In this episode of the Equestrian Performance Mindset Podcast, I and Lorna dive deep into one of our favourite topics: the growth mindset, and how to hold onto it when challenges threaten to knock you off track.

From cross-country training breakthroughs to frustrating moments in the saddle, we share real-life riding experiences that reveal how easily old habits creep back in and how quickly self-criticism can take over.

We unpack the crucial difference between a fixed and growth mindset, why criticism is not the same as feedback, and how reframing mistakes can transform your riding (and your life).

You’ll learn:

• What a growth mindset really means for equestrians
• How to reflect without judgement, even after a rough ride
• Why the “ugly” videos are often the most valuable
• Practical strategies to shift perspective when emotions run high
• The one question that instantly reveals whether you’re in a fixed or growth mindset

Whether you’re recovering from a disappointing competition, battling self-doubt, or just want to keep improving, this conversation will help you replace harsh self-talk with curiosity, see setbacks as stepping stones, and remember that nothing is permanent.

Resources Mentioned:

🧠 Receive our weekly mindset & performance hacks: mindeq.eu/weeklyhacks
💌 Email your questions: info@mindeq.eu

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jocelinlillienau

What do you do when your biggest goal slips through your fingers? When something that should be easy just falls apart?

In this raw and real episode, I share a personal story after a surprise elimination at a 2* event that derailed my path to the 7-year-old World Championships. Alongside Lorna, we unpack what it really means to reframe a “failure” and keep moving forward with clarity and confidence.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The emotional rollercoaster of watching your goals slip away
• Why riding “a level down” doesn’t always mean an easy round
• How complacency and expectations can quietly sabotage performance
• The danger of letting your ego (or Instagram!) define your self-worth
• My powerful 3-step post-competition reflection process
• What to do when you see someone else succeed at your goal
• Why setbacks don’t mean you're not good enough, they just mean you're growing

If you’ve ever:

• Felt blindsided by a disappointing competition
• Wondered if you should just stop setting goals altogether
• Struggled to bounce back when things don’t go to plan
• Compared your messy middle to someone else’s perfect highlight reel... …

then this episode will meet you exactly where you are, and show you how to shift.

Resources Mentioned:

🧠 Receive our weekly mindset & performance hacks: mindeq.eu/weeklyhacks
💌 Email the team: info@mindeq.eu

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jocelinlillienau

Are you stuck between riding for growth and riding for results? Not sure when it’s the right time to push your performance without sacrificing your mindset? This episode is for YOU.

This week, I and Lorna dive deep into one of the biggest mindset dilemmas riders face: 👉 When do you stop just focusing on the process and start showing up to be competitive, on purpose?

Whether you’ve been playing it safe in the ring or struggling to get that last 10% out of yourself, this conversation will shift your thinking and ignite your inner competitor (without the toxic pressure).

In this episode, we explore:

• How to tell when your mindset and skills are solid enough to start competing with purpose
• What the “Wall of Confidence” really is, and how to make sure yours doesn’t collapse under pressure
• Why performance plateaus often signal the need to increase the challenge, not ease off
• How to push your limits without focusing on the result
• The secret to getting into flow state more consistently
• Why a bigger canter (not a bigger fence!) could be your next breakthrough
• What to do when you're stuck in the “messy middle” of growth

Resources Mentioned:

🧠 Receive our weekly mindset & performance hacks: mindeq.eu/weeklyhacks
🐎 Apply for coaching with us: mindeq.eu/coaching

Follow us on instagram: www.instagram.com/jocelinlillienau

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