Your Mental Weight Room

In episode ten of "Your Mental Weight Room," mindset mentor Desi revisits a favorite mental tool for college athletes: questioning limiting beliefs. She explains the difference between facts, thoughts, and beliefs, emphasizing how unchecked beliefs can hold athletes back. Desi introduces the simple but powerful question to challenge self-defeating thoughts and encourage listeners to redefine their...

In episode nine of "Your Mental Weight Room," host Desi explores the concept of comebacks in sports, contrasting emotional comebacks—driven by adrenaline and crowd energy—with disciplined comebacks, which rely on skill, focus, and consistent effort. Drawing from personal experiences in volleyball and observations from basketball, Desi explains why disciplined comebacks are more sustainable and eff...

In episode eight of "Your Mental Weight Room," host and guest Desi, a mindset mentor and former college athlete, discuss the common advice for athletes to "leave your problems in the locker room." Desi critiques the idea of compartmentalizing, arguing that athletes are whole people whose lives naturally intermingle. Instead of suppressing problems, she encourages athletes to practice mindfulness a...

In episode seven of "Your Mental Weight Room," host Desi explores the concept of "The 50/50," emphasizing that life is a balance of 50% positive and 50% negative experiences. She challenges the societal belief that happiness should be constant, explaining that embracing both positive and negative emotions is essential for growth and fulfillment. Drawing on her athletic background, Desi relates thi...

In episode six of "Your Mental Weight Room," mindset mentor Desi explores the psychological impact of sports rankings on athletes and coaches. She explains that rankings are arbitrary numbers with no real power—what matters is how individuals interpret and respond to them. Desi encourages athletes to focus on their mindset, not external validation, and to choose empowering thoughts that foster con...

In episode five of "Your Mental Weight Room," titled "Creating Chemistry," the host and mindset mentor Desi explore how athletes can intentionally build strong team chemistry. Drawing on personal stories and scientific insights, they discuss the role of thoughts, emotions, and communication in fostering connection among teammates and coaches. The episode offers practical steps—like dropping judgme...

In this episode, Desi—a mindset mentor, former college athlete, and certified life coach—explores the foundations of a winning mentality for college athletes. She shares personal stories and practical strategies, emphasizing that true success starts with believing you are enough, regardless of external validation or outcomes. Desi discusses overcoming self-doubt, questioning limiting beliefs, embr...

In this episode, the Desi—a mental strength coach—discusses the crucial role of mental stamina and self-confidence for college athletes, using the “chicken or the egg” analogy to explore whether confidence or winning comes first. Desi shares a piece of her personal story, coaching tips, and highlight the difference between confidence (external validation) and self-confidence (internal belief). The...

In Episode 1 Desi shares a little bit about why mindset coaching is life changing for athletes. She tells about the mindset that wins and what you can expect from this podcast going forward. Click FOLLOW to be updated when new episodes drop!

Welcome to Your Mental Weight Room — the place where athletes come to train the most important muscle they have: their mind. I’m Desi — former college athlete, Certified Life Coach, and performance specialist. I created this podcast because while athletes spend countless hours in the gym and on the field sharpening physical skills, the mental side often gets overlooked. Yet, mindset is what separa...