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Episode 52: Part 2 with Emily Riley -Working on your Mental Game
Episode 52: Part 2 with Emily Riley -Working on your Mental Game 2560 1440 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode I have Emily Riley back on the podcast to talk about her Total Athlete program and answer some fundamental questions about what mental performance training is all…

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Episode 51: 5 Tips to Make Training Easier
Episode 51: 5 Tips to Make Training Easier 1097 1085 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode I share 5 tips that will make your training journey easier. These are things that I’ve learned through experience, and habits I encourage my athletes to develop.…

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Episode 50: Trust the Process with Brad Thiessen
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In today’s episode I am joined by Brad Thiessen who shares his journey as one of Canada’s top front-enders.  Brad shares how he believes improving his fitness was integral in…

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Episode 49: Limbo Time & Types of Rest
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Today’s episode is all about helping you set an intention for the “limbo time” between the end of one curling season, and the beginning of your off ice training program.…

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Episode 48: Sassy Hips and Energy Leaks for both Runners and Curlers with Alison Marie
Episode 48: Sassy Hips and Energy Leaks for both Runners and Curlers with Alison Marie 1440 1440 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode Alison Marie, PhD and I go into detail about how and why the organization of our internal organs can and will influence how well we move.   …

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Episode 47: 3 keys to “motivation” and building confidence with Emily Riley
Episode 47: 3 keys to “motivation” and building confidence with Emily Riley 825 621 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode I am joined by mental performance consultant and National level athlete Emiley Riley. We have a great conversation about the definition of motivation, how to develop and…

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Episode 46: Laura Walker on Pregnancy, Return to Curling & Mom Life on the Road
Episode 46: Laura Walker on Pregnancy, Return to Curling & Mom Life on the Road 843 632 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode I am joined by Laura Walker who shares her learnings as a curler managing life, training and competition while pregnant.    Laura shares her top tips she…

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Episode 45: 5 Tips for an Efficient Curling In-Season Recovery Plan
Episode 45: 5 Tips for an Efficient Curling In-Season Recovery Plan 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

Here are my 5-tips for an efficient curling in-season recovery plan, so that you can have control of your priorities in-season and leave most of your mental work to the…

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Episode 44: A Conversation with Curling Canada’s Strength Coach Kyle Turcotte
Episode 44: A Conversation with Curling Canada’s Strength Coach Kyle Turcotte 500 500 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode I am joined by Kyle Turcotte who shares his learnings from working with Canada’s top athletes; with both Olympic and Paralympic dreams.   We touch on the…

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Episode 43: Innovation & Attention to Detail, with Paralympian Jon Thurston
Episode 43: Innovation & Attention to Detail, with Paralympian Jon Thurston 1280 720 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode I am joined by Jon Thurston, a competitive curler and adaptive water skier. Jon and I chat about his journey as an athlete, his experience at the…

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Episode 42: Brushing On Off Interval
Episode 42: Brushing On Off Interval 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

Brushing isn’t always just head down and GO. We are often called on and off throughout a shot, and that’s exactly what this interval is helping prepare you for; being…

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Episode 41: Sweep to the Button
Episode 41: Sweep to the Button 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

This interval workout will walk you through up to 10 brushing intervals, including a visualization of a draw to the pin for the win! The interval includes time to envision…

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Episode 40: Brushing Tabata Interval
Episode 40: Brushing Tabata Interval 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

A true tabata is hard work and completed in only 4 minutes. You will work HARD for 20 seconds, and rest for only 10 seconds, for a total of 8…

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Episode 39: Warmup Essentials for Every Curler
Episode 39: Warmup Essentials for Every Curler 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

In today’s episode I walk you through the 5 steps you should take to prepare your mind and body to step on the ice.    Listen and watch this podcast…

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Episode 38: Brushing Workout Tips
Episode 38: Brushing Workout Tips 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

The Empowered Performance for Curlers podcast is a partnership with The Curling News / Sports Illustrated. Listen and watch this podcast at The Curling News / Sports Illustrated website, and…

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Episode 37: Jill Officer on Being Yourself and Trusting in the Process
Episode 37: Jill Officer on Being Yourself and Trusting in the Process 700 420 Stephanie Thompson

Many athletes need to hear that elites aren’t super humans. They have good and bad training days. They have a love and hate relationship with training. There are things they…

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Episode 36: When Curling is Only a Few Weeks Away
Episode 36: When Curling is Only a Few Weeks Away 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

This episode is aimed at 2 people at the end of the off-ice season: The, “cherry on top” crew who have trained hard all summer & are making sure the…

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Episode 35: A Conversation with Julia Weagle About Developing a Relationship with Training Outside of Sport
Episode 35: A Conversation with Julia Weagle About Developing a Relationship with Training Outside of Sport 657 1654 Stephanie Thompson

Today’s episode I have a great conversation with Julia Weagle about what happens to your motivation after competing for a few decades, and then deciding to step away from the…

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Episode 34: 5 Off-Ice Exercises for Becoming a Better Brusher
Episode 34: 5 Off-Ice Exercises for Becoming a Better Brusher 720 405 Stephanie Thompson

5 of my fave programmed off-ice exercises that can help you get stronger, more powerful and improve your endurance to be a better brusher on the ice this year.  …

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Episode 33: Snack: What counts as progress?
Episode 33: Snack: What counts as progress? 150 150 Stephanie Thompson

Today’s snack sized episode focuses on the importance of focusing on the present moment and only the things that you can control. This is important for your on-ice and off-season…

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The Empowered Performance for Curlers Podcast

Jul 4, 2022

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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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