IGGY Sports Talk

IGGY Sports Talk

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IGGY Sports Talk episodes

  • BE CONFIDENT IN YOUR SKIN - Leigh Ashley, Fitness & Mindset Coach

    Leigh Ashley is Fitness & Mindset Coach that helps her clients stay consistent with their fitness journey while also giving them tools to improve their mindset for overall life. Leigh joins the show to discuss the keys to staying consistent with your workout routine during this new year. Throughout anyone's workout journey, it's easy to make excuses and get in your head about going to the gym, but Leigh explains how to eliminate this.

    No matter what, there's always the anxiousness of comparing yourself to others which can be the biggest detriment to your journey, and Leigh shares advice for how to be confident in your own skin. Leigh finishes by going deep into how to stay inspired to keep going even on the hardest days.

    Leigh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leighashleyfit/

    TIMESTAMPS:

    Introduction: 2:43-3:05

    Favorite moment of the year:4:38-3:20

    No Gyms being open: 3:48-6:03

    How did Covid affect your business:10:02-12:38

    Making excuses/getting people out of their heads:13:23-14:53

    Biggest piece of advice: 15:28-16:43

    Unhealthy comparing: 17:50-20:23

    Focus on end result/Husband Story: 21:13-25:22

    Show your brilliance: 28:02-29:19

    Advice to your clients: 30:11-32:53

    Being comfortable in your own skin: 34:04- 36:48

    Inspire people to stay with it: 37:53-40:29

    What to look forward to:38:30-41:13

    Where to get into contact: 44:48-45:31

    47 min
  • ENJOY THE JOURNEY - Eric Young Jr, Former MLB Player

    Eric Young Jr is a former MLB player that played for 10 years in the MLB and is now currently a first base coach for the Washington Nationals. In this episode, he shares some of the biggest lessons that he learned from his time playing. Young Jr also shares advice that he'd give to his younger self and what goes into his mental approach.

    Instagram & Twitter: @iggysportstalk

    3 min
  • BIGGEST LESSONS FROM 2022

    As the year of 2022 comes to an end, Iggy sits down to reflect on the biggest lessons he learned from this past year. Iggy touches on subjects such as not being too hard on yourself, the importance of spending time with yourself, trusting the process and more.

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    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFioAhehx3hWpMEjPcjbiGA

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/iggysportstalk

    17 min
  • LIFE ISN'T A RACE - Friends Series: Jon Gaffney

    Iggy and Jon talk about the lessons they've learned like enjoying the journey, not getting caught up in the race of life and the importance of not being too hard on yourself. Also look into why it's so important to have a strong support system and hype up your friends with anything they're doing.

    Time Stamps:

    Mental Health Check In: 0:35-2:55

    Reflecting on Last Year: 2:56-3:57
    Not Getting Caught Up In Race Of Life: 3:58-5:33
    Learning from experiences: 5:34-7:54
    Don't Be Too Hard On Yourself: 7:55-9:33
    Finding Your Passion With Multiple Interests: 9:34-16:10
    What Would You DO If You Died Tomorrow: 17:04-18:11
    Using Sports As A Healer: 18:12-22:10
    Biggest Lessons In Last Year: 22:11-27:32

    29 min
  • WIN TODAY w/ Jeremy Herider, Former Professional Baseball Player & Founder of Optimal Self

    Check out Optimal Self: https://www.optimalself.today/

    Optimal Self Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-self-with-jeremy-herider/id1516337099

    Time Stamps:

    The Mindset: 2:22-5:23

    Favorite Moment in 2021: 6:25-8:53

    Believe has two sides to it: 8:53-13:35 

    Goals/Learning from the journey: 18:53-21:03

    Connecting Goals and Values: 21:04-22:52 

    Believe System/Identity: 23:35-27:09 

    Bed Made: 21:09-31:58

    Being told you are not good enough: 32:55-44:1

    Don't blame anything: 43:00-43:45 

    What advice would you give to your younger self: 51:07-54:23

    Talk about your company: 55:15-1:01:43

    1 hr 3 min
  • Reflecting on Recent Life Lessons

    Timestamps:

    Putting Unneccessary Pressure On Yourself: 1:55-4:43

    Give Yourself Credit: 4:44- 7:12

    Reflection Daily Is Key: 7:13-7:32

    Be In The Moment: 8:09- 9:27

    Looking At How To You Can Improve: 9:29-12:17

    Journal Entry: 12:18- 13:18

    Having 'What's Next" Figured Out: 13:19-14:02

    Importance of Being Alone: 14:03-15:12

    17 min
  • Aaron Eisman, Author of The Evolution of Sports Social Media Talks Getting Into Industry, Ups & Downs & More

    Time Stamps:

    • His Book The Evolution of Sports Social Media: 5:26-7:43
    • Breaking into Sports Social Media Industry: 16:13-18:33
    • Kevin Durant Viral post: 23:02-23:54
    • NBA on TNT story: 23:56- 24:24
    • Ups and Downs of being in sports social media: 25:40-25:53
    • Avoiding Burnout: 26:24-27:34
    • Respect for Women in Sports: 30:19-31:29
    • Overcoming Dark Times: 34:32-36:43
    • Get Aaron's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Sports-Social-Media/dp/1638371466

      Check out Aaron's Consulting Company: https://eismandigital.com/

      43 min
    • Jay Groome, San Diego Padres Prospect Talks Biggest Lessons & Mental Game

      Jay Groome was drafted in the 1st round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox and had a lot of hype around his name out of high school. During the early parts of his career, Groome struggled to adapt to professional baseball and was sidelined with multiple injuries. 6 years later, Groome is playing AAA and was recently traded to the San Diego Padres.

      When this episode was recorded, Groome was still apart of the Red Sox organization and talks about what the support of Red Sox fans has meant to him throughout his journey in the minors. Then Groome explains the biggest lessons he's learned from his journey and what advice he'd give to his younger self. Lastly, Jay shares his hobbies outside of baseball and what are his hidden talents.

      9 min
    • EMBRACE YOUR TRUE SELF w/ Quentin Williams, Mental Welness Coach & Former 2-Sport Athlete

      Quentin Williams is a former 2-sport Big Ten athlete and Gator Bowl Champion that was drafted out of high school by the Toronto Blue Jays in the MLB Draft. Quentin now helps athletes and men as a mental wellness coach find their identity outside of sports and learn how to overcome their mental health struggles through his World Class method.

      In this episode, Q and Iggy talk about important topics such as finding your purpose (5:31-7:02), dealing with comparison syndrome (18:41-20:13) and how to embrace your true self.

      1 hr 4 min
    • Jon Kilmer talks trusting the process & working with Mike. fka Mike Stud, Kendrick Lamar & Steve Aoki

      WARNING This episode was recorded before Tom Brady retirement and for anyone listening to this around children, this is an explicit episode so please be aware of your surroundings

      Time Stamps:

      Tom Brady & Other Quarterbacks Retiring: 0:21-2:57

      Red Sox & Nomar Garrciapara: 3:00-4:37

      Hoping that Marcus Stroman would sign in Boston: 4:38-5:37

      Hanging with Marcus Stroman: 5:38-8:02

      Talking about their new tour: 8:03-11:29

      Document his life on tour  11:30-12:34

      Living In Multiple Place: 12:35- 14:30

      Talking about my road trip: 14:31-15:16

      Living in the Moment: 15:17-17:02

      2 Weeks Road Trip without social media 17:03-18:50

      Jon’s Roadstrip When He was Younger: 18:51-22:01

      Leaving LA & Being Able to Travel: 22:02-23:40

      Talking Mike’s success this past year: 23:41-26:15

      Grassroots Fandom Growth over 10 Years: 26:16-27:26

      Funny Story About Toring’s Boring: 28:03-28:53

      Reflecting on How Much He’s Grown: 28:54-30:32

      Being Grateful for What You Have: 30:33-33:38

      Road Trip Across China with Dad: 33:39-35:32

      Funny Story Crossing Canadian Border: 35:33-41:24

      Producing Last Interview w/ Larry King: 41:25-44:44

      Advice He’d Give to His Younger Self: 44:45-47:06

      Advice He’d Give to Anyone: 47:07-48:59

      Interesting Point About Legacy: 49:35-51:05

      55 min

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    This podcast focuses on bringing light to mental health in sports and society by sharing inspiring stories of professional athletes, influencers and musicians. The goal of each episode is to help the…