{"podcast":{"title":"Wrestling Prep Podcast","slug":"wrestling-prep-podcast-6961768","podcast_index_feed_id":6961768,"rss_url":"https://podcast.wrestlingprep.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://podcast.wrestlingprep.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18798673/WPPodcastLogo_8k32tf.jpg","author":"Bryce Wolcott","episode_count":18,"summary":"Join us for an insightful podcast series with Coach Carolyn Wester of Wrestling Prep. In each episode, Coach Wester shares one aspect her unique approach to wrestling, BJJ, and other MMA techniques, focusing on her innovative coaching principles. Carolyn emphasizes the importance of mastering repeatable patterns of movement and effective body positioning over situational training, revolutionizing the way athletes approach their sport. Tune in to discover how Coach Wester helps athletes of all levels enhance their performance and achieve their goals.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-22T06:17:10.884522+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wrestling-prep-podcast-6961768"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 13: Acceptance Begins with Ownership - Why Avoidance Fails in Athlete Development","slug":"episode-13-acceptance-begins-with-ownership-why-avoidance-fails-in-athlete-development","published_at":"2025-04-26T03:51:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wrestling-prep-podcast-6961768/episode-13-acceptance-begins-with-ownership-why-avoidance-fails-in-athlete-development","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wrestling-prep-podcast-6961768","url":"https://podcast.wrestlingprep.com/e/episode-13-acceptance-begins-with-ownership-why-avoidance-fails-in-athlete-development/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xxtmftwaqhqv8dvw/Ep13audio.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Head Coach Carolyn Wester unpacks one of the most important but overlooked dynamics in athlete development: avoidance and acceptance. Avoidance shows up as wishful thinking, rushed plans, unclear goals, and emotional deflection after losses. Acceptance, on the other hand, means facing reality: where the athlete truly is, what was actually done in preparation, and what needs to change moving forward. Carolyn challenges parents, coaches, and wrestlers to stop chasing outcomes and start owning the process. What do you really want from the sport? What’s been avoided in pursuit of that goal? And are you willing to accept responsibility for the results you’ve earned? From summer camp planning to post-season reflection, this episode offers a practical and honest roadmap for growing with purpose. Register to train with Wrestling Prep this summer! Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com","meta_description":"In this episode, Head Coach Carolyn Wester unpacks one of the most important but overlooked dynamics in athlete development: avoidance and acceptance. Avo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3471,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wrestling-prep-podcast-6961768/episodes/episode-13-acceptance-begins-with-ownership-why-avoidance-fails-in-athlete-development/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wrestling-prep-podcast-6961768/episode-13-acceptance-begins-with-ownership-why-avoidance-fails-in-athlete-development.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}