Dr. Matt and Ashley discuss performance anxiety and how to manage nerves and anxiety in various situations. They emphasize the importance of normalizing anxiety and reinterpreting it as a facilitative tool rather than a hindrance. Matt introduces the four-stage process of stress and how perception plays a crucial role in managing anxiety. They discuss the importance of trial and error in finding tools that work best for each individual.

In this episode, Ashley Hatch and Dr. Matt Moore discuss the topic of confidence. They define self-confidence as the belief that one can successfully perform a desired behavior. They explore the story of Roger Bannister breaking the four-minute mile and how his belief influenced others to do the same. They also discuss the six sources of self-confidence: past accomplishments, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion, emotional state, physical state, and imagined experiences. Ashley shares her personal experiences with confidence and the importance of avoiding comparison. They emphasize the fickle nature of self-confidence and the need for consistency in building and sustaining it.

Join Ashley Hatch, professional soccer player, and Dr. Matt Moore, mental performance coach and professor, in exploring the valuable insights that exist in the worlds of elite sports and holistic well-being.