Mental Training Room
By Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim
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Mental Training Room is a podcast hosted by former Division I athletes, Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim. Haley is a current Mental Health Therapist who works with athletes on their mental game and Naomi is a real estate investor with a passion for spreading awareness around mental health in sports. Designed as a community and safe space for athletes, our goal is to foster honest conversations about the mental health challenges that athletes face within their sport while also advocating for more mental skills coaching imbedded into overall training programs, in hopes to close the gap from mental unprepared to MENTALLY ELITE!
Through insightful discussions with a diverse range of guests—including mental health professionals, current and former athletes, coaches, and much more—we aim to provide comfort, relatability, and practical takeaways for our listeners. In our episodes, we talk mindset, performance pressure, recovery, identity, and other authentic stories. While this podcast is not a substitute for professional help, we hope each episode reminds you that you’re not alone in this journey.
If you are in crisis, please reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
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How to Build Resilience as an Athlete: Mental Skills for Handling Pressure and Adversity
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Mental Imagery in Sports: How Visualization Improves Confidence, Focus, and Performance
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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More Than an Athlete: Redefining Identity and Why It’s Critical for Mental Health & Performance
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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PAIGE BUECKERS.
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Athlete Body Image Struggles: Our Mental Take on Food, Movement, and Self-Acceptance
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Post-College Grief: Why We Miss the College Years and How to Move Forward
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Building Media Confidence: How Athletes Can Master Storytelling and Presence in the Media with Katy Temple
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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How Locker Room Talk Shapes Team Culture: Energy, Awareness, and Leadership in Sports
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Breaking Barriers in Women’s Football: Nana Olavuo's Journey of Resilience and Mental Health
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Gymnast Katie McNamara on Twisties, Mental Blocks, and Overcoming Perfectionism
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Psychology of Taekwondo: Mental Training and Motivation in Poomsae with Hailey Ra
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Mind-Body Connection in Sports: Dr. Kim Hollingdale, LA Sparks Sport Psychologist, on Building Mental and Physical Balance for Peak Performance
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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NBA Coach Mike Hopkins: Mastering the Mental Game and Lessons from Kobe Bryant
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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"Breathe Thru Chaos": JD DuBois on Trauma, Mental Toughness, and Thriving Under Pressure
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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From Overseas Hoops to The Villa: Love Island's Chris Seeley on Mental Health, Pressure, & Finding Identity in Sports
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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The Mental Battle of a D1 Walk-On: Haley’s College Athlete Story
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Advice for First-Year College Athletes: Mindset, Balance, and Performance
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Mastering Work Ethic & Consistency: Mindset Lessons with Coach Kelly Dormandy
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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How the NCAA Supports Holistic Student-Athlete Development | Lisa Auld on Mental Health & Growth
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Inside the Mind of a Pro: Jhasmin Player on Kim Mulkey, Career Transitions & Advice for Young Athletes
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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How to Set SMART Goals That Stick | Dr. Kasey Philyaw on Motivation & Mental Performance
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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From Basketball to Softball: Morgan DeBord on Leadership, Confidence & Team Culture
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May 21, 2025 |
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How to Train Game-Time Emotions | Jenny Smith, LMFT on Mental Skills for Athletes
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May 14, 2025 |
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Sidelined by Injury: Jalyn Mosley on Mental Resilience, Recovery & Staying Game Ready
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May 07, 2025 |
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Finding Peace in the Pursuit of Perfection with Sae La Chin
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Mindful Moments with Tal Sahar
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Navigating Quarter-Life Crises & ADHD Diagnosis | Real Talk with Haley Herdman & Naomi Yim
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Mental Health Awareness and Team Culture with LMU WBB Head Coach, Aarika Hughes
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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From Dance Moms to DI Athlete with Juliana Friedman
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Athlete Mental Health 101 with Lisa Bonta Sumii
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May 03, 2024 |
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Recovery and Values with Isabelle Irani
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Persevering through Adversity with JaKorey Hawkins, NFL Draft Prospect
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Breaking Stereotypes with Kaylee Byon and Anthony Yu
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May 26, 2023 |
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Just Keep Swimming…Until You Can’t Anymore with Elise Garcia
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Learning about Resilience with Dr. Theodore Burnes
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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One Year Later with Haley Herdman
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Athlete-Minded with Nikki Kett
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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Purpose, Discipline, Consistency with Da Rulk
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Identity Crisis with Taylor Hall
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Navigating Injuries and Life After Sports with Dani Iwami
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Empowering Athlete's Mindset with Cindy Mosley
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Inequity in Sports with Ali Kershner
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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The Illusion of Confidence with Dr. William Parham
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Tips from a Therapist with LMFT, Jennifer Smith
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Embracing the Journey with Collin Bishop
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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The Breaking Point with Gabby Green
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Redefining Mental Toughness with Devon Brookshire
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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The Story behind Mental Training Room with hosts, Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim
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Sep 13, 2022 |