HeyJaredGettin' Gritty with Dr. J
Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J is a podcast about building mental toughness on and off the field. Dr. Julie Wiernik is a licensed sports psychologist with over 20 years of experience in improving athlete performance and overall mental health.
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- Sep 9, 2026
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When Injury Changes Everything: Grit, Grief & the Road Back to Competition (opens the original)
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Injuries are more than physical—they can challenge an athlete's confidence, identity, motivation, and mental health. 🏆💪 In this episode of Getting Gritty with Dr. J , Dr. Julie Wernick and John Largent explore the emotional journey of injured athletes, from grief and frustration to resilience, recovery, and finding the determination to come back stronger. They discuss the pressures athletes face, the role of coaches and parents, overcoming setbacks, and why having the right support system can ma
70. The Mental Game of Performance: Focus, Confidence, Emotional Control & the Power of Preparation (opens the original)
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🧠🏆 Talent gets you started—but your mental game can determine how far you go. In this episode of Gettin Gritty with Dr. J , Dr. Julie Wiernik and John Largent explore the essential mental skills that help athletes and performers thrive under pressure. From finding joy and passion to developing focus, emotional control, confidence, routines, and resilience, they break down what separates good performers from great ones. 🎾 Inspired by athletes like Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Kobe
69. Performance Anxiety: Helping Athletes Manage Pressure, Build Confidence & Perform Under Pressure (opens the original)
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🧠🏆 What happens when the pressure to perform becomes too much? In this episode of Gettin Gritty with Dr. J , Dr. Julie Wiernick and John Largent dive deep into performance anxiety in today's athletes —and why someone can dominate in practice but struggle when the game begins. They explore the growing pressures athletes face, from parents and coaches to social media, college recruiting, NIL money, specialization, and the fear of failure . Dr. J also explains why anxiety isn't always the enemy—it
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