Episodes

  • The Person Behind the Athlete

    The Person Behind the Athlete
    Aug 2 2023
    Season 2 of The Athletic Approach concludes with Episode 8 Hear Kristen and Manisha detail the importance of balancing the athlete and person in and away from sport through mindfulness and what life after sport […]
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    32 mins
  • Mindfulness

    Mindfulness
    Jul 26 2023
    Manisha and Kristen detail the importance of mental wellness to get this generation of athletes to their optimal performance by practicing mindfulness and visualization through mindful breath, mindful thinking, and utilizing full body scans
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    23 mins
  • An Athlete's Internal Mental Discussion

    An Athlete's Internal Mental Discussion
    Jul 19 2023
    Manisha and Kristen provide their personal observations on the best ways to stand out within their respective sports, the importance of finding your unique skill set that creates value towards your team’s success, and arriving […]
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    22 mins
  • The Power of Self Talk in Sport

    The Power of Self Talk in Sport
    Jul 12 2023
    Kristen and Manisha detail their personal observations on the importance self talk has on an athlete’s focus and mental performance as they strive to exceed expectations and combat the heavy pressure of the spotlight
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    22 mins
  • The Mental Roadmap of Sports Psychology

    The Mental Roadmap of Sports Psychology
    Jul 5 2023
    On the latest installment of The Athletic Approach Manisha and Kristen break down an in depth view of the mental roadmap that is sports psychology by detailing their first experiences dealing with of the most […]
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    22 mins
  • Controlling and Self-Managing Anxiety within Sports

    Controlling and Self-Managing Anxiety within Sports
    Jun 28 2023
    Season 2 of The Athletic Approach continues with Episode 3 where Manisha and Kristen go in depth into their own personal journeys from the deep rooted interest for their respective sport throughout their childhood to […]
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    22 mins
  • The Normalized Culture of Women & Girls in Sports

    The Normalized Culture of Women & Girls in Sports
    Jun 20 2023
    This week on The Athletic Approach Manisha and Kristen dive into the impact & influence of women and girls in sports. Do women have a significant presence within the coaching ranks? What level of influence do […]
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    24 mins
  • The Weight of Expectations for Women and Girls in Sports

    The Weight of Expectations for Women and Girls in Sports
    Jun 7 2023
    Season 2 of The Athletic Approach begins with the critical discussion of the weight of expectations that women and girls within sport have to endure and carry through their playing careers from the early stages […]
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    23 mins