Hoops and Headspace

About Hoops and Headspace

If you’re an athlete feeling pressure, battling self-doubt, or trying to stay confident through the ups and downs of sports—this podcast is for you. Hoops & Headspace is where basketball and mental health collide—real conversations about what athletes go through mentally when nobody’s watching. We talk about: Pressure and performance Burnout and mental fatigue Confidence and identity Recovery, resilience, and life beyond the game Through honest conversations with athletes, coaches, and mentors, you’ll learn how to manage pressure, rebuild confidence, and develop a mindset that supports both your performance and your life. This isn’t just about sports—it’s about becoming stronger mentally, on and off the court. 🎥 Featuring Hoops & Headspace Films (sports documentaries) 🏀 Plus Spotlight Live (After Hours) highlighting Tippah County athletes and local sports 📍 Based in Ripley, Mississippi 🎧 New episodes weekly

Publisher

Jada Rich

Category

education · health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Feb 2025

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Mental Toughness vs. Emotional Health: Overcoming Performance Anxiety in Sports | Cedric Bertelli

   Send us Fan Mail Why do athletes struggle with confidence, focus, and performance even when they know what to do? In this episode of Hoops & Headspace, host Jada Rich sits down with Cedric Bertelli, founder of the Emotional Health Institute and co-developer of Emotional Resolution® (EmRes®), to explore the connection between emotional health and athletic performance. From performance anxiety and mental toughness to unresolved emotional patterns, we unpack why simply pushing through isn'...

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   From Argentina to Las Vegas: Why He Refused to Quit | Hoops & Headspace

   Send us Fan Mail What happens when the basketball journey doesn’t go the way you planned? In this episode of Hoops & Headspace, we sit down with Jai to talk about his journey to Las Vegas, the adversity he’s faced along the way, and what has kept him playing when walking away would have been the easier choice. We also get real about Argentina — including my own “failure” there — and the lessons that came from an experience that didn’t go the way either of us expected. This conversation is...

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   What Happened?

   Send us Fan Mail Jada Rich shares her journey of returning to podcasting after a hiatus, balancing coaching and mental health, and her vision for community-driven content. Support the show If you’re an athlete dealing with pressure, burnout, or confidence issues—this is for you. Hoops & Headspace is where basketball and mental health collide. We go beyond highlights to talk about what athletes face mentally—on and off the court. This podcast features athlete interviews, mindset and...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

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Social presence

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YouTube

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