Becoming My Stronger Me
"Becoming My Stronger Me” is a podcast designed to help you become stronger in mind, body, and heart. Season 1 - Like 47 million other Americans, I voluntarily left my successful full-time career to pursue, well, whatever was next. We’ll call this “my great resignation.” As you get to know me, you’ll see that I’m a type-A planner. So to make a life choice without some grand detailed master plan on the other side was unheard of. But now, 2 years later, it was the best decision of my life. Join me as I share my story, questions I asked myself (or wish I had), missteps I made (and how to avoid them), the effect this had on me and everyone around me, and other musings that helped me to become my stronger me. Season 2 - The Mental Performance Series is dedicated to exploring the intricate relationship between mental performance, sports excellence, leadership, and personal growth. We’ll dive deep into the psychology behind peak performance in athletics, leadership roles, and everyday life. Whether you're an athlete looking to optimize your mental game on the field, a leader seeking to inspire and motivate your team, or an individual striving for personal growth and success, this series provides practical tips, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories to help you unlock your full potential and become your stronger you. Check out additional resources online: (https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com) and IG (@strongerme)!
Episodes
In this episode, Coach Nassim sits down with Matheau Hall for a powerful conversation about playing for the love of the game and learning to take advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow.
Matheau reflects on his path through the college game and professional soccer in the U.S., as well as the international experiences that shaped his perspective through training and playing opportunities in Denmark, Ger...
In this episode of Becoming My Stronger Me, Coach Nassim sits down with Justin Wilson for a conversation about the transition from athlete to entrepreneur and how lessons from sport carry forward into business and life.
Justin shares his journey as a soccer player and how competing in high-level environments shaped his discipline, mindset, and approach to challenges. We explore what it’s like to step ...
In this episode of Becoming My Stronger Me, Coach Nassim sits down with Mabricio Wilson for a powerful conversation at the intersection of sport, identity, culture, and entrepreneurship.
A former collegiate soccer player, Mabricio shares how his experiences in the game shaped his mindset, values, and approach to life beyond the field. He reflects on the transition from athlete to entrepreneur and what...
Mental performance isn’t about having the right words—it’s about thinking clearly in the moments that matter.
In this final episode of the Foundations Mini-Series, Coach Nassim explores how mental performance coaches think, drawing from reflective practice theory, coach cognition research, and decision-making literature. The episode focuses on how professionals observe behavior, interpret meaning, and make inte...
Wins and losses matter — but they don’t tell the full story of development.
In this episode, Coach Nassim breaks down how to measure performance beyond outcomes, drawing from research on process vs. outcome goals, achievement goal theory, and deliberate practice. The conversation explores why over-reliance on results can distort confidence, increase pressure, and stall learning — especially for developing athle...
Mental performance training only works if the mind is capable of change — and science says it is.
In this episode, Coach Nassim explores why the mind is trainable across development, drawing from neuroscience, developmental psychology, learning theory, and skill acquisition research. The conversation breaks down neuroplasticity, brain development from youth through adulthood, and why confidence, focus...
Season 3 of the Becoming My Stronger Me podcast begins with the foundation every athlete, coach, and parent needs: a clear, evidence-based understanding of what mental performance actually is — and what it is not.
In this episode, Coach Nassim defines mental performance through the lens of applied sport psychology and performance science, clarifying how mental skills differ from motivation, mindset ta...
In this special episode, I share an important update about the podcast, what’s ahead, and why I'm taking a purposeful pause for the first time since launching the show in March 2023.
After two full seasons — from the foundational conversations of Season One to the deep-dive Mental Performance Series in Season Two — it’s time to step back, breathe, and create space for something new: the first Becoming My S...
Pressure moments reveal who we are more than they define us. Whether it’s a game-winning shot, a tryout, or a championship match, athletes at every level face moments that test their focus, confidence, and composure.
In this episode, I break down the psychology of pressure — what actually happens in the mind and body, how perception shapes performance, and what it takes to perform when it counts.
Drawing on spor...
Confidence isn’t something that just appears on game day—it’s something you build, train, and protect.
In this episode, I break down the Confidence Equation:
Confidence = Trusting Your Skills + Owning Your Role.
Through research and practical strategies, I'll explain how athletes can strengthen confidence by grounding it in preparation, self-awareness, and purpose. Learn how to shift from hoping to bel...
What if peak performance wasn’t about working harder—but learning how to harness your mental energy?
In this episode, I explore the science of mental energy and its connection to achieving flow—the psychological state where focus, confidence, and performance come together effortlessly. Drawing from the latest 2025 research on professional athletes, I'll explain how mental energy predicts flow, and how athl...
Sleep isn’t just rest—it’s training.
In this episode, I explore how sleep shapes every aspect of athletic and mental performance. Drawing from the latest research in sports science, neuroscience, and physiology, this conversation breaks down what really happens during the sleep cycle, how it impacts recovery and skill development, and why consistent, high-quality rest is the hidden edge that separates good athl...
Peak performance depends not only on effort, but also on alignment with the body’s natural rhythms.
This episode explores current research on how hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle influence training, recovery, and injury risk in female athletes. Drawing from emerging evidence—including the FIFA-funded study on female soccer players and ACL injuries—the discussion highlights what science has uncov...
Comparing yourself to teammates, rivals, or even highlight reels on social media is nearly impossible to avoid. But when social comparison takes over, it can erode confidence, fuel anxiety, and impact mental health.
In this episode, Coach Nassim explores the psychology of social comparison, from Leon Festinger’s classic theory to modern research on how constant upward comparison undermines motivation and joy in...
Parents are some of the most powerful influences in an athlete’s life. The car rides, sideline reactions, and dinner table conversations all leave lasting impressions that can either build confidence or increase pressure.
In this episode, I explore the parent–athlete relationship—what helps, what hurts, and how parents, coaches, and athletes themselves can create environments that support resilience, confidence...
Talent might win games, but culture wins championships. In this episode, I explore how team cohesion and culture can elevate performance on the field and far beyond it. Drawing on sports psychology research, real-life examples, and years of experience working with athletes and coaches, this episode unpacks what makes teams thrive: trust, communication, and shared purpose. You’ll hear practical insights for ath...
We all know about the fear of failure—but what about the fear of success? In this episode, I unpack a mindset pattern that quietly limits athletes, coaches, and even parents: the tendency to hold back just as things are going well.
Drawing from psychology, sport science, and real-life examples, I explore why some athletes shrink when the spotlight gets brighter, how fear of success differs from fear of failure,...
In this episode, I’m joined by Linda Penkala—former racehorse jockey, licensed massage therapist, wellness educator, and author of "The Pause to Relax". Linda’s journey from the fast-paced, high-stress world of horse racing to her work in women’s health and self-care offers a powerful perspective on resilience, healing, and the importance of slowing down.
We talk about how her experience as ...
In this episode, I’m joined by Kelsey Lineberger—a lifelong softball player, former collegiate athlete, and mental health professional who has redefined her relationship with the sport she loves.
Kelsey’s journey began at just five years old on the t-ball field and carried her through collegiate play in West Virginia and at Saint Vincent College. After graduation, she coached as a graduate assistant a...
In this episode, I’m joined by Jess Jensen, founder of Co-pilot Communications, a Portland-based advisory helping bold executives and founders build digital brands that actually sound like them.
After 20 years inside Fortune 100 companies—including Microsoft, Qualcomm, Nestlé, and Adidas—Jess launched Co-pilot in 2024 to help leaders stop playing small online and start showing up with clarity and conf...
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