Playing Through

Playing Through is a podcast committed to sharing stories related to mental performance and wellness. Each week we will interview athletes and experts to learn how they “played through” some of the toughest moments in their career. Tune in every Wednesday for exciting new content!

Playing Through is a health podcast hosted by Jillian Barend, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jillian Barend hosts Playing Through, a health show with 21 episodes published.

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  Josh Brewer - Eastern Michigan Women's Golf Coach

  Jul 5, 202636 min

  This week I had the honor of interviewing Eastern Michigan University Head Women’s Golf Coach Josh Brewer. Although not typically a powerhouse golf school, EMU made a name for themselves this year at the NCAA Championship quarterfinals, knocking off the University of Texas and shocking the whole golf world. Coming in as an underdog, Coach Brewer knew that having self-belief and trusting their preparations could take them all the way. In this interview, Josh and I discuss the mindset that carried his team further than anyone thought they could go, his passion for coaching and being the underdog, and finally we talked about how high school golfers should be building their confidence now to perform under pressure. Follow Playing Through on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jillian_playingthrough/

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  Lorena Rossettin - Rutgers University Women's Golf Senior

  Jun 28, 202621 min

  Welcome back to another episode! This week, you’ll hear my conversation with Rutgers University senior Lorena Rossettin. Lorena came to the US from Italy ready to dominate in the college golf world. Going into her junior year, she saw tremendous success and was named the Big 10 Conference player to watch. Unfortunately, soon after Lorena experienced a severe wrist injury resulting in two surgeries that changed everything for her. Lorie and I discuss how she navigated the recovery process, what it was like to seek professional support for the first time, and where her mind is now heading into her final year of competitive golf.

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  Geoff Miller - Sports Psychologist with the MLB

  Jun 22, 202627 minS2

  Welcome back to playing through! This is officially the start of season 2, and our first guest is Geoff Miller! Geoff is a highly regarded sports psychologist who has worked with multiple MLB teams, professional golfers, and some high-profile amateur players. Geoff has also provided mental skills coaching to corporate executives and business teams. In this conversation, we discuss how young athletes handle the pressure to perform, how mental health is being perceived in professional sports and finally, we unpack the mindset that separates pro athletes from the rest!

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  Chris Somerfield - A Winning Mindset

  Mar 2, 202628 minS0

  <p>Chris Somerfield is a senior on Arkansas State's men's golf team. Today, he takes us through his journey from being recruited as an Australian native to becoming conference freshman of the year and dealing with challenges along the way. Chris and I also discuss the mindset that allows him to continue playing free and enjoying the grind of college golf. Enjoy the show!</p>

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  Olivia Papakyrikos - A Crash Course on Identity and Self-Talk

  Feb 13, 202633 minS0

  <p>This week I sat down with Olivia Papakyrikos to discuss a crash course in everything related to athlete identity and self-talk. </p><p>Olivia is a licensed mental health therapist and sport psychology consultant who helps athletes and high-performers strengthen their mental game and support their mental health. She has spent nearly a decade helping competitive athletes navigate pressure, confidence, identity, injury recovery, and the mental demands of high-performance sport.</p><p>A former NCAA field hockey player herself, Olivia brings a personal understanding of what it means to compete, struggle, recover, and grow. Her practice, Papakyrikos Therapy & Performance, s...

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