How Sarah Overcame the Twisties

Описание: If you have ever experienced the twisties, you know how overwhelming they can be.

The twisties are a type of mental block that make even familiar skills feel impossible.

One day everything flows, and the next your body and brain no longer feel in sync. It can be confusing, frustrating, and lonely.

That is why this week’s episode of the PerformHappy Podcast is so special. I talk with Sarah and her mom Jennifer, who both share their journey of working through the twisties together.

Sarah opens up about what it was like to face this mental block head on and the steps that helped her come out the other side more confident than ever.

Jennifer shares her honest perspective as a parent supporting her daughter through the ups and downs, offering thoughtful insight that so many parents will relate to.

Sarah is now preparing for an incredible Level 10 season, and her story is full of real, practical steps that made a difference for her. Jennifer’s words bring a parent’s heart and wisdom to the conversation, showing what support can look like during a tough season.

In this episode, you will hear:
✅What the twisties are and how they impact gymnasts
✅Sarah’s initial struggles and the turning point in her recovery
✅The importance of mental skills training and visualization
✅How a family vacation during a wildfire tested and strengthened Sarah’s mental resilience
✅The role of supportive coaching and open communication
✅Advice for athletes: the value of patience, persistence, and not giving up
✅Advice for parents: practicing neutrality, staying in your lane, and supporting without adding pressure

“Let’s scour the planet and see if we can find the magic fix.” – Coach Rebecca

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Complete Performance Coaching is a team of highly skilled Performance Coaches.

We each specialize in different sports, and offer unique strengths that will allow you or your child to reach peak performance + maximum enjoyment.

We believe that examining the stories we tell ourselves, and taking a look from different angles, can change everything.

Maybe you’re a gymnast with a fear of going backwards. A swimmer who can’t seem to go any faster. Or a parent who is clueless about how to help your child succeed.

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ABOUT REBECCA SMITH, MA
Rebecca Smith is the founder and CEO of Complete Performance Coaching and PerformHappy. She has been helping high achievers thrive under pressure for over 20 years.

A recovering perfectionist, former gymnast, and coach, Rebecca struggled with mental blocks for years before they destroyed her gymnastics career.

Rebecca’s deep passion lies in using an evidence-based approach that allows fearful young athletes to learn to trust themselves again. Her athletes learn to have a voice and stand up against the toxic culture of youth sports that has existed for decades.

When she’s not coaching in PerformHappy, she’s at the beach with her husband and her mini-gymnasts Ruby & Violet.

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