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Hosted by Mike Brilla · health · EN
Welcome to The Inspired Athlete Podcast—quick, powerful inspiration for athletes and parents, rooted in modern performance insights and ancient wisdom.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to The Inspired Athlete Podcast, quick, powerful inspiration for athletes and parents, rooted in modern performance insights and ancient wisdom.
The Inspired Athlete is hosted by Mike Brilla. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Are Some Kids Built Different?" (9 September 2026, 14 minutes), "A Lesson from Parenting" (2 September 2026, 11 minutes), and "Take the Next Right Step" (26 August 2026).
The Inspired Athlete publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for The Inspired Athlete is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Inspired Athlete requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Inspired Athlete's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Inspired Athlete are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. The Inspired Athlete has a health audience.
Mike Brilla hosts The Inspired Athlete, a health podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #24
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In this episode, host Mike Brilla tackles one of the most common questions from sports parents: can drive and determination actually be taught, or are some kids just naturally...
Episode #23
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In Season 3, Episode 23, we kick off the new school year by diving into the powerful lessons our kids teach us about resilience, discomfort, and growth . As an 8th-grade teacher...
Episode #22
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In Season 3, Episode 22, we take a deep dive into what happens when life shatters your timeline and completely derails your carefully laid plans . While setting ambitious goals...
Episode #21
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In this episode, we're tackling one of the biggest hurdles holding athletes and performers back: the fear of failure and the safety net of "Plan B" . Drawing from a profound...
Episode #20
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In Season 3, Episode 20, "Don't Fear Fear," host Mike Brilla opens up about recording outdoors after a long night of septic tank issues and dives deep into how fear and doubt can...
Episode #19
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In this episode, we dive into what happens when plans fall apart and how an unexpected early loss at my son's baseball tournament led to a family trip to see the movie The...
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast ! Episode 18, "Stop Saving Them from Losing: Reframing Failure and Anxiety in Youth Sports," was born out of a quiet moment on a back deck in Connecticut while watching my son's...
Episode #17
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In Episode 17, "The Most Important Words," host Mike Brilla breaks down what happens in a young athlete's head right after a high-stakes failure—and why our go-to parental...
Episode #17
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In this episode, we are tackling one of the heaviest burdens our teenage athletes carry: the crushing weight of trying to please everyone around them . Drawing on a powerful (and...
Episode #15
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into the love-hate relationship many of us—especially coaches, teachers, and athletes—have with the summer off-season . Without the daily grind...
Episode #14
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In this episode, we tackle that quiet, "now what?" feeling that hits when a competitive season ends or the school year wraps up, and the circus leaves town . It's incredibly easy...
Episode #13
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In this episode, we're digging into a truth I've learned over 20 years of coaching wrestling: the greatest athletes aren't just in love with winning; they are in love with the...
Episode #12
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In today's episode, we are diving deep into the concept of "productive struggle" and why that feeling of frustration isn't a sign that you're failing, but proof that you're on...
Episode #11
Podcast Summary Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into the "paradox of habits" and exploring when a healthy routine turns into a rigid attachment. Drawing on the wisdom of James...
Episode #10
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In this episode, we are diving deep into what it truly takes to sustain greatness when adversity strikes, stripping away the talent and leaving behind the pure grit required to...
Episode #9
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! Today, I'm getting real about my own fitness journey—from the frustrating yo-yo dieting days to chasing heavy lifting goals at 44 years old. We're diving deep into the power of...
Episode #8
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In this episode, I'm diving deep into the "sacred" space of the car ride home and why we need to stop letting "monsters" of future anxiety take up a seat in our vehicles . As...
Episode #7
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In today's episode, we're tackling the "biggest misconception" in sports: the idea that confidence comes from winning. I open up about the "hardest part" of being a coach and...
Episode #6
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In today's episode, we're breaking down why some athletes are absolute "gamers" while others struggle to bring their practice-room energy to the big stage. Drawing on Stoic...
Episode #5
Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In this episode, I share how a late-night TikTok scroll led me to the band Tucked In , who quickly became the soundtrack for my son and me while he navigated a long, difficult...
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