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Theresa Giunta is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and former Division 1 collegiate lacrosse player and All-American.

In under five minutes, Theresa shares her take on what it really means to develop resilience. From embracing discomfort to using failure as fuel, she breaks down the mindset tools athletes can lean on to grow stronger through challenge.

This is part of our bite-sized content series—short episodes built for quick impact. Let us know what you think and if you want more of this format.

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Theresa Giunta is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and former Division 2 collegiate lacrosse player and All-American. She breaks down the difference between courage and confidence, and how athletes can build both through mindset, failure, and consistency.

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Katherine Reutter-Adamek is a Former US Olympic Short Track Speed Skater turned Mental Skills and Nutrition Coach. She was a 2 x Olympic Medalist at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, reaching the pinnacle of sports. 

This was a powerful conversation about how athletes can pursue their goals while building a healthier relationship with both their sport and the process, without placing so much pressure on themselves.

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In this episode, Colt explains the best way an athlete can manage failure, the emotions that arise from failure, and how to shift your perspective on failure. We also discuss navigating role changes as well as what to do and what not to do when faced with adversity within your team and/or organization.

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In this episode, Colt talks about the impact our self-image and self-perception have on our performance in both sports and life as well as how much an impact a poor self-image can have on our success. He walks through some things you can do to improve your self-image so you can achieve the goals you have set out for yourself. 

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Monkey Mind Podcast Episode 104 - Performance Journaling with Lucinda Snyder, Mental Performance Coach 

I sat down with Lucinda Snyder, Mental Performance Coach, and went over Performance Journaling, what it actually is, and how it can truly help athletes stay on track when it comes to measuring their progress, remaining in a positive headspace, and getting back into the present moment in competition. 

We discussed ways parents can open the lines of communication with their kids in the car ride home to create a healthy learning environment to better grow the athlete and individual. 

She also drops some tools for athletes and parents to use today!

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In this episode, I sat down with Powell Cucchiella, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Mental Performance Coach, and discussed the process of becoming an elite athlete. We broke down what it actually looks like, how he helps his athletes break down their process so they can achieve the goals they have set out to do, and shares with you guys tools you can take away to break down your process and achieve your goals faster and more efficiently. 

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In this episode, we dive deep into the power of self-awareness with Libby Triolo. Understanding your thoughts, emotions, and actions is key to unlocking peak performance—not just in sports but in life. Tune in as we explore strategies to develop self-awareness and use it as a tool for growth.

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In this episode, I sit down with Powell Cucchiella, LMHC, to break down mindfulness and meditation and how they can transform an athlete’s mental game. We explore what mindfulness actually means, how to start meditating, different meditation techniques, and why the best athletes are those who can stay fully present.

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Libby Triolo, LPC, is back for her second appearance on the Monkey Mind Podcast! As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mindset Coach for athletes, Libby dives into emotional intelligence and its impact on performance. A former competitive soccer player, she knows the pressures athletes face and shares actionable tools to build mental toughness.

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