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June 1, 2025 44 mins

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/

https://www.instagram.com/brianabowley/

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