Your Mental Weight Room
Claim This Podcastby Desi McPhail - Mindset & Performance Coach for Athlete - Certified Life Coach
Podcast Overview
<p><strong>Your Mental Weight Room</strong> helps college athletes train the strongest muscle they have, their mind. Hosted by former athlete and Certified Life Coach Desi, this podcast gives you tools to build confidence, stop overthinking, play with freedom, and so much more!</p>
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Publishing Since
9/4/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 2, 2026
How Changing Your Mental Thermostat Can Transform Your Life
In Episode 34 of "Your Mental Weight Room," host and mindset mentor Desi uses a relatable personal story about feeling cold at home to illustrate a powerful mindset lesson. Rather than adjusting her thermostat, she bundled up and accepted the discomfort — mirroring how people often resign themselves to difficult circumstances. She explains that while we can't control external "weather," we can always adjust our internal "thermostat" — our thoughts. Through examples including her husband's college baseball experience and a client dealing with judgment, Desi encourages listeners to recognize and reshape limiting beliefs to regain control and improve performance.
June 18, 2026
How to Schedule as a Busy Athlete: Take Control and Find Freedom in Scheduling
In episode 33 of "Your Mental Weight Room," host Desi, a mindset mentor and certified life coach, tackles scheduling challenges faced by busy college athletes. She explains how proper scheduling reduces decision fatigue, increases productivity, and creates more downtime. Desi shares practical techniques, including writing down all tasks, estimating completion times, prioritizing non-negotiable commitments, and scheduling free time before homework. She emphasizes that schedules create freedom rather than restriction and encourages listeners to shift from a scarcity mindset around time.
June 4, 2026
How I Manage Anxious and Depressive Feelings
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, pleasecall to call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline In Episode 32 of Your Mental Weight Room, Desi opens up about a recent tough week battling anxiety and depression, describing the experience as a "low vibration" state where she functioned outwardly but struggled internally. She clarifies she's not a medical professional and encourages those with severe symptoms to seek help. Desi explores how anxiety, poor nutrition, and brain fog interconnect, then outlines what not to do—like toxic positivity, emotional avoidance, and self-judgment. She closes with seven practical coping tools, including mindful awareness, trusted conversation, quiet walks, and prayer, reminding listeners that experiencing difficult emotions is a normal part of being human.
31 total episodes available
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- What is Your Mental Weight Room?
<p><strong>Your Mental Weight Room</strong> helps college athletes train the strongest muscle they have, their mind. Hosted by former athlete and Certified Life Coach Desi, this podcast gives you tools to build confidence, stop overthinking, play with freedom, and so much more!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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