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Welcome to Mindful Warrior Alliance—the podcast where military strength meets the deeply personal journey of infertility. Hosted by Kerri Bicskei, Air Force military spouse, former professional athlete, psychotherapist, and founder of the nonprofit Mindful Warrior Alliance, this show is a lifeline for service members and spouses navigating the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of fertility and IVF. Each episode features real conversations with reproductive endocrinologists, ferti ...
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Ready Set Mindful is the go-to podcast for athletes, high performers, and military members who want to optimize their mental and emotional wellness. Hosted by licensed psychotherapist, mental performance coach, military spouse, and former professional athlete, [Your Name], this show delivers actionable tools and insights to help you level up in life, sport, and service. Each week, we dive into topics like sport psychology, stress management, performance anxiety, and emotional resilience with ...
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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Amanda, a nurse and the global travel patient coordinator at CNY Fertility. Amanda has been with CNY for over 16 years and has grown from folding towels and scheduling acupuncture to leading remote care for patients traveling from all over the world. We talk about how she found her way in…
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Supporting Military Families Through Infertility and Mental Health Challenges Mindful Warrior Alliance is a nonprofit organization providing free mental health counseling and IVF financial support to military members, veterans, and their spouses. Whether you’re active duty, reserve, National Guard, or a veteran, our mission is to ensure no military…
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Meditation is a powerful tool for reducing stress, enhancing mental wellness, and fostering a sense of calm—especially for military families, spouses, and veterans navigating the emotional challenges of infertility, military transitions, and mental health struggles. In this episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, we explore 5 different meditation tech…
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Navigating the challenges of infertility and stress in military life can leave you wondering: Do I need a therapist or a coach? In this episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, Kerri Bicskei, psychotherapist and Air Force spouse, helps you understand the difference between therapy and coaching, and how to identify which support is best for you. You’ll …
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Perfectionism can be a silent barrier, especially for military families, spouses, and veterans navigating the emotional and physical challenges of infertility and stressful life transitions. In this episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, host Kerri Bicskei, psychotherapist and Air Force spouse, dives into the complexities of perfectionism, how it man…
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n this powerful episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, we’re joined by a Special Operations military member who shares firsthand insights on managing mental health in the high-stress, high-performance world of special operations. Serving in elite roles within the military, these individuals face unparalleled challenges that impact their mental health…
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When life gets overwhelming—whether you’re navigating military transitions or facing the emotional rollercoaster of infertility treatments—breathwork can be a game-changer. In this episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, host Kerri Bicskei, Air Force spouse, psychotherapist, and founder of the nonprofit, dives deep into how breathwork can be used to r…
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In the midst of military life transitions, deployments, and the emotional rollercoaster of infertility, finding moments of calm and inner peace can seem impossible. This gratitude meditation is specifically designed for military families, spouses, and veterans navigating the emotional and physical challenges of fertility treatments and military lif…
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For military families, spouses, and veterans, navigating infertility and the unique challenges of military life can be emotionally draining. One of the most important tools for managing stress, protecting mental health, and staying grounded during difficult times is learning how to set and maintain boundaries. In this episode of Mindful Warrior All…
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n this special episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, we’re joined by Bruce Langford, host of Mindfulness Mode, to explore how mindfulness can be a powerful tool for military families and spouses facing infertility, stress, and the emotional demands of military life. Bruce shares practical techniques for incorporating mindfulness into your daily rout…
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Infertility is already an emotional and physical challenge, and when combined with the unique pressures of military life, it can feel isolating and overwhelming. Whether you're navigating IVF, dealing with pregnancy loss, or facing the many hurdles of infertility treatments as a military spouse or veteran, this episode offers critical insights to h…
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Transitions—whether military or fertility-related—can shake your identity and leave you feeling emotionally exhausted. Whether you're facing a PCS, separation from service, or navigating infertility, IVF cycles, or pregnancy loss, you deserve a moment to breathe. This gentle 5-minute meditation, led by Kerri Bicskei—Air Force spouse, psychotherapis…
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Anxiety can hit hard—especially when you're navigating the emotional toll of infertility, military life, or constant uncertainty. In just 5 minutes, this guided meditation will help you slow down, reconnect with your body, and find a moment of calm in the chaos. Led by Kerri Bicskei, Air Force spouse, psychotherapist, and founder of Mindful Warrior…
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How do we break the silence around mental health in the military—especially in special operations? In this powerful episode of the Mindful Warrior Alliance Podcast, host Kerri Bicskei speaks with Lt Col Rachel Lopez about the unspoken struggles, cultural barriers, and mental load carried by elite service members. Together, they explore: The mindset…
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Feeling mentally overloaded, stuck in perfectionism, or caught in the chaos of military transitions? This short, powerful guided meditation is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself—no matter where you are or what you’re facing. In this episode of the Mindful Warrior Alliance Podcast, licensed therapist and military spouse K…
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Can changing your diet really improve your chances of getting pregnant—especially during IVF? In this transformative episode of the Mindful Warrior Alliance Podcast, host Kerri Bicskei sits down with Dr. Robert Kiltz, founder of CNY Fertility, to explore how holistic fertility protocols, mindset, and nutrition can dramatically impact your reproduct…
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Struggling to find peace in the middle of military life, fertility treatments, or IVF stress? This guided body scan meditation is designed to help you reconnect with your body, calm your nervous system, and create a moment of stillness—no matter what you’re facing. In this episode of the Mindful Warrior Alliance Podcast, licensed therapist and mili…
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Injuries are more than just physical—they take a mental and emotional toll, too. If you're a college athlete struggling with the frustration, fear, and uncertainty of recovery, this guided body scan meditation is for you. As a former pro athlete and licensed mental health therapist, I know the pressure to get back in the game can be overwhelming. I…
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In this episode of the ReadySet Mindful Podcast, I dive deep into the struggles of perfectionism that many high-performing athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals face. If you're someone who constantly feels the pressure to be perfect and flawless in every aspect of your life, this episode is for you. Key Highlights: Why Perfectionism Is So Comm…
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Key Takeaways for this episode for athletes and high performers: Reflection & Goal-Setting: Acknowledge where you’re at and use the new year as a time for intentional change. Brain’s Resistance to Change: Understanding how your emotional brain fights against new routines and how to push through. Neuroplasticity: The brain’s ability to rewire itself…
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If you have ever been curious about what members of the USAF Special Operations community go through to be TOP performers under pressure, then this episode is for you! This week I sit down with my badass guest to talk all things mental performance within the special operations community. My guest is in the USAF and works within the SERE (Survival, …
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In this episode the Ready Set Mindful podcast, we dive into the challenges athletes face when the holiday season disrupts their routines. Whether it’s missed workouts, irregular schedules, or the pressure to balance training with family commitments, these disruptions can feel like setbacks—but they don’t have to be. Learn how to turn holiday chaos …
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The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and, let’s face it, a lot of delicious food. For athletes, this season can bring challenges in maintaining nutrition goals and routines while also enjoying the festivities. Striking a balance between giving yourself grace and staying on track is key to maintaining physical and mental health durin…
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This holiday season could be an especially emotional holiday to navigate due to the election. If you are in a family who has varying beliefs, remember to humanize your family this holiday season. There are going to be tough conversations around the table along with jabby comments here and there. How can you show up as your best self and not take th…
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For athletes and high performing people, burnout can be your worst nightmare. We never want to get to the point where we are struggling so much that we have to take our foot off the gas entirely. BUT it happens all the time! If you have ever struggled with burnout (and never want to get to that point again) then this episode is for you. In this epi…
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If you are an athlete, or have an athlete, who struggles with having a negative mindset, you're going to want to tune in for this short guided visualization to release negativity and channel inner confidence! Settle in for this guided visualization to let go of any negative emotions you have about your performance, making mistakes or anything in be…
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If you are an athlete who is going through a transition right now (injury, change of coaches, team, or transitioning away from your sport), this episode is FOR YOU! Transitions are SO HARD for athletes and military members. Transitions can leave you feeling anxious, uncertain and fearful about what your future holds. As an athlete and military spou…
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Are you an athlete who struggles with anxiety on and off the court? If you have a hard time letting nerves get the best of you, and are afraid to make mistakes, and fear letting people down, I hear you. Anxiety can be SO hard for athletes who just want to perform their best. This is exactly why I created this 5 minute guided meditation for athletes…
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This was one of my favorite podcast episodes I've recorded. I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Robert Kiltz, founder of CNY Fertility to discuss all things fertility. Join me for this solo episode where we discuss: Dr. Kiltz's fertility best tips for boosting fertility Why a Plant Based is hurting fertility and overall health Benefits of Carnivore…
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If you are a runner, or have been curious about what mental and physical training looks like for Ultramarathon runners, then you don't want to miss this episode! This episode is full of Ultramarathoner Phil Gore's race training tips that will help you with your mental training and hopefully inspire you to take that jump into training for an ultrama…
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Attention all overachievers!! 🙌🏼 If you struggle with perfectionism and feeling like you have to keep ALL THE THINGS together all the time, then this episode is for you. Settle in and enjoy! We have a BRAND NEW FREE RESOURCE FOR YOU!! 🎉 FROM WORRIER TO WARRIOR: The Athletes Checklist to STOP OVERTHINKING ➡ https://www.readysetmindful.com/⬅ Train Ha…
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If you are a runner, you don't want to miss this episode! This episode is full of race training tips that will help you with your training and hopefully inspire you to take that jump into training for a marathon in the future! In this episode: ✅Elizabeth's journey from not being able to run 2 miles to qualifying fro Boston 13x ✅Mental barriers that…
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Athletes: Have you ever struggled with overthinking about ALL THE THINGS? Mistakes you made, bad performances, disappointing your coach/teammate/parent, responses that you had that you wish you could take back...?! This episode is ALL about OVERTHINKING. In this episode: What overthinking actually IS Triggers for Overthinking Resources for athletes…
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If you've ever been curious about what being an alcohol free athlete looks like then you're going to be interested in this episode. Christian Honer is a Christian is a professional beach volleyball player, certified hypnotherapist, mental performance coach, certified recovery coach, a sales and marketing growth specialist and an amazing human commi…
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Are you an athlete or high performing person who has been slowed down by your anxiety? Anxiety can be crippling, frustrating and leave you feeling powerless. This solo episode is all about how breathwork can help you take back your performance and mental health by using a few easy (free) to use tools. In this episode: Humming Breath technique fro a…
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If you're a triathlete then this episode is for you! In this episode Finding the joy in the sport How to get yourself out of a bad race funk Race fueling mistakes and lessons learned The importance of sleep and routine for race mental performance DON'T FORGET... You can also watch this episode on YOUTUBE! Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our youtube chann…
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The Boundaries Episode! This week is all about mistakes that athletes and overachievers make with setting boundaries. Athletes and high performing people LOVE to be able to do it all. We tend to overcommit, have a hard time saying no and spread ourselves WAY too thin! Setting boundaries to protect ourselves tends to fall by the wayside. HOWEVER...w…
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Are you a busy athlete who juggles way too many things throughout your day? Athletes have full plates. I totally get it. From training, relationships, school/work and family-there is so many things to keep track of! If you're feeling overwhelmed by all that you have to do in a day and need a 5 minute reset, this episode is for you! You can do anyth…
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Fathers Day Episode! This weeks episode the tables are turned and Austin takes over the podcast and interviews me, so buckle up! We talk about my experience with my various coaches and mentors and how those relationships shaped my athletic career and impacted my personal development. In this episode Austin and I discuss: Red flags to look for in a …
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Buckle up for this episode as I sit down with my wonderful friend Stephanie Neville. Stephanie is a former professional volleyball player and current Reiki practitioner living in Montreal, Canada. She is an advocate for plant medicine, meditation and mindfulness to promote mental health and spiritual growth. In this episode Stephanie and I discuss:…
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It's hard to be grateful sometimes. I get it. Especially when hard things come up in life and it's WAY easier to focus on the negative. If you are someone who wants to improve your gratitude practice but don't really know where to start..THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Settle in for 5 minutes of a short and sweet meditation to appreciate the small things …
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In honor of Memorial Day and being a military spouse, I thought it was important to have a real discussion around mental health and special operators. The special operations community is stacked with high performing men and women who are placed in extremely stressful environments and are expected to thrive under pressure. There is so much stigma ar…
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5 things I learned from my first 70.3 Half Ironman race! 1.) Don't ride too close to people. 🚩 So many people crashed right in front of me and I barely dodged them. So I just wanted to be as far away from people and protect myself as much as possible. I tried to be super mindful and control as much as I could. I would pass people on my bike and the…
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Are you an athlete who has ever experienced anxiety? There is so much pressure for athletes to perform and balance life and sport. Trust me, I hear you! Find a comfortable spot and lean in to this short and sweet 5 minute guided meditation by athlete, therapist & mindset coach Kerri Bicskei. Make sure to check out readysetmindful.com and Subscribe …
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Supplements for Athletes: Athlete & Chemist Formexc CEO Dr. Mo talks about Boosting Performance with Supplements, with Athlete, Therapist and Mindset Coach Kerri Bicskei. This weeks episode Kerri sits down with Dr. Mo Tighsazzadeh, a British-Persian scientist and former professional athlete who decided to combine his love of sport and science to br…
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Fertility is a topic that we don't give it enough attention to, yet is SO important for our overall health. 1 in 6 people struggles with infertility worldwide so it's important now more than ever to pay attention to what we should be doing to improve our fertility. 🌱 In this episode I discuss: ☑️How infertility can impact your relationship and what…
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If you've ever wanted to shake off how last week went and have a fresh start to your week, this is the guided meditation for you! It's pretty common that as athletes and high performing people we have high expectations for ourselves. It's hard to let go of mistakes we make sometimes because we have such a high bar for performance. 🧠💪🏼 Let's start t…
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Who has ever stayed up way later than you wanted to because your brain was running through a million thoughts of what you still have to do or replaying how the day went?! Umm me! As someone who has struggled with the ol’ anxiety and sleep combo, I understand this first hand. In this episode, we'll explore the benefits of sleep for athletes and high…
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This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with badass Ironman athlete, marathon runner, mama and superhuman Kayla Floyd! Kayla is a former college runner who transitioned into triathlons and marathons after her college career. She has raced the legendary KONA full Ironman and is currently training for the legendary BOSTON marathon 💫 In this epis…
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👋 Hey there athletes and high performers! It's time to take a break from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives and focus on our mental wellbeing. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ Stress can be a major hurdle in our pursuit of greatness, but fear not! 🙅‍♂️ Our 5-minute meditation is here to help you release tension, reduce anxiety, and increase focus. 🧘‍♀️ During this me…
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