Mental Fitness Stories with Jon Steele

About Mental Fitness Stories with Jon Steele

Welcome to "Mental Fitness Stories with Jon Steele," your weekly guide to conquering overwhelming anxiety and achieving peak mental performance in the world of sports and high-performance professions. Hosted by former collegiate athlete, LMFT, and mental fitness advocate Jon Steele, this podcast is your go-to source for transformative stories, expert insights, and practical tips to navigate the challenges of anxiety on and off the field. Join Jon Steele and a lineup of exceptional guests, including athletes, coaches, and mental health professionals, as they share their personal journeys of triumph over anxiety. From the locker room to the boardroom, our guests open up about the strategies that have helped them build resilience, maintain focus, and thrive in high-pressure environments. Each episode provides you with actionable takeaways, mindfulness techniques, and evidence-based practices to enhance your mental fitness. Whether you're a professional athlete striving for excellence or a high-performing executive looking to optimize your mindset, Jon Steele's conversations offer valuable perspectives and tools to overcome anxiety and unlock your true potential.

Publisher

Jon Steele

Category

health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Feb 2024

Latest episode

22 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Aug 2025

   Mental Fitness Through Faith, Practice, and Story with Chris Schultz

   Former high school and collegiate basketball coach turned pastor, Chris Schultz, joins Mental Fitness Stories to unpack the power of renewing your mind through storytelling, spiritual rhythm, and daily practice. From false narratives to family struggles, Coach Schultz shares how he's helped athletes and communities walk through grief, parenting, and purpose—with honest insight, grounded wisdom, and practical tools. You’ll Learn: Why mental fitness = the stories we tell ourselves How to renew your mind through daily journaling & grounding Why community beats isolation in personal growth The power of marriage rhythms (6000+ hours!) Why faith = risk and why it’s worth it Try This: 🧠 Daily journaling: gratitude, lament, request 🌿 Grounding practice (barefoot + breath) ⏰ 7-day rhythm challenge for mental clarity 🔔 Subscribe for more mental fitness tools & inspiring guests 📲 Connect on IG @mentalfitnessstories Watch, reflect, and remember: Be Curious. Stay Curious. Without Judgment.

2. 

   11 Jul 2025

   How Hobbies Can Boost Your Mental Health as a Teen: Mental Fitness Stories w/ Landon

   In this episode of Mental Fitness Stories, host Jon Steele sits down with Landon—a passionate teenage hobbyist—to explore how hobbies support mental health, reduce stress, and build confidence. From painting Warhammer mini-figures to doing Judo, Landon shares how trying new things, making mistakes, and enjoying the process can help teens manage school stress, anxiety, and even depression. This is a must-watch for teens looking to build mental fitness through curiosity, creativity, and community. 👉 Be curious. Stay curious. Without judgment. 🔔 Subscribe for more stories that build your mental fitness 💬 Key Quotes: “To have a hobby is to enjoy it no matter what. You don’t have to be perfect.” – Landon “I paint my minifigures, step back, and say: here's what I can improve later.” “Hobbies help no matter what—whether you're stressed or feeling low.” “The hobby gives back. It takes away pressure and gives you joy, community, and confidence.” “Start small. Ask friends what they enjoy. Learn, explore, and grow from there.” So my advice, just go with the flow. Find what you enjoy. And eventually, when you enjoy a hobby enough, it'll give back to you.- Landon 🛠️ Practical Tools for Teens: 1. 🎨 Use Hobbies to Recharge Whether it’s art, sports, games, or something niche, hobbies give your mind a break and help reset after stressful school days. 2. 📉 Embrace the Learning Curve You won’t be great at something right away—and that’s the point. Mental fitness grows when you’re patient with yourself. 3. 👥 Find Your People Join a club or group with similar interests. Shared hobbies help you feel seen, supported, and connected. 4. 📚 Let Hobbies Support School Life Taking short creative breaks between assignments can actually improve focus and reduce overwhelm. 5. 💬 Be Curious, Not Judgy (Even With Yourself) Don’t compare your hobbies or skills to others. Just follow what interests you and enjoy the process. 🎯 For Parents, Coaches, and Educators: This episode highlights how hobbies can be powerful tools for emotional regulation, identity-building, and stress relief—especially during the teen years. Encourage young people to explore their interests freely.

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   2 Jun 2025

   Redefining Strength: Nikki Taylor on Mental Fitness, Injury, and Life After Sport

   Former volleyball player Nikki Taylor discusses redefining strength through mental fitness, injury recovery, and grieving the loss of athletic identity after professional sports in an interview with Jon Steele.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

9,273

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

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Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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