Episodes

  • 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
  • Ep. 120: The Deaflympics and Sport Diplomacy with Drs. Becky Clark and Gily Meir

    Ep. 120: The Deaflympics and Sport Diplomacy with Drs. Becky Clark and Gily Meir
    Jul 3 2025
    Episode 120 welcomed on 3x Deaflympic medalist, Dr. Becky Clark, and University of Western States professor and CMPC, Dr. Gily Meir. Drs. Clark and Meir highlighted the new partnership between the USA Deaflympics team and UWS, set to provide Team USA athletes with appropriate communication avenues and sport psychology services ahead of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympic Games! It's the first such partnership in the world! CAPTIONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia4VDDFrl7M 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 Learn More: https://www.uws.edu/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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    47 mins
  • Ep. 119: Mental Health Bodyguards and The 'Work on Your Game Commandments' with Dre Baldwin

    Ep. 119: Mental Health Bodyguards and The 'Work on Your Game Commandments' with Dre Baldwin
    Jun 10 2025
    Episode 119 welcomed on Dre Baldwin, CEO of Work On Your Game and former professional basketball player! He spoke to the degree of dedication that it took to play Division III, cultivating his internal drive, getting scouted to play overseas, and the 12 Work On Your Game Commandments. 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 "Work On Your Game": https://www.youtube.com/@DreB Baldwin's Published Books: https://shorturl.at/DvZOJ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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    43 mins
  • Ep. 118: Distracted Diving and Concussion Risks with Brooke Earley

    Ep. 118: Distracted Diving and Concussion Risks with Brooke Earley
    Jun 4 2025
    Episode 118 welcomed on former University of Arizona springboard diver, Brooke Earley. Earley explained how she ended up diving for the Wildcats, sustaining four concussions, battling proprioception issues, and the mental health practices that she found most useful! 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 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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    29 mins
  • Ep. 117: Visualizing the Track and Youth in BMX with Payton Ridenour

    Ep. 117: Visualizing the Track and Youth in BMX with Payton Ridenour
    May 28 2025
    Episode 117 welcomed on Team USA BMX racer Payton Ridenour. Ridenour's story included her introduction to BMX racing, making her first Olympic team, implementing visualization, and learning to rely on herself for success! 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 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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    39 mins
  • Ep. 116: i-BrainTech and Data-Driven Visualization with Dr. Konstantin Sonkin

    Ep. 116: i-BrainTech and Data-Driven Visualization with Dr. Konstantin Sonkin
    May 20 2025
    Episode 116 welcomed on neuroscientist and founder/CEO of i-BrainTech, Dr. Konstantin Sonkin. Dr. Sonkin explained how artificial intelligence and sport performance can coexist for good, and the implementation of data-driven visualization exercises! 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 i-BrainTech: https://www.i-brain.tech/about Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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    32 mins