The Mentally Fit Athlete is hosted by Lidia Garcia, MSW and Dr. Jason von Stietz. We discuss the mental side of sport and performance. Each episode is an informal open conversation filled with practical takeaways useful for coaches, athletes, and anyone interested in performance and wellbeing.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Mentally Fit Athlete is hosted by Lidia Garcia, MSW and Dr. Jason von Stietz. We discuss the mental side of sport and performance. Each episode is an informal open conversation filled with practical takeaways useful for coaches, athletes, and anyone interested in performance and wellbeing.
The Mentally Fit Athlete is hosted by Lidia Garcia. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "High School Boys, Sport, and Emotional Regulation: Why “Locked In” Isn’t Enough with Dez Nunez, LPC" (25 August 2026, 33 minutes), "Sport Psychology Q&A: Social Media Stress, SMART Goals, and Brain-Training Games" (24 June 2026, 21 minutes), and "Sport Psychology Q&A: Sport Performance Psychology for High Pressure" (12 June 2026, 16 minutes).
The Mentally Fit Athlete publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for The Mentally Fit Athlete is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Mentally Fit Athlete requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Mentally Fit Athlete's contact route on record: verified email.
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Lidia Garcia hosts The Mentally Fit Athlete, a health podcast with 18 episodes published.
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The Mentally Fit Athlete
In this episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete , I sit down with my good friend Dez Nunez, LPC , a licensed professional counselor and high school basketball coach based in Colorado. With my co-host Lidia Garcia away this...
The Mentally Fit Athlete
In this solo episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete , I ( Dr. Jason von Stietz) return to answer a new batch of questions from high school sport psychology students. The conversation explores the modern stressors facing...
The Mentally Fit Athlete
In this solo episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete , I ( Dr. Jason Von Stietz) answer a series of questions from high school students taking a sports psychology class. I share practical techniques for handling...
The Mentally Fit Athlete
<p>In this episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete, I (Dr. Jason von Stietz) go solo to answer a fresh round of questions from high school student-athletes. I talk about psychological aspects of performance, offering...
The Mentally Fit Athlete
<p>In this solo episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete, I (Dr. Jason von Stietz) answer questions from high school sport psychology students. </p><p>Key Discussion Points</p>A Day in the Life of a Psychologist: I discuss...
The Mentally Fit Athlete
<p>In this episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete, we explore how finding your “why” can make or break your consistency in sport and fitness.</p><p>From busy adult athletes balancing work, school, and family to runners...
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<p>In this behind-the-scenes episode, we reconnect after a break to reflect on why we started The Mentally Fit Athlete and where the podcast is headed next. What begins as a casual conversation turns into a thoughtful...
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<p>In this episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete, we explore one of the most overlooked phases of the athletic journey—transitioning out of sport. Whether an athlete is graduating, retiring, changing levels of...
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<p>In this episode, we answer a great question from a high school sport psychology class:</p><p>“What role does visualization play in improving athletic performance, and how can athletes use it effectively?”</p><p>We...
The Mentally Fit Athlete
<p>In this episode, we answer a great question from a high school sport psychology class:</p><p>“What role does visualization play in improving athletic performance, and how can athletes use it effectively?”</p><p>We...
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<p>What happens when an opponent becomes bigger than the game? In this episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete, we field a question from a high-school sports psychology class: how do admiration or animosity toward an...
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<p>In this episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete, a Los Angeles running coach asks: “How can athletes manage pre-workout anxiety?” Dr. Jason von Stietz and Lidia Garcia, MSW share simple, science-backed mental tools to...
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<p>In this episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete, listeners get an in-depth look at the mental and physical challenges of the Los Angeles Marathon. Dr. Jason von Stietz shares his firsthand experience being a part of the...
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<p>In this episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete, we dive into how athletes can bounce back from setbacks using proven psychological strategies and mental skills. Discover expert insights into refocusing under pressure...
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<p>In this episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete, we dive into a question from a high school sport psychology class: How do mentalities differ between individual and team sports? We break down the unique psychological...
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<p>In this episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete, hosts we dive into the complex interplay between athletic performance and mental health following natural disasters such as the recent Southern California wildfires. We...
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<p>We explore the world of athlete mental health- on and off the field. We discuss the pressures athletes face and the essential support structures for long-term well-being. </p><p><br /></p><p>We talk about:</p>Athlete...
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<p>Is sport 80% mental? Is sport psychology for the mentally weak? Will therapy make you lose your competitive edge? Will sport psychology make me a champion? Isn't sport psychology just common sense? Isn't talent...
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