The Empowered Performance for Curlers Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by World Champion curler, mom, and Registered Psychotherapist Sarah Wilkes, who brings a rare and valuable dual perspective to the world of sport — one from the ice, and o…

In today’s episode, I’m joined by world-class athlete and certified hypnotist Val Sweeting.

We talk about how hypnosis supported her during the intense bubble season, what shifted when she stepped aw…

In today’s episode I walk you through my thought process around what it means to be a great 5th player on a successful curling team. I give you my experience as well as a long list of questions to he…

Today’s episode dives into the intricacies of sweeping that not a lot of people pay attention to. When discussing who is the best sweeper the argument often centres around effectiveness and power, ho…

Today’s episode I have Nina Walker back on the podcast talk about how to safely navigate the world of nutrition supplements; whether you are an elite athlete who might be drug tested in the future, o…

Today’s episode I get to chat with Chantal Duhaime from Airways Myo. Chantal gives us insight into what myofunctional therapy is and how it can help you and your family improve your quality of life a…

In today’s episode I interview the author of Curling for Beginners and Improvers. John Robertson gives us insight into what inspired him to write this book, and how he hopes it will help curlers of v…

Today’s episode outlines the pros and cons and ways to maximize your time during a solo curling practice. I give you a list of devices to help you reach your goal as well as an outline of how I organ…

In today’s episode I am joined by Sofia Mabergs who shares snippets from her journey to the top of women’s curling with Team Hasselborg.

We touch on the importance of each athlete playing to their …

Today’s episode features English researcher and curler Jotham Sugden. We talk about his mission with his website www.leancurling.com centring around curling research and sweep science.

We answer a …

In this episode I answer questions such as:

• Best workout for improving stability and power for peel weight

• Should I pull back in the curling delivery?

• What workouts should I do if I have a knee…

In today’s episode I am joined once again by Mental Performance Consultant Emily Riley. She walks us through the fundamentals of mental performance training, so that you have the basic skills to work…

In today’s episode I am joined by Nina Walker, a performance nutritionist who oversees the nutrition support for British Curling. The bulk of this episode outlines the key elements of a well-fueled c…

In this episode I answer questions such as:

• What are the best off ice exercises for sweeping training?

• What are some important tips for skips in the off ice season?

• How do I set goals for next …

In this episode I provide a framework with which to put together your own offseason training program. I help you plan and organize what, when and why you will workout.

Some other great episodes to …

How to breath well, move well, manage your nervous system, train hard, recover harder and maximize your efforts in the gym. In this episode I preview 6 movement concepts that I believe every aspiring…

In this episode I answer questions around topics such as:

• Returning to sport after injury,

• How to run an end of season debrief,

• How to find more control in your takeout weights, 

• & more

T…

In this episode I answer questions such as:

• How to manage setbacks after an injury, 

• Who is the best sweeper,

• What happens during those between end meetings,

• & more

This months case study…

Save this for the next time you’re sick, lacking motivation, or need some help finding your way back to regular training. In this episode I go through a hierarchy of low level movements and build up …

If you have ever played on a curling team with a new curler, this episode is for you: Tips and tricks to help you support and encourage new curlers as they learn and grow. Give them tips as a skip or…