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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Riders Unscripted, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who has two young children and hopes to one day compete in a 5*. They discuss staying present in the day-to-day so that she can reach small goals that will bring her vision to life. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help turn towards the frustration she feels so she can have the capacity to work towards those goals.
Meet Your Coach, Natalie HummelNatalie Hummel, the host of Riders Unscripted, is a former upper-level rider turned mindset coach with a focus on the nervous system and the mental side of performance. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Louisville and is certified by Wellcoaches and Mastery Coach. Natalie is also a coach on the Ride iQ app, where she leads a 10-part sports psychology program exploring fear, anxiety, and self-doubt, while guiding listeners through actionable exercises like the ones featured on the podcast.
About Riders Unscripted:Riders Unscripted lets you listen in on real sports psychology sessions between host Natalie Hummel and equestrians tackling the mental challenges of riding. Each episode dives into real-life struggles riders face—challenges you might recognize in yourself—and explores strategies to move past them.
Brought to you by Ride iQ Quality coaching shouldn't be limited by your schedule or budget. Ride iQ transforms your daily rides with on-demand guidance from top professionals, making expert instruction accessible whenever you're ready to train. We empower dedicated riders like you to make real progress every time you get in the saddle, building confidence with every ride. Start your 14-day free trial at Ride-iQ.com and discover the difference consistent coaching makes.
Meet Your Coach, Natalie HummelNatalie Hummel, the host of Riders Unscripted, is a former upper-level rider turned mindset coach with a focus on the nervous system and the mental side of performance. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Louisville and is certified by Wellcoaches and Mastery Coach. Natalie is also a coach on the Ride iQ app, where she leads a 10-part sports psychology program exploring fear, anxiety, and self-doubt, while guiding listeners through actionable exercises like the ones featured on the podcast.
About Riders Unscripted:Riders Unscripted lets you listen in on real sports psychology sessions between host Natalie Hummel and equestrians tackling the mental challenges of riding. Each episode dives into real-life struggles riders face—challenges you might recognize in yourself—and explores strategies to move past them.
Brought to you by Ride iQ Quality coaching shouldn't be limited by your schedule or budget. Ride iQ transforms your daily rides with on-demand guidance from top professionals, making expert instruction accessible whenever you're ready to train. We empower dedicated riders like you to make real progress every time you get in the saddle, building confidence with every ride. Start your 14-day free trial at Ride-iQ.com and discover the difference consistent coaching makes.
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