Mental Playbook

Dr. Russ Reinbolt shares how he balances life as an ultramarathoner, author to "In Pursuit of Extreme Greatness", as well as an ER doctor! We learn how he maintains mentally strong through his own P2D2 method. Tune in to Dr. Reinbolt's ultramarathon experience including his achievement of the 430 mile Yukon Arctic Ultra, the world's coldest and toughest ultra.

In this episode, Kaustov Chakrabarti shares his inspiring journey to Division 1 football at the University of Georgia, making history as the first Indian player in the SEC. We explore the game's physical and mental aspects, discussing how to cope with loss, build mental resilience, and navigate recovery as an athlete. Kaustov opens up about how he remains grounded and focused, maintaining a level-headed approach in the face of adversity.

We are thrilled to dive into a deep conversation with Erica Curry LMFT, a former Division 1 athlete and sports therapist who specializes in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Erica shares powerful insights on how athletes can overcome mental health struggles. Tune in to hear some of her techniques that you can implement in your lives.

American diver and 2x Olympian, Brandon Loschiavo returns from the Paris 2024 Olympics to share his experience and strategies when faced with adversity. Tune in to learn about Loschiavo's springboard of a journey.

Peter Bowden, Green Bay Packers Long Snapper, joins us to discuss the journey that brought him to the NFL. Watch to learn more about how Bowden mentally prepares for a game.

In this episode of the Mental Playbook, we talk to Pittsburgh Steelers, Hall of Famer, Dermontti Dawson to explore the intersection of mental wellness and sports. We dive into the importance of having a positive mindset for athletes, especially when faced with adversity. Join us for an inspiring conversation that goes beyond the field and into the mind of what it takes to succeed in sports and life.

Listen to the inspiring story of Toren, a 10-year-old athlete from Pennsylvania who has an exceptional passion for sports. Despite his amazing talent and loyalty to sports, Toren's life changes after being diagnosed with acute leukemia, forcing him to step away from the game he loves. Joined by his supportive father, Vinay Mehta, they share how their love for sports encouraged their family to explore ways to keep mentally strong during tough times. P.S. Did you know Toren Mehta caught Andrew McCutchen's 300th home run ball??

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