HELPING YOUNG ATHLETES WITH BIG DREAMS BUILD LASTING CONFIDENCE

WITH REBECCA SMITH, M.A

Tag: gymnast mental health

From Elite Gymnast to Mom- What I’d Do Differently (and What Still Matters) Jacqueline Barbera

Rebecca Smith June 16, 2026

In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with former D1 gymnast, Parkettes alum, psych nurse, and mom of two gymnasts Jacqueline Barbera to talk about her journey through elite gymnastics, the lessons she learned, and how she would approach the sport…

How Sarah Neumayer Overcame the Twisties

Rebecca Smith October 5, 2025

If you have ever experienced the twisties, you know how overwhelming they can be. The twisties are a type of mental block that make even familiar skills feel impossible. One day everything flows, and the next your body and brain no longer feel in…