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Episode 72 of The Mental Game brings on a guest that will blow your mind.
Andy Donaldson is among the most impressive open-water swimmers in history.
Last year, Donaldson set the Guinness World Record for fastest time completing the Oceans Seven marathon swim challenge, which consists of seven of the most challenging open water channel swims on Earth, including:
The Cook Strait between New Zealand’s North and South Islands, 22.5 km (12.1 mi) The Moloka’i Channel in Hawaii, 42 km (23 mi) The English Channel between England and France, 33 km (18 mi) Four more, ranging from Europe to Asia to the U.S.Donaldson is the only swimmer to complete all seven within a single year. And in doing so, he raised tens of thousands of dollars for mental health charities, a cause near and dear to his heart.
Donaldson says he’s motivated to impact what he sees as the great challenge of our generation — combatting mental health — because of his grandfather’s long battle with depression and his own mental health struggles.
Born in Scotland and now living in Australia, Donaldson retired from swimming in 2016 when his Olympic dreams were washed out and took up a job in accounting. In 2020, he moved to Perth, Western Australia and immersed himself in open-water swimming.
He has since set three world records, raised meaningful funds for mental health causes and touched millions of lives.
On The Mental Game, Donaldson dives deep on:
His daunting journey through the Oceans Seven challenge. How mental fortitude — more than physical strength — pushed him through the challenge. Why he chose to fundraise for mental health. His future goals. And much, much more.The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
The Mental Game is a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental well-being of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game is now on Patreon. For just a few bucks per month, you can become a Mental Gamer and unlock access to exclusive bonus episodes, Q&As and more: patreon.com/TheMentalGamePod
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Episode 71 of The Mental Game features the second episode of our series highlighting the Mental Game of Pickleball.Pickleball is a sensation. It’s America’s fastest-growing sport, and it’s gone international.48.3 million U.S. adults have played it in the last year, and organizations like the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) have heightened the sport to the professional level.In pickleball episode 2, Megan Fudge and Ryler DeHeart join the podcast.Why Fudge and DeHeart on The Mental Game?This husband-wife duo has an incredible story.They met as fellow tennis stars at the University of Illinois and have since quit their day jobs, committed to pickleball as a profession and have each starred the APP Tour.Then, a year ago, they made a drastic decision. Fudge and DeHeart sold their house, bought an RV, and committed to the simple life, driving with their kids, Lily, 9, and JR, 7, around America while on tour. Lily and JR are enrolled in virtual school while their parents crush it on the pickleball court.The drastic lifestyle shift has revolutionized their lives, their pickleball performance and, of course, their outlook.On The Mental Game, Fudge and DeHeart take you behind the scenes. (For even more, here’s Fudge’s Instagram)Enjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.The Mental Game is a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental well-being of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!The Mental Game is now on Patreon. For just a few bucks per month, you can become a Mental Gamer and unlock access to exclusive bonus episodes, Q&As and more: patreon.com/TheMentalGamePod--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-brief/support
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Episode 70 of The Mental Game features Walt Norley, the founder, chairman and CEO of OnBalance.Why Norley on The Mental Game?Norley is a former NCAA Division I quarterback — who was initially recruited to Ohio State by then-assistant coach Nick Saban. His football career was riddled by injury, and he’s since immersed himself in an uber-successful business career.Norley, like millions, has managed bipolar disorder. With that and his passion for sports in mind, he founded OnBalance, a software platform partners with collegiate athletic departments and pro sports teams to manage mental health and well-being of athletes.The drive behind the platform is two-fold: to help save as many lives as possible and to de-stigmatize mental health for those suffering in silence.Saban’s Alabama football program was among the first NCAA programs to join, and OnBalance is pushing mental health care to the next generation.On The Mental Game, Norley dives deep on his story and that of OnBalance.Enjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.The Mental Game is a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental well-being of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!The Mental Game is now on Patreon. For just a few bucks per month, you can become a Mental Gamer and unlock access to exclusive bonus episodes, Q&As and more: patreon.com/TheMentalGamePod--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-brief/support
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Episode 69 of The Mental Game brings aboard Ryan Lidge, seven-year professional baseball catcher and now a mental performance coach with ZoneCoach.
Why Lidge on The Mental Game?
In a way, Lidge is a lifelong mental performance coach. During his time playing at Notre Dame, in the New York Yankees organization and with the Chicago Dogs, Lidge was constantly a leader, locking himself and his teammates in on the mental game.
He retired after the 2023 baseball season and has officially joined ZoneCoach as a mental performance coach.
Now dealing with life after baseball, Lidge is channeling his energy to helping others tune their mental games.
As a player, Lidge’s story inspires: He was cut from the Yankees after the 2019 season and decided to give up. But a last-second change-of-heart turned his career — and his life — around. We dive into it all in this episode.
Enjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.
The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
The Mental Game is a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game is now on Patreon. For just a few bucks per month, you can become a Mental Gamer and unlock access to exclusive bonus episodes, Q&As and more: patreon.com/TheMentalGamePod
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Episode 68 of The Mental Game marks the beginning of our series highlighting the Mental Game of Pickleball.Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport. 48.3 million U.S. adults have played it in the last year, and organizations like the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) have heightened the sport to the professional level.In our first pickleball-focused episode, one of the sport’s young stars joins The Mental Game.Just 18 years old, Alix Truong has already skyrocketed through the ranks to become one of the elite women’s pros on the APP Tour.After starring for her high school tennis team in Virginia, Truong and her family first dabbled in pickleball during the Covid pandemic. Truong instantly fell in love with the sport, turned into a force on the court and went professional shortly after.She has since won 19 medals on tour, including eight golds. This summer, Truong was drafted by the California BLQK Bears of Major League Pickleball.Why Truong on The Mental Game?Her story begs a few questions: What’s it like to be the youngest person in your field? How does it feel to go pro in a sport you just discovered?Truong answers these burning questions and more in this engaging, insightful episode. Listening to her speak, you’ll find yourself amazed by her mental resilience and fascinated by her story.Enjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.The Mental Game is now on Patreon. For just a few bucks per month, you can become a Mental Gamer and unlock access to exclusive bonus episodes, Q&As and more: patreon.com/TheMentalGamePodThe Mental Game is a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-brief/support
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Episode 67 of The Mental Game brings on Josh Reddick, a 13-year MLB veteran, World Series champion and Gold Glover winner.Reddick played from 2009-2021 for the Red Sox, A’s, Dodgers, Astros and Diamondbacks, winning the 2017 World Series with Houston.Why Reddick on The Mental Game?Reddick’s mental game journey is marked by resilience and a sharp edge. He was cut from his middle school baseball team and embraced a “renegade” mentality, one that lifted him to the sport’s pinnacle.And once he reached MLB, he had to accomplish something even more difficult: staying in MLB. Reddick did so with flying colors, becoming a star in the process.He retired earlier this year after playing his final season of baseball in Australia with the Perth Heat.His appearance on The Mental Game will prime you to rise and conquer, no matter what the outside noise dictates.Enjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.The Mental Game is now on Patreon. For just a few bucks per month, you can become a Mental Gamer and unlock access to exclusive bonus episodes, Q&As and more: patreon.com/TheMentalGamePodThe Mental Game is a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-brief/support
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The Mental Game is now on Patreon. For just a few bucks per month, you can become a Mental Gamer and unlock access to exclusive bonus episodes, Q&As and more: patreon.com/TheMentalGamePod
We’ve arrived at the second episode of My Playbook, an all-new Mental Game Podcast series.
In case you missed the first “My Playbook” with Reggie Hearn, click HERE.
To catch you up: On My Playbook, the world’s top athletes, coaches, psychologists and more will peel back the curtain on their personal playbooks for dealing with the ups and downs of life, mental health and their careers.
The second guest on My Playbook is Division I college basketball coach and former player Tiffany Sardin.
Sardin is fresh off a stint at Saint Louis University, where she was a key member of a staff that guided the Billikens to an Atlantic 10 championship.
Previously, Sardin was the head women’s basketball coach at Chicago State University after assistant stints at Clemson, UIC and Longwood, among others. As a player, Sardin served as a three-year captain at the University of Virginia. She then played professionally in Portugal before coaching.
I worked closely with Sardin at Chicago State, when I was a broadcaster and sports information director for her teams. I witnessed firsthand her unique mental game-focused coaching style, unafraid to talk mental health and to impact cerebral wisdom on her players. When the Cougars were struggling, Sardin almost always attributed the strife to something mental — and it was no different when they won.
Sardin has also battled immense personal setbacks, including the tragic losses of her brother and father in quick succession.
Coping with those losses forms the backbone of Sardin’s appearance on My Playbook, in which she gives you her formula for battling loss, recovering and moving on.
Enjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.
The Mental Game is a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
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I’m thrilled to introduce a new feature of The Mental Game podcast: My Playbook.On My Playbook, the world’s top athletes, coaches, psychologists and more will peel back the curtain on their personal playbooks for dealing with the ups and downs of life, mental health and their careers.The first guest on My Playbook is former NBA guard Reggie Hearn. Retired from playing, Hearn now enters his second season working in the San Antonio Spurs scouting department.Out of high school, Hearn received no Division I scholarship offers, so he joined the Northwestern University basketball team as a walk-on. Four years later, he left Evanston as the team’s leading scorer. Then in 2018, after four G-League seasons, Hearn broke through and made it to the NBA with the Detroit Pistons.As he reached his career’s pinnacle, the NBA, Hearn dealt with a debilitating mental health crisis. This necessitated a trip to the hospital and made him rethink how he approaches his mental health.In the inaugural “My Playbook,” Hearn opens up and shares his playbook with us. Hearn is strikingly transparent about his mental health struggles. Once a Psychology major at Northwestern, he also advocates for more mental health awareness and advocacy in sports and the world at-large.Enjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.
Access exclusive content, live Q&As and more — The Mental Game is on Patreon: patreon.com/TheMentalGamePodThe Mental Game is a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
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Episode 64 of The Mental Game brings on Shannon Suffoletto, a certified mental performance consultant and licensed clinical professional counselor.
I met Suffoletto this summer as she worked with the Chicago Dogs baseball team, who I broadcast for. Suffoletto consulted the team amidst their run to the American Association Championship Series.
Why Suffoletto on The Mental Game?
Suffoletto’s system and philosophy is unique. She specializes in leveraging connection, purpose and mind-body connection to achieve peak performance.
I saw this firsthand in Chicago this summer. Also having worked as a dance and movement therapist, Suffoletto has mastered the art of leveraging the mind to guide the body to physical triumph.
You’ll be fascinated by her approach.
Suffoletto holds a BA in Psychology and Dance from Denison University and a master’s degree (MA) in Dance/Movement Therapy from Columbia College Chicago. She is certified in Laban Movement Analysis and Movement Pattern Analysis.
On this episode of The Mental Game, Suffoletto delves into:
How to embrace your sport to achieve elite performance What she learned this summer working in Minor League Baseball Advice for us all to follow Much, much moreEnjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.
The Mental Game is a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
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Episode 63 of The Mental Game brings on Leslie Bonci (MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN), a nutrition consultant who has worked with professional and collegiate teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins.
Bonci is the owner of Active Eating Advice, a nutrition consulting company, and advises clients from Gatorade to General Mills to the National Peanut Board.
Why Bonci on The Mental Game?
What you eat doesn’t just affect your body — it impacts your mind thoroughly.
Having worked with some of the world’s top elite athletes, Bonci is plugged into that reality. She incorporates mental game pillars like empathy into her work and considers the effects of healthy — and unhealthy — eating habits on the mind.
Bonci’s perspectives on food and mental health have improved mental performance for many of her athletes, and they can do the same for us, too.
On this episode of The Mental Game, Bonci dives into:
Common red (and green) flags she sees among her athletes’ eating habits What might surprise you about the diets of NFL players The science behind how food affects the brain, and vice versa Eating advice that you and I can follow Much, much moreEnjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.
The Mental Game is a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
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Episode 62 of The Mental Game brings on Mads McKenna, Mental Health Advocacy Graduate Assistant at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside.
Why McKenna for The Mental Game?
First, she is a former NCAA student-athlete. McKenna played volleyball at the California University of Pennsylvania (DII) and experienced the unique life of a 21st century student-athlete.
She’s also plugged in. For five years, McKenna has been involved with various NCAA committees, advocating for better mental health policies and practices in college athletics. She is a member of the NCAA Board of Governors.
And she’s making change daily. At UW-Parkside, she serves as the force for mental health in the athletic department.
McKenna taught me a lot in this episode, and I know you’ll feel that, too.
On The Mental Game, McKenna takes us through:
Common student-athlete mental health concerns she observes Conference realignment's impact Why media coverage of college athletics only scratches the surface Much moreEnjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.
NOTE: I'm thrilled to be running in the Chicago Half-Marathon this September to support Laaser's Ladybug Society. We're close to our goal of $2K to support mental health initiatives in schools — CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
The Mental Game is also a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
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Episode 61 of The Mental Game brings on baseball pitching coach, former player and father Jim Bennett.
Bennett boasts three decades of professional baseball coaching experience, including:
Stints as manager for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks and Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association Pitching coach for Team Australia and the Australian Baseball League’s Brisbane Bandits. Pitching coach for the Spire City Ghost Hounds (Atlantic League) In Minor League Baseball with the California/Anaheim Angels, Oakland Athletics, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants organizationsBennett also pitched professionally in the Mariners and Padres organizations after graduating from Chapman University.
I had the delight of working closely with Jim during my time in Brisbane as the Bandits’ broadcaster.
On The Mental Game, Bennett takes us through:
What makes pitching unique to the mental game How he found belief in himself to pitch professionally How his coaching style fosters his pitchers’ mental approaches Much more, including how he handles mound visitsEnjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.
NOTE: I'm thrilled to be running in the Chicago Half-Marathon this September to support Laaser's Ladybug Society. We're close to our goal of $2K to support mental health initiatives in schools — CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
The Mental Game is also a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
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Episode 60 of The Mental Game features Brent Sass, one of the greatest dog mushers in the world.
A titan of the industry, Sass has etched his name as one of just six to win the two biggest sled dog races: the Iditarod (2022) and the Yukon Quest (2015, 2022).
Born in Minnesota, Sass has desperately wanted to live in Alaska and pursue dog mushing since he was a little kid. Now, he lives a life completely removed from the outside word, dedicating 100% of his energies to his craft: training and bonding with his dogs.
Sass is a firm believer in the crucial importance of the mental game, both for himself on the sled and for his dogs. His insights into how his mental game affects that of his dogs is fascinating, as is his complete devotion to the dog sledding life.
On The Mental Game, Sass takes us through:
Why he’s fully immersed in dog mushing and what led him to Alaska What the mental game of a dog looks like The structure of a race, which involves weeks at a time in wind chills that can reach −100 °F Much moreEnjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.
NOTE: I'm thrilled to be running in the Chicago Half-Marathon this September to support Laaser's Ladybug Society. We're close to our goal of $2K to support mental health initiatives in schools — CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
The Mental Game is also a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
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Episode 59 of The Mental Game features Reed Myers, a recently graduated men’s basketball student-athlete out of Rice University.
In April, Myers penned a cogent essay in The Rice Thresher titled “I hope to be an example for future Asian-American hoopers.”
Myers attended Rice for four years after earning All-State honors at Arizona’s Scottsdale Christian Academy. In high school, he earned a state championship and was even named the Arizona Republic’s Small Schools Player of the Year as just a freshman.
But Division I men’s basketball coaches virtually ignored Myers and his growing talent — something he attributes to his Asian-American identity.
Then, he spent four seasons as a self-labeled “outlier” in NCAA basketball.
On The Mental Game, Myers takes us through:
His disconcerting experience of being ignored by coaches in high school How it feels to be among the only Asian-American players in college basketball What he’s learned from his heroes, like Jeremy Lin Much moreEnjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.
NOTE: I'm thrilled to be running in the Chicago Half-Marathon this September to support Laaser's Ladybug Society. We're close to our goal of $2K to support mental health initiatives in schools — CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
The Mental Game is also a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
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Episode 58 of The Mental Game brings on Chris Helbig, quarterback for the European Football League’s Vienna Vikings.Helbig is in his second season quarterbacking in Europe. Last season, he starred for the Potsdam Royals in the German Football League.The European chapter of Helbig’s career follows college football stints at Butler Community College (KS), Southern Utah University and Eastern Michigan University.Helbig thought his football career was finished after suffering a pair of severe injuries, mixed with the onset of the COVID pandemic. He moved back in with his parents in Colorado, took up a sales job and plunged into a life of comfort, without football.But a breezy, relaxed 9-to-5 life wasn’t for Helbig. He itched to challenge himself, to fulfill himself. So after not throwing a football for months, he started practicing again and decided to re-launch his football career. When the German Football League came calling, Helbig was sold on the life-changing opportunity.Having never left North America, Helbig flew to Berlin, where he didn’t just restart football — he rediscovered himself. On The Mental Game, Helbig takes us through: How he felt mentally after giving up on football, working in sales Why he felt he needed to shake up his life The lessons he’s learned in Europe that will stick with him forever Much more, including stories of playing in and traveling around EuropeEnjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.NOTE: I'm thrilled to be running in the Chicago Bank of America Half-Marathon this June to support Laaser's Ladybug Society. We're close to our goal of $2K to support mental health initiatives in schools — CLICK HERE TO DONATE.The Mental Game is also a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-brief/support
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Episode 57 of The Mental Game features Freddie Stevenson, a former NFL and Florida State fullback, author and, now, filmmaker. His film, “Trials to Triumph” was recently released and is available on Prime Video, Apple TV and more.Stevenson first joined The Mental Game in January 2022 and detailed his dramatic rise from a childhood of homelessness and poverty to the NFL.His football career featured a National Championship at Florida State and a stint with the Chicago Bears. But once he retired, Stevenson experienced severe depression, bringing him to despair.Over time, he learned to harness the power of a positive mindset to turn his life around and authored his book, “Trials To Triumph.”That story has now spawned Stevenson’s film, which debuted on May 2, 2023.On The Mental Game, Stevenson takes us through:
* How he connected, pitched and produced “Trials to Triumph”* What you need to know about his inspiring story* Why transitioning to life after sports is such a hurdle for athletes*Much moreEnjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.NOTE: I'm thrilled to be running in the Chicago Bank of America Half-Marathon this June to support Laaser's Ladybug Society. We're close to our goal of $2K to support mental health initiatives in schools — CLICK HERE TO DONATE.The Mental Game is also a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
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Episode 55 of The Mental Game features Dr. Harold Shinitzky, a world-renowned sports psychologist, author and motivational speaker.
Shinitzky makes his third appearance on The Mental Game after appearing in November 2020 and July 2021.
Shinitzky works with Olympic and professional athletes from every major association (PGA, NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL). He also serves as president of the Florida Psychological Association and is the author of A Champion's Mindset: 15 Mental Conditioning Steps to Becoming a Champion Athlete.
In his return, Shinitzky delves into:
How he perceives the current coverage of mental health in sports How society can push the needle to more acceptance of athletes struggling Why Dak Prescott serves as a beacon for how to address grief publicly Much more, including role play as an NBA beat writerEnjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.
NOTE: I'm thrilled to be running in the Chicago Bank of America Half-Marathon this June to support Laaser's Ladybug Society. We're close to our goal of $2K to support mental health initiatives in schools — CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
The Mental Game is also a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
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Episode 54 of The Mental Game features Sha Carter, a basketball standout who just finished her fifth-year senior season at Florida Gulf Coast.
In this year’s NCAA Tournament, Carter’s Eagles pulled off a 12-over-5 upset of Washington State in the first round before falling to No. 4 Villanova in the Round of 32. Carter dives into the mental game of a March Madness upset in this episode.
Prior to joining FGCU, Carter was a four-year standout at Division II Walsh University in North Canton Ohio, where she became the first player in program history to score 2,000 points. She also earned three All-America nods and led Walsh to three berths in the NCAA Tournament.
Carter has declared for the WNBA Draft and will pursue her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice as she embarks on her professional career. She plans to work a detective following her basketball career.
In her Mental Game debut, Carter takes us through:
The Mental Game of a March Madness upset: What goes into preparing, how to pull it off and what the upset feels like postgame How it feels to end her college basketball career Why smiling is her key to on-court and off-court triumphs Much more, including her fascinating new pursuitEnjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.
NOTE: I'm thrilled to be running in the Chicago Bank of America Half-Marathon this June to support Laaser's Ladybug Society. We're close to our goal of $2K to support mental health initiatives in schools — CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
The Mental Game is also a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-brief/support -
After four months Down Under broadcasting in Australia, The Mental Game is back!
A Note From Sam: Thank you for bearing with me during this hiatus. I had a life-changing time in Australia (working in the Australian Baseball League), and I missed producing The Mental Game immensely. I'm thrilled to be back and am thrilled to be making several significant upgrades to the show, including a video simulcast. Thank you, as always, for your support of The Mental Game. Now, onto this week's show...
Episode 53 of The Mental Game features Donald Lutz, a former first baseman in MLB for the Cincinnati Reds.
Born in New York but raised in Germany, Lutz didn't start playing baseball until he was 14. By the time he turned 18, he'd inked a contract with the Reds and rocketed up their farm system. In 2013, Lutz debuted in the big leagues and became the first German-developed player to make it to MLB.
Since breaking through into The Show, Lutz has starred in the Australian Baseball League with the Brisbane Bandits, winning four championships and a Championship Series MVP award in 2016. Lutz is considered among the best players in modern ABL history and has fallen in love with Australia. Now a permanent resident, Lutz resides full-time in Brisbane.
He has begun to dip his toes into scouting, with the Reds, and podcasting. Lutz produces and hosts the Moving Through Life podcast, which you can subscribe to here. You can also follow Lutz's journey through life on his YouTube Channel and Instagram page.
On The Mental Game, Lutz dives into:
After not picking up a baseball bat for his first 14 years of life, how he learned to master the art of hitting What he was feeling when he stepped into the box for his first MLB at-bat How his anxiety has waned throughout his pro career Why he constantly tries to shed baggage for peak performance Much more, including the hilarious story behind his big-league call-upEnjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.
NOTE: I'm thrilled to be running in the Chicago Bank of America Half-Marathon this June to support Laaser's Ladybug Society. We're close to our goal of $2K to support mental health initiatives in schools — CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
The Mental Game is also a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!
The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-brief/support -
Episode 52 of The Mental Game features Lee Elias, an award-winning author, professional speaker, podcast host and coach.Elias, a former athlete himself, has long been dedicated to helping young athletes reach their full potential by teaching them about the importance of trust, teamwork, and mental fitness. He also serves as the director of GRIT, a Pivotal Moments Media Channel, which aims to break the stigma surrounding mental fitness by sharing stories from sports and athletics that can serve as a vehicle for growth for human beings.On The Mental Game, Elias delves into: How he (and you) should define trust Why the messages we tell ourselves color our reality What he learned from his hockey career Much moreEnjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.The Mental Game is also a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-brief/support
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