The WellSport Podcast
Episodes
Episode 52: Dr. Kimberly O' Brien
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Director of Mental Health for BYU Athletics: Dr. Braden Brown
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 51 with Dr. Braden Brown, Director of Mental Health at BYU Athletics is officially live.What stood out most wasn’t a flashy mental skill —...
Episode 50: Zach Brandon
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 50 of The WellSport Podcast felt like a full-circle moment.Zach Brandon is a coach, speaker, and thought leader blending principles from psych...
Boston Red Sox Physical Performance Coordinator: Simon Thomas
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I sat down with Simon Thomas, Director of Performance & Operations for the Boston Red Sox.After spending years in elite ...
Marathon Runner & Influencer: Bekah Shininger
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s WellSport Podcast, we sat down with Bekah Shininger (@bekinreallife) — a marathoner (33 and counting) , creator, and community buil...
Golf Digest Best Young Teacher: Mitch Farrer
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Golf coach Mitch Farrer might be one of the best technical minds in the sport — but what stood out most in our conversation wasn’t swing mechanics...
Founder of The Performance Advisory Group: Justin Su'a
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 46 we sat down with the Founder of the Performance Advisory Group, Justin Su'a. Justin has worked with multiple teams in the ML...
Jacksonville Jaguars Performance Psych: Dr. Alex Auerbach
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 45 we sit down with Dr. Alex Auerbach, performance psychologist for the Jacksonville Jaguars (and formerly with the Toronto Raptors).One of...
Director of Student-Athlete Wellness at Clemson University: Dr. Logan Hartnell
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 44 I sat down with Dr. Logan Hartnell, Director of Student-Athlete Wellness at Clemson University, to talk about:Building a truly integrate...
Associate Head Coach of Ohio State Wrestling: J Jaggers
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 New Episode with J Jaggers 🔥On Episode 43 we sit down with J Jaggers. From 4x State Champ to 2x NCAA Champion to Associate Head Coach of The O...
Best Selling Author and Host of Top Ranked Podcast: Ryan Hawk
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 42 of The WellSport Podcast we sit down with Ryan Hawk — host of the top-ranked podcast The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk and best-...
Mizzou Tigers Head Wrestling Coach: Brian Smith
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 41 we sit down with the Head Wrestling Coach of the Missouri Tigers: Brian Smith.
Green Bay Packers Performance Psych: Dr. Chris Carr
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 40 we sit down with Director of Performance Psychology & Team Behavioral Health Clinician for the Green Bay Packers: Dr. Chris Carr2d
Buffalo Bills Sport Psychologist: Dr. Dez
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 39 we sit down with Buffalo Bills Sport Psychologist: Dr. Desaree Festa. We dive into her story into becoming one of seven full-time sport ...
2x All-American Wrestler: Dylan D'Emilio
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 38 we sit down with 2x All-American Wrestler from The Ohio State University, Dylan D'Emilio. On this episode we discuss:🌰 His experi...
Columbus Crew Strength & Conditioning Coach: Luis Jeronimo
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the WellSport Podcast, I sit down with Luis Jeronimo, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Columbus Crew.From getting rejected...
Sport Psychologist: Dr. Molly McQueary
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 36 with Dr. Molly McQueary drops Monday morning. This is a special one for me as Molly has been an incredible mentor and friend throug...
New York Mets Mental Health Coordinator: Dr. Tess Palmateer
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Episode 35 is live!This week on the Wellport Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Tess Palmateer, Mental Health Coordinator for the New York Mets ⚾️F...
Episode 34 - Former NFL Cheerleader: Kasey Sjostedt
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss the intense tryout process, the power of reframing stress as excitement, practicing pressure during training and more!
Episode 33: Dustin Myers
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are sitting down with Co-Founder of the Old School Gym, Partner in Max Effort Muscle supplement brand, Former Ohio State Wrestling Strength & C...
Episode 32: Kylene Bogden
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kylene Bogden is a Men’s Health Dietitian, NBA Nutritionist, and the Cleveland Cavaliers Team Dietitian.Free Strategy Call with a dietitian on the ...
Episode 31: Alex Cooper
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Cooper is a Striking Coach at Strongstyle MMA who was the Striking Coach for the most decorated UFC Heavyweight fighter of all time, Stipe Miocic...
Episode 30: Bobby Carpenter
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby played linebacker for the Buckeyes (and was a part of their National Championship team in 2002), was drafted 18th overall to the Dallas Cowboys,...
Episode 29: Andie McGregor
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andie is a Mental Performance Coach for the Cleveland Guardians.
Episode 28: Aaron Mawhirter
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28 is featuring Aaron Mawhirter, Golf Fitness Trainer at Buckeye Performance Golf & The Golf Room.On this episode we discuss Aaron’s jou...
Episode 27: Dr. Johnathan Jenkins
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 27, we are welcoming Dr. Jonathan Jenkins! Dr. Jenkins is an Assistant Training Director of Psychology at Massachusetts General Hospital w...
Episode 26: Dr. Hillary Cauthen
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hillary Cauthen is a Clinical Sport Psychologist, President-Elect of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Author of “Hello Trauma, Our ...
Episode 25: Danielle Steg
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off the new year we sit down with Mental Performance Coach, Danielle Steg. Danielle has experience working with the San Francisco Giants, Barr...
Episode 24: Michael Lopez
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 24, we sit down with Michael Lopez. Michael is an Author, Advisor, Consultant, Coach and LinkedIn Top Voice who has worked with the US Airf...
Episode 23: Oscar Gutierrez
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar Gutierrez is the Latin American Mental Skills Coordinator for the Boston Red Sox. In this conversation we dive into Oscar's mental performance s...
Episode 22: Steve Kocsis
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 22 we sit down with Steve Kocsis, Owner and Instructor at Rewild Yoga in Grandview. I won’t shut up about hot yoga and Rewild is the reas...
Episode 21: Ryan Horn
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On our next episode, we sit down with the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the West Virginia University Basketball Team, Ryan Horn. My original...
Episode 20: Lauren Johnson
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode TWENTY of The WellSport Podcast featuring Lauren Johnson is a special one. Lauren is a leader in the field of Mental Performance who I’ve lo...
San Francisco Giants Mental Performance Coach: Francisco Rodriguez
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 19 - We sit down with San Francisco Giants Mental Performance Coach, Francisco Rodriguez. Francisco’s story of how he pursued his passio...
Detroit Tigers Mental Performance Coach: Aaron Lewis
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On our next episode, we sit down with the Detroit Tigers Mental Performance Coach, Aaron Lewis. We dive into Aaron's story, what it is like buildi...
Sean James: The Official Barber for tOSU Football & Columbus Crew
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean James ( @veteran_cuts ) is the official barber for The Columbus Crew and The Ohio State University football team. He is also a veteran and busi...
Paul Johnson: Ultra-Runner, Mental Health Advocate
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our next guest on The WellSport Podcast is ultra runner, Paul Johnson. Paul is serving in the Navy and has turned his mental health struggles into som...
George Mumford: Mindfulness Coach for Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Edmonton Oilers
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our next guest on The WellSport Podcast presented by The Golf room is George Mumford, a.k.a. The Performance Whisperer. He is a globally recognized s...
Jeg Coughlin III - Co-Host of the I Can Fly Podcast, Pro Golfer, JEGS High Performance
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeg is a Pro Golfer, proud member of the JEGS High Performance racing family, Co-Host of the I Can Fly Podcast. Jeg is a truly curious and insightful ...
Jake Herbert: Olympian, 9x National Champion, 3x World Medalist
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Herbert is an Olympian, Real Estate investor, a Business Coach, and self proclaimed ninja. He is a 9X US National Wrestling Champion, 3 X World...
Head Coach, Lake Catholic Football: Marty Gibbons
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re sitting down with Marty Gibbons, Marty has been the Head Coach of the Lake Catholic football team for the past 5 years. In his second ...
The Ohio State University Football Performance Dietitian: Kaila Olson
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kaila Olson became the The Ohio State University’s football program’s sports dietitian in July of 2019 after serving for two and a half years as a...
4x National Champion, World Champion Wrestler: Logan Stieber
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The WellSport Podcast, we're sitting down with Logan Stieber, who became an assistant coach for the Buckeyes in 2021, is one of...
125 lb. Wrestler at The Ohio State University: Brendan McCrone
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan McCrone is the starting 125 lber at The Ohio State University where he qualified and won a match at the National tournament in his 2023/2024 s...
Golf Instructor: Mitch Farrer
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch has spent much of his life dedicated to the game of golf including spending four years working next to 2017 PGA of America Teacher of the year, ...
Golf Instructor: Mack McConaha
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mack McConaha is a Golf Instructor at The Golf Room and is a Certified Professional in Teaching & Coaching through The PGA of America, holds a Lev...
Sport Psychiatrist: Dr. Arman Taghizadeh M.D. (Dr. T)
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Arman Taghizadeh M.D. (Dr. T) is a Johns Hopkins trained Board Certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist also specializing in Sports Psyc...
Sport Psychologist: Dr. Steve Graef
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Steve Graef is a Psychologist and the Founder of Mindurance (where he travels the country in his RV taking clients virtually), in which he helps h...
Cleveland Guardians Mental Performance Coach: Brian Miles
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Miles, CMPC has been part of the Cleveland Guardians Mental Performance team for over a decade. Brian shares his journey that led to working wit...
Head Women's Golf Coach at The Ohio State University: Lisa Strom
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa Strom and I discuss her journey from a youth golfer to her experience on the LPGA Tour, what it is like coaching at a premiere d...
Lead Sport Psychologist at The Ohio State University Dr. Jamey Houle
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Lead Sport Psychologist at The Ohio State University Dr. Jamey Houle. Dr. Houle offers insight into what it was like ...
The WellSport Podcast: Episode One
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking things off with a little intro on what to expect along with sharing my story on what brought me here and why I care so much about this world o...