The Hard Truth About Worry

Worry isn't just a mental habit — it has a real, measurable cost on your body and your performance. In this episode Laurie breaks down the physiology of chronic worry: what cortisol does to your body over time, how sustained stress impairs the prefrontal cortex (the part of your brain you need most in competition), and why the emotional toll of worry often shows up as the slow loss of joy in the sport you love. Understanding the cost makes you want to change it.   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!