In this episode, professional midfielder Chloe Minas explains what Between the Sessions is and why it’s more than just audio from her YouTube channel.

Chloe is a professional soccer player competing in the Northern Super League for the Montreal Roses after beginning her career in Sweden with Växjö DFF in the Damallsvenskan.

This podcast focuses on the in-between moments of professional football: the mindset before training, reflections after games, lessons from life as a midfielder and the parts of the journey that don’t always make the vlog.

It’s honest. It’s unfiltered. And it’s a way of documenting the growth behind the dream…something Chloe hopes her future family can one day look back on.

No perfection. Just real life between the sessions.

Follow Chloe Minas:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChloeMinasYT

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.min4/

Two pro contracts. Two countries. High highs. Low lows.

In this episode, professional midfielder Chloe Minas reflects on her first year in professional women’s football — from signing her first contract with Växjö DFF in the Damallsvenskan to competing in the Northern Super League.

This is the honest version of “going pro.”

Chloe breaks down:

• The reality of imposter syndrome in women’s football

• Zero-minute games and staying mentally ready

• The emotional rollercoaster of performance

• Controlling the controllables

• Comparison, discipline, and identity

• Why teammates become family

• Why gratitude matters more than confidence

Being a professional soccer player doesn’t mean being perfect. It means learning to handle pressure, uncertainty, and growth in real time.

If you’re an athlete chasing the next level — or anyone building something bigger than yourself — this episode pulls back the curtain on what the first year really teaches you.

Full video version available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k1y98Z9xWA

We’ve all been there — the alarm goes off, and you 100% do not want to train. In this episode, I share exactly how I got myself to the gym even when I had zero motivation.

I dive into the mindset shift I’ve learned as a professional footballer: motivation is unreliable, and it’s not supposed to drive you. Instead, discipline, alignment with your higher goals, and small consistent habits are what carry you when motivation fails. I also share practical tips and reflections to help you build consistency, crush self-doubt, and stay aligned with your bigger purpose.

This episode is adapted from a YouTube video and shared here in audio form for anyone who prefers listening while training, commuting, or reflecting. I also record these episodes for my future children so they can hear how I pushed through resistance and stayed committed to growth during this chapter of my life.

If you're curious of what the video form of this podcast is: https://youtu.be/F2Cuz5xVq1c?si=es0Rv4wBVEID05fu

Planning your goals can feel like the key to success... but overplanning can actually backfire. In this episode, I share how I used to over-structure my goals, overwhelm myself, and lose focus, and what I’m doing differently this year.

I break down how I now use a vision board and a bingo card to track progress, stay motivated, and maintain clarity without getting trapped in endless planning. These are strategies I personally apply as a professional footballer but they work for anyone trying to achieve more while staying sane.

This episode is adapted from a YouTube video and shared here in audio form for anyone who prefers listening while training, commuting, or reflecting. I also record these episodes for my future children so they can hear how I navigated goal-setting, focus, and growth during this chapter of my life.

If you're curious of what the video form of this podcast is: https://youtu.be/M7G-dzGiAyE?si=2THpXatZ_0CzqjK3

Pressure is part of football, but it doesn’t have to control you.

In this episode, professional midfielder Chloe Minas shares the three rules that completely changed how she handles match pressure while competing in the Northern Super League with the Montreal Roses. After starting her career with Växjö DFF in the Damallsvenskan, Chloe learned that staying calm and confident under stress is a skill you can develop.

In this episode, she breaks down

• ​ Practical strategies to stay focused during high-pressure situations
• ​ How to remain calm and confident on and off the field
• ​ Lessons from experience, reflection, and trial and error that transform performance

Adapted from YouTube, this episode is perfect for athletes, students, or anyone looking to handle pressure better in work, exams, or life. It is also part of the personal archive Chloe is creating for her future children, documenting how she learned to adapt and thrive under pressure.

Perform under pressure. Stay calm. Trust yourself.

Here's the YouTube video of this episode if you're curious: https://youtu.be/aNqgvuHpLXs?si=LJUBrHTs0R7mW9It

Resetting fast isn’t luck. It’s a skill.

In this episode, professional midfielder Chloe Minas shares the five habits that help her reset mentally, physically, and emotionally while competing in the Northern Super League with the Montreal Roses. After starting her career with Växjö DFF in the Damallsvenskan, Chloe learned that showing up at your best requires intentional routines.

In this episode, she breaks down

• Habits to recover after tough sessions

• How to manage stress and refocus energy

• Simple routines for resilience on and off the field

• Actionable strategies anyone can start using today

Adapted from YouTube, this episode is perfect for athletes, students, or anyone navigating a busy life. It is also part of the time capsule Chloe is creating for her future children, documenting her growth, focus, and discipline during this chapter of her career.

Reset faster. Perform better. Show up fully.

If you're interested, here are the visuals from YouTube to this podcast: https://youtu.be/nI2kvjUaySY?si=4nibaQJc954eqf_q

Confidence didn’t come naturally to Chloe Minas growing up…and it didn’t come from results either.

In this episode, professional midfielder Chloe Minas shares how she built real, lasting confidence while competing in the Northern Super League after beginning her career with Växjö DFF in the Damallsvenskan.

Instead of tying confidence to performance, stats, or validation, Chloe explains how preparation, daily habits, and self-trust became the foundation of her mindset as a professional footballer.

In this episode:

• ​ How to build confidence without relying on results
• ​ Why preparation creates belief
• ​ What confident teammates taught her about self-trust
• ​ How to handle self-doubt even when you’re doing the work
• ​ Why consistency beats hype

This episode is for athletes who feel capable but inconsistent — and for anyone learning to separate confidence from outcomes.

Adapted from a sit-down YouTube video and shared in audio form for those training, commuting, or reflecting.

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.

Full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/zKsfC5McwTY?si=Z-Mt6loH-oLTQDGa