Episodes
Oct. 21, 2025
Are You Clutch? The Science Behind Performing When It Counts
In this conversation, Todd Arkell interviews Dan Connerty, founder of Ntangible, a company focused on enhancing mental performance for athletes through innovative assessment tools. They discuss the importance of measuring men...
Oct. 7, 2025
Eye on the Prize: Monet Chun's Resilient Rise in Women's Golf
Todd Arkell interviews Canadian golfer Monet Chun, who shares her journey from a young athlete in Richmond Hill Canada to playing at the University Michigan, where she won 2024 Big Ten Golfer of the Year and is a two-time Big...
Sept. 23, 2025
The Mental Side of Scouting with Toronto Blue Jays Ryan Mittlemen
Ryan Mittleman, Vice President of Pro Scouting for the Toronto Blue Jays, discussed his journey from hockey to baseball, highlighting his role in player acquisition and scouting. He detailed the differences between amateur an...
Sept. 9, 2025
The Future
In this episode of The Mental Approach, host Todd Arkell engages with mental performance coach Travis Rogers and young athletes Jalen Jacob and Korbin Greaves in preparation for their participation in the 2025 Prep Baseball F...
Aug. 26, 2025
From Tragedy to Triumph: One mans story of Hockey, Healing, and Mental Health
In this powerful episode of The Mental Approach Podcast, host Todd Arkell sits down with Bob Wilkie — former professional hockey player, author, founder of I Got Mind, and mental health advocate. Bob’s journey through the highs of junior and professional hockey and the deep lows of trauma, loss, an…
Aug. 12, 2025
From the Mound To The Mind
In this episode of The Mental Approach Podcast , host Todd Arkell sits down with former Canadian baseball player and current mental health professional Graham Tebbit . Graham shares his journey from growing up in Canadian bas...
July 30, 2025
Playing The Long Game
In this weeks episode, host Todd Arkell talks with Ryan Long current hitting coach Witherspoon the Toronto Blue Jays AAA affiliate the Buffalo Bisons. The two chat about the difference in culture and mindset between North Ame...
July 22, 2025
Impact Over Dollars - Jeremy Booth
This episode features an insightful conversation with Jeremy Booth, visionary Founder and CEO of Program 15, President of Baseball Operations for the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series, former MLB scout, and accomplished baseball analyst and author.
July 8, 2025
Understanding Spheres Of Control - Libby Triolo
In this episode of The Mental Approach, host Todd Arkell sits down with Libby Triolo, a mental performance coach and licensed professional counselor based in Colorado. Livy, a former competitive soccer player and current bill...
June 24, 2025
Embrace Change or Stay Stuck
In this episode of the Mental Approach podcast, Todd Arkell interviews Dr. Colt Olson, a mental skills coordinator for the Colorado Rockies. They discuss the challenges of being a student-athlete, the journey into sports psyc...
June 10, 2025
I owe everything to baseball - Life beyond the game
In this conversation, Todd Arkell interviews Cooper Davis, a former collegiate baseball player at Vanderbilt University, discussing his journey from youth sports in Mississauga, Canada to playing at a prestigious college. The...
May 27, 2025
Today’s Menu….Grilled Cheese
In this episode of the Mental Approach Podcast, host Todd Arkell speaks with former MLB pitcher Jason Grilli about resilience, mental preparation, and the emotional challenges faced by athletes. Grilli shares insights from hi...
May 14, 2025
If you are always trying to fix them... They're always going to feel broke
In this conversation, Todd Arkell interviews Chase Lambin about the mental approach to youth sports and coaching. Chase has been the bench coach for the Texas Rangers AAA affiliate the Round Rock Express for the past 5 season...
April 30, 2025
I’ve Failed, So You Don't Have To
The discussion follows Ian's journey through numerous injuries, the mental resilience required to overcome them, and the importance of hard work and dedication in youth sports. Ian shares his philosophy on training and the impact of social media on young athletes
April 15, 2025
The Mind Is The Engine Of The Car
In this conversation, Todd Arkell interviews Alan Jaeger, a pioneer in the sporting world known for his contributions to arm care and mental training in youth sports. They discuss the importance of mental health awareness, the challenges faced by young athletes, and the need for a balanced approach…
April 2, 2025
Tryout Season - Crush That Anxiety
Host Todd Arkell brings together Sara Reichenbach and Rob Pallante, two deeply experienced hockey players and mental performance coaches to provide you some assistance to crush that anxiety over tryouts. This conversation del...
March 19, 2025
Hurdle-isms
Baseball icon and now author Clint Hurdle joins the show to share his wisdom on the game and mental performance
March 5, 2025
What A Rattlesnake Taught Me About Baseball And Life
In this conversation, Todd Arkell interviews Will Rogers, a Division I baseball player from the University of Michigan. They discuss Will's experiences in high school and college baseball, as well as his mindset and mental approach to the game. Will shares his journey from being a highly recruited …
Feb. 26, 2025
Six Pillars To Success
Lucinda Snyder, founder of Peak Flow, discusses the importance of mental performance in youth sports and how she stumbled into this field. She shares her journey of teaching yoga to athletes and the transformative impact it had on them. Lucinda emphasizes the integration of mindfulness and mental p…
Feb. 12, 2025
"Looks Like Somebody's Not Going To The Big Leagues"
Canadian boy cracks the code to play College baseball in the USA and get drafted to his hometown Toronto Blue Jays, now focused on giving back and coaching young kids with a similar dream
Jan. 29, 2025
Parenting Athletic Kids - Are You Doing It Wrong?
As a parent do you struggle with how you deal with your young athlete? Do you find friction between the two of you? If that is the case, Travis Rogers provides some insight in how to support your young athlete and maintain you relationship as parent and child.
Jan. 15, 2025
We walk into the picture we hold of ourselves.
Pete is a world leader in goalie mindset training. Working with and consulting for many NHL, College and Major Junior Goalies. Discover Pete's mental techniques which are used in the toughest position in sports... goaltending. These techniques are applicable for all sports.
Jan. 1, 2025
Nobody's coming to save your life...but you
Jon advocates for creating a supportive and connected environment in youth sports, rather than focusing solely on winning. The conversation explores the themes of self-awareness, mindfulness, and the pursuit of external validation. It emphasizes the importance of disconnecting from distractions and…
Dec. 18, 2024
Screen Time vs Athletic Performance (Shocking Secrets Revealed)
If your childs smartphone limiting their ability to perform in their given sport? Thta is the basis for discussion in this episode of The Mental Approach