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
162 episodes
Conversation with Rod Underwood
In this episode, I sit down with Rod Underwood—a highly respected soccer coach, educator, and leader in player development with experience spanning youth, collegiate, and professional environments.Rod is widely known for his work as a T...
Conversation with Shaun Smithson
In this episode of Becoming My Stronger Me, Coach Nassim is joined by Shaun Smithson for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, athlete development, and building values-driven sport environments.Shaun brings a unique perspective shape...
Conversation with Gabe Hall
In this episode of Becoming My Stronger Me, Coach Nassim sits down with Gabe Hall, head men’s soccer coach at the University of Indianapolis, for a thoughtful conversation on athlete development, leadership, and building high-performance enviro...
When Confidence Breaks
Confidence loss isn’t a failure — it’s a human response.In this episode, Coach Nassim closes the Confidence & Self-Belief mini-series by exploring what happens when confidence breaks due to injury, role change, deselection, or prolo...
The Confidence Equation in Practice
Confidence doesn’t come from motivation alone — it’s supported by structure.In this episode, Coach Nassim breaks down how confidence is built and stabilized through what she calls the Confidence Equation: clarity, preparation, and meani...
Confidence Isn't a Personality Trait
Confidence is one of the most talked-about concepts in sport — and one of the most misunderstood.In this episode, Coach Nassim launches the Confidence & Self-Belief mini-series by challenging the idea that confidence is something you...
Conversation with Anna Tuuri
In this episode, Coach Nassim sits down with Anna Tuuri for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, service, and the many ways people can contribute to the beautiful game.Anna’s journey in soccer spans multiple roles—player, referee...
Conversation with Mara Watts
In this episode, Coach Nassim sits down with Mara Watts, a pioneering figure in Australian women’s soccer whose journey reflects resilience, advocacy, and a lifelong commitment to the game.Mara competed during a time when opportunities ...
Conversation with Dr. Kelly Flanagan
In this episode of Becoming My Stronger Me, Coach Nassim is joined by Dr. Kelly Flanagan—psychologist, author, speaker, and former mindset coach—for a meaningful conversation about emotional regulation, identity, and responding thoughtfully und...
Conversation with Hugh Roberts II
In this episode, Coach Nassim sits down with Hugh Roberts II, a veteran professional soccer player, for an honest and thoughtful conversation about race, identity, and the realities of navigating the game as a Black athlete.After playin...
Conversation with Matheau Hall
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 c...
Conversation with Justin Wilson
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...
Conversation with Mabricio Wilson
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...
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Thinking Like a Mental Performance Coach
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 r...
Measuring Performance Beyond Outcomes
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,...
Why the Mind is Trainable
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, l...
What Mental Performance Really Is (and Isn't)
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 ...
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Pause with Purpose: Resetting and Creating
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 conversa...
Pressure: Performing When it Counts
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 br...
The Confidence Equation
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 r...
Mental Energy and Flow State
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...
Sleep and Performance
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 d...
Harnessing Every Phase of the Female Cycle
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 ri...
Social Comparison
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...
The Parent-Athlete Relationship
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,...
