The Q Coach Pod | Mindset Coaching for Handlers with Julie Bacon Podcast
1) #233: Working With Nerves (Instead of Fighting Them)
Nerves aren’t a flaw — they’re part of the sport. In this episode, I’ll share why handlers feel the need to apologize for being nervous, how nerves actually help us focus and perform, and practical wa...Show More
2) #232: Why we crave validation (and what to do about it)
Ribbons, titles, compliments from judges — they all feel good, but they can’t be the only thing fueling our confidence. In this episode, I dig into why handlers crave external validation, how it can h...Show More
3) #231: Competing with intention. (Your fall trial mindset reset)
Feeling like you're just going through the motions at trials? In this episode, we're talking about what it means to compete with intention — and why this fall is the perfect time to reset your mindset...Show More
4) #230: Are you waiting to be confident? (You could be waiting a while.)
Confidence isn’t something you achieve once and never worry about again. It shifts with levels, pressure, and even our own expectations. In this episode, I’ll share why confidence feels like it moves ...Show More
5) #229: When your energy feels “off” (It might be dysregulation.)
You know those days when your timing is off, your focus is fuzzy, and your dog’s picking up on something you can’t quite name? That might not be mindset or nerves — it might be nervous system dysregul...Show More
6) #228: You’re allowed to get help. (Even when it’s not a crisis.)
In this episode, we're busting open the idea that you have to go it alone. Whether you need help with a training issue or coaching for a “minor” problem, there is LOTS of support available these days....Show More
7) #227: Why you keep repeating the same mistakes (and how to break the loop)
Ever feel like you're stuck making the same mistakes over and over in the ring — no matter how much you train or prepare? In this episode, we’ll talk about the hidden loops that keep handlers stuck, w...Show More
8) #226: Your brain isn’t always right (Why we spiral into disaster mode).
Ever spiral into “what if” after one rough run or vet scare? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode, Julie unpacks catastrophic thinking: why it happens, how it shows up in dog spor...Show More
9) #225: The truth about feeling ready (and why it’s not the goal)
Think you need to feel ready before entering that next trial or leveling up? Think again. In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth of readiness, how perfectionism messes with your mindset, and wh...Show More
10) #224: You’re doing better than you think. (A no-fluff pep talk.)
Feeling stuck, behind, or just plain not good enough? This week’s episode is your reminder that you’re doing better than you think. No sugar-coating, no empty cheerleading — just a grounded, real talk...Show More