Episodes

  • Awkward Isn't Failure, It's Feedback

    Awkward Isn't Failure, It's Feedback
    Jun 9 2026

    Awkward Isn't Failure, It's Feedback:
    The Anti-Fragile Mindset Guide to Learning

    Does learning a new skill feel impossible?
    You're not alone. Most athletes experience the same thing:
    New choreography feels awkward.
    New jumps feel impossible.
    New elements feel totally out of reach.

    And then they make a critical mistake:
    They interpret awkwardness as failure.
    But here's what elite athletes know:
    Awkwardness isn't failure. It's feedback.

    In this episode, I break down:

    → Why learning ALWAYS looks messy before it looks impressive
    → The biggest mindset trap athletes fall into (and how to escape it)
    → How to reframe mistakes as information, not rejection
    → Two powerful tools to stay in learning mode (instead of judgment mode)
    → What parents can say to help athletes separate performance from identity
    → What coaches can do to help athletes embrace the struggle

    This episode features:

    ✓ My personal story from Holiday on Ice (when I felt completely out of my league)
    ✓ The "Feedback Rep" tool (use this in every practice)
    ✓ The question that changes everything (ask this instead of "Why can't I do this?")
    ✓ How coachable athletes grow faster
    ✓ Practical language for parents and coaches

    The athletes who thrive aren't the ones who avoid mistakes.
    They're the ones who learn from them.
    Every great performance started with an athlete willing to look awkward while learning.

    ABOUT YOUR HOST
    Christine Reeves Beleznay | CMTT, NLP, CLC High Performance Mindset Coach | Figure Skating Coach | Author
    Christine is the author of Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight — available at Indigo, Barnes & Noble, and christinereeves.ca
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    CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE
    🌐 Website: christinereeves.ca 📧 Email: info@christinereeves.ca 📸 Instagram: @skatingmindgym 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christine.reevesbeleznay 🐦 X: @fitskate 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christine.glitz.g
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    WORK WITH CHRISTINE
    🎯 Book a FREE 20-minute coaching consultation: christinereeves.ca/coaching 🎁 Download free mindset tools: christinereeves.ca/freebies
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    Subscribe for weekly episodes on mindset, mental performance, and the anti-fragile approach to life on and off the ice.


    #FigureSkating #GrowthMindset #AthleteMentalHealth #PerformancePsychology #CoachingTips #AthleteDevelopment #FigureSkatingPodcast #MentalPerformance #LearningCurve #AthleteConfidence #FigureSkatingCoaching #SportsAnxiety #MindsetCoach #TheAntifragileMindset

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    ABOUT THE HOST:
    Christine Reeves Beleznay is a former professional world pairs figure skater (22 countries, 1980s-2000s), high-performance mindset coach to Olympic-bound athletes, and author of "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight."

    SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW:
    New episodes weekly! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    READ THE BOOK:
    📚 "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight" - Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Indigo
    A memoir about mental survival in elite sport and life after the spotlight fades.
    www.christinereeves.ca

    WORK WITH CHRISTINE:
    High-performance mindset coaching for athletes and professionals
    Team workshops and speaking engagements
    📧 careeves62@gmail.com
    🌐 www.christinereeves.ca

    CONNECT:
    📱 Instagram: skatingmindgym
    💼 LinkedIn: Christine Reeves Beleznay
    🎙️ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout Podcasts - it helps others find the show!

    SUPPORT THE SHOW:
    If this episode helped you, please:
    ✅ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
    ✅ Share with someone who needs to hear it
    ✅ Tag us on social media with your takeaways

    Thank you for being part of The Anti-Fragile Mindset community.

    #TheAntiFragileMindset #MentalPerformance #SportsPerformance
    #SportsPerformance #MindsetCoaching #AthleteLife #HighPerformance #FigureSkating #Resilience #PodcastR...
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    11 mins
  • Your Technique Isn't Failing You — Your Brain Is Protecting You

    Your Technique Isn't Failing You — Your Brain Is Protecting You
    Jun 2 2026

    It's spring. You're running your program. You set up for the jump — and something tightens. Shoulders up. Arms stiff. Body bracing. Your coach says "just relax" — and you try. But the tension comes right back.

    This isn't a technique problem. And it isn't a confidence problem either.

    In this episode of The Anti-Fragile Mindset, we break down exactly what's happening in your brain in that moment — why it fires an alarm on a thought before you've even taken off — and more importantly, what you can do about it starting at your very next training session.

    You'll learn:

    • Why your brain can't tell the difference between a real threat and a "what if"
    • Why "just relax" doesn't work — and what actually does
    • Four practical tools to calm the alarm and skate free
    • Why you are not behind — you are becoming

    Whether you're a skater, a skating parent, or a coach, this episode will change how you understand the mental side of performance on ice.

    Subscribe, share, and leave a review — and if this episode resonates, send it to a skater who needs to hear it this spring.

    🎧 New episodes every week on The Anti-Fragile Mindset.


    ABOUT YOUR HOST

    Christine Reeves Beleznay | CMTT, NLP, CLC High Performance Mindset Coach | Figure Skating Coach | Author

    Christine is the author of Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight — available at Indigo, Barnes & Noble, and christinereeves.ca


    CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE

    🌐 Website: christinereeves.ca 📧 Email: info@christinereeves.ca 📸 Instagram: @skatingmindgym 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christine.reevesbeleznay 🐦 X: @fitskate 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christine.glitz.g


    WORK WITH CHRISTINE

    🎯 Book a FREE 20-minute coaching consultation: christinereeves.ca/coaching 🎁 Download free mindset tools: christinereeves.ca/freebies

    Support the show

    ---

    ABOUT THE HOST:
    Christine Reeves Beleznay is a former professional world pairs figure skater (22 countries, 1980s-2000s), high-performance mindset coach to Olympic-bound athletes, and author of "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight."

    SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW:
    New episodes weekly! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    READ THE BOOK:
    📚 "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight" - Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Indigo
    A memoir about mental survival in elite sport and life after the spotlight fades.
    www.christinereeves.ca

    WORK WITH CHRISTINE:
    High-performance mindset coaching for athletes and professionals
    Team workshops and speaking engagements
    📧 careeves62@gmail.com
    🌐 www.christinereeves.ca

    CONNECT:
    📱 Instagram: skatingmindgym
    💼 LinkedIn: Christine Reeves Beleznay
    🎙️ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout Podcasts - it helps others find the show!

    SUPPORT THE SHOW:
    If this episode helped you, please:
    ✅ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
    ✅ Share with someone who needs to hear it
    ✅ Tag us on social media with your takeaways

    Thank you for being part of The Anti-Fragile Mindset community.

    #TheAntiFragileMindset #MentalPerformance #SportsPerformance
    #SportsPerformance #MindsetCoaching #AthleteLife #HighPerformance #FigureSkating #Resilience #PodcastR...
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    16 mins
  • Train Calm, Compete Calm: When Everything Feels Wrong

    Train Calm, Compete Calm: When Everything Feels Wrong
    May 26 2026

    Are You Accidentally Training Yourself to Panic?

    It's May. Spring skating season. New programs, new choreography, new everything.

    And across rinks everywhere, skaters are standing at the boards after run-throughs thinking: "What is wrong with me?"

    You're not broken. You're learning. And learning always looks awkward at first.

    But here's what most skaters don't realize:

    Every practice is teaching your nervous system something. Not just jumps and choreography—it's teaching your body HOW TO FEEL.

    If every run-through becomes panic, frustration, and self-criticism—your body learns: "Running my program feels stressful."

    And then competition comes. And you're wondering: "Why am I so nervous? I've done this program a hundred times."

    You did. But maybe you practiced it a hundred times while teaching your body to panic.

    🎙️ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

    - Why the awkward phase is NORMAL (and what's actually happening in your brain)
    - State-dependent learning: How your body remembers practice emotions
    - Why some skaters train beautifully but fall apart in competition
    - The 5 strategies to train calm (so you compete calm)
    - The 3-second recovery protocol elite skaters use
    - How to stop comparing your May run-through to someone else's December performance
    - Daily practice tools to track and improve your emotional training

    This episode is for:
    → Skaters learning new spring programs (and feeling frustrated/behind)
    → Athletes who train well but freeze in competition
    → Parents supporting skaters through the awkward learning phase
    → Coaches helping athletes build mental resilience
    → Anyone who's ever panicked before a performance despite being "ready"

    Your nervous system doesn't know the difference between practice and competition. It just remembers how you trained it to feel.

    Train panic → Compete with panic.
    Train calm → Compete with calm.

    📥 FREE WORKBOOKS
    christinereeves.ca/freebies

    📅 BOOK A FREE 20-MINUTE COACHING CALL:
    christinereeves.ca/coaching

    📖 GET THE BOOK: "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight"
    Available at Indigo, Barnes & Noble, or on my website christinereeves.ca

    🎧 WATCH ON: YouTube
    https://youtu.be/ICmj_E-UZlA

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    📱 CONNECT:
    Instagram: @christinereevescoaching
    Facebook: Christine Reeves Beleznay
    Website: christinereeves.ca

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    ABOUT THE ANTI-FRAGILE MINDSET:

    Mental performance strategies for athletes navigating pressure, comparison, and the messy process of learning new skills. Hosted by Christine Reeves Beleznay—former world-level pairs figure skater, mental performance coach (CMTT, CLC, NLP), and author of "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight."

    ---

    #FigureSkating #SpringTraining #MentalPerformance #AthleteMentalHealth #PerformanceAnxiety #SportsPerformance #FigureSkatingPodcast #MentalToughness #AthleteTraining #CompetitionMindset #SportsAnxiety #SkatingCoach #YouthSports #MentalResilience #StateDependentLearning

    Support the show

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    ABOUT THE HOST:
    Christine Reeves Beleznay is a former professional world pairs figure skater (22 countries, 1980s-2000s), high-performance mindset coach to Olympic-bound athletes, and author of "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight."

    SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW:
    New episodes weekly! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    READ THE BOOK:
    📚 "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight" - Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Indigo
    A memoir about mental survival in elite sport and life after the spotlight fades.
    www.christinereeves.ca

    WORK WITH CHRISTINE:
    High-performance mindset coaching for athletes and professionals
    Team workshops and speaking engagements
    📧 careeves62@gmail.com
    🌐 www.christinereeves.ca

    CONNECT:
    📱 Instagram: skatingmindgym
    💼 LinkedIn: Christine Reeves Beleznay
    🎙️ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout Podcasts - it helps others find the show!

    SUPPORT THE SHOW:
    If this episode helped you, please:
    ✅ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
    ✅ Share with someone who needs to hear it
    ✅ Tag us on social media with your takeaways

    Thank you for being part of The Anti-Fragile Mindset community.

    #TheAntiFragileMindset #MentalPerformance #SportsPerformance
    #SportsPerformance #MindsetCoaching #AthleteLife #HighPerformance #FigureSkating #Resilience #PodcastR...
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    13 mins
  • The Perfectionism Trap: What Ilia Malinin's Olympic Meltdown Teaches Us About Performance

    The Perfectionism Trap: What Ilia Malinin's Olympic Meltdown Teaches Us About Performance
    May 19 2026
    The Perfectionism Trap: When 'Good Enough' Feels Like FailureFebruary 2026. Milan, Italy. Ilia Malinin—the "Quad God"—steps onto Olympic ice as the overwhelming favorite for gold. Undefeated for two years. World Champion. Grand Prix Champion.And then... he falls. Twice.Later, he posts on Instagram: "On the world's biggest stage, those who appear the strongest may still be fighting invisible battles on the inside."This is what perfectionism does. It doesn't make you better—it makes you worse.In this episode, we dive into the perfectionism trap that's sabotaging athletes at the highest levels—and what you can do to break free.🎙️ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:- What perfectionism really is (hint: it's not about high standards—it's about fear)- Why the need to be "perfect" actually sabotages performance (brain science behind the freeze)- How perfectionism hijacked Ilia Malinin at the 2026 Olympics- Why Alysa Liu retired at 16, came back on her own terms, and won Olympic gold- Isabeau Levito's battle with stress and the mental toll of defending a title- Gracie Gold's memoir "Out of shape worthless loser" and her struggle with suicidal ideation- My own perfectionism disaster: Performing at Le Lido cabaret in Paris in front of Chanel, Dior designers, and famous actors—and how my need to be flawless caused the exact catastrophe I feared- The 5 shifts that help you trade perfection for performanceThis episode is for:→ Athletes struggling with perfectionism and fear of judgment→ Figure skaters feeling the pressure to be flawless→ Parents supporting perfectionistic athletes→ Coaches helping athletes overcome performance anxiety→ Anyone who's ever frozen under pressure because they were terrified of making a mistakeYou don't need perfection to be valuable. You need courage to show up and the resilience to get back up when you fall.📅 BOOK A FREE 20-MINUTE COACHING CALL:christinereeves.ca/coaching📥 FREE DOWNLOAD: 3 Mental Toughness Techniques for Recovery & Setbackschristinereeves.ca/freebies📖 GET THE BOOK: "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight"Available at Indigo, Barnes & Noble, or christinereeves.ca---⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Cold Open: Ilia Malinin's Olympic meltdown1:00 - What perfectionism really is (it's not about high standards—it's fear)4:30 - My perfectionism disaster: Le Lido Paris cabaret show (cutting my partner's leg)8:00 - Why perfectionism sabotages performance (brain science)11:30 - Alysa Liu: The skater who broke free from "robot culture"14:30 - The 5 shifts that help (redefine mistake, focus on next 10 seconds, ship "version 1.0")16:30 - Coaching & Resources18:00 - Outro: Be brave enough to be imperfect📱 CONNECT:Instagram: @skatingmindgymFacebook: Christine Reeves BeleznayWebsite: christinereeves.ca---ABOUT THE ANTI-FRAGILE MINDSET:Mental performance strategies for athletes, high-performers, and anyone navigating pressure, perfectionism, and fear of judgment. Hosted by Christine Reeves Beleznay—former world-level pairs figure skater, mental performance coach (CMTT, CLC, NLP), and author of "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight."---FEATURED SKATERS IN THIS EPISODE:- Ilia Malinin (2026 Olympic Men's Figure Skating)- Alysa Liu (2026 Olympic Gold Medalist, Women's Figure Skating)- Isabeau Levito (2023 U.S. Champion, 2024 World Silver Medalist)- Gracie Gold (2014 Olympic Team Bronze Medalist, ---#Perfectionism #FigureSkating #IliaMalinin #AlysaLiu #MentalPerformance #AthletePerformance #PerformanceAnxiety #MentalHealth #FearOfFailure #Olympics2026 #FigureSkatingPodcast #AthleteMentalHealth #SportsPerformance #MentalToughness #OvercomingPerfectionismSupport the show---ABOUT THE HOST:Christine Reeves Beleznay is a former professional world pairs figure skater (22 countries, 1980s-2000s), high-performance mindset coach to Olympic-bound athletes, and author of "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight."SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW:New episodes weekly! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.READ THE BOOK:📚 "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight" - Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and IndigoA memoir about mental survival in elite sport and life after the spotlight fades.www.christinereeves.caWORK WITH CHRISTINE:High-performance mindset coaching for athletes and professionalsTeam workshops and speaking engagements📧 careeves62@gmail.com🌐 www.christinereeves.caCONNECT:📱 Instagram: skatingmindgym💼 LinkedIn: Christine Reeves Beleznay🎙️ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout Podcasts - it helps others find the show!SUPPORT THE SHOW:If this episode helped you, please:✅ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify✅ Share with someone who needs to hear it✅ Tag us on social media with your takeawaysThank you for being part of The Anti-Fragile Mindset community.#TheAntiFragileMindset #MentalPerformance #SportsPerformance #SportsPerformance #MindsetCoaching #AthleteLife #HighPerformance #FigureSkating #...
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    19 mins
  • When Your Body Quits Before Your Mind: Navigating Career-Ending Injuries

    When Your Body Quits Before Your Mind: Navigating Career-Ending Injuries
    May 12 2026

    When Your Body Quits Before Your Mind: Navigating Career-Ending Injuries

    You're lying on the ice. You felt the pop. You heard it. And before anyone says a word… you already know. Your body just ended your career. But your mind? It's still planning next season.

    This is the disconnect nobody talks about—when your body makes a decision your mind hasn't accepted yet.

    In this episode, we explore the psychological reality of forced retirement: the invisible grief, the identity crisis, and what actually helps when your sport ends before you're ready.

    🎙️ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

    - Why forced endings are harder than chosen retirement
    - The grief nobody understands (and why people try to "fix" it instead of sitting with it)
    - How to navigate the identity shift from athlete to… who?
    - The qualities you built in sport that don't disappear with injury
    - Why therapy and mental health support are essential (not optional)
    - How to rebuild a life that isn't centered around your sport anymore

    📅 BOOK A FREE 20-MINUTE COACHING CALL:
    christinereeves.ca/coaching

    📥 FREE DOWNLOAD: 3 Mental Toughness Techniques for Recovery & Setbacks
    christinereeves.ca/freebies

    📖 GET THE BOOK: "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight"
    Available at Indigo, Barnes & Noble, or christinereeves.ca

    🎧 LISTEN ON:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FUyAhxi5sIQCC0m8w7hVY?si=44886764cc064691
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anti-fragile-mindset/id1522767105
    YouTube: https://youtu.be/0TmStUFxqVA

    📱 CONNECT:
    Instagram: @skatingmindgym
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christine.reevesbeleznay/
    Website: christinereeves.ca

    ABOUT THE ANTI-FRAGILE MINDSET:

    Mental performance strategies for athletes, high-performers, and anyone navigating pressure, setbacks, and unwanted endings. Hosted by Christine Reeves Beleznay—former world-level pairs figure skater, mental performance coach (CMTT, CLC, NLP), and author of "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight."

    #CareerEndingInjury #SportsInjury #MentalPerformance #AthleteRetirement #SportsInjuryRecovery #MentalHealth #AthleteIdentity #ForcedRetirement #InjuryRecovery #AthleteGrief #SportsTransition #MentalResilience #SportsPerformance

    Support the show

    ---

    ABOUT THE HOST:
    Christine Reeves Beleznay is a former professional world pairs figure skater (22 countries, 1980s-2000s), high-performance mindset coach to Olympic-bound athletes, and author of "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight."

    SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW:
    New episodes weekly! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    READ THE BOOK:
    📚 "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight" - Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Indigo
    A memoir about mental survival in elite sport and life after the spotlight fades.
    www.christinereeves.ca

    WORK WITH CHRISTINE:
    High-performance mindset coaching for athletes and professionals
    Team workshops and speaking engagements
    📧 careeves62@gmail.com
    🌐 www.christinereeves.ca

    CONNECT:
    📱 Instagram: skatingmindgym
    💼 LinkedIn: Christine Reeves Beleznay
    🎙️ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout Podcasts - it helps others find the show!

    SUPPORT THE SHOW:
    If this episode helped you, please:
    ✅ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
    ✅ Share with someone who needs to hear it
    ✅ Tag us on social media with your takeaways

    Thank you for being part of The Anti-Fragile Mindset community.

    #TheAntiFragileMindset #MentalPerformance #SportsPerformance
    #SportsPerformance #MindsetCoaching #AthleteLife #HighPerformance #FigureSkating #Resilience #PodcastR...
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    13 mins
  • When Everyone Else is Doing Better Than You

    When Everyone Else is Doing Better Than You
    May 5 2026
    🏆 WHEN EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING BETTER THAN YOUIt's May. Off-season.And you're watching another skater land a triple salchow—clean, easy, like it's nothing.Meanwhile, you're still working on your double axel. And it's not going well.Your brain whispers: "You'll never be as good as them."Sound familiar?In this episode, we dive into the comparison trap that hits athletes (and high-performers) hardest during off-season—and what to do about it.---🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:- Why your brain compares YOUR struggle to THEIR highlight reel- The off-season comparison spiral (watching training mates progress faster)- Why moving up a level triggers fear of embarrassment and self-doubt- The 3 shifts that turn comparison into fuel (without toxic positivity)- How this applies to business professionals facing promotions and new roles- What to do when your inner voice says "you don't belong here"- Why doubt doesn't disqualify you—quitting does---⛸️ FOR FIGURE SKATERS:This episode is for you if:- You're watching training mates land jumps you're still working on- You're moving up a level and terrified you'll be last- You're comparing yourself to competitors on social media- You're questioning if you belong at this level---💼 FOR BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS:This episode is for you if:- You just got promoted and feel overwhelmed- Everyone in the room seems more confident/experienced than you- You're wondering if people will figure out you don't belong- You're afraid of failing publicly---🧠 THE 3 SHIFTS:1. COMPARE TO YOUR OWN TIMELINE (not theirs)2. GET CURIOUS INSTEAD OF COMPARATIVE (turn threats into resources)3. FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CONTROL (effort, mindset, showing up)---👤 ABOUT CHRISTINE:Christine Reeves Beleznay (CMTT, CLC, NLP)- Mental Performance Coach to Olympic-Bound Athletes- Former World-Level Pairs Figure Skater (22 countries)- Author: "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight"- Host: The Anti-Fragile Mindset PodcastSpecialties: Comparison mindset, imposter syndrome, performance anxiety, athlete transitions, competitive confidence---💼 WORK WITH CHRISTINE:🎁 FREE: "3 Mental Toughness Techniques for Recovery & Setbacks"Download: christinereeves.ca/freebies📞 1:1 Coaching: Book free discovery callchristinereeves.ca/coachingI work with competitive athletes and high-performers on:- Comparison mindset and self-doubt- Moving up levels with confidence- Performance anxiety- Imposter syndrome- Mental toughness training📧 info@christinereeves.ca---📚 BOOK: "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight"Available: Indigo, Barnes & Noble, christinereeves.ca---🔗 CONNECT:christinereeves.ca #ComparisonTrap #MentalPerformance #ImposterSyndrome #FigureSkating #OffSeason #AthleteAutonomy #MentalToughness #SelfDoubt #PerformanceAnxietySupport the show---ABOUT THE HOST:Christine Reeves Beleznay is a former professional world pairs figure skater (22 countries, 1980s-2000s), high-performance mindset coach to Olympic-bound athletes, and author of "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight."SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW:New episodes weekly! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.READ THE BOOK:📚 "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight" - Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and IndigoA memoir about mental survival in elite sport and life after the spotlight fades.www.christinereeves.caWORK WITH CHRISTINE:High-performance mindset coaching for athletes and professionalsTeam workshops and speaking engagements📧 careeves62@gmail.com🌐 www.christinereeves.caCONNECT:📱 Instagram: skatingmindgym💼 LinkedIn: Christine Reeves Beleznay🎙️ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout Podcasts - it helps others find the show!SUPPORT THE SHOW:If this episode helped you, please:✅ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify✅ Share with someone who needs to hear it✅ Tag us on social media with your takeawaysThank you for being part of The Anti-Fragile Mindset community.#TheAntiFragileMindset #MentalPerformance #SportsPerformance #SportsPerformance #MindsetCoaching #AthleteLife #HighPerformance #FigureSkating #Resilience #PodcastR...
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    16 mins
  • Injuries, Imposter Syndrome & Jr. Nationals: Ice Dancer Summer Homick's Story

    Injuries, Imposter Syndrome & Jr. Nationals: Ice Dancer Summer Homick's Story
    Apr 28 2026

    FROM IMPOSTER SYNDROME TO JR. NATIONALS SILVER MEDAL

    Summer Homick didn't just win silver at the 2026 Canadian Junior National Ice Dance Championships—she earned it while battling injuries, imposter syndrome, and the stress of living away from home to train.

    In this episode, I sit down with Summer (Silver Medalist - National Championships) to talk about the mental performance journey that got her here.

    🎯 WHAT YOU'LL HEAR:

    - How Summer went from solo skating → pairs → ice dance (and the imposter syndrome that came with each transition)
    - Training through multiple injuries while preparing for Junior Worlds
    - The mental strategies that helped her skate a personal best under pressure
    - How mental performance coaching increased her resilience and confidence
    - Dealing with self-doubt when switching disciplines

    ⛸️ SUMMER HOMICK'S STORY:

    Summer's journey includes multiple discipline transitions (solo → pairs → ice dance), each bringing new technical challenges and mental hurdles. Despite injuries and the pressure of living away from home to train, she and Nicholas delivered a personal best performance at Junior Nationals to earn silver and qualify for Jr. Worlds.

    ---

    👤 ABOUT CHRISTINE:

    Christine Reeves Beleznay (CMTT, CLC, NLP)
    - Mental Performance Coach to Olympic-Bound Athletes
    - Summer Homick's Mental Performance Coach
    - Former World-Level Pairs Figure Skater (22 countries)
    - Author: "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight"
    - Host: The Anti-Fragile Mindset Podcast

    Specialties: Mental toughness training, performance under pressure, injury recovery mindset, imposter syndrome, competitive anxiety

    💼 WORK WITH CHRISTINE:

    🎁 FREE: "3 Mental Toughness Techniques for Recovery & Setbacks"
    Download: christinereeves.ca/freebies

    📞 1:1 Coaching: Book free discovery call
    christinereeves.ca/coaching

    📚 BOOK: "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight"
    Available: Indigo, Barnes & Noble, christinereeves.ca

    🔗 CONNECT:
    christinereeves.ca | Instagram: @skatingmindgym

    #MentalPerformance #IceDance #JrNationals #ImpostorSyndrome #AthleteInterview #FigureSkating #JuniorWorlds #MentalToughness #CompetitiveSkating

    Support the show

    ---

    ABOUT THE HOST:
    Christine Reeves Beleznay is a former professional world pairs figure skater (22 countries, 1980s-2000s), high-performance mindset coach to Olympic-bound athletes, and author of "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight."

    SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW:
    New episodes weekly! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    READ THE BOOK:
    📚 "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight" - Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Indigo
    A memoir about mental survival in elite sport and life after the spotlight fades.
    www.christinereeves.ca

    WORK WITH CHRISTINE:
    High-performance mindset coaching for athletes and professionals
    Team workshops and speaking engagements
    📧 careeves62@gmail.com
    🌐 www.christinereeves.ca

    CONNECT:
    📱 Instagram: skatingmindgym
    💼 LinkedIn: Christine Reeves Beleznay
    🎙️ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout Podcasts - it helps others find the show!

    SUPPORT THE SHOW:
    If this episode helped you, please:
    ✅ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
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  • The Power of Ownership: When Athletes Get a Voice (And Why It Wins)

    The Power of Ownership: When Athletes Get a Voice (And Why It Wins)
    Apr 21 2026

    🏆 THE POWER OF OWNERSHIP: WHEN ATHLETES GET A VOICE (AND WHY IT WINS)

    Les Suprêmes. Canadian synchronized skating team. Five straight World Championships (2022-2026).

    But from 2003 to 2022—nearly two decades—they struggled to stay on top.

    What changed? The athletes got a VOICE.

    In this 15-minute episode, I break down why ownership beats obedience in sports, leadership, parenting, and life.

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    🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

    - Les Suprêmes' story: From 20-year medal drought to 5 straight World titles
    - The shift that changed everything: Athletes got ownership over their programs
    - Ownership vs. obedience coaching models (and which one works long-term)
    - How to give athletes/team members a voice without losing structure
    - Practical implementation strategies for coaches, leaders, and parents
    - Why athlete autonomy creates championship teams
    - How to apply this to business leadership, parenting, and team culture

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    👤 ABOUT CHRISTINE:

    Christine Reeves Beleznay (CMTT, CLC, NLP)
    - Mental Performance Coach to Olympic-Bound Athletes
    - Former World-Level Pairs Figure Skater (22 countries)
    - Author: "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight"
    - Host: The Anti-Fragile Mindset Podcast

    Specialties: Athlete autonomy, ownership-based coaching, team culture development, modern mental performance strategies

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    💼 WORK WITH CHRISTINE:

    🎁 FREE: "3 Mental Toughness Techniques for Recovery & Setbacks"
    Download: christinereeves.ca/freebies

    📞 1:1 Coaching: Book free discovery call
    christinereeves.ca/coaching

    📚 Book: "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight"
    Available: Indigo, Barnes & Noble, christinereeves.ca

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    🎧 NEXT EPISODE:

    Episode 8: "When Your Body Quits Before Your Mind"
    Career-ending injuries, forced retirement, unwanted endings—how to navigate losing what defined you.

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    🔗 CONNECT:

    christinereeves.ca | info@christinereeves.ca
    Instagram: @skatingmindgym

    #AthleteOwnership #CoachingPhilosophy #TeamCulture #Leadership #Empowerment #LesSupremes #MentalPerformance

    Support the show

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    ABOUT THE HOST:
    Christine Reeves Beleznay is a former professional world pairs figure skater (22 countries, 1980s-2000s), high-performance mindset coach to Olympic-bound athletes, and author of "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight."

    SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW:
    New episodes weekly! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    READ THE BOOK:
    📚 "Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight" - Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Indigo
    A memoir about mental survival in elite sport and life after the spotlight fades.
    www.christinereeves.ca

    WORK WITH CHRISTINE:
    High-performance mindset coaching for athletes and professionals
    Team workshops and speaking engagements
    📧 careeves62@gmail.com
    🌐 www.christinereeves.ca

    CONNECT:
    📱 Instagram: skatingmindgym
    💼 LinkedIn: Christine Reeves Beleznay
    🎙️ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout Podcasts - it helps others find the show!

    SUPPORT THE SHOW:
    If this episode helped you, please:
    ✅ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
    ✅ Share with someone who needs to hear it
    ✅ Tag us on social media with your takeaways

    Thank you for being part of The Anti-Fragile Mindset community.

    #TheAntiFragileMindset #MentalPerformance #SportsPerformance
    #SportsPerformance #MindsetCoaching #AthleteLife #HighPerformance #FigureSkating #Resilience #PodcastR...
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    14 mins