The Q Coach Pod | Mindset Coaching for Handlers with Julie Bacon

Rest isn’t a luxury — it’s part of the plan. In this episode, we talk about why recovery time is essential for both you and your dog. From Olympic athletes to agility dogs, consistent performance depends on intentional downtime. If you’ve been pushing hard, this one’s your permission slip to pause. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Say thanks with a virtual coffee (or in my case, a slice of pizza! 🍕) → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach] 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. →   https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged [https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged] 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ [https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ] 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership [https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership] 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. →  https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page [https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page] Music by Alex_MakeMusic [https://pixabay.com/users/alex_makemusic-24186663/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=12006] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=12006].

Want to feel more confident on trial day? It starts earlier than you think. In this episode, we talk about how your weekday mindset habits shape your weekend results — and how to reset your mental game before you even load the van. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Say thanks with a virtual coffee (or in my case, a slice of pizza! 🍕) → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach] 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. → https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged [https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged] 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ [https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ] 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership [https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership] 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. → https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page [https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page] Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.

It’s a fresh start… but your brain didn’t get the memo. In this episode, we talk about the messy emotions that come with starting over — whether with a new dog or a new level. From unrealistic expectations to old mistakes that still haunt you, this one’s about breaking free from the past so you can set smarter goals and actually enjoy the process. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Say thanks with a virtual coffee (or in my case, a slice of pizza! 🍕) → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach] 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. → https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged [https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged] 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ [https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ] 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership [https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership] 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. → https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page [https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page] Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.

Why do some mistakes stick with us and others roll off our backs? This week, we’re digging into the emotional weight we give our errors - and how that story shapes everything from our confidence to our results. If you’ve ever spiraled after a bobble or feared repeating past failures, this episode will help you break the loop and take back control of your mindset. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Say thanks with a virtual coffee (or in my case, a slice of pizza! 🍕) → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach] 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. → https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged [https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged] 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ [https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ] 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership [https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership] 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. → https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page [https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page] Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.

Your brain is always listening — and whatever you tell it, it runs with. In this episode, we dig into why self talk matters, how it shapes your performance, and what to do when your thoughts are working against you. You’ll learn how to interrupt the spiral, choose better inputs, and get different results. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Say thanks with a virtual coffee (or in my case, a slice of pizza! 🍕) → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach] 📅 The 2025 Dogged Planner is here! Plan, track, and crush your goals. → https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged [https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged] 💬 Got a question or topic idea? Ask me anything—anonymously if you’d like! → https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ [https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ] 🏆 Want more mindset coaching? Join the Q-Membership for in-depth lessons & support. → https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership [https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership] 📩 Stay in the loop! Get my best tips & updates in your inbox. → https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page [https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page] Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.