The Giant Fundamentals: Men's Mental Health & Wellness

You can really understand ones mindset depending on how they respond to a situation and how they define certain things. As the Bucks get bounced out of the NBA playoffs Giannis gives a very insightful definition to what he believes failure is. A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P. From Anger to Ambition https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CQNNT...

Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the most decorated men in the NBA today; top 75 player of all time! In 2020 he was on top of his game, just signed the largest contract in NBA history and he wanted to call it quits. The pressure of being a household name, the best in the game started to wear on him mentally and emotionally. However, instead of hangin it all up he decided to seek help from a Mental He...

How many high school athletes have you witnessed with extreme talent but dont end up doing much with it? They don't play college ball or get into any sort of professional league. In this episode Jono interviews Pastor Taurus Montgomery. He highlights how he played high school basketball but loss it all to making poor decisions to cleaning his life up, becoming a man of faith (Pastor) and using...

Have you ever heard the saying "reading is fundamental?" Well, it is! And if you want to overcome the challenges that are constantly thrown your way its important that you read the things that will help elevate your mind and give you the energy to continue pressing forward. In this episode Jono gives 5 book recommendations that'll help you overcome any challenge placed before you. A...

For over a year now Lamar Jackson has been in a contract dispute with the Baltimore Ravens. This is a unique situation because Lamar has chosen not to have an agent represent him rather he has chosen to represent himself. Lamar has gotten a lot of push back from the Ravens organization and has received a lot of criticism from the media at large. However, if we pay close attention we will see that...

In this episode Jono interviews Danielle Berman, highlighting the work that her organization Tackle Whats Next is doing to help athletes have the resources and community needed to transition out of the sport they play using the intangibles they learned while playing sports to succeed in their season of life. A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P. From Anger to Ambition https://www.ama...

What is trauma? Have I experienced something traumatic? If so, How do I overcome the traumatic thing that happened to me? Does unresolved trauma affect the other area of my life? Have you ever asked these questions before? Probably not; but after this episode on the 3 Types Of Trauma & How They Effect Team Success I hope you do. Jono goes in deep breaking down the 3 forms of trauma, how they e...

You want to know the secret sauce to being a high performer? Its high emotional intelligence (EQ). But do not get it twisted, it is easier said than done. So many struggle with EQ and do not even know it, and if you are struggling with EQ then you cannot be a high performer. In this episode Jono discusses the biggest threat to gaining a high EQ and how to avoid it. A copy of my book "When Gia...

Everyone wants to be on Ali's status and be the greatest but there is a formula to it all, and this episode Jono talks about the the fourth ingredient to what makes high performers great at what they do. If you haven't listened to the previous 3 I suggest you go back (after listening to this one of course lol) and check them out. A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P. From Ang...

Everyone wants to be the best at what they do but why is it that some are able to be in the top percentile in what they do and others struggle? In this episode Jono talks about a key component when it comes to being a great performer. A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P. From Anger to Ambition https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CQNNTR9XRFM0&a...

Great performers perform the way that they do because they are wired a certain way. That wiring involves how they think, manage their emotions and expectations. In this episode Jono discusses a critical component to what makes great performers awesome at what they do. A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P. From Anger to Ambition https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663...

I always used to wonder how great performers like a LeBron James, Jay Z, Michelle Obama show up, show out and just perform at their best. During this 4 part series we will look at the main reasons why great performers show up the way they do and how you can do the same. A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P. From Anger to Ambition https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/19796...

Kyrie Irving is one of the best NBA players in the NBA today! The only problem is he keeps finding himself in off court issues that give him a bad rap. I think at this point we have to raise the question, "is Kyrie Unstable?" Lets talk about it! A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P. From Anger to Ambition https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_...

Mental Health is really being pushed to forefront of society which is highly important for the longevity of the well being of our existence. And what many don't realize is that most, if not all of have experienced something traumatic in our lives and we don't see how it impacts our performance at our jobs, in our educational pursuits and our relationships. In this episode Jono talks about...

In life there are only a few things that are certain and facing some sort of adversity is definitely on that list. However, many fail to realize that adversity is normally something that starts from within; within your mind, family, your circle then the world. In this episode Jono talks about how to mentally and emotionally prepare for adversity.  A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P...

For every athlete and performer there will come a time when you can no longer do the thing you love; the thing you felt as if you were born to do. This could leave an athlete lost, hopeless, anxious and feeling insecure. So what do you do when you get to this point? I would say the more important thing is preparing for this moment long before in comes. In this episode Jono talks about the things t...

I think its safe to say everyone has unresolved issues right? Everyone has blindspots; things that they cannot see that may be holding them back. Holding them back from a better career, a better relationship and so much more. In this episode Jono discusses how our unresolved issues can straight sabotage our careers even before it starts and how we can avoid that. A copy of my book "When Giant...

When we see high level performers its like they have some sort of magic. It seems like what they are doing the common person cannot. But that is completely far from the truth. Most high quality performers have mastered one thing that most people do not apply in their lives and in this episode Jono talks about it. If you make this slight shift in your life you will see not only your performance inc...

Everyone wants to be a winner right? I dont think anyone wakes up saying to themselves, "man, I want to be a loser... Yup, thats what I'll do, be the biggest loser ever." That sounds so ridiculous. However, though every has a desire to win it seem as if most people do not win, or if they do win its not frequently, its spotty; here and there. So the question is how do I become a winne...

Ever see someone not live up to the level of their talents? When the rubber meets the road and its time for them to put into practice all they've been working on but they lay an egg when the lights are on... Theres a reason this happens, or should I say reasons; 2 of them. In this episode Jono breaks down the reasons why people tend to under perform. A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E...

In this episode Jono give a thorough breakdown on what mental toughness truly is. Its something that many people want to be but dont know how to so. Is it never quitting? Is it never sleep or eating? Is mental toughness a real thing that anyone can attain? In this episode Jono addresses all of those questions.

Pressure is a a major part of life. Matter a fact the bigger the goal the bigger the pressure is. Pressure is the reason why so many fail to the feet of life and never live the life they dream of. However, how is it that some can rise above the pressure and others cannot? In this episode Jono discusses 5 key points on how to handle pressure so that you can reach your goals triumphantly.

In this episode Jono had the privilege of sitting down with Lauren Ammon who has 17 years of swimming experience. Lauren is the CEO of Performance Reimagined where she specializes in working with student-athletes to master the mental part of the game. Her company exists to show athletes there is an outlet to be heard, seen, and supported mentally and emotionally at the same level they are physical...

In sports and in life being mentally tough is always being applauded. Being able to push through adversity to get to your desired goal is the way of the champion... Or is it? What about being mentally healthy? What about dealing with those emotions that no one likes to talk about like stress, anxiety and depression? In order to deal with those emotions when they come you must be mentally healthy....

Mindfulness and meditation are the hidden secret to the top performers of the world. It makes them loose, free and ready to perform at the highest level. Players like Lebron and Tom Brady use mindfulness and meditation techniques in order to get a competitive edge. In this episode Jono gives a thorough education on the two.