Purpose over Pressure

In this episode, Kate Stone sits down with student-athlete Sydney Wise to talk about the mental side of sports and the pressure athletes often face. They explore how stress shows up during both games and practices, and how negative thoughts can impact performance and confidence. Sydney shares her personal experiences with anxiety and self-doubt, along with strategies she uses to manage those challenges. This conversation highlights the importance of staying grounded and remembering that performance does not define your identity.Highlights:The difference between pressure during games and stress experienced at practiceHow negative self-talk can affect confidence and performancePractical strategies for managing anxiety and staying mentally strong as an athleteTune in next time for more conversations on finding purpose beyond pressure.

In this episode of Purpose Over Pressure, Kate Stone sits down with Jade Chacko to talk about what happens when an athlete can no longer play their sport due to injury. Jade shares her personal experience as a high school soccer player navigating recovery and the emotional challenges that come with it. The conversation highlights how deeply sports can shape identity and the importance of recognizing self-worth beyond performance. This episode offers relatable insight for students, parents, and teachers supporting athletes through setbacks.HighlightsHow injuries can impact an athlete both physically and mentally, especially confidence and motivationThe importance of staying connected to your team even when you can’t playWays to stay motivated during recovery and remember your identity beyond sportsTune in next time for another episode of Purpose Over Pressure as we continue exploring the challenges athletes face.

In this episode of Purpose Over Pressure, host Kate Stone is joined by dancer Anna Fry to explore how comparison shows up in sports and performance environments. They discuss why athletes naturally compare themselves to others and how this habit can impact confidence and mental health. The conversation also looks at whether comparison can ever be motivating and where it becomes harmful. Kate and Anna share insights on shifting focus toward personal growth and building a healthier mindset as an athlete.Highlights:Why comparison is common among athletes and how it startsThe impact of comparison on confidence and self-perceptionPractical ways to shift focus from others to your own growthTune in next time for more conversations on building confidence and staying grounded as an athlete.

In this trailer episode of Purpose over Pressure, Kate Stone introduces a podcast created for high school athletes who are balancing sports, school, and personal expectations. She highlights the often-overlooked mental and emotional struggles that come with being an athlete, including pressure, comparison, and burnout. The episode sets the stage for honest conversations about confidence, motivation, and identity beyond performance. Listeners are encouraged to focus on growth not just physically, but mentally and spiritually as well. Highlights:The hidden pressures and mental challenges student-athletes faceWhy your worth is bigger than your performanceLearning to compete with purpose instead of pressureFollow along and join us for the first full episode as we dive deeper into building confidence and resilience.