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Uncut #6 Welcome to another episode of the Head Game Podcast! Today we discuss how to capitalize on the moment. When a challenge is present and we focus on just trying to not make a mistake, what do we lose by playing it safe? Why using the opportunity of the moment to grow can be the most advantageous thing in the long-run, even if it results in a…
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The Curtain of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness)
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Welcome to another episode of the Head Game Podcast! Today we discuss the new wave of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the collegiate and amateur level. What are the benefits it poses to athletes and their families? How there may be hidden affects that disrupt the values of sport. In addition, we provide insight into where the NIL movement could …
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Uncut #4 Welcome to another episode of the Head Game Podcast! Today we discuss how failing to achieve your best can be the best opportunity for growth. In addition, we talk about how what you pay attention to, plays a significant role in your likelihood for success. Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens continue a new series called Uncut, where…
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Uncut #3 Welcome to another episode of the Head Game Podcast! Today we discuss how to take a step back and make decisions in the challenging information landscape that is the 21st Century. Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens continue a new series called Uncut, where they give a more introspective look on their expertise and point-of-view. Tak…
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Welcome to another episode of the Head Game Podcast! Today we discuss how to overcome the challenge of disruption. Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens continue a new series called Uncut, where they give a more introspective look on their expertise and point-of-view. Gain valuable insights and tools on improving the head game you play. Take a …
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Welcome to another episode of the Head Game Podcast! Today we discuss how to build trust and why you might not be able to. Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens begin a new series called Uncut, where they give a more introspective look on their expertise and point-of-view. Take a listen to another episode of The Head Game Podcast. Hosts: Dr. Le…
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77. Glen Williams: Achieving Self-Discovery and Facing the Truth
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Welcome to another episode of The Head Game Podcast! Today’s guest is Glen Williams, "Glen is a retired police officer/detective, author, and nationally known speaker. At a tipping point in Glen's career, he realized something needed to change. With numerous challenging experiences that had him on the brink Glen shares his story of how he navigated…
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Welcome to another episode of the head game! Today’s guest is Stan Moore, he is a PGA-certified coach that has been teaching the art of putting for over 20 years. He focuses on developing the physical by enhancing the most important part of putting… the mental aspects. Stan has risen in the South Florida market as a top tier short game coach. With …
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75. Michael Ceely: What You Wish You Knew
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Welcome to another episode of the head game! Today’s guest is Michael Ceely, a licensed psychotherapist and mental performance coach. He helps his clients view challenges as opportunities for growth, so they can take consistent, positive actions to improve their lives. Early in life, Michael found competitive cycling as an opportunity to push his l…
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74. Sue Humphrey: Breaking Through! How Today's Records Are Tomorrow's Standard
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Welcome to another episode of the head game! Today’s guest is Sue Humphrey, a three-time Olympic track and field coach, and author. Her pioneer work at Arizona State University led to new standards of what women in track and field coaching aspired to be. Her insight on the high-jump was well-sought after, as she coached greats including Jackie Joyn…
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73. Jeff Krentzman: Believing In Yourself When You Feel The Heat
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Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! Today’s guest is Jeff Krentzman, a thriving entrepreneur and podcaster. After discovering a unique oven cleaning service in the UK, Jeff decided that it had the potential to be something great in the US. Converting the oven cleaning service to grill cleanings, launched his company The BBQ Cleaner into a league…
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72. Chris Schmitt: Achieving Your Best Self
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Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by Army Green Beret and Special Forces, Lt. Colonel Chris Schmitt. We discuss our shared experience developing genuine leadership with elite performers at high-altitude in the Tobacco Root Mountains of Montana. Chris …
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In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by real-estate investor, agent, and entrepreneur, Jerome Mangubat. In addition, Jerome is a Callaway Golf Staff Pro who plays at a high-level. He shares his story on his family work ethic pushed him and his brother to take a risk and become success…
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70. Patty Collins: A Healthy Amount of Courage
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Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by Paralympian and U.S. Colonel, Patty Collins. A high-performer climbing the ranks of the military, Patty was resilient and focused, then one morning while riding her bike she was hit by a vehicle. Months later she m…
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In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Hunter Stevens are joined by Student-Athlete and inclusivity advocate bailey Harris. She shares her experiences an pressures that come with competing and living as a student-athlete. Bailey committed to University of Connecticut Rowing team with the hopes to compete at a high-level. In…
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Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by US Army Sergeant turned business owner and entrepreneur, Jonathan Bittner. Following a challenging deployment, Jonathan's own trauma surfaced, and he discusses how the US Army needs to increase their support and fo…
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Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Hunter Stevens are joined by USA Swimming National Team Member David Curtiss. A TYR sponsored athlete, and 2021 ACC Champion in the 50m Free, David shares his perspective on what it takes to compete at the international stage. His insight showcase…
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66. Oliver Parsons: From Air Force to Founder
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Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Hunter Stevens are joined by Founder of Air Force and Space Force Gaming, Oliver Parsons. As a member of the United States Air Force, Oliver experienced times of isolation and high pressure resulting in some difficult mental times for him and his …
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65. Ellen Zavian: Becoming a Change-Maker
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In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by pioneer and law professor Ellen Zavian to discuss her story in becoming the first female NFL agent, body builder, law professor, Forbes writer, and new-age sport advocate. Learn about what it takes to shake the tree and find discipline in your l…
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Episode #64! In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the Mental Injury, what it is, how it can be rehab, and most importantly how to prevent it. In addition, how incorporating a mental trainer at fundamental levels can normalize mental fitness and generate a higher level of wellness. Enjoy t…
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Episode #63! In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss why mental isn't always acknowledged with the physical, how to increase awareness, acceptance and take action. In addition, how to become more intentional with daily tasks and how to live a more fulfilling life. Enjoy the show! Host: Dr. L…
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62. We Are Back! Preparing for the Unforeseen and Making Stress an Ally
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We Are Back! In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss how people expect the everyday routine to just work and what happens to them when it doesn't. In addition, how stress can be both disruptive, but also a fertilizer for growth. Learn how to lean into chaos and become more mentally fit. Enjo…
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61. Hugo Armando: Managing Your Mental Faults
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In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by Professional Tennis Player and Tennis Coach Hugo Armando to discuss how he began playing tennis, playing against Nadal, and diving inside the emotional spectrum of a professional tennis player. What a great show! To learn more about Hugo Armando…
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60. Josh McCumber: A Mindful Approach to Better Golf
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In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by Professional Golfer and Golfing Coach Josh McCumber to discuss his story in becoming a professional golfer, learning to golf with a mindfulness approach, and identifying what it takes mentally to be a great golfer. What a great show! To learn mo…
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59. Jeff Manto: The Mind of a Hitter
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In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Hunter Stevens are joined by former MLB player and MLB hitting coach Jeff Manto to discuss his story in becoming a professional baseball player, discovering visualization in baseball, and how to deal with different types of player personalities while coaching in the big leagues…
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58. Minecraft PokéMaster: Alec "Sirud" Duris
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Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Hunter Stevens are joined by Minecraft extraordinaire Alec "Sirud" Duris to discuss his story in becoming a YouTube content creator, mental skills in eSports, and personal goals within the gaming community. Stay tuned to hear more about: The Start…
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Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sports Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and cohost Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the idea of control and how we as humans try to use it to our advantage. Lee, Hunter, and Jessica all contribute in a great conversation about the different aspects of life that we try…
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56. Chaos: You Can't Run From It, Only Embrace It
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Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! HAPPY NEW YEAR! During this week's episode, our cohost and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the notion that you cannot run from chaos, but only learn to embrace it through implementing the right mindset and an effective mindfulness practice. What a great listen! Sta…
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55. Chaos is Coming: The Antidote to Fear
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Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the notion that chaos is inevitably coming and give insight on how to manage and overcome the fears that control you and your mind. What a great listen! Stayed tuned to hear more about: How ch…
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54. The Head Games That We All Play
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Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the head game that life plays on us everyday throughout our daily lives. Stayed tuned to hear more about: Who's Got Game "America" Podcast Mike's Int…
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53. Trick or Treat: The Psychology Behind Halloween
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Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the psychology behind the holiday of Halloween. Stayed tuned to hear more about: Who's Got Game "Tyler Glasnow" Recap on eSports Combine Paranormal A…
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Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the other or "dark" aspect of psychology that ties into the head game we all play. Stayed tuned to hear more about: Who's Got Game "Jimmy Butler" Psy…
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51. Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence: Are We Alone?
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Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the theory of "other" life and extra-terrestrial intelligence existing in "our" universe. Stayed tuned to hear more about: "Local Flavor" - Recent Sp…
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50. Instinctual Performance: Animals vs. Humans
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Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stephens discuss the differences between animals and humans abilities to behave in instinctual ways. Further discussion will be based on the following: Recent Sporting Even…
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "eSports and Mental Fatigue" Further discussion will be based on the following: Playing the game a healthier way Altar Egos of Gamers Perception vs. Reality Relax and Perform vs. R…
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Body Language: Pick Your Head Up". Further discussion will be based on the following: - Analyzing Tiger Woods Body Language and Focus - What are your thoughts on his focus and ove…
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47. Chaos Theory: Controlling The "Uncontrollable"
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Chaos Theory". Further discussion will be based on the following: - Chaos Theory by Dr. Lee Picariello and Hunter Stevens --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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46. The Clutch Situation: What If You Don't Deliver?
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "The Clutch Situation: What If You Don't Succeed?". Further discussion will be based on the following: · The Clutch Situation: With BioQ in mind, what is the most important aspect …
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45. Repetition: Training Your Body vs. Training Your Mind
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Fear of Failure". Further discussion will be based on the following: · Training Our Bodies vs. Training Our Mind: Which is more important? · Can overtraining lead to poor performa…
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Fear of Failure". Further discussion will be based on the following: What is fear and where does it come from? Why do we as humans experience it? Is fear natural in us or is it le…
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44. Addictions: Escaping Reality or Chasing The Dream
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Addictions: Escaping Reality or Chasing The Dream". Further discussion will be based on the following: - Why do humans gravitate towards using substances, simulations, and various…
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "A Little Help From My Friends". Further discussion will be based on the following: With all of the negativity going on in the world, how can we gravitate towards supportive relati…
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41. Binary Thinking: Us vs. Them Mentality
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Binary Thinking: Us vs. Them Mentality". Further discussion will be based on the following: What about us as humans makes us want to associate with a particular team, party, or cl…
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "The Boiling Point". Further discussion will be based on the following: How much exposure to a monotonous and tiresome routine are humans willing to take before they mentally tap o…
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Sacrifice in the Name of Sport". Further discussion will be based on the following: · Do we know what genuine sacrifice is? (wartime, immigration, great financial depression) · Ar…
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Mindset Matters". Further discussion will be based on the following: How well do people recover in the face of adversity? Does personality impact your mindset OR does mindset dict…
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36. Human Nature vs Mother Nature: The Epic Battle
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss Human Nature vs Mother Nature: The Epic Battle. Further discussion will be based on the following: Does Mother Nature always prevail? (Neither sports-minded nor a sports fan?) Hist…
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35. Real or Rumor: How SPORTS remain our TRUTH
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss how sports remain our truth during the global pandemic. Further discussion will be based on the following: In a world of polarizing media coverage, is the SPORTS world all we have …
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34. Remote "Control": It's Nothing Personal
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the mental effects of working from home and what happens to the mind in isolation! Further discussion will be based off of: What are the benefits/challenges of working remotely? Does anything get lost in translation when talking is not in-person? How does virtual learning h…
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33. Dealing with the Coronavirus Anxieties!
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses HOW to DEAL with the coronavirus anxieties! Cohost: Mental Strength Coach Jessica Lynn Ferdinand Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic. --- Support …
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