The WellSport Podcast

On Episode 42 of The WellSport Podcast we sit down with Ryan Hawk — host of the top-ranked podcast The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk and best-selling author of Welcome to Management, The Pursuit of Excellence, & The Score that Matters Most.We dive into: ✅ What separates elite performers from the rest ✅ How curiosity fuels growth & resilience ✅ Building habits that last under pressure ✅ The one question leaders should ask themselves every day

On Episode 41 we sit down with the Head Wrestling Coach of the Missouri Tigers: Brian Smith.

On episode 40 we sit down with Director of Performance Psychology & Team Behavioral Health Clinician for the Green Bay Packers: Dr. Chris Carr2d

On Episode 39 we sit down with Buffalo Bills Sport Psychologist: Dr. Desaree Festa. We dive into her story into becoming one of seven full-time sport psychologists in the NFL, the critical incident that led to her and her team winning an ESPY, common mental tools used in the NFL, the future of sport psych and so much more.Be sure to visit her website @ drdez.co

On Episode 38 we sit down with 2x All-American Wrestler from The Ohio State University, Dylan D'Emilio. On this episode we discuss:🌰 His experience at the national tournament🌰 Overcoming adversity through his injury🌰 What separated him with his mental game🌰 Specific mental tools for peak performance

On this episode of the WellSport Podcast, I sit down with Luis Jeronimo, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Columbus Crew.From getting rejected for five straight years…to getting dropped to his knees holding the MLS Cup 🏆 — Luis’s story is one of grit, passion, and purpose.We dive deep into:🔹 Building trust with athletes🔹 What makes a great coach🔹 Full-circle moments that will hit you hard🔹 Why connection is the foundation of performanceWhether you're in sport, leadership, or just chasing a dream — this one will leave you fired up.🎧 Available now on all platforms.#WellSportPodcast #AthleteMindset #StrengthAndConditioning #Leadership #HighPerformance #SportPsychology #MLS #ColumbusCrew #LuisRosas

🎙️ Episode 36 with Dr. Molly McQueary drops Monday morning. This is a special one for me as Molly has been an incredible mentor and friend throughout the CMPC certification process!Molly is a Sport Psychologist and founder of Dr. Molly McQ, LLC. Before starting her own business, she was the Director of Student-Athlete Health & Wellness at Michigan State University.We dive into:🟢 The importance of awareness as the foundation for mental performance🟢 Why “performance is performance”—on the field or in the boardroom🟢 Her journey from anxious athlete to trusted consultant for high performers🟢 The power of showing up authentically to build trust with athletes and coaches🟢 And why cringing at your early work might be the best sign of growth

🎙 Episode 35 is live!This week on the Wellport Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Tess Palmateer, Mental Health Coordinator for the New York Mets ⚾️From being her own toughest critic as a college athlete to supporting elite performers on the biggest stage, Tess shares a powerful journey through the lens of sport psychology.We covered:✅ Building trust in high-performance environments✅ Integrating mental health & performance✅ Navigating setbacks, identity, and transitions✅ Why one stat never tells the full storyOne of my favorite takeaways:“It’s not about ignoring the outcome—it’s about changing your relationship with it.”This one’s a must-listen for anyone in athlete development, mental performance, or coaching.#SportsPsychology #MentalHealthInSport #AthleteWellness #HighPerformance #WellportPodcast

On this episode we discuss the intense tryout process, the power of reframing stress as excitement, practicing pressure during training and more!

We are sitting down with Co-Founder of the Old School Gym, Partner in Max Effort Muscle supplement brand, Former Ohio State Wrestling Strength & Conditioning Coach, Former RTC Strength and Conditioning Coach which supports olympic hopefuls, Dustin Myers.Be sure to follow @CoachMyers_Gutcheck to learn more about his story and purpose.www.maxeffortmuscle.com

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Alex Cooper is a Striking Coach at Strongstyle MMA who was the Striking Coach for the most decorated UFC Heavyweight fighter of all time, Stipe Miocic.

Bobby played linebacker for the Buckeyes (and was a part of their National Championship team in 2002), was drafted 18th overall to the Dallas Cowboys, spent 7 years in the NFL, is current host of The Fan’s Morning Juice, and frequently appears on The Pat McAfee show & ESPN’s Get Up.

Andie is a Mental Performance Coach for the Cleveland Guardians.

Episode 28 is featuring Aaron Mawhirter, Golf Fitness Trainer at Buckeye Performance Golf & The Golf Room.On this episode we discuss Aaron’s journey from his time playing long-snapper at OSU (including his start against Oklahoma on a rainy evening), how he incorporates what he learned at OSU into his training, golf-specific fitness do’s & dont’s, and more.

On Episode 27, we are welcoming Dr. Jonathan Jenkins! Dr. Jenkins is an Assistant Training Director of Psychology at Massachusetts General Hospital while also serving in their Sport Psych Department. Additionally, he is a member of the Harvard Med School Teaching Community. Dr. Jenkins serves professional, amateur, collegiate, Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Dr. Hillary Cauthen is a Clinical Sport Psychologist, President-Elect of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Author of “Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate", and Host of the Highs and Lows of X’s & O’s Podcast. We dive into everything from dealing with trauma, coaching strategies that support athlete well-being, what it was like giving a Ted talk and more! One key aspect I want to highlight for any aspiring Mental Performance Coaches - when I first started out, I was very confused on the varying paths of this field. Dr. Cauthen brings a ton of clarity to the process by identifying what the different those different paths are, and what steps you need to take to get there!

To kick off the new year we sit down with Mental Performance Coach, Danielle Steg. Danielle has experience working with the San Francisco Giants, Barry University and is now self-employed. In this conversation we dive into how her experience as an opera singer helps her give and receive feedback, how she uses what she learned when she couldn't speak for a month to help others when they are sidelined, how to train working through stress by using cold tubs and breathwork and more!

On episode 24, we sit down with Michael Lopez. Michael is an Author, Advisor, Consultant, Coach and LinkedIn Top Voice who has worked with the US Airforce, Meta, Salesforce, Doordash and more. We dive into the science behind motivation, creating lasting change and what creates the highest performing teams - in business and in sport.Keep an eye out for his new book releasing in January - Change: Six science-back strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior

Oscar Gutierrez is the Latin American Mental Skills Coordinator for the Boston Red Sox. In this conversation we dive into Oscar's mental performance story including his time with the Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati Reds and his current role with the Red Sox, how for high achievers quality of time spent can be more impactful than quantity of time spent, how he helps some of the best players in the world reframe losing, building holistic plans for athletes overcoming injury and more!