Caeli McKay feel in love with the sport of diving at the age of 6 and decided to leave home at 16 to pursue her Olympic dream by training with a 3x Olympic Medalist who eventually became her mentor, synchro partner and friend. Suffering a career threatening injury just before the Tokyo games, she relied heavily on visualization to stay motivated placing 4th in the Olympics. In addition to sharing her process for success, Caeli dives into her personal struggles with anxiety, depression and an eating disorder exacerbated by “positive feedback” from others regarding how “fit” she appeared in a televised competition.  Her experiences and knowledge have created a passion for mental health advocacy and the importance of creating an identity outside of one’s sport.   @caemckay, @thehiddenopponent

With the spring athletic season approaching, Dr. T identifies the typical thoughts and emotions that so many athletes encounter this time of year. He also takes us through an exercise to identify our own strengths and increase their value in our mind to improve confidence, manage doubts and ensure we are fully prepared to conquer our athletic season. You will want to add this motivational mindset episode to your preseason playlist.   @dr.t_sportspsych, @thehiddenopponent

Emily Sterling has captured almost every award given in her sport including National Goalkeeper of the year but even more incredible is her template for success. She utilizes her strengths of organization and communication to create goal-oriented tasks while being very intentional about language she uses. After an ACL repair, her biggest athletic challenge was not the physical recovery but rather the emotional and psychological recovery for which she was completely unprepared. Her experiences have inspired her to develop a gameday process that encompasses all the work she has put in and has proven difficult to beat.   @em.sterling, @marylandwlax

The youngest of 7 kids, Teague Moore was taught about “toughness” through respect, perseverance and accountability. He also learned that in order to become a true champion, you must create your own goals and develop motivation by what you envision not what you see. This mindset fostered grit which defined his career as one of the most successful wrestlers of his time. He invested back in his sport as a long time NCAA D1 and Team USA Coach. His combined experiences have provided him the knowledge and process to endure the most painful challenges of his life these past two years. thewrestlingconsultant.com, @wrestlingmindset 

Born and raised in the small town of Seward Alaska, Lydia Jacoby made a huge splash by becoming the first ever Alaskan swimmer to qualify for an Olympic Games. She created even more waves by winning a gold and silver medal in Tokyo 2020. She shares the power that comes from a close-knit community, the importance of changing her mindset for bigger moments and the ability to stick with her own process that has always allowed her to maximize every experience knowing it will not last forever. Lydia also dives into her post Olympic depression and her intentional healing process that has helped her prioritize herself and redefine her relationship with her sport as she currently competes for the University of Texas Longhorns program.   @lydiaalicee_, @thehiddenopponent

Michelle Tumolo played multiple sports growing up and wasn’t even introduced to lacrosse until 9th grade.  Her own desire to get really good really fast combined with a coach who taught her to believe in herself and appreciate every moment created an opportunity for her to play at Syracuse University becoming an All-American, Tewaaraton finalist and eventual 2017 World Cup Champion. As the current head coach at Army West Point, she embraces the opportunity to coach young women who have chosen the harder path to serve others. She also values the ability to teach these young cadets the importance of being one’s complete self and expressing every emotion. @mtumolo35, @armywp_wlax

Discover the extraordinary life of Robert Hamilton Owens, a 71-year-old who excels in mountain climbing, Ironman competitions, and more. Learn about his journey from struggles to personal transformation, embracing discomfort for growth, and crafting tailored messages for diverse audiences. Explore the emphasis on simplicity and self-mastery in mental training, reflections on influential figures and mentorship, and choosing oneself and others to make a difference.

Emily Cole is an All-American NCAA D1 runner, social media creator and health advocate. Her passion for running started relatively late in high school but the structure, routine and feeling it created fostered the motivation to excel. Her dedication to training and nutrition was tremendous but her lack of knowledge was life threatening. After spending the most important race day of her life in a coma induced by hyponatremia, she decided to invest in herself and her sport physically and mentally. Her personal experiences inspired her to write a book about sports nutrition and dedicate her mindset to making the most out of each day. The result: she helps others “find balance while fueling their dreams.”   @emilycole, @duketfxc

Lisa Wimberger began meditation at the age of 12 but without the proper knowledge and guidance she used it as an escape rather than a way to connect with herself. At the age 15, she was struck by lightening which set off a series of seizure like episodes extending into her adulthood causing her heart to stop on multiple occasions. She created the process of Neurosculpting to save her own life out of necessity and commitment to her husband and daughter. By understanding the brains learning process, she created a process to disrupt her own flight/flight/freeze response ensuring she would never have an episode again. Now as the founder of the Neurosculpting Institute, co-founder of the NeuroPraxis App and author of seven books, she teaches audiences from corporate leaders to FBI to Secret Service how to manage the challenges in life, regulate ones emotions and intentionally focus on appreciating the unremarkable.    @neurosculpting, @lisa_wimberger

Forbes magazine describes his life as, “A story of addiction and recovery. A story of rising above a chaotic childhood. A story of a guy who went from a prison guard to Wall Street to arguably the top over-50 marathoner on he planet.” Ken Rideout’s story is inspiring but he believes he is like everyone else. By focusing on his attitude and maximizing opportunities, he has become incredibly “lucky.” His mindset is involves being consistent, authentic, grateful and willing to admit his anxieties and fears. What makes him so tough? Even when he is scared to do something, he always chooses to, “Just do it scared.”   @ken_rideout