Inspired by Maslow's hierarchy of needs, I have created the derby athlete hierarchy of needs, outlining all the levels of the pyramid you need to to satisfy starting at basic skating skills and finishing with HIVE MIND. I'll be responding to listener mail of a discouraged skater and offering tips on how we can bond together during tough times and support each other. Come to our FB page at 6pm EDT to watch Bonnie Thunders That Beautiful Moment! 📷by Ciara Janae Photography PT4W is LIVE on Twitch ...
May 09, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Where do I even begin? Bonnie Thunders has accomplished sooo much in this sport! Teams and players change their strategy and playing style to defend against her jamming. Bonnie makes others into better players by bringing it every day. Bonnie started playing roller derby in 2006 with Gotham Girls Roller Derby, later transferred to her current team, Rose City Rollers, and played with Team USA in the Roller Derby World Cup every year it has happened. Bonnie has competed at the TOP LEVEL of our spo...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Do you feel like you don't quite "fit in" with your team or league? Do you struggle as a leader influencing your teammates? Do you find yourself in conflict more than collaboration? This week, I'm sharing lessons I learned from Dale Carnegie's book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People" written in 1936 that have helped me grow as a teammate and leader in roller derby. 📷by Ciara Janae Photography PT4W is LIVE on Twitch on Fridays at 8pm EST. Follow our channel at https://www.twitch.tv/jackie...
Apr 26, 2020•56 min•Season 3Ep. 26
I researched the history of the sport of roller derby from 1935 to 1999. From Leo Seltzer and Transcontinental Roller Derby to RollerGames of the 1980s... What a strange journey our sport has had! The endurance races, the staged fighting, the Alligator pit, RollerGames the video game...there is SO MUCH to unpack here. See the FULL VIDEO on our Youtube channel at this link: https://youtu.be/Slp3jr994kQ Tune in for our next Story Time with Jackie at 8pm on Fridays at twitch.tv/jackiebauertv Show N...
Apr 24, 2020•20 min•Season 3Ep. 25
“It’s so easy to fall in love with roller derby when you’re part of something bigger than yourself that pushes you.” We have a special guest this week -- Loren Mutch!! After starting out in junior derby, Loren Mutch became a jammer for the Rose City Rollers in Portland, Oregon. She played in the gold medal game at WFTDA Championships the last six years in a row! Mutch was named MVP of Champs in 2014 and won the Hydra with Rose City...four times. Besides being A-MAZING at roller derby and one of ...
Apr 19, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 24
This episode is about the journey of growth, learning, and rising to challenges as an athlete and human being. I share some framing devices for when you are confronted with setbacks and turning them into challenges. Plus a bit of "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance", Stoic Philosophy from Seneca, and....video game mindset. 📷by Kit Ruff - ShutHerUp Photography Visit Steaks Wear at steakswear.com and use promo code POWER4 to receive 10% off your first purchase! Get MOTA-vated with Mota Ska...
Apr 12, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 23
There's no better way to grow our wonderful sport than by getting other people emotionally invested. How do you do that? With stories. Let's celebrate the history of roller derby by sharing stories of major accomplishments, rivalries, and fierce competition. This is the story of the highest scoring jam in roller derby that is NOT on the greatest of all time list...but it should be. Because it features two of the best teams in the world duking it out at the highest levels of game play at a medal ...
Apr 08, 2020•9 min•Season 3Ep. 22
We have a special guest this week! Mr. Testosterone is a jammer for Vancouver Murder in MRDA and a beacon of positivity. Topics we discuss in this episode include being a "Do-er", failure being the key to success, the jammer ego, and the importance of having fun playing derby and not taking ourselves too seriously. Find Mr. Testosterone on Instagram @mrtestosteroneltw8 and on Youtube at I'm the Jammer . PT4W is LIVE on Twitch on Fridays at 4pm EST. Follow our channel at https://www.twitch.tv/jac...
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 21
This week, we are joined by Bork Bork Bork of Windy City Rollers. Windy City had large turnover in 2015 and made organizational and cultural changes to rebuild their league over the next FIVE YEARS. (Yes, it takes a LONG time to rebuild!) Bork shares how it was done and the important areas of focus in the process as well as ways to stay better organized as a league. Plus that BIG question -- how do you get people to do things they don't want to do and help out with the league? 📷by Steve Jurkovi...
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Why do I talk about Harry Potter in this episode?!??! You'll have to listen to find out. ;-) Continuing from our last episode of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, this episode focuses on asking for help. Why do we struggle with this in general? Is it a badge of honor to do it all on our own? Is admitting we aren't perfect or have it all figured out so bad? Let's talk about how asking for help can make you a better skater, teammate, league member, and human being and all the positive ...
Mar 25, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 19
"Here we stand Worlds apart Hearts broken in two, two, two Sleepless nights Losing ground I'm reaching for you, you, you" World in crisis? No matter! Power Through the 4th Whistle will press on. This week, I discuss strategies you can use to coach yourself through problem solving and how you react to situations. We are facing heightened levels of emotions in the face of being separated from our normal routine and people we care about. Using different types of psychological distancing and the Bat...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Early release for this week's episode to help my wonderful listeners embrace some CALM. Roller Derby is getting cancelled all over along with lots of social activities. The best thing to do in times of uncertainty is to find things you CAN control. This episode focuses on looking at problem solving in a productive way to help your league and skaters make decisions and act in the interest of the common good. Should your league cancel events/games/practices? When practice is cancelled, what are so...
Mar 13, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 17
What would you do if fear didn't hold you back? Because fear is a liar. And you shouldn't harbor fear. Today I share personal stories of letting fear and doubt keep me from doing what I love and working to overcome fears in derby and life to hopefully help others do the same. To find our transcribed episodes finished so far, go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/power4thwhistle You can support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. The benefits of becoming a Patron include a...
Mar 11, 2020•27 min•Season 3Ep. 16
How hard should we be hitting in roller derby? Only necessary force or everything we have? How do you recover from witnessing a scary derby injury? And finally, how do you know if you're really ok to play? How are your perceived OPE (Other People's Expectations) influencing your actions? Today is a deeper dive into mental recovery from injuries where I go over these questions and share 8 tips for your psychological rehab journey. 📷by Memories by Andy Visit Steaks Wear at steakswear.com and use ...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 15
We have a special guest! This week, I got to talk to Kaio-kensi, jammer for Montreal Roller Derby AND neuroscientist. Topics covered in this super duper ultra mega length episode include concussions and brain safety, treating chronic illness as an adversary, great tips for habit building for recovery in training, breathing training for asthma, knowing when to push yourself and when to stop, spoon theory, and we even find out a little about her figure skating background. Ready to learn some stuff...
Mar 01, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Season 3Ep. 14
RUNBACK EPISODE! I’m releasing a fan favorite from past every two weeks in case you didn’t hear it the first time or might be feeling like you need re-listen or want to share it with a friend. I picked this episode because it was of our recent theme of talking about transferring to other leagues. What are the 3 BIGGEST MISTAKES made when transferring to a new league? And what does that have to do with the zombie apocalypse?!?!?! To find our transcribed episodes finished so far, go to our Patreon...
Feb 26, 2020•16 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Why do people leave your league? What does it say about your culture? Are your league's expectations and demands for skaters too high? Is it ok for people to leave if they don't fit your culture? It's a Coach Dan episode and we're going to dive in to this topic together. 📷by Belle Photography Sign up for the clinic with Mr. Testosterone on April 4th or 5th at the Mackinaw Recreation Center in Michigan! FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1464732450353348/ Sponsors: Get MOTA-vated with Mot...
Feb 23, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 12
This episode was a request from a listener who is trying to decide whether or not to transfer to another league. How do you know if it's the right time? How do you deal with the guilty feelings? Our roller derby community becomes like an extended family which leads to complicated feelings when it comes to making a decision for one's own unique journey. (Prepare for many Fast & Furious quotes about FAMILY.) 📷by Photobomber Sign up for the clinic with Mr. Testosterone on April 4th or 5th at t...
Feb 16, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 11
RUNBACK EPISODE! I’m releasing a fan favorite from past every two weeks in case you didn’t hear it the first time or might be feeling like you need re-listen or want to share it with a friend. I picked this episode because it was one of the first on the list of episodes I recommended in episode 84 (GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD!) for helping with improving mindset. How do you make something that is uncomfortable for you into something that's ok? Being ok with looking silly? Being ok with failure? Being o...
Feb 12, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 10
This week, I answer a message written in by a listener that begs the question, how do you help someone who has trouble helping themselves? It's a tough one! But we are going to dive in. In the episode, I give a list of helpful episodes for mindset: 18 - Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable 19 - Asking for Help, why is this so hard for us? 30 - Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism 31 - Change from Fixed Mindset to a Growth Mindset 54 - Change Your Self Limiting Beliefs 67- Rookie Skater Ch...
Feb 09, 2020•56 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This week, we are talking about communication and coaching indicators with Nadia Kean (Smarty Pants) of the Strong Athletic Podcast and clothing brand. How can coaches and players more effectively communicate with each other? What should a coach look for to see if a drill is working? We even go on a tangent discussing and questioning the effectiveness of the 27-in-5 time trial test for minimum skills in roller derby. Nadia has been teaching and coaching athletes for nearly 20 years. Nadia starte...
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 8
RUNBACK EPISODE! I’m releasing a fan favorite from past every two weeks in case you didn’t hear it the first time or might be feeling like you need re-listen or want to share it with a friend. This week I talk about Rookie Skaters approaching their basic skills test, the BIG FOUR ELEMENTS it takes to pass the 27 laps in 5 minutes time trial, and 8 PRO TIPS/TRICKS to help get you over the finish line if you're really close or continue to grow your lap number potential. I DID MAKE A VIDEO!! Here's...
Jan 29, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This episode is about accepting responsibility, opportunities to learn and improve, and how to EARN YOUR SPOT. In 2020, let's take on more ownership and deal out less blame. Let's embrace having high standards AND self compassion. It's always ok to make mistakes as long as we don't make excuses and instead learn our lesson and move on. #bemorebetter2020 In the beginning, I read out some of the amazing comments and messages shared after the episode on Body Positivity with K Woo as well as some fo...
Jan 26, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 6
January is a rough time of year for many of us as advertisers keep throwing special diets in our faces, telling us we aren't good enough, that we need to hit some number on a scale for *gasp* the dreaded full of it BMI. This week's episode is here to tell you that YOU are strong and beautiful as you are and we care a lot more about the awesome you can do on the track! Listeners asked and we made it happen. K Woo is our special guest this week! K Woodward is a skater for Arch Rival Roller Derby w...
Jan 19, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 5
RUNBACK EPISODE! I’m releasing a fan favorite from past every two weeks in case you didn’t hear it the first time or might be feeling like you need re-listen or want to share it with a friend. It's a new year, we have goals. How do we get and stay motivated on our journey? In this episode, I talk about intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, how to plan for and overcome obstacles in our path, and what to do when we lose motivation. Here's a link to the FREE Power Through the 4th Whistle group on Face...
Jan 17, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Another Coach Dan episode! We continue our conversation from last week about coaching. This episode focuses on the expectations of the skaters/team/league of what a coach should be and what they need, the qualities that make a good coach, and read and respond to listener feedback on the topic. Photo by ADC Graphics Sponsors: Get MOTA-vated with Mota Skates! Visit motaskates.com or any authorized skate vendor for more details. Visit Bout Betties at https://boutbetties.com/. Subscribe today using ...
Jan 12, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Return of Coach Dan! Today we talk about how to get your team in sync on and off the track and the benefits/challenges of different types of coaching structures models for different types of leagues. Photo by Ciara Janae Sponsors: Get MOTA-vated with Mota Skates! Visit motaskates.com or any authorized skate vendor for more details. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at rollerderbyathletics.com/plans to get started on your fitness plans for 2020! Membership is open December 18th-24th and only opens up ...
Jan 05, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 2
RUNBACK EPISODE! I’m releasing a fan favorite from past every two weeks in case you didn’t hear it the first time or might be feeling like you need re-listen or want to share it with a friend. It's a new year! That means New Years resolutions and goals are on our minds. To make sure they don't get cast off by the end of January like a stale fruitcake, this episode focuses on 3 BIG WAYS to help you absolutely CRUSH your New Years goals for 2019, whatever they may be. This will help you not just i...
Jan 02, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Another listener suggested topic this week! How can we avoid having 2-3 people doing everything and getting burned out? How do you bridge the divide between the people who want to change EVERYTHING and the people who want to change NOTHING? How can we better get our ideas across to others? Today's episode is about better communication, picking your battles, and selling your vision. Photographer: Robin Dodd @robin_dodd Sponsors: Get MOTA-vated with Mota Skates! Visit motaskates.com or any authori...
Dec 29, 2019•57 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Feeling introspective is a natural part of the holiday season. This week, I share a list of lessons learned from nature, animals, and travel that have made me look at life differently and help me on my journey to becoming a better athlete, teammate, leader, and especially...human being. I want to share these with you during this time where we all need a mental and emotional reset before facing the coming year. This episode is all feels and was a suggestion from Coach Dan. Our Charity this week i...
Dec 22, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 57
