Episodes 143
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.9 (35)
Since May 2021
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Ballroom dancers love working on their dancing skills and technique! But if dancers neglect to train their mind, it can sabotage them when it counts most. I'm Amber Haider and I'm a Life and Mental Strength Coach for amateur ballroom dancers. If you want to take your dancing further, faster, with less anxiety and more fun, stick around. It's time to make that beautiful brain your most powerful asset. We talk about dance AND life, providing tools to uplevel all areas of your life, not just your dancing! Visit www.amberhaider.com for more information and for contact details

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142. The Long Game is Mastery

Apr 30, 2026 28m

In ballroom dance, it’s easy to believe progress should feel fast, visible, and linear. But when results don’t show up quickly—or when competitions don’t reflect what you hoped—it can create…

141. The Judge and the Scientist

Apr 22, 2026 19m

Have you ever watched a video of yourself dancing and immediately thought,“Why do I look like that?” or “Why haven’t I gotten this yet?”It sounds like you’re asking a question… but you’re not.You’re…

140. Staying Motivated Without Competition

Jan 27, 2026 29m

How do you stay motivated when you’re not training for a competition?For many ballroom dancers, competitions provide built-in motivation: deadlines, structure, goals, and a clear sense of purpose.…

Podcast and Coaching Update

Jan 21, 2026 9m

This podcast has been going for 5 whole years! What's happening now? Listen in for an update on the state of the podcast and the Ballroom State of Mind Coaching Program.For information on how to join…

139. Teacher Transitions- The Year of the Snake

Dec 18, 2025 30m

In this episode, we're talking about a very real—and often emotional—part of every dancer’s journey: transitioning to a new teacher.Whether your teacher retired, moved away, or the relationship…

138. Three Pockets of Growth

Dec 10, 2025 23m

In this episode, Amber introduces a powerful new concept that came straight out of a recent coaching session: The Three Pockets of Growth. Whether you're a brand-new dancer or a seasoned competitor,…

137. Grit Gets it Done--OSB 2025

Dec 03, 2025 25m

Sometimes we go to a competition and we feel motivated, ready, on top of the world and ready to slay! And other times we ride the struggle bus and hang on tight trying to just make the best of the…

136. Dance Wellness Update with Christine Bar Noel

Nov 13, 2025 29m

As a ballroom dancer, community is essential for success! In this episode, we welcome Christine Bar Noel to tell us all about the Dance Wellness Community, of which, Amber is on the panel of…

135. Train Your Focus

Oct 30, 2025 35m

You are always training something—so what are you training?In this episode, we unpack why focus feels harder than ever and how modern life has quietly trained us to favor distraction. You’ll learn…

134. Respect Your Talent

Oct 13, 2025 16m

Many ballroom dancers have an issue with comparison! We see so many great dancers around us and want to be great as soon as possible! But looking around too much at what's outside us can lead to us…

133. Frustration Tolerance

Sep 24, 2025 19m

Frustration isn’t a sign you’re failing—it’s proof you’re learning. In this episode, Amber reframes frustration as evidence you’re operating in the learning zone, not the comfort zone. You’ll learn…

132. Why You Shouldn't Listen to Me

Sep 16, 2025 20m

Why would a coach ever tell you not to listen to her? In this episode, I’m flipping the script. I walk through four reasons you might think I’m not the right person to guide you — and then show you…

S131E131 131. Vulnerability Hangover

Sep 11, 2025 24m

Have you ever felt raw, exposed, or even regretful after a competition, showcase, or intense lesson—no matter how well it went? That’s what Brené Brown calls a vulnerability hangover. In this…

130. "Yeah, but..."

Sep 02, 2025 20m

In this episode of Ballroom State of Mind, we dive into a common but confidence-killing habit dancers don’t even realize they’re doing: deflecting compliments with “Yeah, but…”Whether it’s brushing…

Ep 129. It's Not That Deep

Aug 26, 2025 18m

Your dancing is SO important, right? You invest a lot of time, effort, and money into this thing and it really matters, right? Or maybe not? Sometimes we have let the dance pressure get too high and…

128. Problem Avoiding vs Problem Solving

Aug 18, 2025 30m

If you find yourself ruminating on possible negatives outcomes, catastrophizing what might happen, and/or avoiding certain aspects in your dancing, you might be problem-avoiding. Anyone avoid…

127. Advice for Newer Dancers

May 28, 2025 26m

What might I say to a newer ballroom dancer that was just getting started? This was asked of me in a recent coaching session with a brand new bronze level dancer. I answered her questions and decided…

126. Motivation Killers

May 09, 2025 31m

After pushing forward from Newcomer to Open American Rhythm in 5 years, I have been feeling the fatigue. Am I tired? Burned out? Unmotivated? Being burned out is just one of many reasons you might…

125. Self Trust

Apr 19, 2025 29m

All dancers can relate to wanting to be more confident. If we could just dance more confidently, with less anxiety and more freedom we could finally show up as the dancer that we want to.But as a…

124. Be Patient

Mar 21, 2025 16m

It can be easy to get discouraged when you have been working hard at something and you're not seeing the results that you want. All humans love a good immediate reward for a job well done. But…

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