All-Star Athlete Podcast

In episode #41 of the All-Star Mindset Podcast, host Justin Hebert shares the full story behind his own chronic illness — what life looked like before it, how it started, and why he's built the focus of his coaching around helping other people navigate the exact thing he's still living through. Justin walks through his symptoms, how something as normal as exercise became something his body...

In this episode of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we're joined by John Damon, a personal trainer, mindset coach, and performance consultant who has spent over three decades helping people maximize their potential. John played Division I football at Boston College under legendary coach Tom Coughlin, and has gone on to work with Hollywood talent, Fortune 500 executives, and NFL and NBA coaches an...

In episode #39 of the All-Star Mindset Podcast, host Justin Hebert shares the story of the day he jumped out of a plane at 21 years old — and what it taught him years before he ever became a mindset coach. Justin sets the scene: he was in Anaheim, California with his World of Warcraft friends for BlizzCon when they decided to go skydiving. He'd planned to just tag along as emotional support —...

In episode #38 of the All-Star Mindset Podcast (formerly the All-Star Athlete Podcast), host Justin Hebert steps away from the interview format to share something personal: the rebrand of the show, and a story from his own life that shaped the mindset techniques he now teaches. Justin opens by explaining the shift — the podcast is moving from an athlete-only focus to a broader audience of high per...

In episode #37 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we're joined by Dre Baldwin — professional basketball player turned performance coach, author of 43 books, TEDx speaker, and founder of Work On Your Game. Dre walked on at a Division III college, went undrafted, cold-called 60 agents, and played professional basketball overseas for 9 years anyway. Along the way, he started posting to YouTube in 2...

In episode #36 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we're joined by Bob Raybould — a former Army officer, entrepreneur, and mindset coach who spent decades quietly developing one of the most powerful performance tools you've probably never heard of. Bob holds an MBA from the University of Utah, built a remarkably successful career in financial sales, and worked directly with University of Utah...

In episode #35 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we’re joined by Gagandeep Singh — a behavioral psychologist, performance consultant, and founder of Hello Excellence Consulting. Gagandeep helps athletes, engineers, and executives elevate their leadership, communication, and emotional resilience through psychology-backed, human-centered coaching. Gagandeep’s journey is one marked by curiosity, chall...

In episode #34 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we’re joined by Rosanna Tomiuk — a former professional water polo player for Team Canada turned executive coach at Novus Global, where she helps elite performers, Fortune 500 leaders, and athletes go beyond high performance into what’s called Meta Performance™.Rosanna’s story is one of resilience, reflection, and reinvention. From chasing the dream o...

In episode #33 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we’re joined by Anna Repetto — a former competitive gymnast turned fitness coach who’s been through just about every phase of health, from obsessive tracking and under-eating to finally finding balance, grace, and confidence in her body. Anna opens up about her early years as a high-level gymnast, how quitting the sport led to drastic changes in how...

In episode #32 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we’re joined by Nico Arcata — a lifelong athlete turned endurance junkie with his sights set on completing an Ironman before he turns 30. Nico grew up playing every sport under the sun, eventually focusing on basketball before shifting into a self-driven world of running, strength training, and long-term mental growth. In this episode, Nico opens up...

In episode #31 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we’re joined by Janelle Fellenz — a powerful voice in the world of wellness, yoga, and feminine embodiment. Janelle is a certified yoga instructor, retreat facilitator, and wellness coach who helps women reconnect with their bodies, break free from limiting beliefs, and fully embrace their inner radiance. In this episode, we dive deep into Janelle’s...

In episode #30 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we’re joined by Nika Sedghi — a former Division 1 water polo player turned bodybuilding champion, engineer, and nutrition coach. Nika opens up about her powerful post-college transformation: from struggling with weight and restrictive eating cycles to building a sustainable, high-performance lifestyle rooted in discipline, self-awareness, and outsmar...

In episode #29 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we’re joined by Brandy Huffhines — a former collegiate and professional basketball player whose story is grounded in grit, self-awareness, and betting on herself when the odds weren’t stacked in her favor. Brandy walks us through her journey from high school hoops to battling for minutes at Cal State Northridge, Long Beach & Chico State, all the...

In episode #28 the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Shellow—a former D1 and professional goalkeeper whose journey through the soccer world is packed with resilience, frustration, and personal growth. From playing at Cornell to grinding through the U.S. lower divisions, Ryan opens up about the mental battles that came with injury, inconsistent playing time, and navigating locker room...

In this episode of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we sit down with Maxie Haase—a fitness pro turned nutrition coach who’s been through the highs, lows, and burnouts of the wellness world. From being the “bigger girl” on the soccer team to teaching 27 group fitness classes a week, Maxie’s journey has been anything but linear. She’s now lost over 80 pounds, ditched the diet culture lies, and built a...

In episode #26 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Truong, a Kids Confidence Coach, speaker, and creator of the Rebel Ninja app and GenA podcast. Andrew has worked with kids in over 11 countries, helping them build confidence, communicate with courage, and embrace their inner “ninja.”But this episode isn’t just about kids. It’s about the mental strategies, mindset tools, and co...

🎙️ Episode #25 – Jillian Herrmann: From Tragedy to Triumph — Healing Through Injury, Loss, and Mental StrengthIn episode #25 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, I sit down with Jillian Herrmann, a former collegiate volleyball player whose life was turned upside down after a devastating car accident in 2021. Told she'd never compete again, Jillian not only reclaimed her athletic identity—she trans...

In episode #24 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, I sit down with Ray Robinson, a former Division I football player from the University of Colorado, whose journey from high school injury to college football comeback is packed with grit, growth, and powerful lessons in mental resilience. After tearing his ACL and meniscus and missing his entire senior year of high school, Ray fought his way back to t...

In episode #23 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, I sit down with Brennan Wheeler, a former Division II basketball player from California State University, Chico, whose journey through injury, pandemic disruptions, and mental health growth offers lessons that extend far beyond the hardwood. From a devastating knee injury that sidelined him for over a year to navigating the emotional impact of COVID-...

In episode #22 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, I sit down with Brian Gallo, a former multi-sport athlete whose journey through collegiate football, semi-pro competition, and powerlifting has been anything but linear. From walking on at UMass to battling through four surgeries in four years, Brian’s story is one of relentless resilience, mental toughness, and the constant search for balance in the...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aubrey Newland, a professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at CSU Chico and an experienced mental performance coach. Dr. Newland shares her insights from working with high school, D2, and D1 athletes across a wide range of sports, including baseball, softball, track and field, volleyball, and more. We dive into the mental side of sport—from building confidenc...

In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Papayans, a dedicated dancer whose journey spans ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and song-team performances, among other styles. Nicole shares the highs and lows of her dance career, from her early passion for movement to the mental and physical challenges of competitive dance. She dives into the pressures of body image, the toll of toxic dance coaches and environme...

Brandt Pfeifer: Finding a Way to Feed Your Inner AthleteIn this episode, we sit down with Brandt Pfeifer, a former Division 1 football player turned professional golfer and DJ. Brandt shares his journey through elite-level sports, the mental battles of transitioning between disciplines, and the struggles of finding purpose beyond competition. From the intense, structured world of college football...

🎙️ Olivia Johnson: Overcoming Setbacks, Body Image Struggles & Finding StrengthIn this episode, we sit down with Olivia Johnson, a former Division 1 volleyball player whose career was cut short after suffering two ACL tears. Olivia shares her powerful journey through injury recovery, body image struggles, and the ups and downs of extreme weight-loss efforts—including liposuction, a tummy tuck,...

🎙️ Sam Warner: Resilience, Kindness & Embracing Your Own JourneyIn this episode, we sit down with Sam Warner, a former volleyball player turned fitness enthusiast, who shares her journey of personal growth, mental performance, and finding balance in life. Sam dives into the importance of kindness, giving back to others, and showing up even when things get tough. Sam emphasizes how embracing yo...