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On DIGMI DISCUSSIONS Interview #46, Ray Digmi catches up with Rutgers Univeristy Associate Professor, licensed psychologist, mental performance consultant and author, Dr. Pete Economou.

Dr. Pete, a fellow Seton Hall university alum, takes some time to share his personal journey as former division 1 student athlete, and how the experiences of being an elite performer led to a professional career as a clinical psychologist, mental health counselor and collegiate educator.

Dr. Pete talks about his new book, MINDFULNESS WORKBOOK FOR BEGINNERS, and shares some tips on how best to cultivate greater positivity and gratitude. He also touches on the pros & cons of social media, why he believes that when screen time goes up, mental health goes down, and offers some tips on how to best embrace your emotions, and feel compassion and empathy toward yourself and others.

An awesome discussion with a guy who has committed his life work to mental health and is dedicated to helping others unlock the power of mindfulness.

So without further ado, here is DIGM DISCUSSIONS Interview #46 with Rutgers University Associate Professor and author, Dr. Pete Economou

Ray Digmi catches up with newly appointed Head Coach at Saint Elizabeth University, Korrissa Aguilar, for Digmi Discussions Interview #45.

"Coach K" as she is known by her players, shares her personal story as a California girl and her collegiate softball journey that gave her playing and life experiences in her home state and across the country

Listen as Korrissa shares her excitement for landing her first college head coach position at Saint Elizabeth and the challenges and responsibilities that come with that role. She also talks about her coaching philosophies, the importance of practicing positive rephrasing and why she is genuinely committed to helping others prosper.

She passionately talks about her found memories with her family growing up and emotionally shares why she feels like she got lucky when she arrived in New Jersey and how grateful she is for the people in her life.

An awesome discussion with a west coast girl who had the passion to live out her dreams and the courage to head across the country to make her mark as a coach and mentor to so many.

Long before we started this podcast, back in 2014, we started DIGMI DISCUSSIONS, a concept where we would sit down and interview some of the biggest names in sports, fashion and pop culture.

7 years ago this week, we headed down to Tampa, Florida to catch up with my former minor league roommate, Major League Baseball & Toronto Blue Jays superstar, Jose Bautista.

At the time of this interview, Bautista was one of the biggest stars in the game; ending his career as a 6x All-Star, 3x Silver Slugger Award winner and 2x Home Run Champion - while leaving us with one of the most memorable moments in baseball history - “The bat Flip” - his famous bat flip after hitting a go-ahead home run in the American League Division Series.

Listen to “Joey Bats” talk about his personal journey to the Major Leagues, how we was able to become one of baseballs most feared power hitters and how he was a part of the beginning days of digmi and why he is proud to wear the brand.

This truly was an awesome discussion with a guy who became a superstar by staying true to himself!

Ray Digmi catches up former New York Mets farmhand, Somerset Patriots All-Star and owner of Hot Korner Sports, Carlos Guzman, for Digmi Discussions Interview #44.

"Guzzy", as he is known by his friends and teammates, talks about his love for the game of baseball, how he went from Brooklyn to Oklahoma and how certain growing pains helped pave the wave for a professional playing career that lasted over a decade - A career that included playing in the New York Mets organizations and all-star appearances in the Atlantic League.

"Guzzy" shares his experience playing in the Mets organization, reminisces on his time in the Atlantic League, shares his view of travel baseball and how he feels about analytics.

He also talks about the transition of going from ballplayer to business man, shares his thoughts on Digmi, how rewarding it is being a father and shares some advice for anyone out there looking to take the first step towards their dreams.

An awesome discussion with a guy who played with his heart on his sleeve and left it all the field, and who is a great example of someone who lives his life with a ton of passion and personality.

With the college baseball season upon us, I thought it would be the perfect time to share my keynote speech from last years Seton Hall Pirate Baseball “First Pitch Dinner”

On January 23rd of 2020, I had the great honor and privilege, to go back to the Seton Hall University campus and address the program that has meant so much to me and had such an impact on both my baseball and business careers.

On that special night, just three weeks after the birth of my daughter, I had the opportunity to share my personal journey with their current players, and honor my late coach, the great Mike Sheppard with an emotional letter I wrote to him following his passing in the spring of 2019.

Twenty years after I took off the Pirate uniform for the very last time - it was a chance for me to inspire, reminisce and remember a time in my life that taught me one of the most valuable lessons anyone can ever learn….

NEVER LOSE YOUR HUSTLE

I hope you enjoy this bonus, throwback episode

a night I will remember forever and a speech I know my daughter will proud of…