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Episode 92: March 2026 Month in Review – Offseason Shift, Fundamentals & Where to Start
Episode 92: March 2026 Month in Review – Offseason Shift, Fundamentals & Where to Start 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

This month’s recap is all about the limbo season when we start to wrap up the competitive season and step into the offseason with intention. In this episode, I’m sharing…

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Episode 91: February 2026 Month in Review
Episode 91: February 2026 Month in Review 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

Here’s what happened in February 2026: What I was up to: I officially became certified as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach. I also just returned from a wonderful family…

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Episode 90: How to actually improve balance in your delivery
Episode 90: How to actually improve balance in your delivery 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

Most curlers are chasing better balance, but many are chasing the wrong thing. In this episode, we break down what real balance actually looks like in the curling delivery —…

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Episode 89: Holiday Survival Guide
Episode 89: Holiday Survival Guide 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode, we dig into a simple Holiday Survival Guide to help you stay confident and grounded while the clubs are closed. We talk about why time off doesn’t…

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Episode 88: Mental Health Meets High Performance with Sarah Wilkes
Episode 88: Mental Health Meets High Performance with Sarah Wilkes 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

In this episode, I’m joined by World Champion curler, mom, and Registered Psychotherapist Sarah Wilkes, who brings a rare and valuable dual perspective to the world of sport — one…

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Episode 87: Val Sweeting on Mastering the Mind with Hypnosis
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In today’s episode I am joined by World-class athlete and certified hypnotist Val Sweeting. We touch on How hypnosis supported her during the high-pressure bubble season What changed when she…

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Episode 86: The role of a 5th player
Episode 86: The role of a 5th player 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode I walk you through my thought process around what it means to be a great 5th player on a successful curling team. I give you my experience…

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Episode 85: SMART sweeping
Episode 85: SMART sweeping 800 830 Stephanie Thompson

Today’s episode dives into the intricacies of sweeping that not a lot of people pay attention to. When discussing who is the best sweeper the argument often centres around effectiveness…

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Episode 84: Safe Supplements with Nina Walker
Episode 84: Safe Supplements with Nina Walker 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

Today’s episode I have Nina Walker back on the podcast talk about how to safely navigate the world of nutrition supplements; whether you are an elite athlete who might be…

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Episode 83: Myofunctional therapy for you and your family with Chantal Duhaime
Episode 83: Myofunctional therapy for you and your family with Chantal Duhaime 1468 974 Stephanie Thompson

Today’s episode I get to chat with Chantal Duhaime from Airways Myo. Chantal gives us insight into what myofunctional therapy is and how it can help you and your family…

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Episode 82: Curling for Beginners & Improvers with John Robertson
Episode 82: Curling for Beginners & Improvers with John Robertson 702 484 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode I interview the author of Curling for Beginners and Improvers. John Robertson gives us insight into what inspired him to write this book, and how he hopes…

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Episode 81: How to get the most out of practicing alone
Episode 81: How to get the most out of practicing alone 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

Today’s episode outlines the pros and cons and ways to maximize your time during a solo curling practice. I give you a list of devices to help you reach your…

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Episode 80: Sofia Mabergs on team dynamics, sweeping & training for curling
Episode 80: Sofia Mabergs on team dynamics, sweeping & training for curling 2560 1707 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode I am joined by Sofia Mabergs who shares snippets from her journey to the top of women’s curling with Team Hasselborg. We touch on the importance of…

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Episode 79: Lean Curling on evidence based practice standards & crazy sweep tests
Episode 79: Lean Curling on evidence based practice standards & crazy sweep tests 1548 720 Stephanie Thompson

Today’s episode features English researcher and curler Jotham Sugden. We talk about his mission with his website www.leancurling.com centring around curling research.   We answer a couple questions such as:…

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Episode 78: April 2024 Q&A and Case Study
Episode 78: April 2024 Q&A and Case Study 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

In this episode I answer questions such as: Best workout for improving stability and power for peel weight Should I pull back in the curling delivery? What workouts should I…

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Episode 77: ‘Finding your best’ with Emily Riley
Episode 77: ‘Finding your best’ with Emily Riley 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode I am joined once again by Mental Performance Consultant Emily Riley. She walks us through the fundamentals of mental performance training, so that you have the basic…

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Episode 76: Nina Walker Nutrition on eating for physical & mental performance
Episode 76: Nina Walker Nutrition on eating for physical & mental performance 1179 1476 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode I am joined by Nina Walker, a performance nutritionist who oversees the nutrition support for British Curling. The bulk of this episode outlines the key elements of…

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Episode 75: March 2024 Q&A and Case Study
Episode 75: March 2024 Q&A and Case Study 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

In this episode I answer questions such as: What are the best off ice exercises for sweeping training? What are some important tips for skips in the off ice season?…

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Episode 74: Elements of a curling specific offseason training program
Episode 74: Elements of a curling specific offseason training program 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

In this episode I provide a framework with which to put together your own offseason training program. I help you plan and organize what, when and why you will workout.…

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Episode 73: Fundamentals of movement for optimal training & curling
Episode 73: Fundamentals of movement for optimal training & curling 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

How to breath well, move well, manage your nervous system, train hard, recover harder and maximize your efforts in the gym. In this episode I preview 6 movement concepts that…

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The Empowered Performance for Curlers Podcast

Mar 23, 2024

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Stephanie Thompson

Stephanie Thompson

steph@empoweredperformance.ca

R.Kin, B.Ed, CSEP-CPT, Competition Development Coach in training, 200 RYT in training
On & Off Ice rehab & performance training. Providing tools and education to move better & play better.

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