Make Mental

March 11, 2024: Join host of the Mend the Mind Podcast Nick Davis, and our very own Caleb Munski as they sit down and chat about mental health. From mental resilience to personal stories and anecdotes, Nick and Caleb share a conversation that will surely get your brain churning. Check out the links below for videos and information related to the conversation. The Super Mario effect. Tricking your...

March 5, 2024: Zoe Hightower shares with us her experience with mental health. After an uncomfortable experience with collegiate athletics, Zoe decided to get honest about her performance-based anxiety. She opens up about her mental struggles, how she manages life post athletics, and how she now looks at her experience through the lense of growth. Zoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoehighto...

February 26, 2024: Brynn Wopperer, a traveling nurse and nurse who travels opens up about her experiences with mental health. As a former Division III NCAA Women's Ice Hockey National Champion, Brynn is no stranger to the intensity it takes to be a driven individual. She learned a lot about herself during her senior year in college as she navigated her personal life. Through her love of travel...

January 19, 2024: Will Baggett joins the podcast to discuss the importance of being where your feet are. In 2020, Will's life flipped on its head: he lost his job and apartment and had to move back in with his parents for a few months. Taking a lot from that experience, Will now finds himself at number 42 on the Top 100 Speakers to Watch List of 2024. He has aided the President of the United S...

February 12, 2024: Steve Cary, a lifelong coach, mentor, teacher, and father brings his wisdom to the podcast. As an experienced Semi-Professional soccer and tennis athlete and former Division I player at Syracuse Univerity - combined with decades of coaching, teaching, and mentoring, Cary has a unique persecptive on life. Although religion has been a major part of Cary's life, he is particula...

February 5, 2024: Amanda Dahlman, the founder of Hope For Athletes, shares her story about mental health, reminding us that taking care of ourselves is not selfish. Through her struggles, she has become stronger and more resilient. Hope For Athletes provides a safe space for athletes to share their stories, inspiring them to heal together. By purchasing a product through the "Heal Together&qu...

January 29, 2024: Tamica Smith Jones sits down with host Caleb Munski to discuss her outlook on multiple mental health struggles. From grounding techniques to other intentional meditations, Tamica reminds us that it is okay to take time for ourselves. In the fast-paced world of college athletics, Tamica demonstrates how she balances her work life and her role as a mother.

January 22, 2024: Jeff Knauss, former Oswego State Alumni and Owner of several successful businesses such as XOTaco, HiddenFish, Profound, and formerly DigitalHyve, Jeff joins the podcast to share his insight on what it takes to be happy and successful. From a young age, Jeff understood that how we use our time directly makes up the outcomes of our lives. Through loosely practiced Stoic ideals, Je...

January 15, 2024: This week's guest is University of Texas swimmer Olivia Bray. Olivia opens up about her eating disorder that led her to an inpatient program. Throughout her life, Olivia has found strength in sharing; her bravery has led to life-changing experiences in and out of the pool. As an Olympic hopeful, she continues to chase mental and physical progress. Join us in the conversation...

January 8, 2024: Today we introduce Slater Bushen, Make Mental super-fan and close friend, to the scene. Slater has lots of life experience at a young age and hopes to share his wisdom with the podcast. Slater teaches us how to slow down, enjoy life, be more mentally conscious, and still live a full, happy life. Be sure to let us know if you spend time "thinking about your thoughts." Lin...

December 18, 2023: In this episode, we talked with the head coach of the nationally ranked 4th Oswego State Lakers Men's Basketball program. Coach Leone provides great insight into how he can be there for himself and his players. By putting in the work where the team can visibly notice, Leone practices servant leadership; his team knows he experiences the highs and lows of the season with them...

November 13, 2023: Listen to the Season Two Finale with Paige Tonz the Confidence Coach and Mental Mentor as she helps us realize our true potential as athletes and human beings! Her advice resonates with hundreds of young athletes, mostly female, but her advice can be applied to everyday life!

November 6, 2023: Listen in as Munski, Gualtieri, and guest Nate Thompson discuss all things Nate. Nate has been a huge part of the lives involved with those at Make Mental, so it was only right to have him on for a Brain Dump episode. Nate walks us through his journey across the country (and back!) as well as lets us in on some personal mental health matters. Listen along to hear all about Nate,...

October 20, 2023: We welcomed Jake Ciccarelli to the pod to discuss, of course, mental health. What makes this episode unique is the fact that Jake is a founding member of zant, an application tailored specifically to the needs of the users' mental health. At zant, they provide quality care for a fraction of the cost and don't let the user settle for anything less than the mental health pr...

October 23, 2023: Recorded on October 13th, 2023, Michael Gross sat down with host Caleb Munski in a unique Brain Dump Episode. With Brain Dump host, Mike Gualtieri unavailable for the episode, Caleb and Gross sat down for a quick discussion of World events, followed by an in-depth analysis of why Gross has been away from the Pod for a while. His new job and self-discovery journey led him to his n...

October 16, 2023: Hosts Caleb and Mike Gualtieri sat down with volleyball athlete Mara Perry to discuss her "reason why". Listen along to figure out why Mara is a massive proponent of mental health and hear about her journey with her mental struggles. As a tough-minded, caring, inspiring individual who brings light to any dark situation.

October 8, 2023: 3X All-American, Olympic hopefully, and host of the Stuck In My Thoughts Podcast, Justin Stuckey, sat down to discuss the importance of friends and faith during mental struggles. From being nice and checking in with friends to taking the time to check in with yourself, Justin hopes we all get the chance to experience life in a positive light, no matter our circumstances.

October 2, 2023: Shae Wirt of the Buffalo State Bengals discusses the difficulties of transferring across different divisions of soccer. His entire life, Shae has played with top soccer clubs and fills us in on the pressures that come with high performance. From his time away from home to the people he leans on most, Shae's story holds great power!

September 25, 2023: Duncan joins the pod to discuss his time as a Human Resource Officer and Resilience Trainer from the Alabama Army National Guard. His experiences have led him to this very moment where he shares his take on mental health and how we can all overcome our extreme lows. His unique outlook on life is one we can all learn from, so listen up, Mr. Kirkwood knows what's up.

September 18, 2023: Gabby Piontkowski talked about the importance of listening to your body. Having had a blood clot in her leg and a hole in her heart, both separate instances, Gabby is no stranger to physical and mental battles. Her perseverance and determination to play Division 1 College Soccer, combined with these life experiences, have made her a very strong, intelligent young woman.

September 11, 2023: Caleb and Mike spoke with Darby D'Angelo, current Social Media Marketing Assistant at Fresno State Athletics. In the episode, Darby spoke about the difficulties of moving far from home, playing division one athletics, and the difference between mental health and mental toughness.

September 4, 2023: Dr. Lacee Carmon-Johnson talks with the Pod about what it takes to be a Mother and a leader in sports. Her expertise in women in sport is nothing short of incredible. Dr. Lacee shares with us how young women in sports can accomplish their dreams. It does not matter whether their dream is to be a mom or to be a boss, BOTH are possible.

August 28, 2023: Mike and Caleb are back again to keep you updated on what is going on in the Make Mental Family. This week we chat about music and the role it plays on mental health and healing as well as what is new in both of our lives.

Caleb sits down with Aurora Treacy, host of the Love Yours Podcast, to unpack the meaning behind her message. Aurora is a New York City-living, vibrant, empathetic, emotionally intelligent person who has lots of life insight. Her "Love Yours" podcast dives into her life experience in hopes that some of what she has to say encourages those around her to 'love their' life; after al...

August 7, 2023: Trey Moses sits down with Caleb Munski and Mike Gualtieri to discuss his life journey. From his own experience with mental health, to losing his bestfriend, Trey shares how he is able to push through, and how his rocky relationship with religion was strengthened throughout the process. If you, or anyone you know, needs mental health support, please dial 988, or visit the official h...