Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J is a podcast about building mental toughness on and off the field. Dr. Julie Wiernik is a licensed sports psychologist with over 20 years of experience in improving athlete performance and overall mental health. If you're an athlete, parent, coach, or just someone who wants to become a grittier human being, this is the podcast for you.
Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Julie Wiernik
5.0(23 reviews)
69 episodes
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Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J is a podcast about building mental toughness on and off the field. Dr. Julie Wiernik is a licensed sports psychologist with over 20 years of experience in improving athlete performance and overall mental health. If you're an athlete, parent, coach, or just someone who wants to become a grittier human being, this is the podcast for you.
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Recent Episodes
August 28, 2025
Mental Fundamentals: Dr. J’s Game-Changing Video Series for Athletes, Parents, and Performers | Gettin Gritty
<p data-start="343" data-end="626">In this exciting new episode of Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J, Dr. J and producer John Largent reunite in studio to unveil a major evolution in the Gettin' Gritty brand: a 20-part mental performance video series designed for athletes, parents, coaches, and high performers of all ages.</p> <p data-start="628" data-end="983">Packed with 20+ years of sports psychology wisdom and delivered in powerful, bite-sized lessons, this new library is a breakthrough in mental skills training. From identity development and performance prep to navigating pressure, burnout, and NIL-era challenges—Dr. J is putting her signature grit into a digital resource accessible to anyone, anywhere.</p> <p data-start="985" data-end="1129">Whether you're a Little Leaguer, pro athlete, coach, or parent navigating youth sports, this is the mental game plan you didn’t know you needed.</p> <p data-start="1131" data-end="1285">🎯 Bonus: Learn how her <strong data-start="1155" data-end="1166">journal</strong>, <strong data-start="1168" data-end="1187">online coaching</strong>, and <strong data-start="1193" data-end="1218">print-on-demand tools</strong> create a complete system for growth, resilience, and real results.</p>
July 17, 2025
67. Love, Loss & Letting Go: From Saying Goodbye to Stepping Into Purpose | Gettin' Gritty
<article class="text-token-text-primary w-full" dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-10" data-scroll-anchor="true"> <div class= "text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class= "[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden" tabindex="-1"> <div class= "group/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col grow"> <div class= "min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-5" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id= "c8a6e476-af96-4c48-9f2c-1dd3872ce2ef" data-message-model-slug= "gpt-4o"> <div class= "flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]"> <div class= "markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light"> <p data-start="272" data-end="750">In this heartfelt episode of Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J, Dr. J and John explore the deeply emotional experience of saying goodbye to a beloved family dog—and the broader themes of grief, healing, and acceptance. From the quiet pain of pet loss to reflections on athletic failure, emotional resilience, and even the power of underdog victories, this conversation blends real-life loss with mental strength and spiritual growth.</p> <p data-start="752" data-end="939">Dr. J also shares an exciting announcement: a new video course series designed to help athletes, parents, and performers level up their mindset with short, powerful, on-demand coaching.</p> <p data-start="941" data-end="1056">🎧 Tune in for inspiration, truth-telling, and a reminder that loving deeply—even when it hurts—is always worth it.</p> <p data-start="1058" data-end="1186" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">#GettinGritty #MentalHealth #PetLoss #GriefAndGrowth #SportsPsychology #EmotionalResilience #AthleteMindset #PermissionToPerform</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mx-[var(--mini-thread-content-inset)]"> <div class="flex min-h-[46px] justify-start"> <div class= "touch:-me-2 touch:-ms-3.5 -ms-2.5 -me-1 flex flex-wrap items-center gap-y-4 p-1 select-none touch:w-[calc(100%+--spacing(3.5))] -mt-1 w-[calc(100%+--spacing(2.5))] duration-[1.5s] focus-within:transition-none hover:transition-none pointer-events-none [mask-image:linear-gradient(to_right,black_33%,transparent_66%)] [mask-size:300%_100%] [mask-position:100%_0%] motion-safe:transition-[mask-position] group-hover/turn-messages:pointer-events-auto group-hover/turn-messages:[mask-position:0_0] group-focus-within/turn-messages:pointer-events-auto group-focus-within/turn-messages:[mask-position:0_0] has-data-[state=open]:pointer-events-auto has-data-[state=open]:[mask-position:0_0]"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aria-live=polite absolute"> <div class="flex items-center justify-center"><span class= "flex items-center gap-1.5 select-none"><span class= "sr-only whitespace-nowrap! md:not-sr-only">Ask ChatGPT</span></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <div class="pointer-events-none h-px w-px" aria-hidden="true" data-edge="true"> </div>
June 30, 2025
66. Love, Loss & Letting Go: From Saying Goodbye to Stepping Into Purpose
Dr. J and John explore grief, healing, and acceptance after the loss of a pet, connecting it to emotional resilience and spiritual growth in this interview episode.
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