There is something powerful about hearing an athlete talk about the moment their childhood dream becomes real. For Isabelle David, it started with wanting to flip like the older girls and never losing that spark. She chased big dreams even before she fully understood them, and that drive carried her all the way to the Jamaican National Team.

Representing Jamaica at Junior Worlds was the moment everything clicked. Isabelle shares how she stood beside top athletes and felt a mix of pride and imposter syndrome. She realized she was doing the very thing she dreamed about as a young gymnast. That experience gave her confidence, focus, and a belief in herself that she still carries today.

Her journey also shows the reality of setbacks. After committing to the University of Michigan, she got injured while competing for Jamaica. The fear of what might happen next was real, but she chose to trust her coaches, create a plan, and work step by step toward her comeback. Her story reminds young gymnasts, parents, and coaches that confidence grows when you stay grounded, patient, and clear about your goals.

In this episode, you will hear
• What it felt like for Isabelle to represent Jamaica
• How imposter syndrome shows up for elite gymnasts
• The injury moment that tested her belief
• Why mental training helped her stay steady
• How she built her confidence again
• The trust that helped her choose the University of Michigan

In this week’s episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I talk with elite gymnast Isabelle David about dreams, injuries, confidence, and the mindset that helped her rise through every challenge.

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There is nothing more powerful than understanding what your brain is doing behind the scenes. So many athletes push through fear, anxiety, and overwhelm without ever knowing that their brain waves might be the real reason they feel stuck. When your brain is sending protection signals, confidence feels harder, focus slips, and even simple skills can feel impossible.

Neurofeedback opens a window into that hidden world. In the conversation with Lisa Kramer, she explains how an EEG can reveal patterns that athletes carry every day without realizing it. Some brains stay in fight or flight even when there is no real danger. Others work so hard to stay alert that they never truly rest. These patterns can affect sleep, school, training, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

What makes neurofeedback so unique is that it teaches the brain how to regulate itself. As Lisa shares, the brain responds to real time feedback on a screen. When it moves toward healthier and more efficient patterns, the screen brightens and the sound stays clear. When it slips toward the patterns that cause trouble, the screen dims. Without trying, the brain begins to choose what feels rewarding. The more it practices, the more those healthy patterns stick.

For athletes with fear or mental blocks, this can be life changing. Lisa talks about how she often finds clear signs on the EEG that the freeze response is stuck on. It might not show up only during skills. It can hum quietly beneath everything they do. Once the brain learns how to settle, athletes finally get the pause they need to use their mental tools. They can think before reacting. They can trust their body again.

Parents and coaches, this is why your athlete is not choosing fear. Their brain is simply working overtime. Neurofeedback gives the brain a chance to reset. It helps them feel organized, awake, and able to focus. Many people notice subtle changes within a few sessions. Better sleep. Less panic. More clarity. A little more calm. These small changes build into confidence that lasts.

In this episode, you will hear
• What an EEG shows about an athlete’s brain
• Why some athletes stay stuck in fight or flight
• How neurofeedback teaches the brain to regulate itself
• Real signs of progress athletes often feel in daily life
• Hopeful guidance for families navigating fear and mental blocks

In this week’s episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I sit down with neurofeedback specialist Lisa Kramer to break down how neurofeedback works and why it can help athletes with fear, anxiety, ADHD, concussion symptoms, and mental blocks. Lisa shares clear explanations and real stories that give so much hope to athletes and families who are ready for a new way forward.

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Have you ever watched two young athletes rise through the hardest sport and wondered how they stay grounded through it all? Maybe you have seen your own gymnast pushing through pressure, comparison, or setbacks and you hope they will find the joy again. Every parent, coach, and young gymnast knows that feeling of needing something deeper to hold on to.

In this week’s episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I talk with Senior Elite gymnasts Annalisa and Malea Milton, twins who share a bond that has shaped every step of their journey. They are identical, but so different in personality. One is outgoing, one is quieter. One bounces back faster from bars, the other takes more time. Yet together, they lift each other, encourage each other, and stay steady through the intense world of elite gymnastics. Their story is full of wisdom for anyone who wants a healthier, more joyful path in this sport.

They share how their faith helps them stay strong, how communication with coaches builds trust, and how important it is to know yourself outside of gymnastics. They talk about injuries that changed everything, seasons that felt heavy, and the moment they realized that doing gymnastics for someone else will always lead to burnout. They also share the mindset skills that keep them steady in competition, from prayer to simple reminders like trusting the work they do every day.

In this episode, you will hear

• How Annalisa and Malea learned to support each other through comparison and injury
• Why trusting the big picture can shift the entire gymnastics journey
• What they look for in a healthy gym environment and coaching style
• How doing gymnastics for yourself builds true confidence and joy

Your sport cannot be the only thing that defines you. You must find who you are beyond the scores, the medals, and the pressure. This is the heart of the Milton twins’ message, and it is a powerful one for every gymnast, parent, and coach.

Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990Bur

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