Closer Mentality
Closer Mentality is a peak performance-focused, documentary podcast. Each episode tells the stories of elite athletes, coaches, and sport psychologists and their relationships with the mental side of the game.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 6
- Latest publication
- Sep 23, 2026
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Ep. 140: Artists of Sport and Speed Skating with Brooklyn McDougall (opens the original)
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Episode 140 brought on former Team Canada long-track speed skater, Brooklyn McDougall. This episode, we talked about the hockey to speed skating pipeline, rising through the Canadian speed skating ranks, medaling in World Champion and World Cup settings, Olympic berths, post-Olympic depression, art as therapy, and the places an improved mental state can take you! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.co
Ep. 139: Helmet Safety Metrics and Guardian Caps with Jake Hanson (opens the original)
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Episode 139 brought on Chief Operating Officer Jake Hanson, of Guardian Sports! He talked about the research and development of Guardian Caps, implementation into the NFL and NCAA, helmet safety testing, growing the brand, CTE research, concussion data, and how football can work at improving safety for its athletes at all levels. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a spec
Ep. 138: Injurious Forces and Caddix Cleats with Jack Rasmussen (opens the original)
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Episode 138 brought on Caddix Founder and CEO Jack Rasmussen! He spoke to the biomechanics behind his cleats, as well as the applicability for ankle and lower extremity injury recovery and rehab. In addition, he detailed his college punting career, testing his cleats on teammates, and the difficulties of getting a patent through the US Patent and Trademark Office. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.c
Ep. 137: The Next Punch and Reset Routines with Emelia Dermott-Goodin (opens the original)
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5x Canadian National Boxing Champion Emelia Dermott-Goodin joins the podcast this week! She spoke to crafting her self-image through strength, becoming a national champion, disordered eating, toxic coaching behaviors, reset routines, and the long-term effects of weight class sports. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have an
Ep. 136: Allostasis and the Wim Hof Method with Dr. Justin Ternes (opens the original)
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Episode 136 welcomed breathwork practitioner, Dr. Justin Ternes. Dr. Ternes detailed his experience with intentional breathing exercises, like the Wim Hof Method, as well as how listeners can embrace breathwork practice as a piece of their training. This episode also dealt with allostasis, meditation, breathing as a stress response, and the impact of nutrition on breathwork. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit b
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