{"podcast":{"title":"Canine Handler Fitness Podcast","slug":"canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054","podcast_index_feed_id":7631054,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/podcast_cover_20260616_110659_a8dab7ea1f15a18ad93b53ee02ad3334.png","author":"Liz Joyce","episode_count":57,"summary":"Welcome to the Canine Handler Fitness Podcast, the show that meets dog sport handlers exactly where they are—whether you're just getting started or chasing world-level performance. Hosted by Liz Joyce, leading expert in dog handler fitness. Each bite-sized episode dives into the real physical demands of dog handling, offering practical, compassionate, and performance-driven tips to help you move better, feel stronger, and fuel your performance. We break down the nuances of handler fitness needs, uncover what's holding you back, and build your foundation brick by brick—always with tools you can use right away. Expect short, sharp episodes packed with insight, motivation, and real-world action steps. Because here, fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about giving every handler the tools they need to be strong, mobile, fast, agile, and ready for the ring.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-04T02:19:48.411341+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054"},"episode":{"title":"Motivation Isn’t Your Problem — This Is, with Heather Sumlin","slug":"motivation-isn-t-your-problem-this-is-with-heather-sumlin","published_at":"2026-01-08T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/motivation-isn-t-your-problem-this-is-with-heather-sumlin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/2432852","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/361997/2432852/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/2026_01_06_06_27_06_1f48db73-48b0-49cc-9383-30f69eb10773.mp3","summary":"You set the goal. You feel motivated. Two weeks later… it’s stalled. It’s not because you don’t care. In this episode, I sit down with mental performance coach Heather Sumlin to talk about why most fitness goals fail — even for high-achievers. We discuss: • Why motivation was never the problem • How “should” goals sabotage follow-through • Why big goals don’t translate into daily action • How to adjust when life, hormones, or stress get in the way • The mindset shift that actually creates momentum If you’re tired of restarting your goals every season, this conversation will change how you approach fitness entirely. How to get ahold of Heather! Webinar happening January 13, 2026 Patreon Book your intro call with Heather Performance Analysis Journal Do you want help with the SYSTEM behind your goals? If you’re listening and thinking, “Okay… but where do I actually start?” Liz has built a Course Finder Quiz that matches you to the right starting point from 50+ handler-specific programs — so you’re not doing more than you need, or starting in the wrong place. 👉 Take the quiz and find your best starting point here: https://caninehandlerfitness.outgrow.us/CHF-Course-Finder","meta_description":"You set the goal. You feel motivated. Two weeks later… it’s stalled. It’s not because you don’t care. In this episode, I sit down with mental performance…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2169,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/episodes/motivation-isn-t-your-problem-this-is-with-heather-sumlin/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/motivation-isn-t-your-problem-this-is-with-heather-sumlin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}