The Mindset Huddle Podcast

"There is a difference between being tough and just sucking it up or isolating yourself." In honor of June being Men’s Health Month , hosts Chris Carruthers and Andrew Grantz are tearing down the playbook for a different kind of conversation. In the sports world (and everyday life), men are conditioned to mask pain, shake off injury, and push through isolation. But the numbers tell a hea...

In this episode of The Mindset Huddle Podcast , Chris and Andrew unpack the truth about confidence—and why it’s not something you either have or don’t. Instead, confidence is built through preparation, identity, and daily habits. Through personal stories and real-life examples, they challenge the idea of surface-level positivity and explore what it really takes to develop lasting confidence. From...

In this episode of The Mindset Huddle Podcast , Chris and Andrew take on one of the biggest challenges in sports: the pressure to perform . Too often, expectations and anxiety start to define how athletes show up and enjoy the game—but pressure doesn’t have to lead. Through stories from high school rivalries and college setbacks, this conversation helps athletes stay grounded in identity so they c...

In the debut episode of The Mindset Huddle Podcast , hosts Chris Carruthers and Andrew Grantz explore the intersection of sports, mental health, and personal identity. Andrew shares his journey navigating loss in high school and how sports initially helped him cope with anxiety—but also why performance alone can’t define self-worth. The hosts discuss the difference between identity and performance...