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Today, Jim sits down with Kelly Gunther, a 2014 US Olympian in speed skating. At the age of 6, Kelly knew she wanted to be an Olympian when she saw others take the ice. She briefly took up figure skating before taking up in-line speed skating because she wanted to move faster than the music allowed. As an inline skater, she won multiple World Championship gold medals on the US relay team before transitioning to ice speed skating in 2009. It was the perfect fit. While this was the start of Kelly’s road to becoming an Olympian, she could have never predicted the obstacles that came her way. Despite having a learning disability as a student, facing setbacks in her skating career, and nearly losing her entire foot on the ice in a double compound fracture, Kelly found a way to come back each time - earning her the nickname, “The Comeback Kid.” Her story is one of incredible resiliency and determination. We’re so excited to bring you this episode and make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Kelly Gunther.
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Today, Jim sits down with Carissa Gump, a 2008 US Olympian in weight lifting. She is a multiple-time American record holder, a five-time consecutive American National Open champion, and is in the New England Weightlifting Hall of Fame. Carissa has spent her life in sport whether it be as an athlete, advocate, or as an executive leader. She currently serves as the Executive Director* for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the NSCA, and is the founder of Lifting You Up, L.L.C., which is focused on supporting nonprofits at the policy and process level to help advance their respective mission. Outside of her amazing career achievements, she’s also a wonderful mother and role model for her two children. We’re so excited to bring you this episode, and make sure to share and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Carissa Gump.
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Today, Jim sits down with Pat Williams, a basketball Hall-of-Famer, former general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, and co-founder of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. He’s also been the general manager with NBA teams in Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Orlando, including the 1983 World Champion 76ers. He’s also beaten an incurable form of cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and has since kept a clean bill of health. Additionally, as the father of 19 children, 14 of them adopted, he continues to be a strong influence within the family. On top of all of that, he’s an author who’s written over a hundred books and an incredible leader, coach, and mentor that anyone would be lucky to learn from. We’re so excited to bring you this episode and make sure to share and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Pat Williams.
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This week, Jim sits down with Nina Kraus, a scientist, inventor, and musician. Nina studies the biology of auditory learning at Brainvolts Auditory Neuroscience Lab at Northwestern University. She began her career measuring responses from single auditory neurons and was one of the first to show that the adult nervous system has the potential for reorganization following learning. Her book, OF SOUND MIND: How Our Brain Constructs a Meaningful Sonic World, communicates these principles in a narrative digestible to any interested reader. OF SOUND MIND is Kraus’ love letter to sound, how sound connects us, its biological impact on making us us, and how it affects the world we live in. We’re so excited to bring you this episode, and make sure to subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Nina Kraus.
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This week, we’re joined by Jamie Mittelman. Jamie is the founder and host of Flame Bearers, an award-winning podcast and the world's first storytelling platform, specifically for women Olympians and Paralympians. She founded Flame Bearers while receiving her Masters in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School where she received an award for her significant impact on the Harvard community. Having a background in media, she’s also managed a $30 Million media portfolio on behalf of the conglomerate of Yahoo, The Huffington Post, AOL, and Verizon. And most recently, Jamie completed the Boston Marathon, making it the 2nd marathon completed. We can’t wait for you to hear her story and the amazing stories of the resiliency of Olympic and Paralympic athletes. And now, Jamie Mittelman.
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This week, we’re joined by Jake Flint, the Director of Athletic Development at LSU. Prior to LSU, Flint spent 12 years at Notre Dame on the strength and conditioning staff. During this time, he helped Notre Dame compete in 11 bowl games, 2 College Football Playoffs, and the BCS National Championship Game. Flint is also a certified CSCCA and USAW strength coach and trained over 60 players who went on to be selected in the NFL draft. In addition to being an incredible coach, he’s also played for Central Michigan University and represented USA Weightlifting in the 85 kg weight class. If you’re serious about being an athlete or coach, you need to follow this guy. Make sure to subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode! And now, Jake Flint.
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This week, we sit down with Carl Evans, an author and a leader in suicide prevention. Carl has spent the last decade pioneering Mental Health Awareness. He is the CEO of Hope For Us Network and a Senior Director for Hope For the Day. By developing the Proactive Suicide Prevention Theory, Carl aims to disrupt the highest risk factors for mental health crises. He works with all different communities and institutional levels nationwide, to implement lasting change in mental healthcare. This guy is seriously the real deal when it comes to understanding mental health in a new light. We can’t wait for you to listen to this episode, and make sure to subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode! And now, Carl Evans.
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This week, we sit down with Jodi Marver, the 2023 IBCA Illinois Basketball Coach of the Year and Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Willows Academy. Jodi has been an athlete all her life, from playing in the Maccabi Games in 2008 to playing basketball for Knox College. Jodi studied elementary education and paved the way for the future of Knox Basketball. Additionally, Jodi is Chicago’s 16U Maccabi Girls Basketball Coach and continues to give back to the Maccabi community. And most recently, she was inducted into the Knox College Hall of Fame for her impact as an athlete and as a coach for turning the whole program around. If you want to learn the secrets to a successful team culture, pay close attention to Jodi’s story. Also, remember to subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode! And now, Jodi Marver.
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Today, Jim sits down with Dominique Robinson, Defensive End for the Chicago Bears. Robinson was picked up in the 2022 NFL Draft in the 5th Round by the Bears. Growing up in Canton, Ohio, he played basketball and was the starting quarterback for Canton McKinley High School. Robinson was rated as a two-star recruit and committed to playing college football at Miami University of Ohio. During this time, he experimented with various positions, until finally landing on the defensive line. This ultimately led to his incredibly successful rookie debut with the Chicago Bears during Week 1 of the Season. But more than a football player, Robinson is an incredibly humble and down-to-earth guy that anyone would be lucky to meet. He’s currently living with his lovely wife, Emma Robinson, and preparing for his next upcoming season. If anyone out there follows the NFL, I’m sure you’re just as excited as us to see what he’s bringing to the table. Get ready for Dominique’s amazing story and incredible life lessons that you’ll hear nowhere else. If you like what you hear… Follow the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode and Share your favorite moment on social media!
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Today, Jim sits down with Lawrence Rubin, a brilliant psychologist and play therapist specializing in working with children, teens, and families. He’s co-authored many journal articles and books for the Popular Culture Association and is an editor for Psychotherapy.net. As a professor of Counselor Education at St. Thomas University and adjunct online professor at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, he shares his knowledge with countless people each year. To this day, he’s also a golfer, father, husband, mosaicist, citizen of the world, collector of antique bicycles, and just an all-around awesome guy.
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Hello Everyone! Today, Jim sits down with Tom Mietus, the Athletic Director of Glenbrook South High School, home of the Titans. Tom graduated from Carthage College and earned several master’s degrees from North Park University, NIU, and Northeastern. And ultimately, he found himself back in the suburbs he grew up in. He knew this was where he was meant to be. Starting as an assistant director for the Titans about a decade ago, Tom’s mission has always been to empower students, athletes, and coaches to be their best. Being a former wrestler himself, Tom understands the value of athletics, and preaches the mantra: “Athletes today, athletes for life”. Sit back as we dive into the tactics that Tom uses to create an effective strength program and team culture.
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Today, Jim sits down with Mike Gattone, the Senior Director of Sports Performance and Coaching Education for USA Weightlifting. Mike is not new to the scene, he’s spent decades in the sports business. From being an assistant strength coach for the Chicago Bulls to managing Sports Intelligence for Gatorade, he has amassed a great deal of experience and knowledge in training high-caliber athletes and all-around good human beings. In addition to being a successful strength coach, he’s also an incredible husband and family man. Get ready as Mike shares the life lessons learned through sports, that go beyond strength. If you enjoy today’s episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share! We thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy!
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Today, Jim sits down with Sven Erlandson- a former D1 football player, spiritual counselor, author of the “Spiritual but not Religious” movement, and much more. Working as a spiritual counselor for over 20 years, Sven continues to help people unlock the powerful voice inside them, so that they can begin living their truth and experience happiness and true aliveness. He attended undergrad at the US Air Force Academy and graduate school in Berkeley. With his education and incredible life experiences, from living in the streets to becoming a Pastor, he authors numerous books that continue to inspire and change people's lives today. One of the main ways he does this is through his own podcast, The Badass Counseling Show. Check it out!
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Mark Thompson. Mark is a former football player, originally from the United Kingdom. He has also been a long time, close personal friend and former teammate of Jim! Together, they played football in the UK and Ireland, for the University of Limerick Vikings. Michael has won multiple football championships in the Irish American Football League- the Shamrock Conference for the Vikings both in Ireland and in the UK. Join us, as Mark and Jim reminisce about their days as teammates and the important life lessons they learned.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Michael Polydoris. Michael joined HUB International in 2020 as a senior consultant on the HRCS team. Michael partners with his clients on HR strategy, talented performance management, organizational design and structure, executive coaching, and employee development and helps them build high-performing team. Prior to Hub, Michael was an HR and management consultant for ADP, working with their largest national PEO clients. Michael has also held multiple director roles in HR, finance, and operations with several Chicago marketing and technology agencies. He has served on the board of directors of Chicago non-profits, and is currently president of the board of the non-profit animal rescue, Alive Rescue.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Max Newlon. Max is the President of BrainCo, a brain-computer interface (BCI) company incubated in the Harvard Innovation Lab that is unlocking the potential of BCI technology for every person on the planet.
BrainCo’s products provide amputees with the world’s most intuitive prosthetic hand, give students hands-on neurotech learning experiences, and offer Olympic teams, F1 drivers, and everyday people a brain-sensing wearable and app to live calmer and more focused lives with FocusCalm. Max spent the last decade studying cognitive science and neuroscience, human development, and mind-body approaches to wellness and performance. Before BrainCo he earned his master’s degree from Harvard University, worked in leadership development, and conducted fMRI research at some of the best hospitals in the world on the impact of meditation and yoga on the brain, as well as the impact of invasive BMI technology on people with Parkinson’s disease. Now as President of BrainCo, he leads the visionary team that is bringing BCI technology to the world so that millions of people can benefit from the next technological revolution that will unlock human potential.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Paul Donaher. Paul Donaher is a global leader with a track record of growing and transforming organizations with innovation at their core. He combines strategic vision, operating excellence, and a creative mindset to achieve results. Paul’s leadership style is the hallmark of his success, and the success of those he leads. He is focused on ensuring a high performance, stimulating work culture through collaboration, motivating team, and championing inclusion and diversity. Paul has held senior executive positions at Apple, Beats by Dre, and Sotheby’s. As an agency president and partner, he has advised esteemed brands as diverse as Four Seasons hotels, Goldman Sachs, GAP, and Harvard Business School. Paul is committed to sharing his leadership skills and business acumen with community and non-profit organizations, especially those focused on equality and justice.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Becky Moran. Becky Moran, CMAA is the Athletic Director at Round Lake High School. She has served in this capacity for 3 years and has worked in interscholastic athletic administration for 19 years at various high schools in the Chicagoland area. She has coached soccer and volleyball at the high school and collegiate level. She earned a BS in Sport and Fitness Management from the University of Wisconsin – Parkside. She then furthered her education at Dominican University and Ohio University where she earned a master’s in educational leadership and athletic administration respectively. In addition to her role as a high school athletic director, she serves her professional associations on the Board of Directors at both the state and national level. She serves the Illinois Athletic Director’s Association as the professional development coordinator, a position she has had for the last fourteen years. She was recently recognized by the association as the 3A/4A Athletic Director of the Year for the work she has done in her school and state. She is also the current President-Elect for the NIAAA Board of Directors after being selected as an at-large candidate in 2020. She has presented courses and workshops at multiple state and national conference and continues to look for ways to grow as a professional while simultaneously growing and promoting the profession of athletic administration. She is a lifetime resident of Lake County, Illinois where she with her husband, Patrick, and two children, Wyatt 16 and Halle 15.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Caroline Williams, the author of Move!: The New Science of Body Over Mind. Caroline is a UK-based science writer with over 20 years’ experience in magazine and radio journalism. She regularly writes for New Scientist Magazine and is also a feature editor working on neuroscience, health, and nature-based stories. Caroline is the author of two books: Move! And Override, and the editor of two New Scientist’s Instant Expert Guides. She also produced and presented radio programs and reports for BBC, across Science, Natural History, and Children’s Radio. Her passion is to learn new and exciting things, and share them in the most entertaining way possible.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Abby Seitz, an active-duty Marine. Abby is originally from the Midwest and grew up playing high school sports. With a love for fitness, language, and travel, she found military service to be a natural fit. She’s been an active-duty Marine for ten years and lives in Southern California with her husband and son. She speaks three languages and is currently pursuing a Batchelor’s Degree in Psychology.
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