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Mental Training Room is a podcast hosted by former Division I athletes, Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim. Haley is a current Mental Health Therapist who works with athletes on their mental game and Naomi is a real estate investor with a passion for spreading awareness around mental health in sports. Designed as a community and safe space for athletes, our goal is to foster honest conversations about the mental health challenges that athletes face within their sport while also advocating for more mental skills coaching imbedded into overall training programs, in hopes to close the gap from mental unprepared to MENTALLY ELITE! Through insightful discussions with a diverse range of guests—including mental health professionals, current and former athletes, coaches, and much more—we aim to provide comfort, relatability, and practical takeaways for our listeners. In our episodes, we talk mindset, performance pressure, recovery, identity, and other authentic stories. W
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Signup to Generate a PitchMental Training Room is a podcast hosted by former Division I athletes, Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim. Haley is a current Mental Health Therapist who works with athletes on their mental game and Naomi is a real estate investor with a passion for spreading awareness around mental health in sports.
Mental Training Room is hosted by Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim. The show has published 48 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How to Build Resilience as an Athlete: Mental Skills for Handling Pressure and Adversity" (27 January 2026, 28 minutes), "Mental Imagery in Sports: How Visualization Improves Confidence, Focus, and Performance" (20 January 2026, 21 minutes), and "More Than an Athlete: Redefining Identity and Why It’s Critical for Mental Health & Performance" (12 January 2026, 23 minutes).
Mental Training Room publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 48 episodes.
Booking probability for Mental Training Room is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Mental Training Room requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Mental Training Room's contact route on record: verified email.
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Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim hosts Mental Training Room, a sports podcast with 48 episodes published.
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<p>Resilience is one of the most important—and misunderstood—mental skills in sports. In this episode, we break down <b>what resilience actually is</b>, <b>why it matters for athletic performance</b>, and <b>how...
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<p>Mental imagery is one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—mental performance tools in sport. In this episode of <b>Mental Training Room</b>, we break down <b>what imagery is, how it works in the brain, and...
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<p>What happens when your sport becomes your entire identity—and what happens when it’s taken away? In this episode, we break down <b>athlete identity</b>, why over-identifying with sport can increase anxiety, burnout...
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<p>In this episode, Haley and Naomi discuss the insights gained from a mental performance coaching session with Paige Bueckers, focusing on the importance of perspective, emotional intelligence, and the role of mental...
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<p>In this week’s episode, we introduce our very first <b>Mental Take</b>—a segment where we break down the mental side of sport, life, and everything in between. We kick things off by reflecting on why we created this...
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<p>In this heartfelt episode, Haley and Naomi open up about the deep sense of <b>loss and nostalgia</b> they feel when reflecting on her <b>college experience</b>. The hosts share how the transition from the structured...
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<p>In this episode of The Mental Training Room, Haley sits down with media coach and former sports broadcaster <b>Katy Temple</b> to talk about how athletes can build confidence, composure, and authenticity in front of...
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<p>In this episode of The Mental Training Room, we dive into one of the most overlooked parts of team culture — locker room talk. The words and energy athletes bring into that space set the tone for how a team connects...
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<p>In this episode of "The Mental Training Room," we dive into the inspiring journey of Nana, a trailblazing linebacker in the Women's National Football Conference. From her early days playing football in Finland to...
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<p>In this episode of Mental Training Room, former gymnast Katie McNamara opens up about her experience with the twisties—a terrifying mental block that causes gymnasts to lose awareness mid-air. Katie shares what it...
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<p>In this episode of Mental Training Room, we sit down with <b>Hailey Ra</b>, a dedicated Taekwondo athlete, to explore the <b>sport psychology behind Poomsae (forms)</b>. Hailey opens up about the unique <b>mental...
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<p>In this episode of Mental Training Room, we sit down with Dr. Kim Hollingdale, sport psychologist for the WNBA’s LA Sparks, to explore the powerful link between the mind and body in athletic performance. Dr...
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<p>In this episode, NBA Coach Mike Hopkins dives deep into the mental side of elite basketball and what it takes to succeed at the highest level—while staying healthy and balanced. He shares his philosophy on...
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<p>In this powerful episode of Mental Training Room, we sit down with JD DuBois — former collegiate basketball player, current NBA coach, and sport psychology professional — for a raw and insightful conversation about...
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<p>In this episode of Mental Training Room, we sit down with professional basketball player Chris Seeley for a raw and powerful conversation about the realities athletes face behind the scenes. From the rollercoaster of...
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<p>In this powerful episode, Haley shares her unfiltered experience as a Division 1 (D1) walk-on athlete and the mental health challenges that came with it. Without a scholarship, she constantly felt the pressure to...
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<p>In this episode of Mental Training Room, we’re talking directly to the <b>first-year college athletes</b> who are stepping into their very first summer of collegiate athletics. Whether you're feeling excited...
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<p>In this powerful episode, we sit down with <b>Coach Kelly Dormandy</b>, renowned mental performance coach and former collegiate athlete, to unpack the game-changing impact of <b>work ethic, consistency, and...
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<p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Lisa Auld</b>, a leader in student-athlete development, to explore what holistic development truly means in the world of college athletics. We unpack how universities—and the...
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<p>In this episode of Mental Training Room, we sit down with Coach Jhasmin Player, former Baylor basketball star and current college coach, to unpack the powerful lessons she learned from legendary coach Kim Mulkey...
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