Mindset Stories
Mindset Stories explores the real human side of performance through honest conversations and personal stories. The podcast shows how a robust mindset is built through lived experience rather than clichés or quick fixes. Its mission is to help athletes, coaches, parents, leaders, and anyone interested in growth deepen their understanding of themselves and others. Through story and connection, it aims to cultivate inner harmony by integrating self-compassion and acceptance into listeners' own stories.
Episodes
Nobody Is Coming To Save You
Six guests in, and we're taking a week off from interviews to talk about what we've actually learned.Eric, CJ, Finley, Ben, Marcus, and Steve have almost nothing in common on paper. Different sports, different generations, different levels. But every single story has a struggle in it, and almost every one turned on the same moment: when they stopped explaining it away and looked at themsel
Steve Trimper: I Would Celebrate Those 20 Wins Like They Were The World Series
Steve Trimper spent 28 years as a Division I head baseball coach at Manhattan, Maine, and Stetson, winning more than 780 games along the way. In this episode he tells us how sitting in donor meetings early in his career completely changed what he believed about coaching, and why he came to see the relationship piece as more important than the talent piece. He opens up about the parts that cost him
Marcus Harper II: Bet on Yourself and Celebrate the Wins
In this episode of Mindset Stories, the hosts welcome one of their own clients: Marcus Harper II (known on the field as "Big Mark"). Marcus is a former Toronto Argonauts offensive lineman who achieved a legendary collegiate milestone at Oregon State: never allowing a single sack in over three consecutive years of college football.But behind this jaw-dropping statistic lies a profound sto
Ben Barr: I Always Feel Like I'm A Failure
In this episode of Mindset Stories, the hosts sit down with Ben Barr, the head coach of the University of Maine Black Bears men’s ice hockey team. Under his guidance, the Black Bears have undergone a massive cultural and competitive revival, transforming from a struggling program into back-to-back NCAA tournament contenders.But Ben’s journey to becoming one of college hockey’s most supportive and
Finley Skiff: Even If It Helps One Person, It's Worth It
In this special, altered-format episode of Mindset Stories, hosts Sara and Luc take a powerful look at resilience through the eyes of a child. Debriefing a pre-recorded interview in real time, the hosts unpack the extraordinary mindset of Finley Skiff, a 10-year-old cancer survivor who has recently entered remission after a grueling battle with anaplastic large-cell lymphoma. Blending profound emo
CJ Jackson: Who Am I When No One Is Watching
Professional hockey goaltender CJ Jackson has built a career defined by resilience, authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to showing up—regardless of the circumstances.In this episode of Mindset Stories, CJ shares her incredible journey from growing up in rural Nova Scotia and competing in male-dominated sports, to becoming a record-setting NCAA goaltender, an Isobel Cup Champion, and a profe
Eric Tangradi: Don't Get Stuck In The Suck
Former NHL forward Eric Tangradi has built a career defined by accountability, profound self-reflection, and the grit required to overcome the hidden mental battles of elite sports. In this episode of Mindset Stories, Eric shares his incredible journey from growing up in the inner city of Philadelphia and starting out at a local figure skating rink, to becoming a 42nd overall NHL draft pick, a Cal
The Voice In Your Head Is Lying
From the day you’re born to the day you die, the only person inside your head every second is you. So wouldn’t it be better to have that voice be your own personal coach that actually helps, instead of one that tears you down?In this episode of Mindset Stories, Sara and Luc dive deeper into two important themes from their last conversation that consistently show up in their work: self-doubt (feeli
No One Tells Athletes This
Why did we start Mindset Stories?In this special pre-launch episode, Sara and Luc sit down for an honest conversation about the purpose behind the podcast and the lessons they've learned through years of working with athletes. Together, they explore the human side of performance, the power of feeling seen and heard, and the common struggles that connect us all: self-doubt, fear of disappointing ot
Billy Larkins: "I Don't Set Goals For Other People Anymore" - The Villain Who Became The Hero
In this episode of Mindset Stories, we sit down with Billy Larkins, strength and conditioning coach, business owner of 5 gyms across Pennsylvania, father of 5, husband, and the man Sara has openly called both her villain and her hero.Billy takes us through his unconventional path. Quitting accounting after thirty seconds, mentoring under a 40-year-old bodybuilder in Portland, building a small gym
Sara's Story: Looking In The Mirror Is One Of The Hardest Things I Learned How To Do
In this pre-launch episode of Mindset Stories, the tables turn, co-host Sara shares her own story.Sara grew up playing hockey with the boys at a time when girls' hockey barely existed, built a career as an NCAA Division I coach for 18 years, and from the outside, things looked good. But for more than three decades, she'd never truly looked at herself honestly.Then a strength coach she call
Luc's Story: There Is A Purpose
At 21, Luc went through a traumatic, life changing experience. What came next shaped the man he is today. This is his story.Welcome to Mindset Stories, The Human Side of Performance. In our first pre-launch episode, we sit down with co-founder Luciano Somerville (Luc) as he shares his story for the first time.Luc grew up in small towns across Vancouver Island chasing the dream of playing professio
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