During the holiday season, there can be SUPER high anxiety. If you dread the holidays, or can’t wait for them to be over, then this Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode is definitely for you.

Christina Semmens sits down for a deep conversation with Rachael Popcak Isaac, a Pastoral Counselor and Mental Performance Specialist of Success and Performance Coaching at CatholicCounselors.com.

Dr. Rachael (Popcak) Isaac, LCSW, CPT is the founder and director of the Success and Performance Coaching Program at CatholicCounselors.com. She holds a Psychology degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. With a focus on success and sports psychology, Rachael has coached individuals, teams, and organizations from high school to the professional level.

Together, Christina and Rachael explore the integration of faith with mental performance, the importance of understanding confidence and humility, and effective strategies for managing stress and anxiety. Rachael also shares her personal journey and insights on how a faith-based approach can enhance counseling and personal growth, emphasizing the significance of recognizing one’s worth and purpose in life.

Their discussion concludes with highlighting transformative practices and mindsets that can lead to a more fulfilling and peaceful existence.

Takeaways

• Rachel Isaac is a Pastoral Counselor and Mental Performance Specialist.
• She integrates faith with mental performance in her counseling.
• Confidence is about knowing who you are, not comparing yourself to others.
• Stress and anxiety management are common struggles for clients.
• Faith is integral to personal identity and counseling effectiveness.
• Understanding our worth is crucial for personal growth.
• Connecting with our passions and desires is essential.
• Practicing mindfulness and emotional regulation is important.
• Visualization techniques can enhance performance and reduce anxiety.
• Building a supportive community is key to emotional well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling and Mental Performance

04:46 Integrating Faith and Mental Performance Counseling

09:54 Understanding Confidence and Humility

14:58 Managing Stress and Anxiety

20:09 The Importance of Faith in Counseling

24:53 Finding Peace and Purpose in Life

29:57 Transformative Practices and Mindsets

34:59 Conclusion and Resources

For more information on Dr Rachael and her work, go to: https://catholiccounselors.com/success-and-performance-coaching/