PerformHappy with Rebecca Smith Podcast
1) Are Smart Kids More Prone to Anxiety?
Ever noticed your brilliant, sensitive gymnast getting stuck in their own head? You’re not alone. As a sports psychology expert, I’ve seen countless smart kids struggle with mental blocks, and today I...Show More
2) How to Shut Down a Bully in Gymnastics (Even the One in Your Head)
There is nothing more painful than hearing words that cut into your confidence. Maybe someone told you that you will never get that skill, or that you are not good enough, or that you are holding the ...Show More
3) How to Know if You're Making Your Mental Block Worse
There is nothing more frustrating than watching your athlete finally get a skill… only to lose it the very next day. One step forward, two steps back. Skills appear, then disappear, leaving athletes, ...Show More
4) How to Actually Reach Your Goals in Gymnastics
There is nothing more frustrating than setting a goal, working hard for it, and then feeling like you are getting nowhere. You show up, put in the effort, and instead of building confidence, you leave...Show More
5) Fear isn't Forever - How to Build Lasting Confidence With International Elite Gymnast Céleste Mordenti
This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with international elite gymnast Céleste Mordenti, the first gymnast from Luxembourg to ever win a FIG World Cup medal. Céleste’s...Show More
6) Building a Champion Mindset with Utah Gymnast Avery Neff
This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I’m talking with Utah gymnast Avery Neff — a rising star whose journey proves that resilience, mindset, and belief in yourself can take you further than raw tale...Show More
7) Helping Kids Navigate the Pressure of Upcoming Competitions - Dr. Becky
This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I’m talking to parents who are navigating one of the hardest parts of raising athletes: watching your kids struggle with disappointment, pressure, and even toxic...Show More
8) From Injuries to Easterns - A Gymnast’s Comeback Story with Gymnast Arya & Sara Rose Page
This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I’m talking to athletes and parents who are in the thick of it — setback after setback, injury after injury, and feeling like the dream is slipping away. If that...Show More
9) How to Get Your Skill Back Before Season Starts
This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I’m talking to athletes who are stuck. You know you’re capable of doing the skill—you’ve done it before—but for some reason, it’s just not happening right now. M...Show More
10) Why Kids Get Camp Superpowers and How to Keep Them
This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I’m sharing one of my favorite topics: the “camp magic” that gives athletes those powerful bursts of confidence, and what you can do when that confidence disappe...Show More