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

Bailey is back with a little update on Stronger Scars and shares her excitement about joining us for our 2023 Summer Conference. We talk about being your own advocate and what we'd say to our younger selves if we had the chance. 

Frederica Malone, MAAT, ATR-BC, LCPC is the Director of Clinical Operations at NAMI Chicago, NAMI Chicago educates to fight stigma and discrimination, fiercely advocates for their community, and shares hope, connection and expertise with people on their mental health journey. Frederica shares her experiences and perspective as well as the importance of the prevention work that IL HPP is doing whil...

On this episode of What's the Mood? we sit down with Cali Werner, an LCSW, Ph. D. Student, and 2020 U.S. Olympic Trial Marathon runner. Her work focuses on OCD and perfectionism in athletes and evidence based practices to help individuals uncover their full potential. Cali has a warmth and intentionality in her posture, enjoy this conversation. 

Today on Playing it Safe we have Bev Pomering, Executive Director of the Live REAL Foundation. Live REAL Foundation helps provide resources and support for those struggling with mental illness and substance use. 

John is the founder of the Human Performance Project, a nationally recognized program consisting of 30 years of human performance research. He has devoted his life to encouraging healthy choices and positive leadership. In part 2 of our time with John, he shares in detail his latest book coming out soon on mental wellness and the need to elevate this conversation among youth and young adults.  Upd...

John is the founder of the Human Performance Project, a nationally recognized program consisting of 30 years of human performance research. He has devoted so much of his life to encouraging healthy choices and positive leadership. In part 1 of our time with John, we check in with how he's been, what's new with the project, where he hopes it will be in the future, and the latest project he's been w...

Becky, a Social Worker at Wauconda High School and advisor to the Youth Advisory Board and Rebecca, the project coordinator of Choose Your Path Coalition and Director of Prevention at Nicasa Behavioral Health Services share about some of the magic that is in the air in Wauconda, IL. Listen as they each share of where things were and where things are now and why they invest their lives in this work...

Kris is a co-owner and CEO of Leaders For Life in Champaign, IL; a leadership development program through the vehicle of martial arts. Hear Kris share about essential life skills students need to learn, developing our "why" behind what we're doing, and the importance of learning from experiences. 

On this first segment of Playing it Safe with the RX Playbook , we talk all things "safe use, Safe storage, and safe disposal" with Rick Bielski - business developer for the company responsible for the Deterra drug deactivation system. 

Matt is a leader in stress optimization education for enhanced health and performance. an expert in social and emotional intelligence, and mindfulness work. Enjoy this conversation in self awareness, the power of our breath, and how personal experience shapes our passion in work. 

The Prescription Playbook is an education and awareness campaign designed to help prevent prescription, opioid, and stimulant diversion, misuse and abuse by student athletes. We're joined by Abbie Lee and Courtney Ray as they share their passion and expertise as Prevention Specialists on this project. They bring an important message about why we need to be talking about this topic with our adolesc...

Bailey was a Division One athlete at Notre Dame, was diagnosed with Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in both her legs, and found herself on a physical, mental, and emotional journey she did not see coming.  Bailey shares with us some of her learnings, how to support others even when you're not at your best, goals for the future, and the power of others sharing the story of their scars to en...

Libertyville High School's Prevention and Wellness Coordinator, Brenda Nelson shares about her first encounter with the Human Performance Project, what she loves most about prevention work, and the power of slowing down! 

Leia shares her unique perspective on adventure, being a Division 1 athlete, her time at IL HPP, and the power of experience. 

Tyler drops insight on greatness, the power in a mental prep morning routine, and some of his physical feat endeavors on the horizon. You wont regret the listen and a special bonus awaits you as you learn about a Misogi and why Tyler is pursuing it!  

CathyAnn shares from her 18 years experience as Varsity head coach of the softball team, being a Chapter Advisor, and from her vantage point; what she thinks holds student leaders back from reaching the fullness of their potential. 

You're in for a treat as you get to hear our very own student leaders talk about IL HPP and their first hand experiences of being a part of a chapter at their schools. 

In this Episode you will hear from Bailey talk about all the essential information in regards to nutrition. 

In this episode, Joe talks about leadership, and how coaches and teachers can get the best out of their students!

In this episode you will hear from Kyle as he talks about his playing career and his current connection to the game.  Sign up for our Free Coaches Clinic here  https://ilhpp.org/events/coaches-clinic

Here is a link to Rx Playbooks Website https://ilhpp.org/prescription-playbook

In this episode our host Nick helps listeners get to know creator of Life of an Athlete and Human Performance Project, John Underwood. John talks about what inspired him to dedicate his life to helping people discover and use tools to achieve optimal performance.