What's the Mood? with The Illinois Human Performance Project

 In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Pazik, sports psychologist, mental performance coach, and longtime friend of The Illinois Human Performance Project. Together, we dive into key mental performance strategies, explore common barriers that hold us back, and discuss what it truly takes to perform at our best. Tune in to the conversation! 

On this episode of What’s the Mood , we’re joined by Ethan Karolczak. With more than 20 years of experience in education, as a teacher, coach, and now in his fourth year as Athletic Director at Round Lake High School, Ethan brings powerful insight into student leadership and building a positive, healthy school culture. His experience both on and off the field helped shape a meaningful conversation...

In this episode, of What's The Mood we sit down with Zach and Pat from Me2We, an organization dedicated to personal growth and collective empowerment. Through their mission of nurturing the spirit, mind, and body, they focus on building healthier and more connected communities. We talk about their approach, the impact of their work, and why investing in personal growth is essential for long-term c...

This week on What's the Mood  we have on Jim Love, he is the founder of Authentically You. He is a motivational speaker who inspires students for the next level of leadership through personal stories and high energy. He aims to help students be motivated to be authentic and confident leaders.

This week, we’re talking with Alyssa, the Coalition Director from the Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition! She shares how she started her career, what led her to her current role, and the amazing work her coalition is doing to support student leaders through the PALS program. Alyssa also talks about how they’re helping the community and what she hopes to see in the future. We hope you enjoy thi...

On this episode of What’s the Mood , we’re joined by Johan Speaks, a professional speaker who shares how his upbringing and environment inspired his journey into motivational speaking. Johan discusses the power of adult impactors to instill hope in youth and reminds us of the importance of believing in ourselves.

On this episode of What’s the Mood , we’re thrilled to welcome Gilda Ross , founder and driving force behind the GPS Parent Series . She shares the inspiring origin story of GPS, how she built it from the ground up, and reflects on the powerful influences in her life, including her daughter and mother. GPS is the nation’s premier parenting education and family support network, bringing world-class...

 This week on the What's the Mood podcast, we're joined by Chrissy Stragisher for an honest conversation about embracing freedom over fear, preparation over perfection, and understanding the "truth meter." As a strength and conditioning coach with over a decade of experience working with the San Antonio franchise of the WNBA, Chrissy's passion for empowering others shines through. She's dedicated...

We had the pleasure of speaking with PhD(c) Melissa Lodge, an expert in interdisciplinary health sciences, an elite runner, and a passionate researcher in female athlete psychology. Her work focuses on the critical issues of low energy availability and relative energy deficiency in sports. In addition to her research, PhD(c) Lodge runs an educational platform called Fed Collaborative, where she tr...

In this episode of WTM, we're thrilled to sit down with John Underwood, the founder of the Human Performance Project. John shares his invaluable insights on the project and delves into the critical role sleep plays in both our physical health and overall performance.

In this episode of WTM, we're thrilled to sit down with John Underwood, the founder of the Human Performance Project. John shares his invaluable insights on the project and delves into the critical role sleep plays in both our physical health and overall performance.

In this episode of WTM , host and Prevention Specialist Leah sits down with Megan Hanley from the Tazewell County Health Department for a powerful conversation on epidemiology, community health, and the ripple effect one person can have. Tune in to discover how small actions can lead to big change!

On this episode of What's the Mood , host Julie sits down with Lindsay Sweet, a passionate advocate for health education who has dedicated much of her career to promoting public well-being. Lindsay’s journey began at the CDC, where she focused on tobacco control, and she has since worked with health programs at the American Academy of Pediatrics. Today, she leads the Community Anti-Drug Coalition,...

On this episode of WTM, we welcome Dylan Edwards, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Elite Fitness Trainer, and what we at HPP affectionately refer to as "the Breathing Guy." Dylan shares how his personal fitness journey has shaped his career and discusses the importance of breathwork. We also provide details about our upcoming Student Leadership Workshop.

On this episode of WTM, we are joined by Audrey Grunst, CEO and Athlete Mental Health Performance Therapist. She shares thought provoking ideas and evidence for ways the mental wellness conversation can be elevated among student leaders in school environments. Enjoy this engaging content full conversation. 

IL HPP’s Sarah Grunden talks with Benedictine University’s Joshua Williams about how to build relationships on campus, where to find academic and emotional support when you need it, and tips and tricks to a smooth transition into college life. This episode is for emerging adults and their support systems alike!

On this episode of WTM, we are joined by Joe Bush, a long time educator at Elk Grove High School. Joe is the catalytic leader of the class; Leadership Through Service (LTS). He shares the power of developing leaders through finding intentional ways to serve your local community. A very inspiring conversation! 

Join wellness coach, High School girls cross country coach, digital wellness specialist, and overall good energy human conversation with Annmarie. Her goal is to leave people in a better place than where I found them. On this episode we focus on the need for digital wellness and approaches to today's young adult society.

On this episode of What’s The Mood, we chat with Anthony from Applied Performance Sciences (APS). APS is dedicated to expanding the capacity for performance in human beings at the individual and organizational levels. Founded by US Navy SEALs and developed in conjunction with Olympic and professional sport coaches, APS delivers content and training that are applicable to any environment in which p...

In today's episode, we have a collaboration with Dhruv and Agastya from Stevenson High School's Catalyst prevention club. Join us as we talk about substances, their effect on the human body, and also the mission of Catalyst as a whole. Hope you enjoy it!

Mary Voight, Program Lead in Community Based Services with OMNI’s Counseling team joins us on What's the Mood to discuss the importance of validating students experiences and knowing the importance between when to listen and when to give advice. 

Our conversation with Tyler, a sports psychologist, picks up from a Performance Clinic we hosted where we talked about the most important thing an adult can do to influence positive behavior change in adolescents and the nitty gritty of powerful communication. 

Our conversation with Nate is full of the good stuff; vulnerability, nutrition, advocacy, and mental health. Worth your time. 

IL HPP joins Dennis Mellen, a positive leadership trainer and consultant. Dennis shares his personal story of how Full Throttle came to be and shares his unique style of leadership centered around positivity, strong connection and commitment, and how to  improving overall performance.

Matt and Phil from M & P Presentations stop by on the pod to share their belief in the power of self confidence, their take on the role of advocacy in self-confidence, and how positive change is possible for anyone!