The Mental Game with Sam Brief

How can we discuss mental health in sports better? Breaking it down with Dr. Harold Shinitzky


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Episode 55 of The Mental Game features Dr. Harold Shinitzky, a world-renowned sports psychologist, author and motivational speaker.


Shinitzky makes his third appearance on The Mental Game after appearing in November 2020 and July 2021.


Shinitzky works with Olympic and professional athletes from every major association (PGA, NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL). He also serves as president of the Florida Psychological Association and is the author of A Champion's Mindset: 15 Mental Conditioning Steps to Becoming a Champion Athlete.


In his return, Shinitzky delves into:

  • How he perceives the current coverage of mental health in sports
  • How society can push the needle to more acceptance of athletes struggling
  • Why Dak Prescott serves as a beacon for how to address grief publicly
  • Much more, including role play as an NBA beat writer 

  • Enjoy and remember to be kind to yourself.


    NOTE: I'm thrilled to be running in the Chicago Bank of America Half-Marathon this June to support Laaser's Ladybug Society. We're close to our goal of $2K to support mental health initiatives in schools — ⁠CLICK HERE TO DONATE⁠.


    The Mental Game is also a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org!


    The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple PodcastsSpotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.

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