Over The Oxer

Let go of the hero mindset

Do you find yourself in hero mindset?
I sometimes try to be “Hero Tracey” and this is the mindset where I try to make everything go right – I feel responsible for holding everything together for people, horses and projects. The hero mindset may make us feel good, but the downsides for us and those around us far outweigh the upsides. 
 
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Chatting with Master Mindset Coach Sue Connolly

Sue Connolly turned to NLP and mindset following a riding accident and unable to ride confidently anymore. We chat about her pre-mindset days when she would fake a hack or face the fear and feel dreadful. She explains how knowing and using NLP helped her become the hunter instead of the hunted. 
 
Sue is funny, down-to-earth and empathetic - have a listen, I'm sure you'll really enjoy listening to her story and insights.
 
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Positivity and photography

We take pictures all the time, don't we? It's so easy to snap away. So I'm suggesting a way to use this as part of boosting or sustaining positivity! Listen to this quick exercise to find out more.
 
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Can you smell confidence?

On this episode, I give you a technique that makes use of the intimate link between smells and emotions. Can we smell confidence? Find out! Have a bottle of your favourite scent ready!
 
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Chatting with Equestrian Mental Fitness Coach Maria Jeffers

Isn't it great when you chat with someone and you're both on the same wavelength? That's what happened when Maria Jeffers and I recorded this episode.
 
Maria helps equestrians develop mental fitness so they can enjoy their riding and make progress. She is a horse rider who has battled with negative thoughts and emotions that have hindered her own progress and enjoyment. She used to become anxious before and during lessons, worried about forgetting my course/making mistakes in competitions and even who was watching! She says that even when she looks back on her professional career, she can see how the same negative thought patterns used to sabotage her.
 
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Special offer
Maria says that listeners can complete a free short assessment to identify their negative thought patterns and she is offering a free virtual saboteur discovery call. Go to her website to find out more www.mentalfitnessforequestrians.co.uk

Mental recovery - as important as mental preparation

Mental preparation is often foremost in our minds for a balanced riding mindset, but how important is mental recovery after the ride?
I'm exploring why mental recovery is just as important as the preparation and another piece in the jigsaw puzzle to being the rider you want to be.
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The evening wind down

In this podcast, we explore evening routines and their impact on sleep quality and overall well-being. Learn about effective relaxation techniques, bedtime habits and creating a calming end to your day. Whether you're looking to reduce stress or improve your sleep. Tune in and discover the benefits of winding down the right way for us busy equestrians!
 
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Chat with Emma Keyworth aka Adventure of a Bald Equestrian

On this episode I'm chatting to Emma Keyworth, a 30 year old Veterinary Nurse and grassroots rider, who owns 2 lovely grassroots horses, Prince, a Traditional Cob and Charlie, a Welsh Section D. After break from horses in her early twenties due to illness, she is making up for lost time and loving every minute of it! She predominantly competes at UA SJ events with Charlie and UA Dressage with Prince, whilst juggling two jobs, horses, chronic illness and a little something called a social life! 
 
We had a blast talking about the set-backs that Emma has overcome and her infectious optimism is definitely infectious - have a listen!
 
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Quash that inner critic!

What do you call your inner voice? Your chimp? Your gremlin? Your inner critic? Well, here's how to quash it, squash it and dissolve it!
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Gratitude - is it worth the bother?

Is it worth being grateful and practising gratitude? Does it actually do anything scientifically proven for your mind? Well, in fact, it does. It does more than make you feel there are others worse off than yourself.....it gives you a dopamine hit and much, much more of the things we riders need!
 
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Chatting with Mindset Magician Julia McHugh

Julia is the founder and owner of Your Horse is Your Mirror, she is a Master Empowered Equestrian™️ Coach & Hypnotherapist, Advanced Applied Psychology Equestrian Coach. She specialises in coaching competition and leisure riders who want to ditch the fear and ride with confidence. She also offers exclusive luxury rider retreats in Shropshire, North Wales and expanding into Cumbria & Derbyshire in 2024. 
 
We chat about her journey into mindset and also her very special, unique and illuminating way of coaching with hypnotherapy whilst awake...Plus her fabulous retreats are a treat for the mind as well as for improving your riding skills.
 
We also mention our October training week - more details on the next podcast!
 
Julia has a free download recording " Get into the Performance Zone"  - contact her for details
 
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Checking in with you/What are you surrounding yourself with?

On this episode, a thank-you to YOU, a heads up about an exciting new training (you're the first to know!) and also a question: who or what do your surround yourself with and why that's so important for your mind and mental health.
 
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Running scared of scarcity

Scarcity mindsets are created out of a fear of losing something - money, time, opportunities. As riders, the perception of having no money or time or that others get all the opportunities is common. However, the opposite of scarcity is abundance and it is not something we acquire; it's something we tune into.
 
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Can disappointment be a good thing?

Today we're exploring the intriguing concept that not getting what you want can be a blessing in disguise - and even more than that, can be the start of a whole new, better chapter. In fact, setbacks are not synonymous with failure—they're opportunities for growth, resilience, and serendipitous coincidences and events.
 
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Stuck in a fixed mindset?

Carol Dweck coined the terms 'fixed mindset' and 'growth mindset'. It's very easy for equestrians, striving to achieve their targets, lapse into fixed mindsets. You'll know it when you experience it - errors become huge disappointments and frustrations, you see failure at every turn. But growing into a growth mindset is easier than you think!
 
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