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Pursuing Excellence
by Briley Casanova, MS, CMPC
Welcome to the Pursuing Excellence Podcast with Briley Casanova, former 2x USA Gymnastics National Team Member and Senior Team Captain of the University of Michigan women’s gymnastics team. This podcast aims to help others learn to perform better under pressure, rediscover inner confidence, acquire a growth mindset and pursue excellence. Linktree for all relevant links: https://linktr.ee/brileycasanova
Episodes
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PEP Talk #44: Eva Alexander
In today’s PEP talk, we interview black belt karate competitor and practitioner, Eva Alexander, who also happens to be one of my best friends. The world needs to know about her athletic wisdom. Support and contact info: https://linktr.ee/brileycasanova @itsjust3va__ (*2 underscores)…
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PEP Talk #43: Dr. Jim Taylor
In today’s PEP talk, Dr. Jim Taylor joins us to talk about what performance psychology is, what it isn't, and how to "make it" in the field. He also introduces his new venture, Mindto, and gives us some insight on what to expect when it launches! Thank you to Jim for candidly sharing your…
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PEP Talk #42: Motivation
In today’s PEP talk, we talk about staying motivated through difficult times. Please share your comments and feedback with me! Support and contact info: https://linktr.ee/brileycasanova ***DISCLAIMER: Please note that I do not claim to be a Psychologist, Psychiatrist or have the ability to…
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PEP Talk #41: Moving Through Fear
In today’s PEP talk, we talk about going against a commonly used performance psychology theory and accepting our uncomfortable emotions, including fear, as a necessary passenger along our journey. Please share your comments and feedback with me! Support and contact info:...
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PEP Talk #40: Lessons from Greg Harden (Thank You, Greg)
In today’s very special PEP talk, I share lessons from the renowned Greg Harden. He helped me through my time at the University of Michigan and changed my life forever since then. It was an honor to know him and work with him as a student-athlete. I may not remember every word he told me, but I...
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PEP Talk #39: Avoiding Burnout
In today’s PEP talk, we talk about ways to prevent burnout whether it’s in a sport, an activity, a job/career, or life in general. Please share your comments and feedback with me! Support and contact info: https://linktr.ee/brileycasanova ***DISCLAIMER: Please note that I do not claim to be a...
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PEP Talk #38: 10 Essential Sleep Tips for Success
In today’s PEP talk, we talk about some tips to fall asleep and stay asleep that aren’t readily talked about in our American culture. I want to share with you what I have learned about sleep from research professionals in order to help you live a long, healthy and successful life. Support/contact...
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PEP Talk #37: BEFORE You Buy Gymnastics Equipment for Home Use
In today’s PEP talk, we talk about my stance on whether or not to purchase gymnastics equipment for your youth athlete's home use. Support/contact info: Patreon (EXCLUSIVE UPDATES!): https://www.patreon.com/brileycasanova PayPal: paypal.me/BrileyCasanova Venmo (If you'd like to donate to my...
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PEP Talk #36: How to go from WIN to WON
In today’s PEP talk, we talk about how to go from wanting to win, to being able to say you won! It's about striving to put the win in the past tense. Support/contact info: Patreon (EXCLUSIVE UPDATES!): https://www.patreon.com/brileycasanova PayPal: paypal.me/BrileyCasanova Venmo (If you'd like to...
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PEP Talk #35: The CMPC Episode - New Beginnings!
In today’s PEP talk, we discuss my new certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) including what is means and what it doesn’t mean. It’s important to clarify my professional skills and limitations for the public at large. I am proud to be a part of this professional network...
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PEP Talk #34: Harsh Truths About Success
In today’s PEP talk, we discuss the harsh truths of success that we don't typically talk about or hear about from the pros firsthand. We all want to succeed, but are we truly aware of what consequences come with success? There are some pros and cons... let's talk about it! Support/contact info:...
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PEP Talk #33: BEFORE You Switch Gyms... Listen to This
In today’s PEP talk, we discuss the idea of potentially leaving a gym, a facility, a coach, a club, a job, a relationship… you name it: this episode can translate to leaving anything (for the most part). Support/contact info: Patreon (EXCLUSIVE UPDATES!): https://www.patreon.com/brileycasanova...
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PEP Talk #32: Hard Work Doesn't Guarantee Success
In today’s PEP talk, I discuss a newfound conclusion I have come to that's not exactly popular... hard work does NOT guarantee success. However, I think this mindset comes from a more positive place than expected. I hope this mindset and the reasons why we talk about this idea make sense. The…
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PEP Talk #31: My Unpopular Sports Performance Opinions
In today’s PEP talk, I discuss my “unpopular” sports performance opinions. I hope today’s episode is seen as a little fun and as a positive discussion. Let me know your thoughts. I’m open to keeping this light, respectful and productive. Let me know if you want a part 2! Support/contact info:...
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PEP Talk #30: Perfectionism
In today’s PEP talk, I discuss perfectionism: the pros, the cons, and my thoughts on it in general. Some of my ideas might surprise you! This podcast is called Pursuing Excellence for a reason, so I can't wait for us to talk about this topic together. Please send me your feedback on this one! I...
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PEP Talk #29: When is the Right Time to Quit?
In today’s PEP talk, I discuss quitting: the right time to do it and when not to do it. There are ways to go about making such an important decision, and I hope today's episode helps you get closer to making the best decision for you. If you're quitting something to pursue excellence somewhere...
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PEP Talk #28: Winning
In today’s PEP talk, I discuss winning: what it means to me and how to get there. We may not agree on everything, but I hope some of the points I share with you today get you thinking further about your life, purpose, journey, and the meaning of it all. I hope for you that this episode brings you...
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PEP Talk #27: What College Gymnastics Did NOT Teach Me
In today’s PEP talk, I follow up my last episode with things that I did not learn as a collegiate athlete. For those listening, my goal is for you to be a better collegiate athlete than I was. While I learned a great deal of things as a college athlete, I think there were some things that were...
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PEP Talk #26: My Thoughts Post-Olympics: Women’s Gym/Simone Biles
In today’s PEP talk, I discuss Team USA women’s gymnastics and specifically Simone Biles’ decision to step away from team finals at the Tokyo Olympics. I waited until the dust settled and more information came out in hopes of sharing a well rounded perspective. I hope this discussion does not end...
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PEP Talk #25: What College Gymnastics Taught Me
In today’s PEP talk, I share what I learned from my collegiate gymnastics career in hopes of helping someone else either recover from a difficult career or give insight in the potential lessons for future collegiate athletes to take away and apply to their career. Support/contact info: Patreon...
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PEP Talk #24: Getting to College Gymnastics 101
In today’s PEP talk, I discuss a topic inspired by a recent question from a parent that turned into an interesting and productive phone call: getting into college gymnastics/athletics. I thought the topic was worth discussing in case other parents or athletes out there had similar worries and...
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PEP Talk #23: Imposter Syndrome in Sports
Description: In today’s PEP talk, I discuss “Imposter Syndrome”: how it affects athletes and ways to overcome it. I enjoyed learning more about Imposter Syndrome for this episode. Shout out and thank you to Dayna Burnworth, a friend of mine, for recommending this topic. Link to article used for...
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PEP Talk #22: Letter to My Younger Athlete Self
In today’s PEP talk, I read through a recent blog post that I wrote with Complete Performance Coaching, an online based mental performance coaching program that I work for. This entry is a letter to my younger athlete self. It was an interesting experience writing and reading this out loud. I…
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PEP Talk #21: Being a Supportive Sports Fan
In today's PEP Talk, I talk about ways to support your athletes as a fan and follower. My goal is to help you help the athletes you admire to pursue excellence. Support/contact info: PATREON (EXCLUSIVE UPDATES!): https://www.patreon.com/brileycasanova VENMO: @BrileyCasanova PAYPAL:...
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PEP Talk #20: Let’s Get Personal
In today's PEP Talk, I get a little more personal with you. I hope this is received positively as it was difficult to decide to open up a little more in this format. Please help me pursue excellence in this process of sharing my life through this podcast. Your support is appreciated!...
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PEP Talk #19: Mistakes I Made and Lessons I Learned as an Athlete
In today's PEP Talk, I talk about the biggest mistakes I made as an athlete and the lessons that I specifically took away from those experiences. Hopefully, you can learn from my mistakes prior to making them like I did. My mistakes and lessons have guided me closer towards the pursuit of...
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PEP Talk #18 with Charle Dembo- Top 6 Lessons We Learned From Other People
In today's PEP Talk, Charle Dembo joins me to share our top 6 lessons we learned from other people throughout our lives and athletic careers. Let us know what your life lessons are in the comments or reach out to us via our social media. Thank you for the support and we hope our podcast episode...
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PEP Talk #17: Overtraining
In today's PEP Talk, we talk about the idea of overtraining: what it is, how to identify it and how to mitigate it. I hope this discussion of overtraining allows you to pursue excellence without burning out yourself or athletes you work with. Article referenced: Budgett, R. (1990). Overtraining...
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PEP Talk #16: Preparing for Competition with Sara Sasso Toolin
On today's PEP Talk, my cohost Sara and I talk about ways to mentally prepare for upcoming competition. While we don't cover a comprehensive list of things, we touch on a few key ways you can prep yourself a week before competition day. Please feel free to message us and let us know if you tried...
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PEP Talk #15: How Champions Think
In today's PEP Talk I discuss my perspective on how I understand what champions' thought processes are. I know this is a very broad topic, but I did my best to compile 10 specific things that champions actively think about and how they strive for success. I would love to expand more on this in…
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PEP Talk #14: Overcoming Fear and Mental Blocks
Thank you to Riley from Instagram for suggesting this topic! Also, a big thank you goes to those of you who voted between this topic and “how champions think” on my IG and Twitter. In today's PEP Talk, I discuss how to overcome fear and mental blocks in the context of gymnastics. Hopefully this...
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PEP Talk #13: Staying in the Moment w/Sara Sasso Toolin
In today's PEP Talk, Sara and I discuss ways to stay in the moment and why it is an important skill to have in life. We talk about how athletes can benefit from remaining more present and mindful in difficult moments. We believe that remaining mindful and present are paramount towards the pursuit...
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PEP Talk #12: Introducing My Cohost Sara Sasso Toolin
In today's PEP talk, I introduce my cohost Sara Sasso Toolin. She is an incredible professional dressage athlete and trainer. Her experience in riding and training horses is associated with her overall positive attitude and desire to become a motivational speaker. Being from Italy, she also has a...
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PEP Talk #11: My Relationship with Exercise
In this PEP talk, I discuss my relationship with exercise: the industry at large, my general attitudes on exercise, what I like to do to stay active and even more. This is my longest PEP Talk to date, but I think it's for good reason. Thank you for listening and allowing me a place to talk about...
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PEP Talk #10: Mistakes and Forgiveness
PEP Talk #10 is all about making mistakes and forgiveness for those mistakes. Whether you made a mistake that involved someone else or someone else made a mistake that hurt you, I hope you learn the importance of processing that mistake, learning from it and forgiving yourself and the other…
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PEP Talk #9: Being Grateful
Hi y'all, thanks for joining me on this PEP Talk regarding gratitude. This discussion means a lot to me personally and professionally. I have gotten to learn directly how important and helpful practicing gratitude is and I hope that it brings you the same joy and success that it has brought me.…
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PEP Talk #8: Overcoming Injury
Hi y'all! Todays PEP Talk is all about some of my previous injuries, how I overcame them, and what I learned in the process of overcoming them. Injuries happen to pretty much every athlete- it's an unfortunate part of the process. While I don't wish any injury on anyone, being more prepared for...
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PEP Talk #7: Why Sports are Important
Hey y'all, with everything going on in our world, I wanted to talk about why sports are so integral to our world, our American culture, and simply as a part of the human experience. Sports have taught me so much both as an athlete and a Mental Performance Coach, so I wanted to talk about the…
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PEP Talk #6: The #1 Skill I Wish I Learned in My Athletic Career
In this week's PEP Talk, I talk about the things I wish I learned and applied more in my athletic career. While no career goes perfectly well, everyone can look back and learn very important lessons from their entire experience. Today, I talk a little bit about the biggest thing I could have...
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PEP Talk #5: Balancing Sports and Life
In today's PEP Talk, I discuss 10 tips to help you balance sports and life (school, work, leisure time, etc.). I hope these tips help someone out there to find balance in their sport career and life in the pursuit of excellence. Support/contact info: Patreon (EXCLUSIVE UPDATES!):...
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PEP Talk #4: Combatting Stress
In today's PEP Talk, I discuss several ways to combat stress. While this is sometimes easier said than done, I talk about 11 tips that we all can use when dealing with high stress levels. I mention both physical things to do and mental strategies to apply in times of intense stress. I hope these...
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PEP Talk #3: When You Don’t Want to Get Out of Bed
Today on the PEP, I want to talk about what you can do on the days where you really don't want to get out of bed. At the end of the day, the underlying theme of this discussion is motivation: finding it and keeping it, no matter what time of day it is. We also touch on avoiding burnout, taking…
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PEP Talk #2: Thoughts on COVID-19 Affecting Sports
This week on the PEP, I wanted to talk about my thoughts and mindset regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak affecting the sport world. Specifically, I refer mostly to the NCAA and USAG event cancellations (and temporary suspension). To all the athletes who have lost their season and are...
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PEP Talk #1: Your Sport Story
This week on the PEP, I wanted to talk about one of the first questions I ask each of my athletes: "What is your sport story?" This question is important when it comes to not only getting to know my athletes, but it also allows for the athletes to reflect upon their past and present situation. I...
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Introduction: "About Me" Tag
Welcome to episode #1! In this episode I answer 20 questions that I picked from various "get to know me tag" websites, plus a bonus question that I have always wanted to talk about at the very end. My goal with this episode is to introduce myself in a casual way in order for you to get to know me…
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Welcome to the Pursuing Excellence Podcast with Briley Casanova, former 2x USA Gymnastics National Team Member and Senior Team Captain of the University of Michigan women’s gymnastics team. This podcast aims to help others learn to perform better under pressure, rediscover inner confidence, acquire a growth mindset and pursue excellence. Linktree for all relevant links: https://linktr.ee/brileycasanova
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