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What if joy isn’t something you chase, but the ground you’re already standing on? We open the playbook on happiness with coach-level candor and real-life stories, from a hilarious innings-vs-quarters mixup to a martial arts lesson about relaxing into a fall, and show how small choices shift your entire day.  Sensei Nancy Mueller joins us to unpack why happiness is our natural state, how social conditioning hijacks self-talk, and what it takes to stop fueling thoughts that don’t serve us. You’ll hear how letting go differs from giving up, why tunnel vision blocks opportunity, and how energy states shape outcomes. Joy, curiosity, and play expand your field of options; fear and freeze shrink it. The question isn’t “Can I be happier?” but “What am I feeding right now?” By naming a clear want instead of listing endless don’ts, you reclaim direction. By celebrating tiny progress, you build momentum that lasts. By choosing your state, you change your story. If you’re ready to replace autopilot with intention and turn daily moments into micro-wins, this conversation gives you the language, the science, and the spark. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a lift, and leave a quick review telling us your power word and the one belief you’re letting go of next. Connect with Sensei Nancy  Connect with Coach Mikki  Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here

The moment you step into a new room, or onto a new field, your body tells your brain how this will go. Shrink and brace, or stand and belong. We unpack a practical, proof-in-the-dirt approach to confidence that starts with posture, breath, and gaze, and ends with sharper decisions and stronger execution.  I share the real story of walking onto fields where no one knows my name, and how years of coaching turned a nervous shuffle into a grounded stride. Along the way, we dig into embodied cognition, the two-way link between body and mind,and why affirmations fail when your physiology is screaming retreat. You’ll hear what I look for in players who want to disappear despite real talent, and the exact cues I use to unlock presence: shoulders back, feet planted, eyes up, slow inhale, longer exhale, clear voice. The transformation is visible, immediate, and repeatable. If this helped you step forward with purpose, follow the show, share it with a teammate who needs it, and leave a quick review so others can find their footing too. Connect with Coach Mikki  Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here

What if the situation won’t change because it’s meant to change you first? Coach Mikki opens up about the cost of trying to control other people’s choices and shares the turning point that moved him from constant firefighting to focused self-mastery. The story starts with burnout at home, connects to coaching lessons on the field, and lands on a practical playbook: own your response, set firm boundaries, and build daily habits that make you unshakable under pressure. We dig into the tension between love and enabling, and why being the family “referee” keeps everyone stuck. You’ll hear how to retire outdated coping mechanisms, choose identity over impulse, and stop asking “why won’t this change?” in favor of “what is this shaping in me?” From turf conditions to tough conversations, the rule holds: you don’t control outcomes, you control execution. That shift changes your posture, your voice, and your presence—often more than any speech can. If you’re navigating workplace drama, relationship conflict, or cycles that never seem to end, this is a clear path forward. Learn how to meet people where they are without abandoning yourself, how to model what’s acceptable with calm consistency, and how to turn setbacks into training for a stronger comeback. We close with a team rally that locks the mindset: keep showing up, keep doing the inner work, and practice being the MVP of your own life. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to help more people find the huddle. Connect with Coach Mikki Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here

Ever catch yourself saying “I’m fine” while a quiet voice inside knows you want more? Coach Mikki takes the field to challenge the comfort trap and show how small, courageous choices can shift you from a life you don’t mind to a life you truly love. We start by naming the subtle signs of settling, polite gratitude masking dissatisfaction, and explore why “not bad” often silences urgency. From there, we get practical about building momentum with one brave step at a time, the kind that proves to yourself you’re serious about change. If you’re overwhelmed by where to start, we map out simple, sustainable moves: a walk without your phone, a single weekly hour for your craft, one honest no that makes room for a meaningful yes. Expect real talk about pain vs. pleasure, identity, and why time is nonrefundable. Stick around for a transparent close, a team-minded pep talk, and a rallying cry to “love my life.” Subscribe, share with someone who needs the nudge, and drop a review telling us the first small step you’re taking today. Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here

Ever notice how waiting to feel ready quietly becomes a habit? We kick off with a quick huddle, a gratitude shoutout to our community, and a road trip that turned into a moving workshop on decisions, detours, and the simple courage to act. The spark is a timeless line from Cicero: “More is lost by indecision than wrong decision.” From there, we dig into why hesitation feels safe, how it steals time and confidence, and what it really means to confuse caution with wisdom. I share the practical framework I use with clients: start with one small move. Micro choices create momentum, and momentum builds belief. We talk about the emotional traps,fear of being wrong, craving certainty, overanalyzing options, and replace them with action steps that fit real life. You’ll hear how to set a short learning loop, decide on your minimum viable next step, and shift the question from “What if I fail?” to “What will I learn?” This is the mindset that turns stuck energy into forward motion. If this resonated, share it with someone who’s been stuck at the line of scrimmage, subscribe for more coaching you can use right away, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your next step starts now. Get your Copy of 4th &1 Mindset Connect with Coach Mikki  Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here

Ready to step off the sidelines and into your own game? Coach Mikki  takes you into the huddle for a raw, field-tested look at self-belief, how it erodes, how to rebuild it, and how to keep it strong when every eye seems to be waiting for you to fail.  No empty hype, just real stories from seventeen years on football fields where acceptance wasn’t given and confidence had to be earned in public. If you’ve ever asked who am I to do this, this conversation hands you a new script: I’ve got this, do the next right thing. Walk away with a clear plan to start today, protect your momentum, and write your own playbook, on the field, at work, or at home. Hit follow, share this with a friend who needs a lift, and leave a review to tell us the bold move you’re making next. Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here

Stop chasing perfect and start building tough. Coach Mikki invites us into a huddle built on self-trust, where we swap fragile resolutions for a durable mindset that survives busy schedules, public stumbles, and the occasional half-cheesecake moment. We explore why motivation fades when life gets messy, and how toughness, grounded in small daily proof, becomes the quiet force that keeps you moving. If you’re done waiting for permission, press play and join the team that chooses progress over perfection, resilience over excuses, and action over almost. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review to tell us what you’re getting tough about this year. Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here

Joan Wakeland, whose 84-year journey spans Jamaican roots, a pharmacy career forged against bias, a bold leap to the U.S. with $50 and a six-year-old, and a late-life renaissance packed with books, mentorship, and even marriage at 82. Joan’s story blends resilience, faith, and practical strategy into a playbook for anyone ready to change lanes without losing themselves. Joan Wakelands books Connect with Coach Mikki  Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here

Bring it in: this is a huddle about power—specifically, the power you’ve been handing to other people’s opinions without noticing. We go straight at the sneaky ways outside voices turn into inner limits, how “reasonable” comments can derail big goals, and what it takes to build a filter that protects your belief while staying open to real growth. If you’ve ever shrunk your dream because someone else couldn’t see it, this conversation puts the ball back in your hands. Ready to make your belief louder than their doubt? Hit play, huddle up, and then share this with someone who needs a reset. If the message hits home, subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps us rally more people to start strong, finish strong, and dominate everything between. Connect with Coach Mikki  Join my Huddle Looking for more from Coach Mikki - check out her book - 4th and 1 Mindset Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here

We explore how real speaking confidence comes from healing the roots of fear, regulating the body, and practicing presence so your natural voice can lead. Doreen Downing shares mindful tools, boundary-setting strategies, and stories that show quiet people can make a loud impact. Connect with Dr. Doreen Downing    Start strong and finish strong and dominate everything in between. Connect with Coach Mikki Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here

A packed dinner table planted the seed; a roaring Disney kitchen forged the steel. Chef Katrina joins us to share how a love for bringing people together became a career built under pressure, precision, and relentless standards—and why claiming the grill on New Year’s Eve changed everything. From feeding thousands a day to mastering stations and earning respect, her story shows how self-advocacy, preparation, and calm under fire open doors that gatekeepers try to close. The journey didn’t stop at the pass. When business books started outnumbering cookbooks, she drew a 90-day line in the sand and pivoted into the digital world, carrying Disney’s guest-first mindset into community management and client experience. Within months she rose to lead programs, curriculum, and support, proving that operational excellence and care translate across industries. Along the way, she learned an underrated truth: entrepreneurship can feel isolating unless you build your huddle with intention. That insight powers Create Her, Katrina’s planner and platform that helps women design their businesses and lives around natural energy cycles, financial clarity, and practical marketing. We talk about moving from competition to collaboration, setting goals that include rest, and leading with relationships instead of transactions. Expect candid lessons on advocating for the hard role, rebuilding community after a leap, and using structure to make courage repeatable. If this conversation fires you up to ask for the grill, make the pivot, or simply plan with more kindness to your body, you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review to tell us the bold ask you’re making this week. Connect with Katrina! Welcome To My Community  Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here

We share how a crowded room, a dropped notebook, and a championship ring turned fear into focus. The story shows why stepping out of your comfort zone helps you and the people who need your example. • building confidence through action and results • the parents’ skepticism turning into support • lessons from first head coach responsibilities • navigating a male-dominated room with composure • using earned wins as proof you belong • coaching as teaching, mentorship and culture • how courage in you sparks courage in others • starting strong, finishing strong, owning the middle Please click on the link down below and join our community of people that are lifting each other up, supporting each other Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here

Step into the huddle with Coach Mikki,  a trailblazer who’s spent 17 years coaching in a male-dominated sport and leading with grit, faith, and heart. Hail Mary in Heels is where mindset meets motivation, and leadership meets life lessons from the field. Each episode delivers real talk on resilience, purpose, and the power of showing up strong,  in heels, in cleats, or however you play your game. Start strong. Finish strong. Dominate Everything in Between! Support the show Be a part of my team of like minded women - Join here