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The Fearless Warrior Podcast

Coach AB, Amanda Schaefer

The Fearless Warrior Podcast, a place for athletes, coaches, and parents who know the value of a strong mindset. Each week, join Coach AB, founder of Fearless Warrior, known for the #1 Softball Specific Mental Training Program, as she dive’s deep into all things mental performance, mindset tools, how to rewire the brain for success, tackle topics like self doubt, failure, and subconscious beliefs that hold us back, and ultimately how to help your athletes become mentally stronger.

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All Episodes

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119: How to Break Free from Perfectionism with Ashley...

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2026/01/14

In today's episode, Coach Kara and our Warriors sat down with Ashley Prange, professional softball player and University of Alabama alum. She shares about perfectionism, injuries, and the moment she almost walked away, and how a transfer, faith, and a person-first culture brought joy back to the game. Episode Highlights: • Early commit pressure and perfectionism • Mental health experiences • Transfer choice fueled by faith and support • Routines for nutrition, scouting, and reco...

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118: Taking Talent to Their Full Potential with Coach...

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2026/01/07

We have a special treat for you today. I had the privilege of interviewing Coach Tim Walton, Florida Gators Head Softball Coach. We unpack how Florida Softball sustains excellence through fit-first recruiting, honest feedback, routines, and preparation that drives confidence. Episode Highlights: • Whole-person development • Recruiting for culture fit and long-term relationships • Confidence built from preparation, not praise • Routines, resets, and portable processes • Tell The Truth T...

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39:47

117: From the Softball Field to Professional Drag...

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2025/12/17

This week, we step outside of softball and head into the drag racing world. I sat down with Melanie Johnson, a professional drag racer, who shares how tiny adjustments, sharp focus, and trust in instinct turn five seconds of chaos into calm execution. Episode Highlights: • Pre-run routines that reduce noise • Evidence-based self-talk and focus cues • Visual strategies, focal points, and cockpit blinders • Practice tree habits and reaction time limits • Reframing fear of failure and NIL-era...

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45:14

116: How to Tell if She's Burned Out, What Pain...

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2025/12/10

For today's episode, Dr. Nicole Woodard, founder of the Symptom Whisperer and physical therapist, and I explore how pain often acts as a protective signal and why many “orthopedic” problems start in the brain. She delves into the integration of science and somatics and offers practical advice for athletes and their families, stressing the importance of rest, proper training, and holistic care. Episode Highlights: • Brain-first rehab transforming re-injury risk • Anchor points and athlete l...

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115: The Mindset Behind Winning a National...

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2025/12/03

In this episode, we are diving into the archives with a 2023 Mentorship Call with Carsyn Gordon, a former Florida State softball player. She shares with Coach Kara and our Warriors her journey to becoming a national champion with Florida State University and a member of the Puerto Rican national team. Episode Highlights: Transition from college softball to coaching and careerLeadership experiencesMental game and stress managementBalancing academics and athleticsExperience of playing f...

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41:42

114: Journaling Is The Most Effective Way To Get...

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2025/11/26

It's Thanksgiving week, and what better way to celebrate than to explore how gratitude and journaling build real mental skills. Coach Sarah and I map out a three-step process to helping your athlete get their thoughts out of their head and onto paper! So that they can get clarity, feel better, and reflect on their mental skills to be successful! Episode Highlights: • Gratitude as a brain-based performance edge • Journaling as the simplest entry to mental skills • How to brain dump, reflect, ...

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37:49

113: We've Been Looking at Comparison Wrong with Jake...

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2025/11/19

I had the privilege of sitting down with Jake Thompson, Leadership Performance Coach, Author, and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day. We dig into how athletes can turn comparison into fuel, own their role, and compete for the standard in the mirror while becoming better teammates. Episode Highlights: • Comparison as a tool rather than a threat • Clarifying the game and controlling controllables • Accepting your starting position and role • Gap and gain mindset anchored i...

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59:42

112: This Isn't the 90s Anymore, How Coaches Need to...

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2025/11/12

In this week's episode, I interviewed Dr. Barry Davis, Leadership Coach and Author. We explore how emotional intelligence turns rigid control into real leadership. Dr. Davis shares stories, tools, and mistakes that shaped a steadier, clearer coaching style grounded in trust and accountability. Episode Highlights: • Defining emotional intelligence for coaches • Five pillars for sustainable culture • Self-talk, reset cues, and calm under stress • Discipline through ownership, not punishment ...

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41:03

111: What to Say to Build Her Confidence the Right Way

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2025/11/05

Do you struggle to find the right words as a parent sometimes? Especially after a tough game? This episode is for you! Build your athlete’s mental game with practical tools that turn car rides into connection and confidence. Learn my 3P method: what to say and how to say it. (With a few fewer eye rolls from your teen!) Episode Highlights: • 3 Ps of parent conversation • Shifting postgame timing and tone to reduce heat • Mapping her mental game and naming triggers • External, internal, and ph...

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50:54

110: How Championship Teams Build Trust with Dr....

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2025/10/29

Today, I sit down with Dr. Larry Widman, Psychiatrist and High-Performance Mindset Coach, to unpack how trust, vulnerability, and role acceptance transform talented rosters into resilient teams. We also draw a clear line between mental health and mental performance. Episode Highlights: • Why trust is the cornerstone under pressure • Mental health versus mental performance explained • What coaches can notice and when to refer • Reducing stigma through athlete stories • Listen more, solve less...

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109: Turning Failure into Feedback with Pro...

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2025/10/22

This week, we share last month's mentorship call with Korbe Otis, a former Florida Gator softball player, pro softball player, and med student. In this interview, Coach Kara and our Warriors unpack mental skills, recruiting clarity, and why betting on yourself is a daily choice. Episode Highlights: • Committing young, transferring, and finding the right fit at Florida • Turning failure into feedback and plans • Recruiting non-negotiables and on-field intangibles that coaches value • Film s...

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108: Behind the Scenes of Professional Baseball with...

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2025/10/15

On this week's episode, I sat down with our former Community Manager and Mental Performance Consultant, Hana DeGuzman. We go down memory lane on her path from college softball to working with the MLB across the Minnesota Twins organization as a Mental Performance Coach. She shares the practical tools she uses to help athletes reset under pressure in the professional setting. Episode Highlights: • Day-in-the-life on game and non-game days • Pressure, identity, and the realities of pro basebal...

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40:07

107: 5 Things That are Wrecking Your Athlete's...

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2025/10/08

In today's episode, I dive into five essential, recurring issues that are wrecking youth athletes' performance and potential. This episode is a must-listen for both parents and athletes struggling with that "invisible block" between practice excellence and game-day performance. Episode Highlights: • Negative effects of not getting enough sleep • Athletes are underfueling their bodies • Free Macro Counter: bicepsafterbabies.com/setmymacros • Your calendar shows your priorities • La...

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106: How Faith Powers Performance with Laurèn Schiek

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2025/10/01

This week, we are re-airing our May mentorship call with Laurèn Schiek, retired softball player and podcast host. She explains how maintaining her identity in Christ rather than in softball outcomes allowed her to play fearlessly and persevere through injuries, coaching changes, and a life-changing diagnosis. Episode Highlights: • Emphasizes having identity rooted in faith rather than athletic performance • Shares practical mental reset routines: breath work and physical cues • Discusses t...

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51:29

105: How I Became a Full-Time Mental Performance...

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2025/09/24

In today's episode, I share my unfiltered journey from softball coach to full-time mental performance coach, revealing the struggles, mistakes, and pivotal moments that shaped my business success. Joining me are fellow mental performance coaches to ask questions and create a transparent discussion about the realities of building a mental performance coaching business. Episode Highlights: • The transition from leaving the 9-5 job to owning a business • How I discovered mental performance coac...

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104: Parents: How to Help Your Athlete Create...

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2025/09/17

We're taking you back to 2023 with a parent workshop on: The Power of Routines and Accountability. I dive into the importance of building consistent habits that emphasize self-reflection and ownership to create resilient competitors who can bounce back from mistakes. Episode Highlights: • Mental skills work best when treated consistently, regardless of performance • Over-praising after poor performances creates disconnection • Nagging and bribing create external pressure rather than i...

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103: How the 4 B's got Courtney Wyche to the Pros

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2025/09/10

This week, we are sharing our April mentorship call with Courtney Wyche, a professional softball pitcher for the New York Rise. She shares her journey from self-taught pitcher to professional athlete competing internationally with insights on mental toughness and developing your personal brand. Episode Highlights: • The Four B's: Breathe, Be in the moment, Believe, Battle • Breathing to music rhythms to stay centered during games • Recommends young athletes play multiple sports • Enc...

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44:47

102: How Nutrition Impacts Mindset with Amber Brueseke

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2025/09/03

On today's episode, Amber Brueseke, founder and owner of Biceps After Babies and mom of 4, shares how she helped thousands of women use macro counting to build nutrition plans that are both effective and enjoyable. We explore how focusing on nutrition awareness—not restriction—can dramatically improve athletic performance while building a healthier relationship with food and body. Episode Highlights: • Macro tracking is an awareness tool to understand what your body needs • Most athletes ar...

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101: The Power of Knowing Your Why with Ashley...

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2025/08/27

Today, we are airing our February mentorship call with Ashley Trierweiler, a professional softball player with the New York Rise. Coach Kara and our Warriors interviewed her about her softball journey, revealing how faith helped her overcome mental challenges and position changes to succeed at the highest level. Episode Highlights: • Her faith in Christ helps manage performance anxiety • Transitioned from outfield to first base just before the season at GCU • Focus on controlling wha...

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100: 100th Episode and Where are We Headed?!

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2025/08/20

We are celebrating 2 years of the podcast and our 100th episode!!! This week, Team Fearless sits down to discuss what we've learned over the years and where we're headed. This special episode reveals the passion, purpose, and people behind the mission to bring mental performance coaching to athletes across the country. Episode Highlights: • Discover what mental skills each coach wishes they had learned earlier • Explore dream locations for future Fearless events • Hear what each team membe...

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