mental Performance Coach at Mental Game 101. Short, powerful episodes drop Monday through Friday to help competitors and high achievers build confidence, perform under pressure, get over mistakes fast, and develop an elite mindset — in the arena and in life. 🌐 mentalgame101.com 📧 [email protected] Ready to go deeper? Visit mentalgame101.com to learn about Laurie's 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!  

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