Inside the She’s Ace Victory: Mental Performance in Action

The Sport Psychology Lessons We Wish We Knew as Teenagers

In this episode we reflect on the sport psychology lessons we wish we had known as younger athletes. Drawing from our experiences as certified mental performance consultants, and athletes we explore the concept of the Zone of Optimal Functioning and how understanding your unique mental state can unlock better performance. We also dive deep into the power of self-talk. How our internal dialogue can shape confidence, focus, and resilience. Our young selves didn’t realize how much our thoughts were influencing our performance. Join us as we break down how negative self-talk can quietly limit potential, how instructional self-talk can sharpen execution under pressure, and how learning to speak to yourself with intention can change the way you compete.

8 Years of Sport Psychology: Here’s What Actually Changed

In this episode we share how sport psychology has changed us and shaped us over the past 8 years. In particular how a mindfulness and an acceptance based approach has reshaped the way we see performances. Drawing from our own journeys as athletes and mental performance consultants, we unpack the practical tools that have made the biggest difference in competition and life. Join us as we nerd out about why we love this!

Reconnect with Your Goals: How to Stay Motivated Beyond January

In this episode we explore why so many goals fade after January and how to reconnect with them in a meaningful, sustainable way. We chat about common reasons people lose momentum, the importance of understanding your deeper “why,” and how unrealistic expectations can lead to loosing momentum. We focus on breaking goals down into small, actionable steps, remembering your why and prioritising consistency over perfection.

Inside the She’s Ace Victory: Mental Performance in Action

In this episode we recap the She’s Ace handball tournament. Where Ciana took home her second tournament win of the season. We dive into the mental side of competition, from handling high-pressure moments to navigating frustration mid-match. We break down mindset tips and tricks, reflections and strategies that shaped the weekend. Big thanks to all the clubs and volunteers that made She's Ace possible this year in Galway!

Fridas Biggest Challenge Yet: The Road to 70.3 Half Ironman

In this episode we explore Frida’s newest challenge: training for a half Ironman. We chat about her journey from being a soccer player to exploring new things (such as crossfit and endurance races). We dive deeper into the mindset shifts that made her believe she could take on something so big. From learning to swim to committing to long-distance training, Frida shares the ups, downs, and breakthroughs along the way. This episode is a reminder that progress takes time, small steps matter, and with the right mindset, you can take on any challenge you set your mind to.