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Hosted by Maliya Saphia Patel · health · EN
The Mental Playbook champions mental wellness in the sports community by fostering open dialogue, challenging stigmas, and offering actionable strategies for holistic growth. Through candid conversations and expert insights, the podcast empowers athletes and sports enthusiasts to prioritize their mental health as a vital cornerstone of success and well-being. Subscribe here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/maliya-saphiapatel/subscribefbclid=PAdGRleASvy3BwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtATEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTI0MDI0NTc0Mjg3NDE0AAGntnigt6VycA9UH_puoZBQztkqtdUhVyr6Fo3uUUzkXmcrieDBnwdPi0rCjug_aem_xlOzsdS
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Mental Playbook champions mental wellness in the sports community by fostering open dialogue, challenging stigmas, and offering actionable strategies for holistic growth. Through candid conversations and expert insights, the podcast empowers athletes and sports enthusiasts to prioritize their mental health as a vital cornerstone of success and well-being.
Mental Playbook is hosted by Maliya Saphia Patel. The show has published 48 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep. 46: Finding Your People" (30 August 2026, 47 minutes), "Ep. 45: The QB Mental Game with Jordan Palmer" (23 August 2026, 55 minutes), and "Ep. 44: From the Field to Fashion" (16 August 2026, 44 minutes).
Mental Playbook publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 48 episodes.
Booking probability for Mental Playbook is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Mental Playbook requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Mental Playbook's contact route on record: verified email.
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Maliya Saphia Patel hosts Mental Playbook, a health podcast with 48 episodes published.
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Episode #46
Friendships can shape some of our best memories and even our mindset, but they can also come with pressure, change, and even heartbreak. In this episode, Rachael Rizzi, rising junior at USC and mental health advocate...
What does it take to perform when the pressure is on? In this episode of the Mental Playbook , Jordan Palmer, Quarterback Coach and Entrepreneur, and I talk about mindset, preparation, and overcoming pressure on and off...
Episode #44
In this episode of the Mental Playbook , I sit down with Jamia Fields, MBA and PhD student, professional soccer player (forward and defender), founder of Vintyj Kreations and Stoic Los Angeles. We talk about the journey...
In this episode of the Mental Playbook , I talk to Alex Simmons, father, fitness trainer, former pro football player, and kidney transplant recipient, to talk about grit, perspective, and the positive mindset that...
Episode #42
In this episode of the Mental Playbook, I sit down with 7X championship flag football coach Anthony Jackson to explore the incredible growth of one of the fastest rising sports in the world. Anthony shares how he got...
What happens when you combine youth mentorship, women's sports, and entrepreneurship? In this episode of the Mental Playbook , I sit down with Meaghan Franks, founder of Sport Sitters , to discuss how she's creating...
<p>We all know the iconic duo A Great Big World, made up of Chad King and Ian Axel. Today, I sat down with singer, songwriter, and one half of the Grammy Award-winning duo, Chad King, to discuss his journey navigating...
<p>In this episode of the Mental Playbook, I sit down with Reshma Kearney , Trauma-Informed yoga teacher and Mindful Healing Guide, for an open and honest conversation about grief, loss, and healing.</p><p><br></p><p>We...
Episode #38
<p>This episode is all about what really changes when you step into a new environment. Ashley Thurk, USC Women’s Soccer Defender and Maya McDermott, USC Women’s Soccer Forward join host, Maliya Patel to discuss all...
Episode #37
<p>In this episode, we dive into how gratitude and perspective can transform the way we handle pressure and nerves with Olivia Papakyrikos, Licensed Therapist (MA & CT), Mental Performance Coach for Athletes &...
<p>Maria Jose Rodriguez’s journey is about more than sports, it’s about identity, belonging, and building community across cultures.</p><p>Born and raised in Honduras, Maria shares what it was like leaving home and...
Episode #35
<p>In this episode of the Mental Playbook, Emily Huston, former volleyball player and founder of HomeTeam, joins the show to talk about life after sport. Emily shares her athletic journey, why she retired, and the...
Episode #34
<p>In this special collaboration episode, The Anxious Athlete and The Mental Playbook come together for a deep conversation about building an identity that isn’t dependent on performance.</p><p>So many athletes grow up...
Episode #33
<p>In this episode of the Mental Playbook, we sit down with Karse Klijian, Founder and CEO of Klijian Sports Management, to break down the realities of athlete representation. Karse shares why athlete branding, NIL, and...
Episode #32
<p>In this episode, I’m talking to Cooper Keane, an opposite hitter for USC (Trojans) Men’s Volleyball and a member of the USAV U19 National Team. </p><p>We dive into his mental preparation on and off the court, the...
Episode #31
<p>In this episode of The Mental Playbook, we sit down with Tyson Ford, former Notre Dame defensive lineman, now suiting up for Cal Berkeley as he shares his powerful journey through football and life. </p><p>Tyson...
<p>In Part 2 of our in-person episode with Sammie Reggev and Evan Sliter, we’re going even deeper.</p><p><br></p><p>This half of the convo brings:</p><p>🧠 Honest takes on mental health, expectations, and...
<p>We’re kicking off our first-ever in-person filmed episode of The Mental Playbook with none other than Sammie Reggev and Evan Sliter, recent high school graduates with a passion for being out in the wilderness. And...
Episode #29
<p>From calling USC Women’s Volleyball matches to writing NHL columns and covering pro teams like the LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks, Kasey Kazliner is crafting a broadcasting journey defined by passion and persistence. In...
<p>The transition from high school to college can feel overwhelming, and not just for students and student-athletes but parents too since no one gives you a college manual.</p><p>In this honest conversation, life coach...
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Vice President of Finance and Operations, Bibb County School District
Director of Operations, Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council
trauma-informed yoga teacher, grief guide, speaker, mental health advocate, survivor of suicide loss, solo mom of three
Licensed Therapist (MA & CT), Mental Performance Coach for Athletes & High-Achievers
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