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Closer Mentality

Closer Mentality

Written by: Julia Mellett
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 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.All rights reserved
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  • Ep. 123: Team Ireland Hockey and NDUR with Aidan Connolly

    Ep. 123: Team Ireland Hockey and NDUR with Aidan Connolly
    Aug 13 2025
    On Episode 123 of Closer Mentality, Aidan Connolly joined the podcast to talk about his experience with junior hockey, injuries, how rehab helped him find psychology, and the endeavor of bring hockey to Ireland! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality NDUR: https://www.ndurforathletes.health/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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    38 mins
  • Ep. 122: The Psychology of the Walk-Up Song and Emotional Regulation with Dr. Seth Swary

    Ep. 122: The Psychology of the Walk-Up Song and Emotional Regulation with Dr. Seth Swary
    Jul 30 2025
    Episode 122 brought on sport psychologist, Dr. Seth Swary! Dr. Swary detailed his extensive research on music integration in elite sport and how athletes can use pre-game playlists to directly increase performance! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Dr. Swary's Research: https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/7677/ Bishop, Karageorghis, et al (2007): https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/bitstream/2438/3118/1/Fulltext.pdf Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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    45 mins
  • Ep. 121: AI in Sports and Athlete Marketing with Isabel Delgado

    Ep. 121: AI in Sports and Athlete Marketing with Isabel Delgado
    Jul 16 2025
    Episode 121 brought on performance coach and SportsBiz EVP for International Strategy, Isabel Delgado! Delgado spoke to her time coaching at the Rafa Nadal Academy, what coaches get wrong in facilitating positive team culture and communication, and the impact of artificial intelligence on sports marketing and branding. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality SportsBiz: https://www.sportsbiz.com Isabel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isdelgado/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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    43 mins
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