Jackie McCown captivates audiences with messages of hope and courage that inspire and empower them to overcome challenges and break free from performing for approval.
Performance Anxiety
Sexual abuse is a terrifying reality for far too many women. This kind of trauma leads to all kinds of self-destructive patterns of thought and behavior. Many suffer in silence, their voice silenced, their cries unheard as they push the terrible darkness deeper and deeper, locking it safely out of sight.
I’m Jackie McCown. For decades, I kept quiet about the trauma I’d experienced. My voice didn’t exist because I didn’t know what to say or to whom. I was hiding, as the saying goes, “in plain sight.” I’ve been where you are, at least bits and parts. The darkness. The hiding. The self-protection. I want to say to you all the things I wish someone had said to me.
What People Are Saying
“I’ve known Jackie forever, but never knew the burden she carried until I needed her. She opened up so much about her trauma and how she overcame it. Her willingness to lead by example inspires me constantly … She is the definition of a strong woman.”
— C. Morris
“Jackie speaks from experience as a college athlete who struggled with the pressures of performance. As a college athlete myself I really enjoyed hearing her story and practical tools to combat the performance trap.”
— Margaret
“Jackie engaged the whole room of athletes on a topic that was deeply relatable. She clearly explained and challenged us to live and compete out of a state of play rather than fearful performing. It was eye opening.”
— Kelsey
Speaking Topics
Performance Anxiety
As a nationally ranked collegiate athlete, Jackie McCown knows a little about performance anxiety. Add to that childhood and adult sexual abuse and learning to perform for acceptance and affection goes to a whole new level. Jackie learned in sports and in life there are sharks—in the water and out. Her perspective on overcoming the anxiety to perform will bring you such great freedom!
Resilience, Joy & Rising Strong
Having lived in 32 homes, Jackie McCown has tales to tell that rival gypsy life! Her unique experiences have forced her never to know a stranger, to develop incredible resilience, and to find joy in every circumstance. With humor and grace, she’ll take you on the adventure of transition and help you find the strength to rise above anything life can throw at you.
Healing Childhood Trauma
Wounds we experience in childhood have a profound and lasting impact. In fact, much of our behavior and outlook stem from trauma in our youth that remains unaddressed. Jackie McCown is a survivor of both childhood and adult sexual abuse and has gone through training as well as served on a team equipped to heal childhood trauma, find a place of belonging, and live forever free!
The Fellowship of Female athletes is dedicated to building strong young women—extending the qualities that made them a good athlete into every area of their life and finding purpose beyond performance.
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