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The Mental CastColin C. Thompson Returns (S5:E05)Colin C. Thompson returns to the show for an update from 2021 plus his new "50 at 50" plan. This is an excellent chat between Dan and Colin about motivation, improvement and just getting it done. Please visit the show links below to see how you can join the 50 at 50 Movement and make an impact worldwide!
Show: Season 5 - Episode 05 (July 2023)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Colin C. Thompson
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The Proper AtmospherePre-Competition Anxiety (Ep. 25)This week's question comes from Sarah, a swimmer from California:
" My name is Sarah, and I am a swimmer from California. I am reaching out to you because I have been struggling with my pre-race anxiety. Swimming has always been a big part of my life, but lately, I have been getting really nervous before my races. I worry about messing up and disappointing my coaches and teammates. It's affecting my performance and I know I need to work on managing my anxiety.
I am hoping that you can help me develop some coping strategies f...2023-05-2424 minThe Proper AtmosphereSelf-doubt Affecting Performance (Ep. 24)This week's question comes from Alex, a tennis player from New York:
"Dear Coach, my name is Alex, and I am a tennis player from New York. I am reaching out to you because I have been struggling with my confidence on the court. Tennis is my passion and I have been playing competitively for several years. However, I have been experiencing self-doubt lately and it's affecting my performance. I often find myself getting frustrated during matches and I feel like I am not playing up to my potential. I am hoping that you can help me...2023-05-1823 min
The Mental CastFive Hundred Fifty-One (S5:E04)One of the most challenging episodes I have done to date. It is hard when you worry that you may have failed as a coach, not only those you worked with in the past but maybe those closest to you. It is time we, as coaches and educators, work to understand how to coach neurodivergent athletes/performers better, to get their best, and to set them up for success.
Show: Season 5 - Episode 04 (May 2023)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Nuerodivergent Athletes
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The Mental CastFixing Dan - Part 2 (S5:E03)Continuing my five-part series on being a better coach. In this episode, we are going to look at empathy!
Show: Season 5 - Episode 03 (April 2023)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Taking over a successful program
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The Mental CastFilling Big Shoes (S5:E02)Taking over a successful program can be rewarding. It can also be very challenging. In this episode, we explore some of the issues a new coach may have when taking over a successful program, as well as some tips to help them make it their own, while still honoring the past success.
Show: Season 5 - Episode 02 (March 2023)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Taking over a successful program
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"I love basketball, but lately I just don't feel motivated. Any thoughts on how I can get that back?
Episode: 23 (March 23, 2023)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Motivation
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ICN At...2023-03-2422 minThe Proper AtmosphereThe Shy Introvert (Ep. 22)This week's question comes from Sarah, a field hockey player from Pennsylvania:
"I am a very shy introvert. I think my coach and my teammates believe I don't trust or like them. What can I do?
Episode: 22 (March 09, 2023)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Introvertness
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YouTube | Facebook | Twit...2023-03-0914 minThe Proper AtmosphereI’m Burning Out (Ep. 21)This week's question comes from Chris, a tennis player from Michigan:
"I think I am burning out. I love to play, practice, and compete in tennis. I am just starting to feel different. I think I am in the beginning stages of burnout. What can I do?
Episode: 21 (February 15, 2023)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Burnout
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The Mental CastFixing Dan - Part 1 (S5:E01)As I stated in the Season 4 finale, I was going to focus on fixing myself to kick off Season 5. This is the first of many episodes where you can follow me on my self-reflective journey. I am going to look at the values that mean the most to me, and I have can be better living them.
Show: Season 5 - Episode 01 (February 2023)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Fixing Dan - Part 1
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"I feel like I work hard and do well in practice, but once I get into the matches, the pressure to compete is crushing me. Any tips?
Episode: 20 (February 03, 2023)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Pressure to Compete
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The Mental CastState of the Universe 2022 (S4:E08)My annual recap of the past year and the roadmap for 2023. Warning, this is pretty personal and unscripted. I decided I wanted to open up a little more about my struggles and how I plan to be better in 2023.
Show: Season 4 - Episode 08 (December 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: State of the Universe 2022
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Dow...2023-01-0135 minThe Proper AtmosphereLetting Coach Down (Ep. 19)This week's question comes from James, a basketball player from Maryland:
"I tend to freeze or choke in games. I am always worried about letting my coach and the team down. What can I do? It is holding me back!"
Episode: 19 (December 23, 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Letting Coach Down
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2022-12-2317 min
The Mental CastThe Benefits of Losing (S4:E07)Losing sucks. I get that. However, we can learn and grow from it. The key is making sure we know how to use losing and failure to grow. It is time to ditch the stupid sayings on the back of t-shirts and really dig deep into failure, loss, and growth.
Show: Season 4 - Episode 07 (December 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Benefits of Losing
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717 Soul...2022-12-0939 minThe Proper AtmosphereI Can Do More (Ep. 18)This week's question comes from Joni, a swimmer from Oklahoma: "I work hard every day, but I feel I could be doing more mentally. I just don't know where to start. Thoughts?"
Episode: 18 (November 30, 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: I Can Do More, Mentally.
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"I show up, I work hard, but I still leave each practice or match thinking I can be so much more. How can I work on this?"
Episode: 17 (November 23, 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: I Can Be So Much More
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The Mental CastThey Ain’t Coachable (S4:E06)I think it is time to look at this narrative that players aren't coachable and that maybe it is how we are trying to reach them. We need to first look and understand WHO are players are. More than their position and value they bring. Really work on knowing what relationship you have. We have to also understand that generations change, and so do their needs. It does not make them weaker or "less of an athlete". It makes them unique to the time and situation.
Show: Season 4 - Episode 06 (November 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: They A...2022-11-1134 min
The Mental CastPump the Brakes (S4:E05)
Are we headed for a cliff in the youth sports world? Possibly. Can we avoid it? Absolutely. We need to stop finger-pointing and help educate everyone on ALL the aspects of youth sports. We need to get all the stakeholders involved (coaches, parents, players, administration, and officials) all to the table to fix it. I am not saying time is running out, but it certainly is not on our side.
Show: Season 4 - Episode 05 (October 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Pump The Brakes
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"I find myself paralyzed by fear at times. There are times that I won't even try because my fear of failure is so bad. Help!"
Episode: 16 (October 5, 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Fear of Failure
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2022-10-0516 minThe Proper AtmosphereMy Career is Over (Ep. 15)This week's question comes from Joseph, a soccer player in Nebraska:
"I am a college senior and I just suffered a career-ending injury. I am not sure how I can handle not being able to play the sports I love anymore. It has been my life since I was 8. Please help!"
Episode: 15 (September 28, 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: My Career is Over
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Facebook | T...2022-09-2822 minThe Proper AtmospherePre-Game Focus (Ep. 14)This week's question comes from Cindy, a field hockey player in Texas:
"I am having a hard time with my pre-game warmup. Any help?"
Episode: 14 (September 21, 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Pre-game Focus
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2022-09-2124 minThe Proper AtmosphereCoaches and Favorites (Ep. 13)This week's question comes from Joni, in Wisconsin:
"Coach Dan, I feel like my coach spends a lot of time and attention on a select group of players. Do coaches tend to have favorites?"
Episode: 13 (September 14, 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Coaches and Favorites
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2022-09-1417 min
The Mental CastThe Grey (S4:E04)This is the first episode back from Dan's month-long hiatus on content creation. He opens up about living in "the grey" and the mental struggles he battles on a regular basis. There is a space between happiness and depression where many people live, but do not talk about it. Thank to reading Jay Glazer's new book "Unbreakable", a lot of people (Dan included) are finally able to put a name to and a plan to combat it. This episode is one of the most personal we have done.
Show: Season 4 - Episode 04 (September 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
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The Mental CastPam Brant Interview (S4:E03)Going back to our Mental Cast Podcast roots, we bring you a new interview. This session is with travel writer, blogger, and volleyball super-fan; Pam Brant. Pam talks about becoming a travel writer, the life of a "volley mom" and of course the pivots she made with COVID. I wanted to bring a great story about someone who had to change their life path and create something new. Often we talk about the creation of new projects after they have been around a while. I wanted to get the feel at ground level when a new venture starts. It was a...2022-06-2849 minThe Proper AtmosphereKing of Conflict (Ep. 12)This week's question comes from Jeff, a California baseball player:
"Coach, I seem to have conflicts with most of my teammates, I guess it is just our different personalities. Maybe I am just the King of Conflict?"
Episode: 12 (May 25, 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: King of Conflict
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2022-05-2528 minThe Proper AtmosphereI Don’t Want to do This Anymore. (Ep. 11)This week's question comes from Jenny, a Pennsylvania volleyball player:
Coach Dan - "I have been playing volleyball since I was 10. I love the sport, but I don't think I want to do this anymore. Can you help me out?"
Episode: 10 (May 18, 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: I Don't Want to do This Anymore.
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The Mental CastLegos and Scrabble (S4:E02)I always hated playing with Legos as a kid. As I got older, I also developed the same feeling for the board game Scrabble. I always passed it off as just being bad at both (not being artistic and not comfortable with language skills). What I would come to realize was that my feelings were not about inadequacies, but fear of people's opinions. In this episode, I explore my journey and some of the information behind FOPO.
Show: Season 4 - Episode 02 (May 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Legos and Scrabble
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The Mental CastSay Goodbye (S4:E01)The season 4 kickoff show. In this episode, Dan discusses the concept of "walking away". How, why, and when it is time to walk away. This episode also gets a little personal for Dan. We are excited to bring you another season of podcasts for mental performance, coaching, and education topics.
Show: Season 4 - Episode 01 (April 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Say Goodbye
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5 Signs It's Time...2022-04-2229 minThe Proper AtmosphereAm I A Bully? (Ep. 10)This week's question comes from Jeff, a u17 Soccer player from Colorado:
Coach Dan - I am the captain of my u17 soccer team. Sometimes when I am hard on my team, I feel like I am a bully. How do I reconcile being tough and not being a bully, or am I actually a bully?"
Episode: 10 (April 06, 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Am I A Bully?
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717 So...2022-04-0616 minThe Proper AtmosphereInstructional Conflict (Ep. 9)This episode's question comes from Jill in the Seattle, Washington area:
"Dear Coach Dan - I am an 11th-grade swimmer who recently started running into a problem. I am getting conflicting instructions from one of my assistant coaches and my head coach. I want to make them both happy, but I am not sure who to listen to or how to address it. Any thoughts?"
Episode: 9 (March. 11, 2022)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Instructional Conflict
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The Mental CastWhy I Walked Away (S3:E08)Continuing with the theme of being open, personally, I decided to open up and talk about why I walked away from being a youth club director, the struggles with culture, and the new path and vision I have. This is straight from the heart, unscripted and un-edited. I want to thank everyone who has been there on this journey so far!
Show: Season 3 - Episode 08 (November 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Why I Walked Away
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"My daughter has terrible anxiety over her club tryouts. Any tips?"
Episode: 8 (Oct. 18, 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Tryout Anxiety
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2021-10-1821 min
The Mental CastI Wasn‘t Prepared (S3:E07)This is the most open and vulnerable podcast episode I have ever done. I decided to talk about where I have been the last 2 months and the struggles I have been fighting. I have opted to make this unedited and unscripted, so I apologize for some of the rambling and being all over the place. I just felt like I need to explain my burnout, how I fought it, and coming back!
Show: Season 3 - Episode 07 (September 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: I Wasn't Prepared
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"My u13 basketball daughter was asked to play up on a u15 all-star team this year. What are your thoughts on this?"
Episode: 7 (Sept. 30, 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Moving players up an age group.
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2021-09-3023 minThe Proper AtmosphereAccountability (Ep. 6)This week, we take a look at accountability. How can you and your team hold each other accountable without becoming a dumpster fire?
Episode: 6 (July 23, 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Accountability
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2021-07-2323 minThe Proper AtmosphereTeam Building (Ep. 5)This week, we take a look at team building.
Going beyond rope courses and trust falls. Keep the questions coming!
Episode: 5 (July 18, 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Team Building
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2021-07-1821 minThe Proper AtmosphereGame Anxiety (Ep. 4)This week, we take a look at game anxiety.
This is a pretty basic look at a pretty deep topic. Keep the questions coming!
Episode: 4 (July 6, 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Game Anxiety
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2021-07-0620 min
The Mental CastDr. Laura Cobb Interview (S3:E06)Episode 6 of season 3 brings us a great chat with Dr. Laura Cobb, a life coach and certified counselor from the Chicago area (via a few other places). Dan and Dr. Laura talk about imposter syndrome and how our past challenges help to define our future makeup. What it is like being bullied and being a bully and how to reflect on those choices. A great chat for sure!
Show: Season 3- Episode 06 (July 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Chat with Dr. Laura Cobb - LPC, NCC, and CFLE.
Feel free to reach out to us...2021-07-0542 minThe Proper AtmosphereVisualization (Ep. 3)This week, we answer Karls' (from Tuscon, Arizona) question about imagery for his son, and where to even start the process.
Episode: 3 (July 1, 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Visualization
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2021-07-0122 min
The Mental CastSadie Evans Interview (S3:E05)This episode finds Dan having a chat with Sadie Mae Evans an accomplished author, speaker, and podcast host. Dan and Sadie talk about what motivated her to write her books and what drives her to move forward. It is also a great look at how early adversity can turn into a great message.
Show: Season 3- Episode 05 (June 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Chat with Sadie Evans - Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host
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Me...2021-06-1133 minThe Proper AtmosphereGoal Setting (Ep. 2)This week, we answer Jennifer's (from Eugene, Oregon) question about goal setting and methods that can help her daughter's field hockey career.
Episode: 2 (June 8, 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Goal Setting
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2021-06-0916 minThe Proper AtmosphereGame Anxiety (Ep. 1)"My child has terrible game anxiety. What can we do?" This is one of the questions I get asked the most. While it may seem like a rather simple concept, game/performance anxiety can be hard to overcome. In this episode, I explore some root causes and ways to help people being to overcome those anxieties.
Episode: 1 (June 1, 2021)
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2021-06-0124 minThe Proper AtmosphereThe Proper Atmosphere - TrailerThe Proper Atmosphere is a weekly podcast dedicated to exploring the world of performance & sport psychology, coaching, and helping people go from good to great.
The Proper Atmosphere comes to you from the East Coast of the United States and is driven by questions from you, the listeners. If you have a question or a topic you wish to discuss, please submit them to podcast@properatmosphere.com or reach us across all social media outlets at @717Soul and @RealDanMickle.
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The Mental CastJoanna Pohorski Interview (S3:E04)Dan sits down and has a chat with Joanna Pohorski, a UK-based Accountability and Mindset coach. Joannah discusses the framework she created with the Accountable Mindset program. The two have a great discussion about the need for business planning and holding yourself accountable for growth and success. They also have a discussion on the changes in the business due to the pandemic.
Show: Season 3- Episode 04 (May 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Chat with Joanna Pohorski - Accountability and Mindset Coach
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The Mental CastTracy Lamouire Interview (S3:E03)Dan gets to chat with an international PR rock star, Tracy Lamourie. It is a great session about making the jump and starting a company, why everyone needs a PR person, and how the pandemic has changed things a little. Oh yeah, she also helped save a man from death row (check out the Jimmy Dennis article in the show notes. It will blow your mind). I have to admit that I know little to nothing about PR, but this episode was great. I got to learn a lot. I suggest everyone check out Tracy's work and think about how yo...2021-05-0549 min
The Mental CastColin C. Thompson Interview (S3:E02)Dan and Colin have a great chat about coaching in the current pandemic, life & soft skills and transitioning from a college athlete to the business world. Colin joins the podcast via Shanghai where he is also working on the cutting-edge world of Blockchains. Colin also discusses his passion for running, which was not always the case. We hope you enjoy this chat.
*Technical Note: There was a system outage around the 52-minute mark, so a brief segment of the interview got disrupted.
Show: Season 3- Episode 02 (February 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Chat with Col...2021-02-221h 14
The Mental CastAnne-Marie Brandt Interview (S3:E01)We kick off season three of the Mental Cast by having a chat with solopreneur Anne-Marie Brandt. Anne-Marie and Dan have been friends for over 30 years and decided to have a chat about "saying no" and actually learning to take a break in life without feeling guilty. Not everyone has to do a side hustle or grind 24/7 to enjoy life. Sometimes taking time off is as important as the work we do.
Show: Season 3- Episode 01 (February 2021)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Chat with Anne-Marie Brandt - Marketing Guru and owner of Team Brandt Marketing
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The Mental CastBrent Magnussen Interview (S2:E10)This a great episode with "Roger Up!" author, Brent Magnussen. Dan and Brent discuss routines, goal setting, and Brent's new book. There is also a great discussion about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu thrown in there for good measure. Dan also got to confirm his morning ritual routine, an item that Brent stresses a lot in his talks and book. As usual, there were a lot more topics the guys could cover but ran out of time.
Show: Season 2- Episode 10 (November 2020)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Chat with Brent Magnussen - Author, Public Speaker, and Fmr. Army Engineer
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The Mental CastJay Hosack Interview (S2:E09)In this episode, Dan has a conversation with Jay Hosack. Jay and Dan's friendship goes back a few years and in this episode, they talk about the coaching ladder. How to move up the coaching ranks and the interesting idea of SHOULD you move up in the coaching ranks. It is great to hear how Jay made the decision to move from sunny California to across the country and Happy Valley. There are also some great moments about key decisions in both Dan and Jay's coaching careers, like Jay getting the blessing from Penn State Head Coach, Mark Pavlik, to pu...2020-11-091h 17
The Mental CastClaudio Reilsono Interview (S2:E08)In this episode, Dan has a conversation with Claudio Reilsono. Claudio is the head baseball coach of Carnegie Mellon University, a professional scout with the Global Scouting Bureau, a public speaker, and an author. Dan and Claudio talk about the differences between coaching college and high school, what a good player is about, and a slew of other great issues. We also discussed Claudio's new book "Lead from the Heart Up, not the Neck Up". Ignore the random fire alarm in the one section, the guys powered through it :)
Show: Season 2- Episode 08 (November 2020)
Host: Dan Mick...2020-11-0152 min
The Mental CastKarl France Interview - Part 1 (S2:E07)In this episode, Dan has a conversation with Karl France. Karl is the assistant men's volleyball coach at NYU. Karl and Dan have a friendship that goes over many years, and this episode is the result of a casual conversation they had during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion in this episode centers around the words "normal" and "average" and how they are often misunderstood or used too commonly. Dan also opens up about his thoughts on the MJ, Kobe, and LBJ debate. There was just not enough to cover in this one session, so stay tuned for Part II of th...2020-10-251h 03
The Mental CastErik Weiss Interview (S2:E06)In this episode, Dan has a conversation with Erik Weiss. Erik is a Little League umpire based in Stockton California. We have had a lot of coaches and athletes on the show and thought it would be awesome to have an umpire on. We talk about what it is like being a Little League umpire, dealing with the stress, the mental skills required, and the launch of his podcast "The Umpire Strikes Back" (link is below). It was a great chat and full of amazing nuggets of information.
Show: Season 2- Episode 06 (September 2020)
Host: Dan Mickle
T...2020-09-2048 min
The Mental CastDonnie Reeser Interview - Part 2 (S2:E05)This episode has Dan sitting down with long-time friend Donnie Reeser for part 2 of their conversation series. This episode focuses on Donnie's incredible weight loss journey over there past year +. Of course, there is some witty banter between the two as usual. It should be noted that neither Dan nor Donnie are sharing this chat as a weight loss program or medical advice. It is simply a look at how hard this journey has been and the challenges, both physical and mental, Donnie has had.
Show: Season 2- Episode 05 (August 2020)
Host: Dan Mickle
Topic: Chat with...2020-08-1347 min
The Mental CastDJ Roueche Interview (S2:E04)
This episode is a blast. Dan has a "sit down" with the always entertaining DJ (Jeremy) Roueche. DJ Roueche is the current DJ for the Los Angeles Lakers, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, and one of the DJs for the Rio Beach Olympic games. DJ Roueche is also 1/2 of the Suicide Doors, an amazing band based in the L.A. area. They talk about life choices and crazy journeys.
A note from Dan: "DJ Roueche is such an awesome guy and an even better human being. I have had the pleasure of playing sitting volley...2020-07-2157 min
The Mental CastKyle Wagner Interview (S2:E03)This episode has Dan "sitting down" for a chat with Kyle Wagner. Kyle is a former standout high school baseball player who went on to play Division 1 baseball at Wake Forrest and a year in the pros. Kyle was part of the historic 2015 Red Land Little League team that went on to win the United States Championship. This is a chat that Dan has been wanting to have for a long time. It is a great conversation about coaching youth and keeping sports fun.
A note from Dan: "I had the pleasure of going to high school and...2020-07-0753 min
The Mental CastJen Fry Interview ( S2:E02)In this second episode of season two, Dan "sits" down and chats with his good friend Jen Fry. Jen is currently a Ph.D. student at Michigan State in Geography. She travels the country (and the world) to spread the word about social justice education. In a nutshell, she gets you uncomfortable to make you better. This is a very candid talk on a lot of topics. It is always a great time to catch up with Jen.
*Production Note #1 - This episode was recorded on 5/27/2020, before the events of June 2020.
*Production Note #2 - There is a...2020-06-2251 min
The Mental CastTrevor Ragan Interview (S2:E01)In the Season 2 premiere, we sit down with Trevor Ragan from The Learner Lab. I wanted to hear his story of going from the Midwest to Duke basketball to Train Ugly to the future. Trevor has been on a lot of podcasts and the speaking circuit a lot recently, so I wanted to do something a little different and talk about him. I had a great time and I think he enjoyed it as well. Please check out all of his links below and give his great podcast a listen.
Show: Season 2- Episode 01 (June 2020)
Host: Dan Mi...2020-06-0141 min
The Mental CastCoaching Burnout - Season Finale ( S1:E08)Coaching burnout is one of the topics I seem to talk about most when I am working with coaches and managers. A lot of people seem to know the end stages of coaching burnout but may not realize the early warning signs or ways to combat it. In this episode, we look at some of the root causes as well as some strategies to help you avoid burnout. It is not an uncommon thing and there are some easy ways to help you avoid it. We hope you enjoy the episode!
** A quick plea! **
We woul...2020-01-3042 min
The Mental CastDonald Reeser Jr. Interview - Part 1 (S1:E07)Part businessman, part dart player, and a lot less of him now. In this episode, we talk with the local proprietor of Reeser's Soft Ice Cream, Mr. Donald Reeser Jr. This is part one of a three-part series on Donnie. We chat in the parking lot of our favorite local food establishment, Nick's 114. Part one deals with his business life and the mental challenges of a small business owner. In part two we chat about his weight loss journey (which has been amazing), and in the final part, we discuss his alter-ego "Grimm Reeser" the high-level dart player.
We...2020-01-251h 27
The Mental CastSports Injuries & The Mind (S1:E06)In the sports world, the injury discussion has primarily centered on the physical aspects of injuries on athletes. In this episode, Dan looks into the effects of sports injuries on the mind and mental health of an individual. He addresses common concerns and offers a plan that focuses on solutions to help make the rehabilitation process smoother.
He also discusses highlights of past episodes (Episode 05- Be a Tim), future and upcoming episodes (Coaching Depression, Parents- Time to talk), and Episode 07 which opens the show to listener's comments, questions, and suggestions. #Ask717SOUL
Show: Season 1...2019-12-2744 min
The Mental CastBe a Tim (S1:E05)In this episode, Dan looks at accountability. He tells his story of Tim. Tim is a friend, mentor, peer, and Dan's accountability mechanism for Podcasting. Who holds you accountable for things? Who do you hold accountable? How can we have those discussions with those around us?
Show: Season 1 - Episode 05 (October 2019)
Hosts: Dan Mickle
Topic: Accountability
Feel free to reach out to us at podcast@mentalcast.com or across all social media @717Soul and @RealDanMickle
Mentioned Pages and Articles:
The Chopra Center
Surveillant Intentions and Intrinsic Motivation (Michael E. Enzle and Sha...2019-10-0449 min
The Mental CastTraditions (S1:E04)In this episode, Dan looks at traditions. Traditions play a large part in our lives. Everything from how we eat, learn, work and play. From the playing field to the boardroom, we deal with traditions on a regular basis. Usually, we don't even give them much thought, but what are traditions really? Are they good? Are they bad? Where do they come from and how do we evaluate them? Also, what role do they play in your "master plan"?
Show: Season 1 - Episode 04 (August 2019)
Hosts: Dan Mickle
Topic: Traditions
Feel free to reach out to us at...2019-08-2344 min
The Mental CastJournaling (S1:E03)In this episode, Dan talks about journaling and getting athletes/workers to write. He discusses methods, pitfalls, and shares some personal stories of journaling. Dan also answers some listener questions from the #Ask717Soul tag. If you are new to journaling or looking for new methods, this is the episode for you! Please check the notes below for the links mentioned in the podcast!
Show: Season 1 - Episode 03 (February 2018)
Hosts: Dan Mickle
Topic: Journaling
Feel free to reach out to us at podcast@mentalcast.com or across all social media @717Soul and @RealDanMickle
M...2018-02-1442 min
The Mental CastGoal Setting (S1:E02)In this episode, Dan talks about Goal Setting. He discusses methods, pitfalls, and shares some personal stories of goal setting. Dan also answers some listener questions from the #Ask717Soul tag. If you are new to goal setting or looking for new methods, this is the episode for you! Please check the notes below for links mentioned in the podcast!
Show: Season 1: Episode 02 (December 2017)
Hosts: Dan Mickle
Topic: Goal Setting
Feel free to reach out to us at podcast@mentalcast.com or across all social media @717Soul and @RealDanMickle
Mentioned Links:
Findin...2017-11-3056 min
The Mental CastFunctional Philosophy (S1:E01)In this episode, Dan talks with long-time volleyball coach Sean Manzi about creating a functional coaching philosophy. The two discuss the importance of not only creating a coaching philosophy but maintaining and updating it yearly. A functional philosophy can also be applied to the corporate world, sales professionals, and even performing artists.
Show: Season 1 - Episode 01 (November 2017)
Host: Dan Mickle
Guest: Sean Manzi
Topic: Functional Philosophy
Remember, you can always reach us at podcast@mentalcast.com or on all social media platforms @717soul and @RealDanMickle
Dan Mickle on social
Face...2017-11-1553 min
The Mental CastThe Mental Cast - TrailerThe Mental Cast is a monthly podcast dedicated to great discussions and interviews focused on Mental Performance Training, Coaching, and Education, and originates from the East Coast of the United States.
If you have any questions or topics for us to explore or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email us at podcat@mentalcast.com or contact us across all social medial platforms at @717Soul and @RealDanMickle
Please visit the podcast website at mentalcast.com to listen to past episodes. We would also appreciate it if you would subscribe, like, s...2017-11-0200 min