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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Power of Perception in Managing Stress for Performance | Ep 143

from Mental Performance Playbook · host Gabe Rummel, The Athletes Health

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 143Brought to you by The Athletes HealthIn this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses how stress can be perceived as either a threat or a challenge, depending on the labels we assign to it. By reframing our understanding of stress, athletes can better manage their reactions and improve their performance. The episode emphasizes the importance of meaning behind stress and how it can be harnessed to achieve desired outcomes. Big cat or kitty cat and fever or warming up!! ifykyk - from listening to the episode ;) Share the show with someone who should listen in!Check out more!Website: ⁠https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/⁠Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finderFree Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshotFree Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-sessionText me! (319) 349-9553Keywordsmental performance, sport psychology, stress management for athletes, performance under pressure, mental toughness, threat vs challenge, mindset training, athlete nerves, pre-game anxiety, sports parenting, coaching resilience, cognitive appraisal, arousal regulation, performing under pressure, mental gym, the mental performance playbook, playing tight, fear of failure, athlete mindset, peak performance, stress optimization, activation vs anxiety, competitive edge.

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