JORDAN BOHANNON drops a bomb as he discusses his playing career at Iowa and how the upcoming NiL legislation could be a game changer for him and other college athletes across the country! JORDAN reveals his career plans that ride on the outcome of the NiL legislation in the Wednesday March 31st Supreme Court decision & the Thursday April 1st deadline of the State of Iowa Senate. We discuss all things NiL, how and why he got involved and how you can help in his efforts to rewrite the laws governi...
Mar 30, 2021•48 min•Ep. 34
You won't find her name in the NCAA record books, nor has she donned a USA jersey to play in the Olympics. But, those competitions pale in comparison to the battle that former Iowa Women's Basketball athlete, Lindsey "Niner" Nyenhuis fought and won. Student-athletes face physical stress, practice and game commitments, strict schedules, and the expectations of coaches, faculty, family, and friends. These pressures can affect relationships, sport performance, academics, work, and life. What most d...
Mar 25, 2021•43 min•Ep. 33
HAWKEYE ELVIS joins me live from Indianapolis to discuss March Madness! We break down the Iowa Hawkeye Basketball season. Who is Iowa's biggest nemesis? What do the Hawkeyes need to do to win the NCAA? How he, mannecat Ryan Kriener and Frank Garza have been hanging out in Indy. What is his most memorable moment as Hawkeye Elvis and much more! Follow Hawkeye Elvis on Twitter Follow Shelley on Facebook Twitter and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 18, 2021•46 min•Ep. 32
Nadine Domond, current Rutgers WBB Asst Coach and former Iowa Hawkeye WBB player shares her journey in women's basketball. We discuss the profound impact of C. Vivian Stringer, current HC at Rutgers and Nadine's HC for 1 season at Iowa. It's a C. Viv Love Fest! Follow Nadine on instagram and twitter Follow Shelley on Facebook Twitter and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 31
Sarah Taylor was out for a jog one day when she found herself in the fight of her life. She escaped a near death assault and used that traumatic experience to rethink her life, change careers and fulfill her passion to serve as a mental performance coach. Today Sarah works with some of the best professional golfers in the game and she and her husband Trent work together to bring awareness to human trafficking. Sarah's courage and commitment to healing allowed her to turn a painful, horrific expe...
Mar 04, 2021•40 min•Ep. 30
One of the NCAA's most decorated coaches, Coach P breaks new ground with a vulnerable and candid look into her journey as a Coach diagnosed with Bi Polar Disorder. Joanne McCallie has compiled over 600 career wins, including a national championship game appearance at Michigan State, 8 consecutive Elite's at Duke, and 2 Gold medals as the head coach of Team USA. In her book, Secret Warrior; A Coach & Fighter, On and Off the Court, she shares her realities and challenges through the mental health ...
Feb 25, 2021•43 min•Ep. 29
Global Kid Media founder Vedant Gupta Sports Illustrated told him no, so he started his own media company! He's interviewed over 1500 celebrities and athletes. Hosted more than 200 shows and is currently writing a book... and he's ONLY 14 YEARS OLD! Follow Global Kid Media on Instagram Follow Shelley on Instagram Follow Shelley on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 18, 2021•28 min•Ep. 28
Misty Buck is an Athlete Mental Health Coach who guides athletes to transformational peace and clarity through helping them focus on being a human, not just an athlete. She is the author of the “Athlete Mental Health Playbook” and works 1 on 1 with athletes to help them work through things on and off the field. You can find out more about her work, and get your free copy of her book here: PurposeSoul Athletics Follow Misty on Instagram Follow Shelley on Facebook Twitter and Instagram Apply for t...
Feb 11, 2021•49 min•Ep. 27
I'm making a countermove from my usual interview style episodes. We lost the lynchpin of our family this week, BJ Featherston, or as we call him, Uncle Blue, passed away on Sunday January 31st. If you didn't know him, then you missed out. He wasn't a nationally known name, nor was he famous, although he could certainly be dubbed infamous by some! In the true spirit of this podcast, Uncle Blue was GRIT personified. We can all learn valuable lessons from his life. There is a saying that God doesn'...
Feb 04, 2021•10 min•Ep. 26
The amazing Adley Stump from The Adley Show!!! She is an entertainer with over 150 Million weekly views and making an even bigger impact spreading joy! In this insightful episode... Adley shares: Her favorite videos. What video shoots resulted in injuries! The power of women cheering for each other. Her daily habits for success. The vision for her business in 2021. The real reason why she does this work. If you want to laugh, be inspired and feel happier about yourself and your life then you def...
Jan 28, 2021•39 min•Ep. 25
Darryll Stinson, CEO of Second Chance Athletes & Ted X Speaker In this episode Darryll shares his story of surviving multiple attempts to permanently end the pain of losing his athletic identity after a career ending injury. His battle with drug addiction & selling drugs His Book "Who am I After Sports" How to process your athletic experience and detach your identity from sports How to get crystal clear about your new path in life. and so much more in this compelling and inspiring episode! See D...
Jan 20, 2021•41 min•Ep. 24
Michelle McMahon has covered major college and professional sports with some of the biggest networks in the business.She joins me for episode 23!We discuss: What she has in common with Tom Brady Michelle's experince as a walk-on college athlete How she meets the challenges as a woman in sports broadcasting How she is making lemonade out of lemons during the pandemic. Lessons learned in 2020 How you can work with her to create your best life too! Check out this episode for all of this and much mo...
Jan 20, 2021•59 min•Ep. 23
Trey Moses is the 2020 NCAA Inspiration Award winner. He currently plays professional basketball in Portugal.His mission is to end the stigma of mental health, especially amongst male athletes.In this episode Trey shares: His personal story of attempting suicide. The day that changed his life forever. The struggles that athletes don't talk about. How he has transformed his life and is on a mission to literally save lives. This is an emotional and moving episode sure to make you think about the r...
Jan 05, 2021•43 min•Ep. 22
Frank Garza Part 2 We take a deep dive into Luka's unique mental preparation that has propelled him to the top of the NCAA scoring ranks. Who Frank credits for Luka's success. The secret sauce that every coach should implement to gain a competitive advantage. How you can use Luka's mental preparation in your own life. What Iowa Basketball needs to do to turn the ship around and compete for an NCAA Title. Frank takes us through an actual meditation practice. Plus much more in this two part podcas...
Dec 29, 2020•27 min•Ep. 21
Frank Garza joins me for part 1 of 2! We take a deep dive into Luka's unique mental preparation that has propelled him to the top of the NCAA scoring ranks. Who Frank`credits for Luka's success. The secret sauce that every coach should implement to gain a competitive advantage. How you can use Luka's mental preparation in your own life. What Iowa Basketball needs to do to turn the ship around and compete for an NCAA Title. Frank takes us through an actual meditation practice. Plus much more in t...
Dec 28, 2020•41 min•Ep. 20
Stacey Dales, NFL Network reporter & former WNBA All-Star 🎄Behind the scenes look into #NFL stadiums without fans & locker rooms without energy. 🎅🏼Critique of George Kittle’s Canadian accent, aye 🎄What intangibles will lead teams to the Superbowl? 🎅🏼Best Coach she’s ever had 🎄What’s it’s like to be a woman working in & navigating the male dominated sports world. 🎅🏼2020 in review: What we want to keep and what we want to punt! 🎙CLICK HERE FOR PODCAST Check out this episode for all of th...
Dec 22, 2020•52 min•Ep. 19
Hannah Gordon is the epitome of high achiever!She recently released SZN OF CHANGE, an 8 week vision setting, game planning and endurance building guided journal. In this episode Hannah shares: How overcoming childhood trauma helped write this journal What she thinks of being vulnerable & the role of mental health in athletics How she achieved her goal of a C - suite position with an NFL team when everyone told her it couldn't be done. AND her dynamic GRIT duo (you'll never guess it!) Check out t...
Dec 15, 2020•39 min•Ep. 18
Kicking off season 2 with former Iowa Hawkeye legend and current Denver Broncos 1st round draft pick at tight end, Noah Fant.Noah shares: Lessons learned in 2020 Who he models his game after His ultimate goal for playing in the NFL His favorite Christmas movie AND he answers the age old debate - is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Check out this episode for all of this and much more!Follow Shelley on Twitter and InstagramFollow Noah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrfant/ Twitter: https://www.tw...
Dec 08, 2020•31 min•Ep. 17
Sam Kuhnert is the CEO & Co-founder of NubAbility Athletics.The NubAbility® Athletics Foundation exists to encourage, inspire, instruct limb different youth (congenital or traumatic amputees) by getting them out of the stands, off the bench and into mainstream sports. Imagine the power of having a mentor who looks like you. Sam shares his own struggles growing up with a limb difference and the bullying, and limiting beliefs from others that he experienced.Sam is truly making a difference in the ...
Aug 18, 2019•57 min•Ep. 16
Jeremy Holt started his career training 7 year olds and now he works with some of the most elite athletes in the world.Jeremy shares how he learned hard work and perseverance from watching his mom's work ethic. He took that into his own athletic career and now uses it as inspiration to motivate his clients, including several NFL athletes!(this episode had some connection issues therefore you may experience some back ground noise, but Jeremy's story comes through loud and clear!)Follow Jeremy her...
Aug 11, 2019•56 min•Ep. 15
Annika Albrecht went from walk-on to set the freshman record for most sets played by a Nebraska volleyball player. She didn't stop there... in fact, she went on to help her team win two national volleyball titles. Annika is the definition of grit in terms of her willingness to adapt, and overcome whatever is thrown at her. Annika learned a valuable lesson that helped her through some of the most adverse times of doubt... hear her wise words of wisdom and what she is now doing to help impact curr...
Aug 05, 2019•58 min•Ep. 14
Lisa Byington is shattering the glass ceiling for women in sports media! She became one of the first women to sit in the play by play seat for major college football, as well as recently calling FIFA Women's World Cup Soccer. Lisa continues to rise in the male dominated world of sports broadcasting and she shares how her roots have keep her grounded and resilient through it all!Follow Lisa on social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/lisabyington Instagram: https://instagram.com/lisabyingtonSta...
Jul 28, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 13
Trent reveals the greatest challenge he’s faced in the NFL and how he has dedicated himself to overcoming it. After a sophomore season of adversity, year 3 in the NFL looks promising for Taylor! Trent talks about his most important relationship (no, it’s not Quality Time with George Kittle... but close!), his unknown talent that he claims to be king of in the locker room, and he shares his definition of grit. This one is packed full so be sure to download and share it with your fellow fans! You ...
Jul 21, 2019•59 min•Ep. 12
Nancy Hogshead-Makar was off to an elite Olympic swimming career when her life was turned upside down during her time as a student-athlete at Duke University. Out for a routine jog on campus, Nancy was abducted and brutally raped for hours. She tells the details of this horrific experience and how she eventually used swimming to help overcome the devastating trauma. She went on to win three gold medals and one silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics where she was the most decorated swimmer...
Jul 14, 2019•57 min•Ep. 11
Jenna Fessler, Thomas More University, Volleyball Jenna started her volleyball journey with Thomas More University in the Fall of 2014 and quickly established herself as a gifted young athlete. In August of 2016, she became quite ill and was soon diagnosed with West Nile Meningoencephalitis. Jenna struggled with the lengthy illness, was in a coma for a time, and experienced weight loss and significant weakness. She was unable to return to volleyball that season. In the Fall of 2017, she amazingl...
Jul 07, 2019•54 min•Ep. 10
Shane Wallen was born a miracle baby! He has been overcoming challenges literally since birth and he doesn't plan on stopping any time soon.We discuss his direct involvement with the Camp Fire of 2018 in Northern California, his rise to the highest level of competition, and Arm Farm Fridays!Having achieved his dream job training professional athletes in both the NFL and MLB, Shane's story is inspiring and proof that the human spirit is a force to be reckoned with... just like Shane!FOLLOW SHANE:...
Jun 30, 2019•56 min•Ep. 9
Alex McMurtry is the 2017 NCAA All Around Champion Gymnast from the University of Florida Gators. Alex became just the 10th person to ever achieve a Gym Slam!What is that? Hit play and find out!Alex shares how she developed her grit muscles at a very young age, how she battled injuries and sharpened her mental game in the midst of adversity to go on and become a national champion!FOLLOW ALEX ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/alexmcmurtryStay up with the show on: Instagram: https://www.insta...
Jun 23, 2019•54 min•Ep. 8
Josh Cuthbert M.S. CSCS USAW1 Strength Coach joins us to discuss his journey from college football at La Tech to working with some of the most Elite athletes in professional sports. Plus Josh shares how he is currently overcoming his own challenge with personal injury.Josh is a wealth of information and inspiration to anyone, athlete or not, who wants to live a healthier, happier life!Follow Josh here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcuthbert_trainingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/Jdb51me...
Jun 17, 2019•56 min•Ep. 7
Josie Kuhlman shares how she overcame perfectionism, became vulnerable and learned her true identity through her competitive collegiate tennis career. Josie's articles in The Players Tribune: https://www.theplayerstestimony.com/stop-being-so-hard-on-yourself/ https://www.theplayerstestimony.com/an-athletes-guide-to-vulnerability/ Beautiful Depths Blog Josie Kuhlman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjkuhlman7/ Stay up with the show on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toomuchgrit2quitT...
Jun 10, 2019•53 min•Ep. 6
We honor the life of the great Bill Buckner, former Major League Baseball player.Bill played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, California Angels, and Kansas City Royals.He was the National League batting champion in 1980 and named a MLB All-Star in 1981.You'll hear clips of past interviews with Bill as he explains his adversities in his own words.Bill Buckner passed away on May 27th, 2019 at the age of 69.Stay up with the show on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/too...
Jun 03, 2019•55 min•Ep. 5
