{"podcast":{"title":"When The Cleats Come Off","slug":"when-the-cleats-come-off-831444","podcast_index_feed_id":831444,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/when-the-cleats-come-off/","website_url":"https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6de9305a-b278-4c91-a826-af8fda96e0e7/podcast-logo-finalaqweu.jpg","author":"Ashley Burkhardt","episode_count":245,"summary":"Hey! I’m Ashley Burkhardt, a Midwest girl who lived out her dream of becoming a D1 softball player and, later, a professional athlete. SO MANY parents ask me how my parents were able to raise THREE daughters to become D1 athletes, and I truly believe it wasn’t a coincidence. I’m ready to share with you a little bit of how WE did it (from the car-ride home conversations to traveling 4 hours a week to lessons!) and give you some tips and tricks to help your daughter reach her dreams. I’m eager to also share with you interviews with some of the BEST softball influencers, parents and coaches to see how THEY did it...because, just like you, I’m eager to learn how to become the best version of myself, and learning from other people’s journeys is how we can make that happen. Buckle up! This is going to be a FUN ride!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off-831444"},"episode":{"title":"Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body: Body Mirroring, Gratitude & Visualization with Mental Performance Coach, Amanda Schaefer","slug":"train-your-mind-like-you-train-your-body-body-mirroring-gratitude-visualization-with-mental-performance-coach-amanda-schaefer","published_at":"2025-11-12T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off-831444/train-your-mind-like-you-train-your-body-body-mirroring-gratitude-visualization-with-mental-performance-coach-amanda-schaefer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off-831444","url":"https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b971d946-c4d5-471b-b0ed-0fde3a1d3a07.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Ashley sits down with mental skills coach, Amanda Shaefer, to explore three science-backed tools that can transform your mental game: body mirroring, gratitude, and visualization. You’ll learn how to build stronger connections through body language, rewire your brain through gratitude, and mentally prepare for success before it even happens. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this conversation will help you play — and live — with more focus, confidence, and calm. 🧠 What You’ll Learn:     •    How body mirroring builds trust and confidence     •    The science of gratitude and its impact on mindset     •    Why visualization activates the same pathways as physical practice     •    Simple ways to make these tools part of your daily routine 💡 Your Mental Challenge This Week: 1️⃣ Mirror someone’s body language and notice the shift. 2️⃣ Write down 3 things you’re grateful for. 3️⃣ Visualize your next moment of success before it happens. Small shifts = big results. 💪 🔗 Connect with Amanda: https://www.facebook.com/fearlessfastpitchmentaltraining 🌐 Website: https://www.fearlesswarriorprogram.com/ 📸 Instagram: @fearlessfastpitch ✨ Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! Which of the three — body mirroring, gratitude, or visualization — are you going to try first? Let us know inside the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684   Tag @ashleybtraining on Instagram and share your biggest takeaway! If this episode made you think differently about your mindset: ⭐ Leave a quick review 🎧 Follow the show for more mental game tips 📩 Share it with a teammate or coach who needs this message…","meta_description":"In this episode, Ashley sits down with mental skills coach, Amanda Shaefer, to explore three science-backed tools that can transform your mental game: bod…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3207,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/when-the-cleats-come-off-831444/episodes/train-your-mind-like-you-train-your-body-body-mirroring-gratitude-visualization-with-mental-performance-coach-amanda-schaefer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off-831444/train-your-mind-like-you-train-your-body-body-mirroring-gratitude-visualization-with-mental-performance-coach-amanda-schaefer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}