In episode eight of "Your Mental Weight Room," host and guest Desi, a mindset mentor and former college athlete, discuss the common advice for athletes to "leave your problems in the locker room."

Desi critiques the idea of compartmentalizing, arguing that athletes are whole people whose lives naturally intermingle. Instead of suppressing problems, she encourages athletes to practice mindfulness and presence during sports, sharing personal experiences of how being present improved her performance and well-being.

The episode emphasizes embracing your full self and using presence as a tool for both mental health and athletic success.