Mental Training Room
Mental Training Room is a podcast hosted by former Division I athletes, Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim. Haley is a current Mental Health Therapist who works with athletes on their mental game and Naomi is a real estate investor with a passion for spreading awareness around mental health in sports. Designed as a community and safe space for athletes, our goal is to foster honest conversations about the mental health challenges that athletes face within their sport while also advocating for more mental skills coaching imbedded into overall training programs, in hopes to close the gap from mental unprepared to MENTALLY ELITE!
Through insightful discussions with a diverse range of guests—including mental health professionals, current and former athletes, coaches, and much more—we aim to provide comfort, relatability, and practical takeaways for our listeners. In our episodes, we talk mindset, performance pressure, recovery, identity, and other authentic stories. While this podcast is not a substitute for professional help, we hope each episode reminds you that you’re not alone in this journey.
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Mental Training Room
Psychology of Taekwondo: Mental Training and Motivation in Poomsae with Hailey Ra
In this episode of Mental Training Room, we sit down with Hailey Ra, a dedicated Taekwondo athlete, to explore the sport psychology behind Poomsae (forms). Hailey opens up about the unique mental challenges of competing in Poomsae, including performance pressure, focus, and motivation. We discuss how mental training, self-talk, and resilience strategies can help martial artists overcome doubts, stay disciplined, and perform with confidence.
Whether you’re a Taekwondo athlete, martial artist, or coach, this conversation offers powerful insights into the mindset, motivation, and psychology of Poomsae. Learn practical tools to sharpen your mental game and apply them both in competition and everyday life.
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