Mind Over Medal

About Mind Over Medal

Mind Over Medal is where athletes, students, and experts get real about the mental side of sports. From performance pressure to burnout, identity, injury, and beyond, we talk about what’s really going on behind the game face. Whether you’re a student-athlete, coach, or just someone who cares, this podcast breaks the silence and starts the conversations that matter.

Publisher

Amanda

Category

health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 May 2025

Latest episode

16 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jul 2025

   Balancing Academics and Athletics: Is It Too Much?

   Being a student-athlete and how to manage school, sports, and self-care — all at the same time.

2. 

   8 Jul 2025

   The Growth Curve: Why You Get Worse Before You Get Better

   Victoria Garrick Browne explores the frustrating dip in performance during skill acquisition, revealing the science, motivation techniques, and the crucial roles of parents and coaches.

3. 

   27 Jun 2025

   The Freeze Frame: How to Stop Panic from Defeating You Before Your Opponent Does

   Host Pam Shriver explores techniques to combat panic in high-pressure sports situations, including constraint-led approaches and mindfulness strategies, offering listeners tools to regain focus and composure.

4. 

   8 Jun 2025

   Injuries Beyond the Body: Mental Recovery After Physical Setbacks

   This episode explores the emotional challenges athletes face when sidelined by injuries and highlights strategies for mental recovery.

5. 

   27 May 2025

   Pressure to Win: How Competition Impacts Athlete Mental Health

   This episode examines the intense pressure to win and its effects on the mental well-being of student-athletes.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

29

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

1

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

0