Monkey Mind Podcast

In this episode, Powell dives into the foundations of confidence: how it’s built, why it’s earned, and how athletes can develop it through repetition, preparation, and internal trust—not hype. Part of our short-format...

In this episode, Matt Rieger explores how failure and adversity aren’t obstacles—they’re opportunities. He shares mental strategies for reframing setbacks, building resilience, and leaning into challenge as fuel for...

In this episode, Matt Rieger, CMPC, breaks down how athletes can simplify their internal dialogue for better performance. He explains why self-talk doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective—and how keeping it...

In this 8-minute episode, Matt Rieger, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, breaks down what it takes to develop confidence that lasts—not the kind that comes and goes with wins or stats, but the kind that’s built...

In just a few minutes, Theresa Giunta delivers a mindset shift every athlete and high performer should hear: small, consistent improvements compound into greatness. Whether it’s in training, recovery, or daily habits...

Theresa Giunta is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and former Division 1 collegiate lacrosse player and All-American. In under five minutes, Theresa shares her take on what it really means to develop...

Theresa Giunta is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and former Division 2 collegiate lacrosse player and All-American. She breaks down the difference between courage and confidence, and how athletes can build...

Katherine Reutter-Adamek is a Former US Olympic Short Track Speed Skater turned Mental Skills and Nutrition Coach. She was a 2 x Olympic Medalist at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, reaching the pinnacle of sports. This was...

In this episode, Colt explains the best way an athlete can manage failure, the emotions that arise from failure, and how to shift your perspective on failure. We also discuss navigating role changes as well as what to...

In this episode, Colt talks about the impact our self-image and self-perception have on our performance in both sports and life as well as how much an impact a poor self-image can have on our success. He walks through...

Monkey Mind Podcast Episode 104 - Performance Journaling with Lucinda Snyder, Mental Performance Coach I sat down with Lucinda Snyder, Mental Performance Coach, and went over Performance Journaling, what it actually is...

In this episode, I sat down with Powell Cucchiella, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Mental Performance Coach, and discussed the process of becoming an elite athlete. We broke down what it actually looks like, how...

In this episode, we dive deep into the power of self-awareness with Libby Triolo. Understanding your thoughts, emotions, and actions is key to unlocking peak performance—not just in sports but in life. Tune in as we...

In this episode, I sit down with Powell Cucchiella, LMHC , to break down mindfulness and meditation and how they can transform an athlete’s mental game. We explore what mindfulness actually means, how to start...

Libby Triolo, LPC, is back for her second appearance on the Monkey Mind Podcast! As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mindset Coach for athletes, Libby dives into emotional intelligence and its impact on...