Building Mental Flexibility with Former Australian Elite Gymnast Maddi Leydin

PerformHappy with Rebecca Smith

In today’s podcast, I sit down with Maddi Leydin, a former international elite gymnast, NCAA superstar, and now a psychologist in training. Maddi shares her journey through the highs and challenges of elite gymnastics and her transition into a career focused on helping others.
We dive into the critical topic of balance—something Maddi learned firsthand through her own experiences. She offers practical, actionable tips on mental preparation, performing under pressure, and most importantly, how to avoid burnout in high-level sports.
If you’re looking to up your mental game, especially in a competitive environment, this episode is packed with insights that can help you build mental flexibility and stay at the top of your performance.
In this episode, Coach Rebecca and Maddi Leydin talk about:
Maddie's Elite and NCAA Career.
How to Balance Sport and Life.
Gifts and Challenges of Gymnastics
The Top Mental Tools for Gymnastics Success.
What’s Better to Have: Mental Flexibility or Mental Toughness?
Coping with Anxiety and Performance Pressure.
Maddi Guide to Thriving in and Out of the Gym.
"I loved college gymnastics—the high fives, hugs, and cheering after a good vault. I never had that support in elite gymnastics, and it was amazing to see how much fun you could have while still competing at a high level." – Maddi Leydin
Maddi Leydin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddi_leydin/

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