RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_1853f3bb-a714-4cac-a5c4-42777c69ea97 -- Rendered At Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:25:15 +0000 https://redcircle.com/shows/closer-mentality en All rights reserved Closer Mentality is a peak performance-focused, d… Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance-focused, documentary podcast. Each episode tells the stories of elite athletes, coaches, and sport psychologists and their relationships with the mental side of the game. 1853f3bb-a714-4cac-a5c4-42777c69ea97 episodic no Julia Mellett julia@closermentality.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/1853f3bb-a714-4cac-a5c4-42777c69ea97 false full Ep. 81: 'I'm Changing the Narrative' and Mount Kilimanjaro with Rachel Baribeau Julia Mellett Episode 81 brought on "I'm Changing the Narrative… Episode 81 brought on "I'm Changing the Narrative" founder Rachel Baribeau. She spoke about the impact of re-writing your legacy, separating your worth from sports, and the ways individuals can create a culture of acceptance and positivity. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA I'm Changing the Narrative: https://www.imchangingthenarrative.org/ Episode 81 brought on "I'm Changing the Narrative" founder Rachel Baribeau. She spoke about the impact of re-writing your legacy, separating your worth from sports, and the ways individuals can create a culture of acceptance and positivity. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA I'm Changing the Narrative: https://www.imchangingthenarrative.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1557124282 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-81-im-changing-the-narrative-and-mount-kilimanjaro-with-rachel-baribeau Thu, 06 Jul 2023 02:21:55 +0000 1500 false full Ep. 80: Closer Mentality IS BACK! Julia Mellett Welcome back to Closer Mentality! In the words of… Welcome back to Closer Mentality! In the words of the queen, Taylor Swift, "It's been a long time coming!" This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Welcome back to Closer Mentality! In the words of the queen, Taylor Swift, "It's been a long time coming!" This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1552953568 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-80-closer-mentality-is-back Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:19:09 +0000 183 false full Ep. 79: Covering Athlete Mental Health and Welcoming Vulnerability with Julie Kliegman Julia Mellett Episode 79 welcomed Sports Illustrated copy chief… Episode 79 welcomed Sports Illustrated copy chief Julie Kliegman! Kliegman's beat at SI covers athlete mental health; her take on how media outlets can go about telling stories of vulnerability is one I think fans, coaches, athletes, and journalists can all find useful. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Simone Biles: https://www.si.com/olympics/2020/04/29/mental-impact-of-the-pandemic-on-athletes Sarah Fuller: https://www.si.com/college/2022/07/25/sarah-fuller-vanderbilt-football-daily-cover Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios Episode 79 welcomed Sports Illustrated copy chief Julie Kliegman! Kliegman's beat at SI covers athlete mental health; her take on how media outlets can go about telling stories of vulnerability is one I think fans, coaches, athletes, and journalists can all find useful. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Simone Biles: https://www.si.com/olympics/2020/04/29/mental-impact-of-the-pandemic-on-athletes Sarah Fuller: https://www.si.com/college/2022/07/25/sarah-fuller-vanderbilt-football-daily-cover Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1322265610 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-79-covering-athlete-mental-health-and-welcoming-vulnerability-with-julie-kliegman Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:47:53 +0000 1159 false full Ep. 78: The Toughness Facade and Healthy Habits with Andrew Delaney Julia Mellett Episode 78 brought on Adelphi University Men's Ba… Episode 78 brought on Adelphi University Men's Basketball's Andrew Delaney. Delaney talked about the distribution of psychological resources on college campuses, the impact of resources like Morgan's Message, picking friends, and redefining "mental toughness". This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios Episode 78 brought on Adelphi University Men's Basketball's Andrew Delaney. Delaney talked about the distribution of psychological resources on college campuses, the impact of resources like Morgan's Message, picking friends, and redefining "mental toughness". This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1319359534 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-78-the-toughness-facade-and-healthy-habits-with-andrew-delaney Sun, 07 Aug 2022 03:18:47 +0000 2193 false full Ep. 77: Coxing Paralympians and Adaptive Rowing with Jenny Sichel Julia Mellett Episode 77 brought on Team USA coxswain Jenny Sic… Episode 77 brought on Team USA coxswain Jenny Sichel. Sichel, a graduate of Bryn Mawr University, spoke of her time transitioning into coxing, the adaptations she has to make for her Para Rowing boats, and what it takes to coach visually and physically-impaired rowers to international success. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality NCIL: https://ncil.org/ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios Episode 77 brought on Team USA coxswain Jenny Sichel. Sichel, a graduate of Bryn Mawr University, spoke of her time transitioning into coxing, the adaptations she has to make for her Para Rowing boats, and what it takes to coach visually and physically-impaired rowers to international success. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality NCIL: https://ncil.org/ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1313171779 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-77-coxing-paralympians-and-adaptive-rowing-with-jenny-sichel Thu, 28 Jul 2022 03:58:21 +0000 1808 false full Ep. 76: Toxic Coaching and CACE with Maggie Bell Julia Mellett Episode 76 brought former Cal Golden Bears defend… Episode 76 brought former Cal Golden Bears defender Maggie Bell on. She spoke of the tumultuous coaching environment within the Cal Women's Soccer team, how her athletic department handled scandal, and the student-athlete advocacy work she currently does. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality CACE: https://caceanswers.com/ NCAA Transfer FAQ: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2015/2/13/want-to-transfer.aspx HonestGame Transfer FAQ: https://honestgame.com/2022/03/09/ncaa-transfer-portal/ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios Episode 76 brought former Cal Golden Bears defender Maggie Bell on. She spoke of the tumultuous coaching environment within the Cal Women's Soccer team, how her athletic department handled scandal, and the student-athlete advocacy work she currently does. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality CACE: https://caceanswers.com/ NCAA Transfer FAQ: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2015/2/13/want-to-transfer.aspx HonestGame Transfer FAQ: https://honestgame.com/2022/03/09/ncaa-transfer-portal/ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1312214035 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-76-toxic-coaching-and-cace-with-maggie-bell Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:21:36 +0000 1935 false full Ep. 75: Drexel Crew and The Humbling Effect of Walking with Beth Gardner Julia Mellett Episode 75 brought forth a story of physical adve… Episode 75 brought forth a story of physical adversity and how a sport found at 21 years old can impact the rest of your life. Meet Beth Gardner. Former Drexel University Crew member and Stage 3 Breast Cancer survivor. Her story is incredible. Thanks to everyone for helping bring SEVENTY-FIVE WEEKS of stories to Closer Mentality! I love you all. - Julia This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality "One Rowing Stroke at a Time - Surviving Stage 3 Breast Cancer for 20 Years": https://www.amazon.com/One-Rowing-Stroke-Time-Surviving-ebook/dp/B09TGC9M29 Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios Episode 75 brought forth a story of physical adversity and how a sport found at 21 years old can impact the rest of your life. Meet Beth Gardner. Former Drexel University Crew member and Stage 3 Breast Cancer survivor. Her story is incredible. Thanks to everyone for helping bring SEVENTY-FIVE WEEKS of stories to Closer Mentality! I love you all. - Julia This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality "One Rowing Stroke at a Time - Surviving Stage 3 Breast Cancer for 20 Years": https://www.amazon.com/One-Rowing-Stroke-Time-Surviving-ebook/dp/B09TGC9M29 Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1305315538 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-75-drexel-crew-and-the-humbling-effect-of-walking-with-beth-gardner Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:34:38 +0000 2312 false full Ep. 74: Meditation and "Tackle the Stigma" with Emma Jaskaniec Julia Mellett Episode 74 brought on Wisconsin Women's Soccer mi… Episode 74 brought on Wisconsin Women's Soccer midfielder Emma Jaskaniec. Jaskaniec detailed the anxiety she had in high school, how it manifested once she arrived in Madison, finding meditation, speaking candidly about her mental health, and leading her team to a Big 10 Championship berth for the first time since 2014. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Tackle The Stigma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzRyKuKGXRQ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios Episode 74 brought on Wisconsin Women's Soccer midfielder Emma Jaskaniec. Jaskaniec detailed the anxiety she had in high school, how it manifested once she arrived in Madison, finding meditation, speaking candidly about her mental health, and leading her team to a Big 10 Championship berth for the first time since 2014. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Tackle The Stigma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzRyKuKGXRQ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1300899256 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-74-meditation-and-tackle-the-stigma-with-emma-jaskaniec Thu, 07 Jul 2022 02:45:27 +0000 1686 false full Ep. 73: Body Autonomy and How To Ask For Help with Devi Jagadesan Julia Mellett Episode 73 brought on former Xavier University cr… Episode 73 brought on former Xavier University cross-country athlete Devi Jagadesan. She worked through the pressure to conform to early sport specialization, getting to a Division I school, sexual assault, developing an eating disorder, feeling threatened on campus, Title IX, and how she used writing as an outlet to help heal her trauma. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality National Sexual Assault Hotline: https://www.rainn.org/resources End Rape On Campus: https://civicnation.org/our-initiatives/end-rape-on-campus/ Intimate Partner Violence - CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/index.html Gender-Based Violence: https://www.unfpa.org/gender-based-violence Women For Women International: https://www.womenforwomen.org/blogs/series-what-does-mean-gender-based-violence Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios Episode 73 brought on former Xavier University cross-country athlete Devi Jagadesan. She worked through the pressure to conform to early sport specialization, getting to a Division I school, sexual assault, developing an eating disorder, feeling threatened on campus, Title IX, and how she used writing as an outlet to help heal her trauma. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality National Sexual Assault Hotline: https://www.rainn.org/resources End Rape On Campus: https://civicnation.org/our-initiatives/end-rape-on-campus/ Intimate Partner Violence - CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/index.html Gender-Based Violence: https://www.unfpa.org/gender-based-violence Women For Women International: https://www.womenforwomen.org/blogs/series-what-does-mean-gender-based-violence Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1296976417 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-73-body-autonomy-and-how-to-ask-for-help-with-devi-jagadesan Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:48:34 +0000 2079 false full Ep. 72: Improperly-Diagnosed Stress Fractures and DIII Volleyball with Hattie Mills Julia Mellett LeTourneau University's Hattie Mills joined Close… LeTourneau University's Hattie Mills joined Closer Mentality for Episode 72! Mills, a sophomore volleyball player at the Texas DIII school, talked through her recruiting experience, choosing LeTourneau, adjusting to college life, and a season-ending injury that shouldn't have been. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Let's Talk About That: https://www.letstalkaboutthisbyhattie.com/452248810 Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios LeTourneau University's Hattie Mills joined Closer Mentality for Episode 72! Mills, a sophomore volleyball player at the Texas DIII school, talked through her recruiting experience, choosing LeTourneau, adjusting to college life, and a season-ending injury that shouldn't have been. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Let's Talk About That: https://www.letstalkaboutthisbyhattie.com/452248810 Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1292600110 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-72-improperly-diagnosed-stress-fractures-and-diii-volleyball-with-hattie-mills Thu, 23 Jun 2022 03:33:46 +0000 999 false full Ep. 71: Morgan's Message Julia Mellett Episode 71 brought on representatives from the no… Episode 71 brought on representatives from the non-profit "Morgan's Message". Named for Duke University women's lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers, who passed in 2019, the initiative aims to debunk athlete mental health stories and share experiences, peer-to-peer. Today's guests help give context to the nationwide work that Morgan's Message now does. Morgan's twin sister, Aberle, and East Carolina women's lacrosse player, and Morgan's Message ambassador, CeCe Bartley joined the episode today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Morgan's Message: https://morgansmessage.org/ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios Episode 71 brought on representatives from the non-profit "Morgan's Message". Named for Duke University women's lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers, who passed in 2019, the initiative aims to debunk athlete mental health stories and share experiences, peer-to-peer. Today's guests help give context to the nationwide work that Morgan's Message now does. Morgan's twin sister, Aberle, and East Carolina women's lacrosse player, and Morgan's Message ambassador, CeCe Bartley joined the episode today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Morgan's Message: https://morgansmessage.org/ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1288338487 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-71-morgans-message Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:33:01 +0000 2113 false full Ep. 70: Sport Pedagogy and Knowing Your Players with Dr. Stephen Harvey Julia Mellett For the 70th episode of Closer Mentality, I welco… For the 70th episode of Closer Mentality, I welcomed Dr. Stephen Harvey to the podcast. He's a sport pedagogist and helps teach coaches how to be more effective in their practices. He spoke about coach decision-making, open streams of communication between player and coach, self-aware evaluations, and how to approach mental skills with athletes ranging from elementary school to professional. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Dr. Harvey's Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stephen-Harvey-3 Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios For the 70th episode of Closer Mentality, I welcomed Dr. Stephen Harvey to the podcast. He's a sport pedagogist and helps teach coaches how to be more effective in their practices. He spoke about coach decision-making, open streams of communication between player and coach, self-aware evaluations, and how to approach mental skills with athletes ranging from elementary school to professional. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Dr. Harvey's Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stephen-Harvey-3 Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1283944747 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-70-sport-pedagogy-and-knowing-your-players-with-dr-stephen-harvey Thu, 09 Jun 2022 03:50:44 +0000 2067 false full Ep. 69: 'The Fort' and Catcher Psychology with Michael McKenry Julia Mellett Episode 69 highlighted the 13-year professional b… Episode 69 highlighted the 13-year professional baseball career of catcher Michael McKenry. McKenry spoke of his journey to Major League lineups, piecing together additional opportunities, the pain and confusion of being traded, how he became "The Fort", the post-sport grieving process, and how through all of the adversity, he maintained his composure. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios Episode 69 highlighted the 13-year professional baseball career of catcher Michael McKenry. McKenry spoke of his journey to Major League lineups, piecing together additional opportunities, the pain and confusion of being traded, how he became "The Fort", the post-sport grieving process, and how through all of the adversity, he maintained his composure. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1279518760 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-69-the-fort-and-catcher-psychology-with-michael-mckenry Thu, 02 Jun 2022 03:39:03 +0000 1905 false full Ep. 68: Batman and the 200m Butterfly with Zach Harting Julia Mellett Team USA swimmer Zach Harting joined Closer Menta… Team USA swimmer Zach Harting joined Closer Mentality to tell his story on Episode 68. Harting detailed his journey to the University of Louisville swim program, finding his sweet spot in the 200m fly, capturing a litany of Cardinal program records, racing Michael Phelps for a spot on Team USA, winning gold medals all over the world, and his trip to Tokyo 2020. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios Team USA swimmer Zach Harting joined Closer Mentality to tell his story on Episode 68. Harting detailed his journey to the University of Louisville swim program, finding his sweet spot in the 200m fly, capturing a litany of Cardinal program records, racing Michael Phelps for a spot on Team USA, winning gold medals all over the world, and his trip to Tokyo 2020. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1275317770 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-68-batman-and-the-200m-butterfly-with-zach-harting Thu, 26 May 2022 03:31:24 +0000 1708 false full Ep. 67: Body Image and Texas A&M T&F with Jean Jenkins Julia Mellett Happy Mental Health Action Day! Closer Mentality'… Happy Mental Health Action Day! Closer Mentality's National Mental Health Awareness Month programming continues with a story straight from College Station, Texas. Texas A&M 800 m track athlete Jean Jenkins joined Closer Mentality this week to tell the story of getting to Texas A&M University, finding a place in the middle distances, the beginning of her self-image difficulties, being diagnosed with an eating disorder, perfectionism, and the journey to get back into running. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Jean's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jeanmarie1/?hl=en Jean's Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpixe.l/?hl=en Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios Happy Mental Health Action Day! Closer Mentality's National Mental Health Awareness Month programming continues with a story straight from College Station, Texas. Texas A&M 800 m track athlete Jean Jenkins joined Closer Mentality this week to tell the story of getting to Texas A&M University, finding a place in the middle distances, the beginning of her self-image difficulties, being diagnosed with an eating disorder, perfectionism, and the journey to get back into running. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Jean's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jeanmarie1/?hl=en Jean's Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpixe.l/?hl=en Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1271005858 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-67-body-image-and-texas-am-tf-with-jean-jenkins Thu, 19 May 2022 01:57:00 +0000 2363 false full Ep. 66: Snapping Poles and Setting Personal Bests with Olivia McTaggart Julia Mellett Team New Zealand pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart jo… Team New Zealand pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart joined Closer Mentality this week to talk about the gymnast to pole vaulter pipeline, breaking the U-17 national record, snapping four poles and the psychological ramifications, missing out on Tokyo 2020, and representing New Zealand at the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championship in Serbia. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios Team New Zealand pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart joined Closer Mentality this week to talk about the gymnast to pole vaulter pipeline, breaking the U-17 national record, snapping four poles and the psychological ramifications, missing out on Tokyo 2020, and representing New Zealand at the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championship in Serbia. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG The episode is presented by MindReady Studios tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1266688603 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-66-snapping-poles-and-setting-personal-bests-with-olivia-mctaggart Thu, 12 May 2022 03:39:59 +0000 2302 false full Ep. 65: Two Torn ACLs and The Impact of Positivity with Rachel Muller Julia Mellett Bowling Green State University's women's soccer p… Bowling Green State University's women's soccer player Rachel Muller joined Closer Mentality this week. She worked through both of her ACL tears, moving across the country in pursuit of an opportunity to play soccer collegiately, regulating her emotions toward returning to play, and how she took control of her shifting roles within BGSU WSOC's hierarchy. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality "From Broken Wings to Shiny Rings": https://twitter.com/BGathletics/status/1507027909914988550 Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG Bowling Green State University's women's soccer player Rachel Muller joined Closer Mentality this week. She worked through both of her ACL tears, moving across the country in pursuit of an opportunity to play soccer collegiately, regulating her emotions toward returning to play, and how she took control of her shifting roles within BGSU WSOC's hierarchy. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality "From Broken Wings to Shiny Rings": https://twitter.com/BGathletics/status/1507027909914988550 Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1262286496 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-65-two-torn-acls-and-the-impact-of-positivity-with-rachel-muller Wed, 04 May 2022 18:57:56 +0000 1454 false full Ep. 64: Team Israel and MindReady with Jeremy Wolf Julia Mellett Episode 64 welcomed MindReady and More Than Baseb… Episode 64 welcomed MindReady and More Than Baseball founder Jeremy Wolf. He detailed his journey to DIII baseball, winning a College World Series, getting drafted to the New York Mets and playing for Team Israel, why More Than Baseball is important, and mental skills training. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA More Than Baseball: https://www.morethanbaseball.org/ MindReady: https://www.mindready.co/ Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG Episode 64 welcomed MindReady and More Than Baseball founder Jeremy Wolf. He detailed his journey to DIII baseball, winning a College World Series, getting drafted to the New York Mets and playing for Team Israel, why More Than Baseball is important, and mental skills training. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA More Than Baseball: https://www.morethanbaseball.org/ MindReady: https://www.mindready.co/ Season 2's Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd…3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1258174315 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-64-team-israel-and-mindready-with-jeremy-wolf Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:36:23 +0000 2007 false full Ep. 63: Person Over Player and Coaching Youth Mental Wellness with Matt Woodtke Julia Mellett Episode 63's Matt Woodtke introduced the concept … Episode 63's Matt Woodtke introduced the concept of working through mental wellness basics with student-athletes as early as middle school. He also detailed the basics of coaching dynamics, why some coaches seem more approachable, and how adults can create a positive team culture surrounding mental health-related dialogues. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd1OW7znIwy8klvp3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG Episode 63's Matt Woodtke introduced the concept of working through mental wellness basics with student-athletes as early as middle school. He also detailed the basics of coaching dynamics, why some coaches seem more approachable, and how adults can create a positive team culture surrounding mental health-related dialogues. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2's Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd1OW7znIwy8klvp3p1aXW0xVjceLdJhG tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1254505708 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-63-person-over-player-and-coaching-youth-mental-wellness-with-matt-woodtke Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:34:10 +0000 1589 false full Ep. 62: Sack The Stigma Julia Mellett Episode 62 welcomed three representatives from th… Episode 62 welcomed three representatives from the University of Michigan's Sack the Stigma initiative, which is aimed at engaging college students and student-athletes in mental health advocacy. Sack The Stigma is a collaborative effort between the University of Michigan’s athletic department, specifically football players, Soho Youth Club, a advocacy-through-apparel brand, and Valiant, a sports marketing agency assisting Michigan’s student-athletes with NIL opportunities. Speaking on behalf of the initiative are Brett Gray, Founder and CEO of Soho Youth Club, Carly Silverstein, Clinical Therapist and Mental Performance Fellow with Ann Arbor-based BLND Health, and Jared Wangler, Founder and CEO of Valiant. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Sack The Stigma Website: https://www.sohoyouthclub.com/pages/sack-the-stigma Sack The Stigma Merchandise: https://www.mden.com/search.html?S001=sack%20the%20stigma Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Episode 62 welcomed three representatives from the University of Michigan's Sack the Stigma initiative, which is aimed at engaging college students and student-athletes in mental health advocacy. Sack The Stigma is a collaborative effort between the University of Michigan’s athletic department, specifically football players, Soho Youth Club, a advocacy-through-apparel brand, and Valiant, a sports marketing agency assisting Michigan’s student-athletes with NIL opportunities. Speaking on behalf of the initiative are Brett Gray, Founder and CEO of Soho Youth Club, Carly Silverstein, Clinical Therapist and Mental Performance Fellow with Ann Arbor-based BLND Health, and Jared Wangler, Founder and CEO of Valiant. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Sack The Stigma Website: https://www.sohoyouthclub.com/pages/sack-the-stigma Sack The Stigma Merchandise: https://www.mden.com/search.html?S001=sack%20the%20stigma Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1249822753 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-62-sack-the-stigma Thu, 14 Apr 2022 02:30:55 +0000 1864 false full Ep. 61: Community College and Playing Soccer Overseas with Brendan Griffiths Julia Mellett Brendan Griffiths joined Closer Mentality to talk… Brendan Griffiths joined Closer Mentality to talk about his experience with the transfer portal, finding a Division II school, playing professional soccer in Germany and Denmark, and his experiences with resource discrepancies. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality In The 11 Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-11-with-brendan-griffiths/id1511066634 Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Brendan Griffiths joined Closer Mentality to talk about his experience with the transfer portal, finding a Division II school, playing professional soccer in Germany and Denmark, and his experiences with resource discrepancies. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality In The 11 Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-11-with-brendan-griffiths/id1511066634 Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1246018822 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-61-community-college-and-playing-soccer-overseas-with-brendan-griffiths Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:27:37 +0000 2695 false full Ep. 60: Three ACL Tears and PyeongChang 2018 with Madii Himbury Julia Mellett To conclude Women's History Month, Closer Mentali… To conclude Women's History Month, Closer Mentality brought on Team Australia freestyle skier Madii Himbury. We talked through the gymnastics to freestyle ski pipeline, competing for Team Australia, qualifying for the Olympics, Australian mental health resources, and the physical and mental strains of three ACL tears. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality 2003 Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237513367_The_Prevalence_of_Previous_Serious_Knee_Injuries_in_Freestyle_World_Championship_Skiers Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA To conclude Women's History Month, Closer Mentality brought on Team Australia freestyle skier Madii Himbury. We talked through the gymnastics to freestyle ski pipeline, competing for Team Australia, qualifying for the Olympics, Australian mental health resources, and the physical and mental strains of three ACL tears. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality 2003 Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237513367_The_Prevalence_of_Previous_Serious_Knee_Injuries_in_Freestyle_World_Championship_Skiers Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1241714677 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-60-three-acl-tears-and-pyeongchang-2018-with-madii-himbury Thu, 31 Mar 2022 03:21:33 +0000 2424 false full Ep. 59: Olympic Gold Medals and a Larger Battle with Kikkan Randall Julia Mellett Episode 59 brought forth the story of former Team… Episode 59 brought forth the story of former Team USA cross-country skier, and five-time Olympian, Kikkan Randall. In one of the most amazing stories of heart and perseverance I've ever gotten the opportunity to tell on this podcast, Kikkan walked us through her two-decade career, setting United States records, what it meant to finally walk away with an Olympic gold, and the diagnosis that rocked her world mere months later. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Kikkan's Cool Socks: https://shop.kikkan.com/ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Episode 59 brought forth the story of former Team USA cross-country skier, and five-time Olympian, Kikkan Randall. In one of the most amazing stories of heart and perseverance I've ever gotten the opportunity to tell on this podcast, Kikkan walked us through her two-decade career, setting United States records, what it meant to finally walk away with an Olympic gold, and the diagnosis that rocked her world mere months later. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Kikkan's Cool Socks: https://shop.kikkan.com/ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1237698802 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-59-olympic-gold-medals-and-a-larger-battle-with-kikkan-randall Thu, 24 Mar 2022 03:07:37 +0000 2441 false full Ep. 58: Striving for Gold and NCAA Rifle National Championships with Mary Tucker Julia Mellett Episode 58 welcomed University of Kentucky's juni… Episode 58 welcomed University of Kentucky's junior rifle athlete Mary Tucker. Tucker is a four-time National Champion and Olympic silver medalist. She stopped by Closer Mentality to revisit her introduction to rifle, finding her Wildcat team, the lead-up to Tokyo 2020, and what motivates her to constantly strive for what's next! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Episode 58 welcomed University of Kentucky's junior rifle athlete Mary Tucker. Tucker is a four-time National Champion and Olympic silver medalist. She stopped by Closer Mentality to revisit her introduction to rifle, finding her Wildcat team, the lead-up to Tokyo 2020, and what motivates her to constantly strive for what's next! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1233701422 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-58-striving-for-gold-and-ncaa-rifle-national-championships-with-mary-tucker Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:59:15 +0000 1670 false full Ep. 57: The Changing Soccer Landscape and the Psychology of Trades with Angela Salem Julia Mellett In Episode 57, former professional soccer midfiel… In Episode 57, former professional soccer midfielder Angela Salem joined the podcast to talk about how she's had a front-row seat to the evolution of women's soccer in the United States, how mental health resources have broadened availability, and how she hopes to give back to the sport that gave her so much. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA In Episode 57, former professional soccer midfielder Angela Salem joined the podcast to talk about how she's had a front-row seat to the evolution of women's soccer in the United States, how mental health resources have broadened availability, and how she hopes to give back to the sport that gave her so much. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1229520451 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-57-the-changing-soccer-landscape-and-the-psychology-of-trades-with-angela-salem Thu, 10 Mar 2022 03:10:59 +0000 1453 false full Ep. 56: Team Peru Pole Vaulting and Sport Inequities with Nicole Hein Julia Mellett Episode 56 brought Closer Mentality to South Amer… Episode 56 brought Closer Mentality to South America, where we met Team Peru pole vaulter Nicole Hein. Hein talked about the gymnast to pole vaulter pipeline, the revolving door of talent coming through Peru, and how the country deals with its athletes' mental and physical healths on the world stage. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Episode 56 brought Closer Mentality to South America, where we met Team Peru pole vaulter Nicole Hein. Hein talked about the gymnast to pole vaulter pipeline, the revolving door of talent coming through Peru, and how the country deals with its athletes' mental and physical healths on the world stage. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1225396423 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-56-team-peru-pole-vaulting-and-sport-inequities-with-nicole-hein Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:18:31 +0000 2138 false full Ep. 55: Professional Basketball and Worldwide Mental Health Resources with Emily Potter Julia Mellett Emily Potter joined Episode 55 to work through he… Emily Potter joined Episode 55 to work through her experience playing college basketball at the University of Utah, signing a training camp deal with the Seattle Storm, and moving across the world to play basketball in Poland, Czech Republic, and Greece, during which time she began having mental health struggles. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Emily Potter joined Episode 55 to work through her experience playing college basketball at the University of Utah, signing a training camp deal with the Seattle Storm, and moving across the world to play basketball in Poland, Czech Republic, and Greece, during which time she began having mental health struggles. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1221770461 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-55-professional-basketball-and-worldwide-mental-health-resources-with-emily-potter Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:27:16 +0000 1718 false full Ep. 54: Team Zimbabwe and Qualifying for Tokyo 2020 with Peter Wetzlar Julia Mellett Episode 54 welcomed Team Zimbabwe and former Kent… Episode 54 welcomed Team Zimbabwe and former Kentucky Wildcat swimmer Peter Wetzlar. He talked about his experience growing up in Zimbabwe, going to a swim-centric boarding school in South Africa, and finally finding his home in the United States. He detailed the road to qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, being one of only five Zimbabwean Olympians sent, and how his relationship with sport was capped by the trip. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Episode 54 welcomed Team Zimbabwe and former Kentucky Wildcat swimmer Peter Wetzlar. He talked about his experience growing up in Zimbabwe, going to a swim-centric boarding school in South Africa, and finally finding his home in the United States. He detailed the road to qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, being one of only five Zimbabwean Olympians sent, and how his relationship with sport was capped by the trip. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1217251456 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-54-team-zimbabwe-and-qualifying-for-tokyo-2020-with-peter-wetzlar Thu, 17 Feb 2022 03:33:56 +0000 2390 false full Ep. 53: Team USA Roller Figure Skating and Anorexia with Candice Clifford Julia Mellett Season 2 kicks off with Team USA roller figure sk… Season 2 kicks off with Team USA roller figure skater Candice Clifford's story. She details how she and her peers have worked to advocate for their sport in mainstream sports media and how it felt to represent the United States internationally, but also how the "figure skater" body contributed to her eventual hospitalization. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Candice's "Time" Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gztXJtaWtoo Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Season 2 kicks off with Team USA roller figure skater Candice Clifford's story. She details how she and her peers have worked to advocate for their sport in mainstream sports media and how it felt to represent the United States internationally, but also how the "figure skater" body contributed to her eventual hospitalization. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Candice's "Time" Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gztXJtaWtoo Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1213058206 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-53-team-usa-roller-figure-skating-and-anorexia-with-candice-clifford Thu, 10 Feb 2022 02:40:25 +0000 2534 false full Ep. 52: Celebrating Season 1's Stories Julia Mellett In honor of a full year of content, I put togethe… In honor of a full year of content, I put together some of my favorite interviews and lessons from Season 1. Despite geographic and cultural differences, it's been an amazing journey to point to certain mental similarities that bond all elite performers. This was such a fun way to look back on all the stories Closer Mentality has shared, and I hope you love it! See you in Season 2! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA In honor of a full year of content, I put together some of my favorite interviews and lessons from Season 1. Despite geographic and cultural differences, it's been an amazing journey to point to certain mental similarities that bond all elite performers. This was such a fun way to look back on all the stories Closer Mentality has shared, and I hope you love it! See you in Season 2! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1208809525 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-52-celebrating-season-1s-stories Thu, 03 Feb 2022 03:26:26 +0000 2552 false full Ep. 51: Disordered Eating and DII Volleyball with Denvyr Tyler-Palmer Julia Mellett In Episode 51, sport nutritionist Denvyr Tyler-Pa… In Episode 51, sport nutritionist Denvyr Tyler-Palmer came on to work through her relationship with food and how her notoriety on the court aided in exacerbating the issue. She also talked through which cues signify a hidden problem with athletes she now helps coach. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4882473/ Intuitive Eating Book: https://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Eating-4th-Anti-Diet-Revolutionary/dp/1250255198 In Episode 51, sport nutritionist Denvyr Tyler-Palmer came on to work through her relationship with food and how her notoriety on the court aided in exacerbating the issue. She also talked through which cues signify a hidden problem with athletes she now helps coach. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4882473/ Intuitive Eating Book: https://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Eating-4th-Anti-Diet-Revolutionary/dp/1250255198 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1204439326 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-51-disordered-eating-and-dii-volleyball-with-denvyr-tyler-palmer Thu, 27 Jan 2022 04:31:41 +0000 2567 false full Ep. 50: Cerebral Palsy and Paralympic World Records with Isis Holt Julia Mellett Episode 50 welcomed Team Australia's 100 and 200 … Episode 50 welcomed Team Australia's 100 and 200 m T35 athlete Isis Holt. Holt, who lives with cerebral palsy, detailed her ascension to gold medals, Paralympic Games, and world records in a sport that she stumbled into. She also articulated why she attributed silver medals to failure and what happened before she took a break from athletics leading up to 2020's Tokyo Paralympic Games. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y0MaFsTJ…j7C37r3j2s94/edit Episode 50 welcomed Team Australia's 100 and 200 m T35 athlete Isis Holt. Holt, who lives with cerebral palsy, detailed her ascension to gold medals, Paralympic Games, and world records in a sport that she stumbled into. She also articulated why she attributed silver medals to failure and what happened before she took a break from athletics leading up to 2020's Tokyo Paralympic Games. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y0MaFsTJ…j7C37r3j2s94/edit tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1199764063 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-50-cerebral-palsy-and-paralympic-world-records-with-isis-holt Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:44:50 +0000 3027 false full Ep. 49: Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics and Astrophysics with Izzy Connor Julia Mellett Episode 49 welcomed Izzy Connor, a Team USA rhyth… Episode 49 welcomed Izzy Connor, a Team USA rhythmic gymnast who took her team of five to the carpet at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. We talked about stage fright, performance anxiety, teammate synchronicity, quitting a sport you've spent your entire life tied to, and how to soften the blow of athletic retirement. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y0MaFsTJ…j7C37r3j2s94/edit Episode 49 welcomed Izzy Connor, a Team USA rhythmic gymnast who took her team of five to the carpet at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. We talked about stage fright, performance anxiety, teammate synchronicity, quitting a sport you've spent your entire life tied to, and how to soften the blow of athletic retirement. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y0MaFsTJ…j7C37r3j2s94/edit tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1195466608 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-49-olympic-rhythmic-gymnastics-and-astrophysics-with-izzy-connor Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:01:39 +0000 2640 false full Ep. 48: Antonio Brown's Outburst and CTE Symptoms Julia Mellett In Episode 48, I sat down to discuss Tampa Bay Bu… In Episode 48, I sat down to discuss Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown's mid-game exodus during this week's game against the New York Jets, and how it mirrors the outbursts of late NFL players who have since been diagnosed with CTE. I also laid out the research surrounding the susceptibility of football players to end up with the disease, as well as warning signs to look for in teammates, relatives, and friends. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality The Concussion Legacy Foundation: https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/what-is-CTE Boston University CTE Center Research: https://www.bu.edu/articles/2017/cte-former-nfl-players/ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y0MaFsTJPtm2nbOVQ4CZBK4F_r0da04j7C37r3j2s94/edit In Episode 48, I sat down to discuss Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown's mid-game exodus during this week's game against the New York Jets, and how it mirrors the outbursts of late NFL players who have since been diagnosed with CTE. I also laid out the research surrounding the susceptibility of football players to end up with the disease, as well as warning signs to look for in teammates, relatives, and friends. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality The Concussion Legacy Foundation: https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/what-is-CTE Boston University CTE Center Research: https://www.bu.edu/articles/2017/cte-former-nfl-players/ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y0MaFsTJPtm2nbOVQ4CZBK4F_r0da04j7C37r3j2s94/edit tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1191166384 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-48-antonio-browns-outburst-and-cte-symptoms Thu, 06 Jan 2022 04:32:36 +0000 799 false full Ep. 47: Structure vs. Progress and New Year's Resolutions Julia Mellett In Episode 47, I discussed the psychology behind … In Episode 47, I discussed the psychology behind why the majority of New Years Resolutions fail and what you can do to prep your processes for continued success. I also discussed why athletes are better equipped than the average human at sticking to goal-setting behaviors. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecFDdq0C5CdxXDN0vjxtbUiFZQb6pcIPJCFMYtS_xGNJonVg/viewform?usp=sf_link In Episode 47, I discussed the psychology behind why the majority of New Years Resolutions fail and what you can do to prep your processes for continued success. I also discussed why athletes are better equipped than the average human at sticking to goal-setting behaviors. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecFDdq0C5CdxXDN0vjxtbUiFZQb6pcIPJCFMYtS_xGNJonVg/viewform?usp=sf_link tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1187044447 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-47-structure-vs-progress-and-new-years-resolutions Thu, 30 Dec 2021 03:54:05 +0000 879 false full Ep. 46: European Soccer Clubs and GoSoccerPro with Teesta and Jared Sullivan Julia Mellett Episode 46 brought on Teesta and Jared Sullivan. … Episode 46 brought on Teesta and Jared Sullivan. Jared is a semi-pro soccer player in Europe, and his mother Teesta owns a company called GoSoccerPro, which helps inform American youth soccer players of opportunities to play professionally overseas. We spoke about Jared moving to Europe to pursue soccer at 15 years old, misconceptions of foreign soccer atmospheres, and how GoSoccerPro has evolved! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality GoSoccerPro: https://gosoccerpro.com/ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9 Episode 46 brought on Teesta and Jared Sullivan. Jared is a semi-pro soccer player in Europe, and his mother Teesta owns a company called GoSoccerPro, which helps inform American youth soccer players of opportunities to play professionally overseas. We spoke about Jared moving to Europe to pursue soccer at 15 years old, misconceptions of foreign soccer atmospheres, and how GoSoccerPro has evolved! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality GoSoccerPro: https://gosoccerpro.com/ Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1183389370 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-46-teesta-and-jared-sullivan Thu, 23 Dec 2021 05:00:37 +0000 1816 false full Ep. 45: Fighting for a Roster Spot and Soccer Resilience with Wells Thompson Julia Mellett Former professional soccer player Wells Thompson … Former professional soccer player Wells Thompson came on Closer Mentality to talk about how he cultivated his "against all odds" work ethic, the mental adversity of playing a sport professionally, hitting the wall of his playing career, and Soccer Resilience. Soccer Resilience: https://soccerresilience.com/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9 Former professional soccer player Wells Thompson came on Closer Mentality to talk about how he cultivated his "against all odds" work ethic, the mental adversity of playing a sport professionally, hitting the wall of his playing career, and Soccer Resilience. Soccer Resilience: https://soccerresilience.com/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1178675578 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-45-fighting-for-a-roster-spot-and-soccer-resilience-with-wells-thompson Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:05:53 +0000 2136 false full Ep. 44: Setting Unrealistic Goals and Professional Bull Riding with Coy Robbins Julia Mellett In Episode 44, Canadian professional bull rider C… In Episode 44, Canadian professional bull rider Coy Robbins sat down to talk about going pro in the industry at such a young age, what it takes to succeed, and the breakdown of the sport into physical and mental roadblocks. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9 In Episode 44, Canadian professional bull rider Coy Robbins sat down to talk about going pro in the industry at such a young age, what it takes to succeed, and the breakdown of the sport into physical and mental roadblocks. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1174658716 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-44-setting-unrealistic-goals-and-professional-bull-riding-with-coy-robbins Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:49:46 +0000 2210 false full Ep. 43: Minor League Baseball Housing and Clubhouse Psychology with Chase Illig Julia Mellett Episode 43 brought on New York Yankees' minor lea… Episode 43 brought on New York Yankees' minor leaguer Chase Illig to talk about his experience getting drafted in 2019, how minor league clubhouses handle sport psychology, and the impact of the new MiLB housing protocol. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9 Episode 43 brought on New York Yankees' minor leaguer Chase Illig to talk about his experience getting drafted in 2019, how minor league clubhouses handle sport psychology, and the impact of the new MiLB housing protocol. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1166193049 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-43-minor-league-baseball-housing-and-clubhouse-psychology-with-chase-illig Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:55:21 +0000 1446 false full Ep. 42: Mental Band-Aids and Team Canada T&F with Teagan Rasche Julia Mellett Former Team Canada track & field athlete Teagan R… Former Team Canada track & field athlete Teagan Rasche joined Episode 42 to talk about how the sport took over her adolescence and college career, the individual sport mindset, reaching out for help, the college transfer portal, and representing her national team twice. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9 Former Team Canada track & field athlete Teagan Rasche joined Episode 42 to talk about how the sport took over her adolescence and college career, the individual sport mindset, reaching out for help, the college transfer portal, and representing her national team twice. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1162243903 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-42-mental-band-aids-and-team-canada-tf-with-teagan-rasche Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:20:10 +0000 2572 false full Ep. 41: Crohn's Disease and the Paralympic Games with Ali Jawad Julia Mellett Episode 41 welcomed Paralympian Ali Jawad on to t… Episode 41 welcomed Paralympian Ali Jawad on to talk about his experience being born without legs and choosing a sport like powerlifting through which to excel. We work through each of his run-ins with the Paralympic Games and what it finally felt like to reach the podium. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at https://betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Accessercise App: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/accessercise/id1542340631?irgwc=1&aosid=p239&cid=aos-us-aff-ir&irchannel=13631&irpid=221109&clickid=Vq9xPJ0KZxyIRXJ2Aj3fJVK6UkGxWZ1NzWXN1M0&ircid=7613 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9 Episode 41 welcomed Paralympian Ali Jawad on to talk about his experience being born without legs and choosing a sport like powerlifting through which to excel. We work through each of his run-ins with the Paralympic Games and what it finally felt like to reach the podium. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at https://betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Accessercise App: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/accessercise/id1542340631?irgwc=1&aosid=p239&cid=aos-us-aff-ir&irchannel=13631&irpid=221109&clickid=Vq9xPJ0KZxyIRXJ2Aj3fJVK6UkGxWZ1NzWXN1M0&ircid=7613 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1157895262 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-41-crohns-disease-and-the-paralympic-games-with-ali-jawad Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:58:17 +0000 2159 false full Ep. 40: "The Impossible Ideal" and Healthy Perfectionism Julia Mellett In Episode 40, I worked through the impact of per… In Episode 40, I worked through the impact of perfectionism on elite athletes, how to switch the perspective from surviving to thriving, and what it takes to redirect motivation styles into a more positive direction. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at https://betterhelp.com/closermentality SURVEY: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…xGNJonVg/viewform Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA In Episode 40, I worked through the impact of perfectionism on elite athletes, how to switch the perspective from surviving to thriving, and what it takes to redirect motivation styles into a more positive direction. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at https://betterhelp.com/closermentality SURVEY: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…xGNJonVg/viewform Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1153528834 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-40-the-impossible-ideal-and-healthy-perfectionism Thu, 04 Nov 2021 03:13:54 +0000 630 false full Ep. 39: Malaria and Major League Soccer with Jesse Bradley Julia Mellett Jesse Bradley, whose professional soccer career i… Jesse Bradley, whose professional soccer career includes stints in Minnesota, Scotland, and Zimbabwe, came on Episode 39 to talk about his experience with professional soccer, playing internationally, the psychology of the goalkeeper position, and the trials and tribulations of living in an area of the world ripe with malaria. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR-ZXjCExys Jesse's Website: https://jessebradley.org/ Jesse Bradley, whose professional soccer career includes stints in Minnesota, Scotland, and Zimbabwe, came on Episode 39 to talk about his experience with professional soccer, playing internationally, the psychology of the goalkeeper position, and the trials and tribulations of living in an area of the world ripe with malaria. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR-ZXjCExys Jesse's Website: https://jessebradley.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1149297238 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-39-malaria-and-major-league-soccer Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:04:56 +0000 2011 false full Ep. 38: Social Loafing and Cross-Training Performance Julia Mellett In Episode 38, I worked through the impacts of so… In Episode 38, I worked through the impacts of social loafing on team cohesion and efficiency, as well as how morale can be heightened when positions are cross-trained. SURVEY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecFDdq0C5CdxXDN0vjxtbUiFZQb6pcIPJCFMYtS_xGNJonVg/viewform Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA In Episode 38, I worked through the impacts of social loafing on team cohesion and efficiency, as well as how morale can be heightened when positions are cross-trained. 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Jonathan Fader's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lxj5FEpEG4 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Katie Shaffer came on Closer Mentality's 37th episode to talk about the difference between applied and clinical sport psychology, her work at IMG and Springfield College, and how to channel and nurture the areas of a student-athlete's self-image untouched by athletic participation. Jonathan Fader's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lxj5FEpEG4 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1141443805 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-37-the-athlete-thread-and-the-miracle-question-with-katie-shaffer Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:58:27 +0000 2053 false full Ep. 36: BMX and Learning to Keep Pedaling with Joce Camarra Julia Mellett I'm thrilled to be joined on Episode 36 by Joce C… I'm thrilled to be joined on Episode 36 by Joce Camarra. She's a BMX rider who had made a name for herself as one of the only women in BMX, and by becoming the first woman ever to complete the open loop run. I loved sitting down with her and talking about her life before BMX, setting records, and how bikes have cultivated her emotional coping strategies. Down to Ride app (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/down-to-ride-dtr/id1477781219 Down to Ride app (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.socialactive.dtr&hl=en_US&gl=US Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA I'm thrilled to be joined on Episode 36 by Joce Camarra. She's a BMX rider who had made a name for herself as one of the only women in BMX, and by becoming the first woman ever to complete the open loop run. I loved sitting down with her and talking about her life before BMX, setting records, and how bikes have cultivated her emotional coping strategies. Down to Ride app (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/down-to-ride-dtr/id1477781219 Down to Ride app (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.socialactive.dtr&hl=en_US&gl=US Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1137417661 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-36-bmx-and-learning-to-keep-pedaling-with-joce-camarra Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:17:43 +0000 1974 false full Ep. 35: Vulnerability Obstinance and the Oakland Roots with Lisa Bonta Sumii Julia Mellett Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW joined me for Episode… Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW joined me for Episode 35 of Closer Mentality. She's the Mental Health and Sports Performance Specialist for the United Soccer League's Oakland Roots, and came on to talk through her experience working with athletes whose cultures don't appreciate emotional vulnerability. She also shared what preceded her transition from social work to mental skills training, as well as the little things she does to reinforce positive mindsets in the athletes she works with. AthMindset, LLC.: https://athmindset.io/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW joined me for Episode 35 of Closer Mentality. She's the Mental Health and Sports Performance Specialist for the United Soccer League's Oakland Roots, and came on to talk through her experience working with athletes whose cultures don't appreciate emotional vulnerability. She also shared what preceded her transition from social work to mental skills training, as well as the little things she does to reinforce positive mindsets in the athletes she works with. AthMindset, LLC.: https://athmindset.io/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1133423626 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-35-vulnerability-obstinance-and-the-oakland-roots-with-lisa-bonta-sumii Thu, 30 Sep 2021 03:26:16 +0000 1534 false full Ep. 34: "A Safe Office" and Focus Techniques in Late Model Racing with Christian Rose Julia Mellett In Episode 34, late model race car driver Christi… In Episode 34, late model race car driver Christian Rose joined me on the podcast. He worked through his experience finding racing, his introduction to the industry, how to fund this part of his life, and the strides that NASCAR has made to ensure that its drivers are mentally and physically safe. Christian Rose Racing: https://www.christianroseracing.com/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA In Episode 34, late model race car driver Christian Rose joined me on the podcast. He worked through his experience finding racing, his introduction to the industry, how to fund this part of his life, and the strides that NASCAR has made to ensure that its drivers are mentally and physically safe. Christian Rose Racing: https://www.christianroseracing.com/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1129518637 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-34-a-safe-office-and-focus-techniques-in-late-model-racing-with-christian-rose Thu, 23 Sep 2021 03:20:09 +0000 1993 false full Ep. 33: The Student-Athlete Sphere and Visualization Scripts with Dr. Mike Clark Julia Mellett Episode 33 welcomed Dr. Mike Clark, currently a s… Episode 33 welcomed Dr. Mike Clark, currently a sport psychologist at the University of Arizona. As a crucial component of the student-athlete "sphere of influence", Dr. Clark worked me through his normal session structure, non-verbal cues to look for when working with a client, and how to create a visualization script. Clark Performance Consulting: https://www.clarkperformanceconsulting.com/services Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Episode 33 welcomed Dr. Mike Clark, currently a sport psychologist at the University of Arizona. As a crucial component of the student-athlete "sphere of influence", Dr. Clark worked me through his normal session structure, non-verbal cues to look for when working with a client, and how to create a visualization script. Clark Performance Consulting: https://www.clarkperformanceconsulting.com/services Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1125445555 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-33-the-student-athlete-sphere-and-visualization-scripts-with-dr-mike-clark Thu, 16 Sep 2021 03:07:00 +0000 1829 false full Ep. 32: Doubt as Motivation and Sport-Specific Triggers with Sam Cary Julia Mellett Sam Cary, a defender for the University of Iowa's… Sam Cary, a defender for the University of Iowa's Women's Soccer team, came on Episode 32 of Closer Mentality. She talked about what drew her to Iowa City, how to redefine "mental toughness", cultivating tenacity, sport-specific triggers for performance anxiety, and the importance of seeking help. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Sam Cary, a defender for the University of Iowa's Women's Soccer team, came on Episode 32 of Closer Mentality. She talked about what drew her to Iowa City, how to redefine "mental toughness", cultivating tenacity, sport-specific triggers for performance anxiety, and the importance of seeking help. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1121369869 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-32-doubt-as-motivation-and-sport-specific-triggers-with-sam-cary Thu, 09 Sep 2021 03:02:34 +0000 2066 false full Ep. 31: The Cape Cod League and Misplaced Performance Anxiety with Spencer Horwitz Julia Mellett Episode 31 welcomed Toronto Blue Jays minor leagu… Episode 31 welcomed Toronto Blue Jays minor leaguer Spencer Horwitz. We talked about external validation, panic attacks, the Cape Cod League, playing at Radford University, baseball as a trigger, and staying where your feet are. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Donate to Save the Turtles: https://saveturtles.org/donate-save-sea-turtles-conservation-protect-endagered-species-charity-guide-save-marine-life-protect-sea-turtles/ Episode 31 welcomed Toronto Blue Jays minor leaguer Spencer Horwitz. We talked about external validation, panic attacks, the Cape Cod League, playing at Radford University, baseball as a trigger, and staying where your feet are. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Donate to Save the Turtles: https://saveturtles.org/donate-save-sea-turtles-conservation-protect-endagered-species-charity-guide-save-marine-life-protect-sea-turtles/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1117257598 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-31-the-cape-cod-league-and-misplaced-anxiety-with-spencer-horwitz Thu, 02 Sep 2021 01:25:27 +0000 1579 false full Ep. 30 | Part 2: Cue Words and Visualization with Mac Marcoux and Tristan Rodgers Julia Mellett In Episode 30, Marcoux and Rodgers discussed how … In Episode 30, Marcoux and Rodgers discussed how their relationship has grown over the past two years, cue terminology during runs, how to visualize the courses, off-season workouts, and preparing for the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA "Blind Faith": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuEfpIcNDFA In Episode 30, Marcoux and Rodgers discussed how their relationship has grown over the past two years, cue terminology during runs, how to visualize the courses, off-season workouts, and preparing for the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA "Blind Faith": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuEfpIcNDFA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1112905765 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-30-part-2-cue-words-and-visualization-with-mac-marcoux-and-tristan-rodgers Thu, 26 Aug 2021 02:58:44 +0000 2289 false full Ep. 29 | Part 1: The Paralympic Games and Skiing with a Guide with Mac Marcoux and Tristan Rodgers Julia Mellett In Episode 29, two-time Paralympian Mac Marcoux a… In Episode 29, two-time Paralympian Mac Marcoux and his current guide, Tristan Rodgers, joined me to talk about the Winter Paralympic Games, Para-Alpine skiing with Team Canada, and what it means to be diagnosed with Stargardt Disease. This is Part 1 of a two-part series with Mac and Tristan! Listen in next week to hear them work through a pre-race morning and all the offseason work required to spend your life professionally skiing. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Mac Marcoux's Instagram: @macmarcoux Tristan Rodgers' Instagram: @tristanr0dgers In Episode 29, two-time Paralympian Mac Marcoux and his current guide, Tristan Rodgers, joined me to talk about the Winter Paralympic Games, Para-Alpine skiing with Team Canada, and what it means to be diagnosed with Stargardt Disease. This is Part 1 of a two-part series with Mac and Tristan! Listen in next week to hear them work through a pre-race morning and all the offseason work required to spend your life professionally skiing. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Mac Marcoux's Instagram: @macmarcoux Tristan Rodgers' Instagram: @tristanr0dgers tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1108551421 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-29-part-1-the-paralympic-games-and-skiing-with-a-guide-with-mac-marcoux-and-tristan-rodgers Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:29:10 +0000 2218 false full Ep. 28: Executing Your Role and Teaching vs. Coaching with Andy Harris Julia Mellett In Episode 28, Andy Harris joined me to talk abou… In Episode 28, Andy Harris joined me to talk about teaching mental skills to youth athletes, the lasting impact of Simone Biles' exit from the Tokyo Olympics, what it takes to coach the physical vs. teach the mental, and a few tips for youth athletes trying to focus their mental reps. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA In Episode 28, Andy Harris joined me to talk about teaching mental skills to youth athletes, the lasting impact of Simone Biles' exit from the Tokyo Olympics, what it takes to coach the physical vs. teach the mental, and a few tips for youth athletes trying to focus their mental reps. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1104415300 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-28-executing-your-role-and-teaching-vs-coaching-with-andy-harris Thu, 12 Aug 2021 02:32:16 +0000 1210 false full Ep. 27: Chasing Snow and X Games Gold Medals with Steve Fisher Julia Mellett In Episode 27, we welcomed Steve Fisher to the po… In Episode 27, we welcomed Steve Fisher to the podcast. Fisher, a two-time X Games gold medalist, worked through his experience with US Ski and Snowboard, getting to the X Games, the years of dedication it took to win gold medals, the inequities of snowboarding media coverage, and life post-extreme sport. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA In Episode 27, we welcomed Steve Fisher to the podcast. Fisher, a two-time X Games gold medalist, worked through his experience with US Ski and Snowboard, getting to the X Games, the years of dedication it took to win gold medals, the inequities of snowboarding media coverage, and life post-extreme sport. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1100280247 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-27-chasing-snow-and-x-games-gold-medals-with-steve-fisher Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:05:42 +0000 1931 false full Ep. 26: Post-Concussion Syndrome and Playing Two DI Sports with Q Williams Julia Mellett Episode 26 welcomed Q Williams. We talked about h… Episode 26 welcomed Q Williams. We talked about his time at Northwestern, the stresses of playing two sports at a Division 1 university, Post-Concussion Syndrome, and the work he now does with former athletes. Life After Athlete Archetype Quiz: https://www.q-williams.com/quiz Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Episode 26 welcomed Q Williams. We talked about his time at Northwestern, the stresses of playing two sports at a Division 1 university, Post-Concussion Syndrome, and the work he now does with former athletes. Life After Athlete Archetype Quiz: https://www.q-williams.com/quiz Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1095668329 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-26-post-concussion-syndrome-and-playing-two-di-sports-with-q-williams Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:11:26 +0000 1693 false full Ep. 25: Ultra-marathons and Becoming a Published Author with Dr. Joan Steidinger Julia Mellett Episode 25 welcomed Dr. Joan Steidinger. A pionee… Episode 25 welcomed Dr. Joan Steidinger. A pioneer in the sport psychology landscape, Dr. Steidinger and I talked about her distance running experience, intrinsic motivation, ultra-marathons, becoming an AASP Fellow, and advocacy for female sports in the decades following Title IX. "Sisterhood in Sports: How Female Athletes Collaborate and Compete.": https://www.amazon.com/Sisterhood-Sports-Athletes-Collaborate-Compete/dp/1442230339/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sisterhood+in+sports&qid=1626919672&sr=8-1 "Stand Up and Shout Out: Women's Fight for Equal Pay, Equal Rights, and Equal Opportunities.": https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Up-Shout-Out-Opportunities/dp/1538125978/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=stand+up+and+shout+out&qid=1626919760&sr=8-1 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU9M-ZrR3ac Episode 25 welcomed Dr. Joan Steidinger. A pioneer in the sport psychology landscape, Dr. Steidinger and I talked about her distance running experience, intrinsic motivation, ultra-marathons, becoming an AASP Fellow, and advocacy for female sports in the decades following Title IX. "Sisterhood in Sports: How Female Athletes Collaborate and Compete.": https://www.amazon.com/Sisterhood-Sports-Athletes-Collaborate-Compete/dp/1442230339/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sisterhood+in+sports&qid=1626919672&sr=8-1 "Stand Up and Shout Out: Women's Fight for Equal Pay, Equal Rights, and Equal Opportunities.": https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Up-Shout-Out-Opportunities/dp/1538125978/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=stand+up+and+shout+out&qid=1626919760&sr=8-1 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU9M-ZrR3ac tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1091838391 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-25-ultra-marathons-and-becoming-a-published-author-with-dr-joan-steidinger Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:32:46 +0000 1329 false full Ep. 24: The Language of Mental Health and the Toronto Raptors with Dr. Alex Auerbach Julia Mellett Episode 24 welcomed Dr. Alex Auerbach, the Direct… Episode 24 welcomed Dr. Alex Auerbach, the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. We worked through the current sport psychology landscape, the nature of the Raptors' team stance on mental wellness, and how we, as spectators and fans, can all change the way we approach talking candidly about our mental struggles. NBA's Mind Health program: https://mindhealth.nba.com/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Episode 24 welcomed Dr. Alex Auerbach, the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. We worked through the current sport psychology landscape, the nature of the Raptors' team stance on mental wellness, and how we, as spectators and fans, can all change the way we approach talking candidly about our mental struggles. NBA's Mind Health program: https://mindhealth.nba.com/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1087715305 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-24-the-language-of-mental-health-and-the-toronto-raptors-with-dr-alex-auerbach Thu, 15 Jul 2021 02:37:34 +0000 1706 false full Ep. 23: Professional Snowboarding and NIL Brand Management with Natalie Allport Julia Mellett In Episode 23, Natalie Allport, a former Canadian… In Episode 23, Natalie Allport, a former Canadian national team snowboarder and social media marketer, works through her experiences with professional snowboarding, the inherent injury risk, what happens post-sport, becoming a TEDx speaker, and the impact of the NIL legislation on current student-athletes. "Failure: What Not Making the Olympics Taught Me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8e2z5WP6-0 ALL IN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in-with-natalie-allport/id1231899480 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA In Episode 23, Natalie Allport, a former Canadian national team snowboarder and social media marketer, works through her experiences with professional snowboarding, the inherent injury risk, what happens post-sport, becoming a TEDx speaker, and the impact of the NIL legislation on current student-athletes. "Failure: What Not Making the Olympics Taught Me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8e2z5WP6-0 ALL IN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in-with-natalie-allport/id1231899480 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1083463996 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-23-professional-snowboarding-and-nil-brand-management-with-natalie-allport Wed, 07 Jul 2021 22:41:41 +0000 2092 false full Ep. 22: "Anne O'Neil Basketball" and Becoming a 3D Human Julia Mellett In Episode 22, Anne O'Neil came on to talk about … In Episode 22, Anne O'Neil came on to talk about becoming more than an athlete, what it takes to be a 3D human, her journey to the WNBA, translating life lessons learned from sports into business, and what to do once the labels synonymous with sport participation disappear. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA In Episode 22, Anne O'Neil came on to talk about becoming more than an athlete, what it takes to be a 3D human, her journey to the WNBA, translating life lessons learned from sports into business, and what to do once the labels synonymous with sport participation disappear. Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1079131372 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-22-anne-oneil-basketball-and-becoming-a-3d-human Wed, 30 Jun 2021 22:40:05 +0000 1512 false full Ep. 21: Safe Spaces and the Hall of Fame Behavioral Health Program with Misty Buck Julia Mellett Episode 21 of Closer Mentality welcomed Misty Buc… Episode 21 of Closer Mentality welcomed Misty Buck, a mental health coach and contributing writer for the Hall of Fame's Behavioral Health program. We talked about her hope for the program, the reach of its services, and how coaches, teammates, and parents can cultivate safe spaces to talk about mental health struggles. Pro Football Hall of Fame Behavioral Health Program: https://www.hofbh.com/home#CARING Buck's articles: https://www.hofbh.com/blog-2 FREE Athlete Mental Health Playbook: https://athletementalhealthplaybook.com/beginner-guide-to-mental-wellness-for-athletes Episode 21 of Closer Mentality welcomed Misty Buck, a mental health coach and contributing writer for the Hall of Fame's Behavioral Health program. We talked about her hope for the program, the reach of its services, and how coaches, teammates, and parents can cultivate safe spaces to talk about mental health struggles. Pro Football Hall of Fame Behavioral Health Program: https://www.hofbh.com/home#CARING Buck's articles: https://www.hofbh.com/blog-2 FREE Athlete Mental Health Playbook: https://athletementalhealthplaybook.com/beginner-guide-to-mental-wellness-for-athletes tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1074588991 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-21-safe-spaces-and-the-pro-football-hof-behavioral-health-program-with-misty-buck Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:48:22 +0000 1458 false full Ep. 20: Persevering Through Anxiety and Writing Your Name in the Record Books with Jack Beer Julia Mellett Jack Beer, a former forward for Georgetown Univer… Jack Beer, a former forward for Georgetown University's Men's Soccer Team, joined us for Episode 20. We talked through his experience with anxiety, the impact of having a coach who understood and prioritized his players' emotional well-being, and winning a National Championship. Beer's The Hidden Opponent article: https://thehiddenopponent.com/jack-beer-overcoming-anxiety-depression-on-the-road-to-a-national-championship/ Closer Mentality: Unabridged: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Jack Beer, a former forward for Georgetown University's Men's Soccer Team, joined us for Episode 20. We talked through his experience with anxiety, the impact of having a coach who understood and prioritized his players' emotional well-being, and winning a National Championship. Beer's The Hidden Opponent article: https://thehiddenopponent.com/jack-beer-overcoming-anxiety-depression-on-the-road-to-a-national-championship/ Closer Mentality: Unabridged: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1070039383 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-20-persevering-through-anxiety-and-writing-your-name-in-the-record-books-with-jack-beer Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:05:45 +0000 1761 false full Ep. 19: Unavoidable Sports Injuries and "Sending It" with Jimmy Krupka Julia Mellett For the 19th episode of Closer Mentality, I sat d… For the 19th episode of Closer Mentality, I sat down with Jimmy Krupka, who currently represents US Ski and Snowboard on the Alpine Ski Team. We talked about the issues with unavoidable sports injuries, his rehabilitation, mid-race thought processes, how to "send it", and what it really takes to train for the Winter Olympics. The link to listen to Arc City: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arc-city/id1541976495 For the 19th episode of Closer Mentality, I sat down with Jimmy Krupka, who currently represents US Ski and Snowboard on the Alpine Ski Team. We talked about the issues with unavoidable sports injuries, his rehabilitation, mid-race thought processes, how to "send it", and what it really takes to train for the Winter Olympics. The link to listen to Arc City: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arc-city/id1541976495 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1065447751 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-19-unavoidable-sports-injuries-and-sending-it-with-jimmy-krupka Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:42:31 +0000 1867 false full Ep. 18: Playing Overseas and the NIL Debate Julia Mellett On the 18th episode of Closer Mentality, we welco… On the 18th episode of Closer Mentality, we welcomed Malcolm Lemmons. His story includes professional basketball in Japan, leaving organized sport, student-athlete brand management, and Name-Image-Likeness. Athletes Unheard: https://blog.athletesunheard.com Athletes Unheard Text Line: (202) 918-3450 "Lessons from the Game": https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Game-Malcolm-Lemmons/dp/1544941447 "Impact Beyond The Game": https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Beyond-Game-Athletes-Influence/dp/1544507372/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_0/146-7237840-6646206?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1544507372&pd_rd_r=8472bbb4-4c1a-424d-8c8a-e981a3276647&pd_rd_w=S4To4&pd_rd_wg=MZNS8&pf_rd_p=a0d6e967-6561-454c-84f8-2ce2c92b79a6&pf_rd_r=T2YB884EPQA00K4EW2HK&psc=1&refRID=T2YB884EPQA00K4EW2HK On the 18th episode of Closer Mentality, we welcomed Malcolm Lemmons. His story includes professional basketball in Japan, leaving organized sport, student-athlete brand management, and Name-Image-Likeness. Athletes Unheard: https://blog.athletesunheard.com Athletes Unheard Text Line: (202) 918-3450 "Lessons from the Game": https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Game-Malcolm-Lemmons/dp/1544941447 "Impact Beyond The Game": https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Beyond-Game-Athletes-Influence/dp/1544507372/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_0/146-7237840-6646206?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1544507372&pd_rd_r=8472bbb4-4c1a-424d-8c8a-e981a3276647&pd_rd_w=S4To4&pd_rd_wg=MZNS8&pf_rd_p=a0d6e967-6561-454c-84f8-2ce2c92b79a6&pf_rd_r=T2YB884EPQA00K4EW2HK&psc=1&refRID=T2YB884EPQA00K4EW2HK tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1060855381 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-18-playing-overseas-and-the-nil-debate Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:13:05 +0000 1713 false full Ep. 17: Processing Adversity and Work-Life Balance in Elite Youth Sport Julia Mellett The 17th episode welcomed Mykal Manswell to speak… The 17th episode welcomed Mykal Manswell to speak on walking onto a Division 1 football team, watching hard work pay off, strength and conditioning at IMG Academy, sport psychology principles and their implementation outside of sports, and how to deal with adverse situations within the sport realm. Hope you all have had a wonderful Mental Health Awareness Month! If you have an idea for an episode or would like to tell your story, direct message us on Twitter and Instagram @closermental! To learn more about HYPE Consulting: https://www.mykalmanswell.com The 17th episode welcomed Mykal Manswell to speak on walking onto a Division 1 football team, watching hard work pay off, strength and conditioning at IMG Academy, sport psychology principles and their implementation outside of sports, and how to deal with adverse situations within the sport realm. Hope you all have had a wonderful Mental Health Awareness Month! If you have an idea for an episode or would like to tell your story, direct message us on Twitter and Instagram @closermental! To learn more about HYPE Consulting: https://www.mykalmanswell.com tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1056393253 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-17-processing-adversity-and-work-life-balance-in-elite-youth-sport Thu, 27 May 2021 03:13:11 +0000 2338 false full Ep. 16: Leaving a Sport You Still Have Access To and the Mental Six Pack Julia Mellett The 16th episode welcomed Cory Camp! In this epis… The 16th episode welcomed Cory Camp! In this episode, we talked about athlete identity surrounding a sport that you still have access to, the mental six pack, visualization, and how to deal with changes in your body's workout capabilities. Your Life Scorecard and Camp's Newsletter: https://www.corycamp.com/offers/wAF8KVGa/checkout The 16th episode welcomed Cory Camp! In this episode, we talked about athlete identity surrounding a sport that you still have access to, the mental six pack, visualization, and how to deal with changes in your body's workout capabilities. Your Life Scorecard and Camp's Newsletter: https://www.corycamp.com/offers/wAF8KVGa/checkout tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1051490548 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-16-leaving-a-sport-you-still-have-access-to-and-the-mental-six-pack Wed, 19 May 2021 14:10:56 +0000 1945 false full Ep. 15: Indigenous Distance Running and the Struggles of Reinforced Trauma Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The fifteenth episode welcomed Dillon Shije! In this episode, we talked about the connection between Native American populations and distance running. We also touched on running post-collegiately and how to pivot your life course post-injury. The Native Runner: https://www.thenativerunner.com "Run to the East" by Henry Lu: https://vimeo.com/329478178 Donation Pages: - Wings of America: https://www.wingsofamerica.org/contributions/ - Running Medicine: https://lovingservice.us/donate - The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women: https://www.csvanw.org/donate Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The fifteenth episode welcomed Dillon Shije! In this episode, we talked about the connection between Native American populations and distance running. We also touched on running post-collegiately and how to pivot your life course post-injury. The Native Runner: https://www.thenativerunner.com "Run to the East" by Henry Lu: https://vimeo.com/329478178 Donation Pages: - Wings of America: https://www.wingsofamerica.org/contributions/ - Running Medicine: https://lovingservice.us/donate - The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women: https://www.csvanw.org/donate tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1047916576 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-15-indigenous-distance-running-and-the-struggles-of-reinforced-trauma Thu, 13 May 2021 03:10:24 +0000 2590 false full Ep. 14: Addressing Injury Before It's Too Late and Athlete Center Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The fourteenth episode welcomed Levi MaVorhis! In this episode, we talked about minor league baseball, playing at the Division I level, and the repercussions of letting a sports injury progress unchecked. Athlete Center in the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/athlete-center/id1531102216 Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The fourteenth episode welcomed Levi MaVorhis! In this episode, we talked about minor league baseball, playing at the Division I level, and the repercussions of letting a sports injury progress unchecked. Athlete Center in the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/athlete-center/id1531102216 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1043510044 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/ep-14-addressing-injury-before-its-too-late-and-athlete-center Thu, 06 May 2021 02:58:35 +0000 1882 false full The National Women's Hockey League and Youth Girls in Hockey with Mallory Souliotis Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The thirteenth episode welcomed Mallory Souliotis! In this episode, we talked about the women's professional hockey landscape, media coverage of women's sports, and what it meant for her engineering job to embrace the advancement of her first love. To support Mallory and the Epilepsy Foundation of New England: https://www.bostonpridehockey.com/collections/shirseys/products/souliotis-47-shirseys To learn more about the NHL's "Learn to Play" Initiative: https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The thirteenth episode welcomed Mallory Souliotis! In this episode, we talked about the women's professional hockey landscape, media coverage of women's sports, and what it meant for her engineering job to embrace the advancement of her first love. To support Mallory and the Epilepsy Foundation of New England: https://www.bostonpridehockey.com/collections/shirseys/products/souliotis-47-shirseys To learn more about the NHL's "Learn to Play" Initiative: https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1038833710 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/nwhl-souliotis Thu, 29 Apr 2021 03:39:32 +0000 1981 false full The Intersection of Orthorexia and Elite Performance with Mackenzie St. Onge Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The twelfth episode welcomed Mackenzie St. Onge! In this episode, we talked about the cycle of disordered eating, what student-athletes can watch for if they suspect a teammate is experiencing disordered eating, how therapy addresses orthorexia, The Sideline Perspective, and the role that sports played in perpetuating the cycle for more than six years. The Sideline Perspective: - Instagram: @thesidelineperspective - Website: https://thesidelineperspective.com - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sideline-perspective-podcast/id1494805800 - Submit Your Story: http://thesidelineperspective.com/submit/ Resources: - https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/eating-disorders/what-are-eating-disorders - http://psychology.com - https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/treatment Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The twelfth episode welcomed Mackenzie St. Onge! In this episode, we talked about the cycle of disordered eating, what student-athletes can watch for if they suspect a teammate is experiencing disordered eating, how therapy addresses orthorexia, The Sideline Perspective, and the role that sports played in perpetuating the cycle for more than six years. The Sideline Perspective: - Instagram: @thesidelineperspective - Website: https://thesidelineperspective.com - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sideline-perspective-podcast/id1494805800 - Submit Your Story: http://thesidelineperspective.com/submit/ Resources: - https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/eating-disorders/what-are-eating-disorders - http://psychology.com - https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/treatment tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1034299246 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/the-intersection-of-orthorexia-and-elite-performance-with-mackenzie-st-onge Thu, 22 Apr 2021 02:37:35 +0000 1873 false full Neutral Thinking and How to Rebrand "Mental Toughness" Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The eleventh episode welcomed Matt Rieger! In this episode, we talked about which aspects of a person's mindset contribute to mental toughness, how to embrace neutral thinking, and what to expect from one-on-one mental performance consulting. Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The eleventh episode welcomed Matt Rieger! In this episode, we talked about which aspects of a person's mindset contribute to mental toughness, how to embrace neutral thinking, and what to expect from one-on-one mental performance consulting. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1029736909 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/neutral-thinking-and-how-to-rebrand-mental-toughness Thu, 15 Apr 2021 02:49:41 +0000 1206 false full Brawn Modeling and the "Lineman Mentality" with Jon Toth Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The tenth episode welcomed Jon Toth! In this episode, we talked the NFL Draft, becoming a brawn model, financial advising, and free agency. Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The tenth episode welcomed Jon Toth! In this episode, we talked the NFL Draft, becoming a brawn model, financial advising, and free agency. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1024818907 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/brawn-modeling Thu, 08 Apr 2021 03:20:48 +0000 1311 false full How to Keep Young Girls in Soccer and the International Coaching Landscape Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The ninth episode welcomed Maria Procopio of Coach Maria Soccer! In this episode, we talked about how to keep young girls interested in sport, preventing early-onset burnout, playing overseas, and how to facilitate a positive coaching atmosphere. To learn more about Coach Maria Soccer: https://coachmariasoccer.com/private-training To join Project III: https://coachmariasoccer.com/project-iii-elite Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The ninth episode welcomed Maria Procopio of Coach Maria Soccer! In this episode, we talked about how to keep young girls interested in sport, preventing early-onset burnout, playing overseas, and how to facilitate a positive coaching atmosphere. To learn more about Coach Maria Soccer: https://coachmariasoccer.com/private-training To join Project III: https://coachmariasoccer.com/project-iii-elite tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1020097309 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/how-to-keep-young-girls-in-soccer-and-the-international-coaching-landscape Thu, 01 Apr 2021 02:09:14 +0000 1624 false full Athlete Mental Health in the Media and How to Approach Storytelling Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The eighth episode welcomed Chris Jackson! In this episode, we talked about how sports media covers athlete mental health and how media outlets can better capitalize on athletes willing to tell their stories. Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The eighth episode welcomed Chris Jackson! In this episode, we talked about how sports media covers athlete mental health and how media outlets can better capitalize on athletes willing to tell their stories. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1015827496 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/athlete-mental-health-in-the-media-and-how-to-approach-storytelling Thu, 25 Mar 2021 02:12:19 +0000 914 false full Division III and Breaking Up With Your Sport Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The seventh episode welcomed Perry Quartuccio! In this episode, we talked about Division III baseball and the process of decreasing ties to athletic identity once your playing days are over. The link to grab a copy of "Reaching Home Plate" is: https://reachinghomeplate.com/rhp-ebook/ Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The seventh episode welcomed Perry Quartuccio! In this episode, we talked about Division III baseball and the process of decreasing ties to athletic identity once your playing days are over. The link to grab a copy of "Reaching Home Plate" is: https://reachinghomeplate.com/rhp-ebook/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1010027995 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/division-iii-and-breaking-up-with-your-sport Wed, 17 Mar 2021 21:01:59 +0000 1113 false full Player Development and Minor League Baseball with Ryan Sherriff and Isha Rahman Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The sixth episode welcomed Ryan Sherriff and Isha Rahman! In this episode, we talked about the minor league system and the impact of player development in Major League Baseball. Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The sixth episode welcomed Ryan Sherriff and Isha Rahman! In this episode, we talked about the minor league system and the impact of player development in Major League Baseball. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1004531875 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/player-development-and-minor-league-baseball-with-ryan-sherriff-and-isha-rahman Thu, 11 Mar 2021 03:59:28 +0000 940 false full Minimizing Perfectionism and Performance Anxiety Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The fifth episode welcomed Dr. Eddie O'Connor! In this episode, we talked about how to break the mold of perfectionistic tendencies and decrease performance anxiety. The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life: https://dreddieoconnor.com/resources/psychology-of-performance/ Website: https://dreddieoconnor.com/ Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The fifth episode welcomed Dr. Eddie O'Connor! In this episode, we talked about how to break the mold of perfectionistic tendencies and decrease performance anxiety. The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life: https://dreddieoconnor.com/resources/psychology-of-performance/ Website: https://dreddieoconnor.com/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/998107969 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/being-a-worse-perfectionist-and-minimizing-performance-anxiety Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:38:39 +0000 950 false full Democratic Coaching and How to Build a Positive Team Culture Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The fourth episode welcomed JT Heenan! We talked about how to foster a positive coaching culture within a Division II baseball program and the lengths coaches will go to in order to provide the sport experience for their players. Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The fourth episode welcomed JT Heenan! We talked about how to foster a positive coaching culture within a Division II baseball program and the lengths coaches will go to in order to provide the sport experience for their players. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/992636362 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/democratic-coaching-and-how-to-build-a-positive-team-culture Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:42:13 +0000 923 false full Mental Agility and Draft Psychology Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The third episode welcomed Dr. Cassidy Preston! We worked through draft psychology, mental toughness, and the link between performance and overall well-being. Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The third episode welcomed Dr. Cassidy Preston! We worked through draft psychology, mental toughness, and the link between performance and overall well-being. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/987833137 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/mental-agility-and-draft-psychology Thu, 18 Feb 2021 04:28:41 +0000 1034 false full Reset Routines and the Impact of Artificial Crowd Noise Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The second episode welcomed Taylor Staden! We spoke about mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, and the Canadian hockey landscape. Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The second episode welcomed Taylor Staden! We spoke about mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, and the Canadian hockey landscape. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/983137894 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/reset-routines-and-the-impact-of-artificial-crowd-noise Thu, 11 Feb 2021 01:52:33 +0000 925 false full Focus and the Monkey Mind Julia Mellett Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentar… Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The first episode welcomed Joe Carbone! We spoke about focus, relaxation, and how to quiet the mind. Closer Mentality is a peak performance documentary podcast aimed at opening the dialogue regarding athletes and the intersection of mental health and peak performance. The first episode welcomed Joe Carbone! We spoke about focus, relaxation, and how to quiet the mind. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/978683323 https://soundcloud.com/user-572861862-683416463/focus-and-the-monkey-mind Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:28:20 +0000 1077 false