This is an in-depth podcast on smashing the mental barriers holding you back from achieving your potential in BJJ with BJJ black belt and certified mental performance coach Erin Herle.
Erin is great – check it out!
Erin Herle is a BJJ black belt under Cobrinha and is a certified Mental Performance Consultant. She uses an evidence-based approach and has a master’s degree in sport and performance psychology.
In this episode we cover…
- Overcoming the biggest barriers holding you back from performing to your potential
- Dealing with burnout and overtraining… and why they are different
- Hero worship in martial arts
- Living the jiu-jitsu lifestyle
- Abusive coaches and dysfunctional schools
- And much more.
Smashing Mental BJJ Barriers – Audio Only
This conversation was published as episode 411 of The Strenuous Life Podcast. You can also listen to the audio-only format of the episode on your podcast player.
It’s on all major podcast platforms, but here are some of the links to get you started…
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify Podcasts
- And most other podcast players
Or if you want to stay on this page please use the embedded audio player below…
More Erin Herle
Follow Erin on Instagram @erinherle, and find out more abou her coaching programs at ErinHerle.com.
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