The Head Game Podcast

Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Hunter Stevens are joined by Minecraft extraordinaire Alec "Sirud" Duris to discuss his story in becoming a YouTube content creator, mental skills in eSports, and personal goals within the gaming community. Stay tuned to hear more about: The Start of Sirud Traditional Sports vs. Esports Who is "S...

Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sports Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and cohost Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the idea of control and how we as humans try to use it to our advantage. Lee, Hunter, and Jessica all contribute in a great conversation about the different aspects of life that we try to control. Are we successful? Tune in to find ou...

Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! HAPPY NEW YEAR! During this week's episode, our cohost and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the notion that you cannot run from chaos, but only learn to embrace it through implementing the right mindset and an effective mindfulness practice. What a great listen!  Stayed tuned to hear more about:  Mindfuln...

Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! During this week's episode,  our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the notion that chaos is inevitably coming and give insight on how to manage and overcome the fears that control you and your mind. What a great listen! Stayed tuned to hear more about: How chaos can represent itself  What it does...

Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode,  our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the head game that life plays on us everyday throughout our daily lives. Stayed tuned to hear more about: Who's Got Game "America" Podcast Mike's Introduction The Election The Head Games we all...

Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode,  our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the psychology behind the holiday of Halloween. Stayed tuned to hear more about: Who's Got Game "Tyler Glasnow" Recap on eSports Combine Paranormal Activity The psychological variables behind b...

Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode,  our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the other or "dark" aspect of psychology that ties into the head game we all play. Stayed tuned to hear more about: Who's Got Game "Jimmy Butler" Psychoanalyzing Popular Characters from Movies/...

Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode,  our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the theory of "other" life and extra-terrestrial intelligence existing in "our" universe. Stayed tuned to hear more about: "Local Flavor" - Recent Sporting Events The Presence of Extra Terrestr...

Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stephens discuss the differences between animals and humans abilities to behave in instinctual ways. Further discussion will be based on the following: Recent Sporting Events David Blaine Ascension Animalistic Reactions Ja...

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "eSports and Mental Fatigue" Further discussion will be based on the following:  Playing the game a healthier way Altar Egos of Gamers Perception vs. Reality Relax and Perform vs. Rage and Collapse

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Body Language: Pick Your Head Up". Further discussion will be based on the following: - Analyzing Tiger Woods Body Language and Focus - What are your thoughts on his focus and overall performance? Questions to think about: - What...

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Chaos Theory". Further discussion will be based on the following: - Chaos Theory by Dr. Lee Picariello and Hunter Stevens

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "The Clutch Situation: What If You Don't Succeed?". Further discussion will be based on the following: · The Clutch Situation : With BioQ in mind, what is the most important aspect of performing in the clutch situation? Are they e...

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Fear of Failure". Further discussion will be based on the following: · Training Our Bodies vs. Training Our Mind: Which is more important? · Can overtraining lead to poor performance? When is it appropriate to give the body a res...

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Fear of Failure". Further discussion will be based on the following: What is fear and where does it come from? Why do we as humans experience it? Is fear natural in us or is it learned over time? Do we inherit it from our care ta...

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Addictions: Escaping Reality or Chasing The Dream". Further discussion will be based on the following: - Why do humans gravitate towards using substances, simulations, and various stimulants to make them feel better? - How many o...

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "A Little Help From My Friends". Further discussion will be based on the following: With all of the negativity going on in the world, how can we gravitate towards supportive relationships to help us deal with adversity? How have y...

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Binary Thinking: Us vs. Them Mentality". Further discussion will be based on the following: What about us as humans makes us want to associate with a particular team, party, or clique? Is it ever acceptable to root for both sides...

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "The Boiling Point". Further discussion will be based on the following: How much exposure to a monotonous and tiresome routine are humans willing to take before they mentally tap out? (Is this the definition of insanity?) On a psy...

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Sacrifice in the Name of Sport". Further discussion will be based on the following: · Do we know what genuine sacrifice is? (wartime, immigration, great financial depression) · Are we now being asked to sacrifice our basic civil...

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Mindset Matters". Further discussion will be based on the following: How well do people recover in the face of adversity? Does personality impact your mindset OR does mindset dictate personality? Fixed vs Growth Mindset  Do...

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss Human Nature vs Mother Nature: The Epic Battle. Further discussion will be based on the following: Does Mother Nature always prevail? (Neither sports-minded nor a sports fan?) Historically, has any natural disaster ever given birt...

Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss how sports remain our truth during the global pandemic. Further discussion will be based on the following:  In a world of polarizing media coverage, is the SPORTS world all we have left to believe in?  What about sports...

During this week's episode , Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the mental effects of working from home and what happens to the mind in isolation! Further discussion will be based off of: What are the benefits/challenges of working remotely? Does anything get lost in translation when talking is not in-person? How does virtual learning help or hurt our children? If society disconnects...

During this week's episode , Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses HOW to DEAL with the coronavirus anxieties!  Cohost: Mental Strength Coach Jessica Lynn Ferdinand Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.