Episode 555: Priscilla and Joaquin Tallman – Mindset and Mountain Biking: Lessons from a Pro and Her Son (Parent-Athlete Series Episode 4)

I’m super excited to chat with Priscilla Tallman, a mental performance coach and retired pro volleyball player. Priscilla has an incredible background, having trained over 500 athletes and teams. You might remember her from episode 473, where we dove into the conversation around mental performance for young athletes. She’s also the author of the 30 Day Champions Journal and the Return to Play Journal. With her experience as a former pro athlete and a master’s in clinical psychology, she’s all about helping current and former athletes sharpen their mental skills and mindset for success in every aspect of life. Her son, Joaquin, joined us on this episode. He is 16 years old and an avid mountain biker. He currently races enduro and is making the shift to downhill racing. It’s such a heartwarming conversation between mother and son, and I couldn’t help but think how proud I’d be if I were his mom. We cover topics like raising independent kids, supporting young athletes, and the importance of mindset. I really hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did! This series is brought to you by Lily Trotters. If you’re on the lookout for stylish and comfy compression socks, head over to their website. They offer everything from calf sleeves to knee-high socks, perfect for recovery, travel, pregnancy, and overall vein health. Seriously, they’re the best out there! Check them out at lilytrotters.com and use the code HAVEANOTHER for 30% off your order. What we talked about: 5:00- The mother son dynamic 7:10- Being involved in a non-traditional sport 11:50- Learning about the sport of mountain biking 15:35- The dangers of the sport 21:00- Encouraging our kids to challenge themselves and instilling confidence in our kids 35:00- Going all in on sport 42:00- Walking through dissapointments 48:15- Pushing your body to the limits 51:25- End of podcast questions Show notes: Priscilla’s website Book recommendations: Chatter How Teens Win Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Support our sponsors: Lily Trotters Use code “HaveAnother” for 30% off your order