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.

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Have you ever watched your athlete work unbelievably hard and still wonder if their moment will ever come? Maybe you have seen them push through setbacks, fear, or comparison and you hope someday all that effort will pay off. Every gymnast and every sports parent knows that feeling of waiting for the breakthrough.

In this week’s episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I talk with Utah gymnast Sarah Krump, whose story is a powerful lesson in perseverance. Sarah grew up dreaming of competing for Utah, but when recruiting came around, the path did not unfold the way she imagined. She chose to walk on with no scholarship, trusting her gut even when the odds felt small.

She shares how she struggled with confidence in her early college years, how comparison held her back, and how her coaches and sports psych team helped her return to the joy of her own gymnastics. Then she tells the unforgettable story of being thrown unexpectedly into the floor lineup and delivering a routine that changed everything. Her journey is full of hope for parents, coaches, and young gymnasts who wonder if staying the course still matters.

In this episode, you will hear

• How Sarah followed her dream even without a scholarship
• What helped her overcome comparison and trust herself again
• The surprising moment she was called into the floor lineup
• How staying ready led to her breakthrough

Your gymnastics is for you to do. Your gymnastics is not for someone else to do. - Sarah Krump

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Have you ever wanted something so big that it scared you? Maybe your dreams feel exciting and terrifying at the same time. Every athlete, at some point, faces that moment where fear and possibility collide.

In this week’s episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I talk with Team USA skeleton racer Andy Whittier about what it really means to become fearless. Andy is in the run up to the Winter Olympics, chasing huge goals while training his mind as hard as his body.

He shares his journey from college football player to elite skeleton athlete, racing headfirst down icy tracks at almost 90 miles per hour. We talk about how he uses visualization, trust, and mental training to stay calm when every instinct tells him to hit the brakes.

Andy’s story is a reminder that fear is not something to get rid of but something to work with. True confidence comes from preparation, focus, and the courage to keep going even when your brain says stop.

In this episode, you will hear

• How Andy went from college football to Team USA skeleton racing
• What becoming fearless really looks like in action
• How visualization helps him perform under pressure
• The mental skills that keep him steady in high-stakes moments

"Run, let it run, because we have to push our sled, right? So I just run, let it run. Two, relax and trust it, and everything's going to be okay. And just those two reminders at the beginning of a race really just calm me down." - Andy Whittier

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Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.com

Ready to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com