Closer Mentality

Closer Mentality

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Closer Mentality episodes

  • Ep. 122: The Psychology of the Walk-Up Song and Emotional Regulation with Dr. Seth Swary
    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
    45 min
  • Ep. 121: AI in Sports and Athlete Marketing with Isabel Delgado
    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
    44 min
  • Ep. 120: The Deaflympics and Sport Diplomacy with Drs. Becky Clark and Gily Meir
    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
    48 min
  • Ep. 119: Mental Health Bodyguards and The 'Work on Your Game Commandments' with Dre Baldwin
    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
    44 min
  • Ep. 118: Distracted Diving and Concussion Risks with Brooke Earley
    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
    30 min
  • Ep. 117: Visualizing the Track and Youth in BMX with Payton Ridenour
    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
    39 min
  • Ep. 116: i-BrainTech and Data-Driven Visualization with Dr. Konstantin Sonkin
    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
    32 min
  • Ep. 115: Becoming the Architect of Your Mentality and Pitching Routines with Dr. Colt Olson
    Episode 115 welcomed on Colorado Rockies' Mental Skills Coordinator, Dr. Colt Olson.
    Dr. Olson worked through how his passion for psychology developed, how he helps professional baseball players craft their mental routines, and the Closer Mentality!
    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
    42 min
  • Ep. 114: The "Macho Man" Attitude and Rugby's Mental Health Conundrum with Will Hooley
    Episode 114 brought on former English rugby player Will Hooley!
    Hooley addressed his rugby upbringing, representing his national team, playing within the Major League Rugby organizations, and what the sport needs to do in order to expand successfully.
    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
    2023 Study: www.gla.ac.uk/news/archiveofnews…ne_1012463_en.html
    Mental Fitness Webinar (5/8/25): www.majorleague.rugby/mentalfitness/
    Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
    34 min
  • Ep. 113: "The Tree That Bends" and Cultural Linguistics with Dr. Ross White
    Dr. Ross White, a professor of clinical psychology at Queen's University Belfast, joined Closer Mentality this week to speak on psychological jiu-jitsu, cultural acuity in mental wellness, and his new book, "The Tree That Bends".
    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
    "The Tree That Bends": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1529429994?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_SE5DA30PRS59Z2DWZ79C&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_SE5DA30PRS59Z2DWZ79C&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_SE5DA30PRS59Z2DWZ79C&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true&newOGT=1
    Dr. White's Research: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/contributors/ross-g-white-phd
    Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
    43 min

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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…