In this episode or the Partizan Grappling Podcast, we sit down with Briana Bowley, a Nervous System & Performance Coach who works with combat sports athletes to overcome anxiety, competition nerves, and performance blocks.
We break down the science behind staying calm under pressure, why some athletes freeze, and how to retrain your nervous system so you can compete at your best, along with actionable advice for coaches in the combat sports industry.
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00:00 - 04:40 Briana's Background
04:40 - 05:50 Understanding Fight Flight Freeze
05:50 - 09:00 First Competition Experiences
09:00 - 14:10 Different athletes need different preparation
14:10 - 21:00 Understanding your responses
21:00 - 24:00 Retraining Survival Responses
24:00 - 25:30 Advice for Coaches
25:30 - 28:00 You can say no to anybody
28:00 - 31:35 Briana's Method
32:00 - 40:00 Dealing with losses
41:00 - 44:10 Summary
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https://www.brianabowley.com/
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