Our guest today on the Mental Toughness Podcast is Jermaine Chaney. Jermaine played professional football in the CFL, World Football League and the NFL. He has owned Chaney Financial group since 2004. He is a member of FCA and Big 10 Advisory Board as well as a member of NFL Players Association. He earned his bachelors from Indiana University and h…

Our guest today on the Mental Toughness Podcast is a naval aviator, author, and keynote speaker. He has conducted 5 tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and has received the bronze star for leadership. He was selected as a member of the Blue Angels and flew air shows for three seasons. He was a stunt pilot for the movie Top Gun Maverick and is an …

On today’s episode of the Mental Toughness podcast is CEO of Smell Taste Technology. He is owner and creator of Lyte Balance electrolyte drink, Lyte Balance is a 100% pure electrolyte concentrate with no calories, sweeteners, preservatives or caffeine. Their slogan is “Go Naked with your Electrolytes”. Our guest is Tim Cunninghamm. For Tim along wi…

Our guest today on the Mental Toughness Podcast is the president of Indiana Fever, Allison Barber. She has a doctoral degree in leadership. She was previously Chancellor at Western Governors University for 10 years. Dr. Barber worked for many years in the Department of Defense and Red Cross as well. Her newest venture after her tenure at Indiana Fe…

Our guest on today's episode of the Mental Toughness podcast is Teri M. Brown. Teri is an author, podcast host-“online for authors” - connecting readers with characters they’d like to invite to lunch. Winner of 2024 Positive Change Podcast Award. Teri is based in North Carolina. She and her husband have ridden a tandem bicycle across the United Sta…

Our guest today on the Mental Toughness Podcast is an Aussie, based in Melbourne, Craig Anthony Harper. Craig is an author, podcaster, and speaker. His podcast is “The You Project” TYP, they are over 1620 episodes, breathing life into life. Tune in as we discuss Craig's hinge moments, mental toughness, and journey to success. https://craigharper.ne…

Tiffanee Cook is host of the podcast Roll With The Punches. It was born from the question "Why do some people rise stronger after life’s blows, and what can we learn from them?" In addition, she is a coach, business owner, and Aussie! 2:58-Self Growth After Over 800 Episodes 8:52-A New Person After Podcasting 14:59-The Start Of Tiffanee Cook 19:25-…

Mike Robertson is president of Robertson Training System and co-owner of IFAST. He has his Masters in Biomechanics and has been in the field since 2000 where started off as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level. In 2008, he started IFAST and within 2 years, was voted top 10 gym by Men’s Health and Fitness magazine. He…

​David Consiglio is a strength and conditioning coach, and has served at Missouri State, Western Illinois, Upper Iowa University, UAB, WKU, Arizona State University, & Grambling State University. He is host of The Powerless Yet Unstoppable podcast. He is a husband and father of three. 04:10-Understanding Strength Coaches 07:39-The Journey Of A High…

Fabio Napoleoni is a professional artist. He is known for vivid colors and captivating emotional character set in simple landscapes. He has a heart in every one of his paintings. Fabio has authored 3 childrens' books, the Dragonboy series. He comes from a family of artists,and was born in Puerto Rico. His passion and love of art started at a young …

Zach Miskovic has been a professional ice hockey player since 2009. That year Zach was signed as a free agent by the Washington Capitals. He has played with ten different teams throughout his professional career. Currently, he is a financial advisor with Thrivent. Zach still coaches junior hockey as well. Tune in today as we discuss not only Zach’s…

Adelaide Aquilla is an elite shot put athlete and two-time NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Champion. She represented the United States at the Tokyo Olympics and won a bronze medal at the Pan American Games. With a personal best throw of 19.6 meters, Adelaide was also honored as the Buckeye of the Year at Ohio State University. Join us as we delve into Adel…

Dayne Gingrich is a top senior professional pickleball player and renowned mental performance coach with over 16 years of experience. On today’s episode, we dive into Dayne's incredible athletic, professional, and mental toughness journey while exploring his new book Pickleball Mindset: The Blueprint for Peak Performance. More than a lecture betwee…

Don Freeman and Scott Warr are the hosts of Trail Runner Nation, one of trail running’s oldest and most downloaded podcasts. Trail Runner Nation is devoted to sharing knowledge and advice with the trail running community, catering to everyone from beginners to the pros! Tune in as we dive into discussions about the mental toughness strategies behin…

DJ Wilson is the CEO and co-founder of Playbook Clinics, modern football coaching clinics developed by coaches to meet the challenges of today’s game. With an extensive professional career in event and digital media management across diverse sectors like healthcare, politics, and communications, DJ brings a unique perspective to the field. He also …

Mario Conte serves as the Executive Director and Founder of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. He started the HJGT back in 2007 due to his passion for junior golf and turned it into the largest junior tour in the country. Mario has 30 plus years experience in the junior golf space and has helped thousands of kids realize their dream of playing college…

John Brubaker is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, award-winning author, and executive coach known for his unique approach to performance enhancement. He has front-line, high-stakes experience as a championship coach and on-air experience with ESPN Radio. In this episode, John shares the powerful coaching insights of his new book, The Lasso Wa…

Today’s guest is John O'Sullivan, internationally renowned TEDx speaker, author, and founder of Changing The Game Project. He's also a leading voice in youth sports, providing global coach education and leadership training. Tune in as we delve into John's mental toughness strategies and the invaluable lessons of sports psychology in his latest book…

Jacob Modleski is a freshman golfer at Notre Dame. Modleski went from alternate to champion at the 2024 Jones Cup, rising from 404th to 144th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. With additional achievements like a 2nd place finish at the Western Junior AM and reaching the round of 32 in the US Amateur, Jacob is undeniably a rising star. Today we div…

Jahmali Waite is a professional footballer and goalkeeper for both the Jamaican national team and the USL side El Paso Locomotives. Previously, Jahmali played two seasons professionally for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and, at the collegiate level, served as the goalkeeper for both UConn and Fairleigh Dickinson. Join us as we delve into Jahmali's rema…

This week, I was joined by the remarkable Mary Theisen-Lappen. A former collegiate thrower turned champion weightlifter, Mary recently clinched gold at the 2023 IWF Grand Prix II and secured first place at the Pan Am Championships in both 2021 and 2023, holding a personal best total of 283 kilos (120 snatch, 163 clean and jerk). Tune in as Mary sha…

In today’s episode, I sat down with David Hoffmaster, founder and executive director of HeroHut, a non-profit organization supporting veterans in their transition to civilian life through service and community. A West Point graduate and former Army captain who led units in Afghanistan, David shares the story of his military journey and the impactfu…

Mike Mandakas is a PGA professional and the founder of Elevation Golf Academy. With a wealth of experience as the head golf coach at the university level and as a PGA professional at renowned courses like Olympia Fields, Medinah, and Desert Mountain, Mike brings a unique perspective to the world of golf instruction and shares insights from his entr…

Angela (Angi) Hurt is the CEO and founder of Veracity Consulting, a Kansas City-based business and technology consultancy that helps commercial enterprises and government agencies achieve their strategic objectives. She is also a mother, golfer, and former rugby player. In today’s episode, Angi provides insights into her leadership and business suc…

Erik Robinson has triumphed over bankruptcy, foreclosure, prison, and the depths of anxiety, even surviving a suicide attempt. Through his own journey in the darkness, he founded the "Building a Refuge" community, dedicated to offering hope and support to men facing similar struggles. On today’s episode, Erik shares these inspiring stories one at a…