Episodios

  • Ep. 129: Sport Admin and Youth Sport Support Systems with Jess Lapachinski

    Ep. 129: Sport Admin and Youth Sport Support Systems with Jess Lapachinski
    Apr 1 2026
    Episode 129 brought on Jess Lapachinski, associate director of athletics at Amherst College. Lapachinski spoke to the importance of the intersection of mental health, physical health, and sport administration as it pertains to supporting student-athletes at all levels of competition. 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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  • Ep. 128: "SledHead" and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy with Will Person

    Ep. 128: "SledHead" and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy with Will Person
    Mar 20 2026
    Episode 128 brought on former Team USA Bobsled athlete, Will Person! Person was gracious enough to detail his tumultuous relationship with bobsled and Team USA, as well as traumatic brain injuries, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and the lasting ramifications of repeated head trauma. 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 SledHead: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/26/sports/olympics/olympics-bobsled-suicide-brain-injuries.html Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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  • Ep. 127: The Last 100 Meters and Psych as Public Health with Ivy Watts

    Ep. 127: The Last 100 Meters and Psych as Public Health with Ivy Watts
    Mar 3 2026
    Episode 127 brought on collegiate sprinter-turned mental health speaker, Ivy Watts! Watts detailed her experience running for a Division II university, receiving recognition by the NCAA, combatting deeply-ingrained mental health struggles, perfectionism, and viewing mental health as public health. 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 Ivy Watts Speaks: https://www.ivywattsspeaks.com/ Somatic Teachings: https://www.ivywattsspeaks.com/coaching Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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  • Ep. 126: From Lab to Locker Room and Cortex Flex with Nate Roy

    Ep. 126: From Lab to Locker Room and Cortex Flex with Nate Roy
    Feb 24 2026
    Episode 126 welcomed on neuroscience Ph.D candidate and Team USA bobsled hopeful, Nate Roy. Roy worked through the impact of sport on his determination, the neuroscience of concussions and TBIs, trying out for Team USA Bobsled, and his mental health tech company, Cortex Flex! 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 Roy's Cornell U. Research: https://ecommons.cornell.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/735453f7-ac74-4036-841a-4cad9c891982/content Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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    46 m
  • Ep. 125: Trauma-Informed Counseling and Support Staff Rings with Dr. Charron Sumler

    Ep. 125: Trauma-Informed Counseling and Support Staff Rings with Dr. Charron Sumler
    Feb 16 2026
    Episode 125 welcomed on Dr. Charron Sumler, Assistant Director of Sport Psychology and Wellness Services at Ohio State University. She detailed the role of trauma-informed counseling within the confines of sport performance, who college recruits should look for within support staff, and how emotional triggers have shifted in a post-COVID, NIL-driven sport landscape. 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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  • Ep. 124: "Finishing" Your Sport and College Volleyball with Liv Setla

    Ep. 124: "Finishing" Your Sport and College Volleyball with Liv Setla
    Feb 5 2026
    Episode 124 welcomed on Kent State Women's Volleyball assistant coach, and former UNLV defensive specialist, Liv Setla. In this episode, she spoke about the recruitment process, being diagnosed with depression and anxiety, reframing her relationship with perfectionism, and how she managed to restructure volleyball's impact on her life. 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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  • 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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  • 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 m