The Mental Matchup
The Mental MatchupPresented by Morgan’s Message, The Mental Matchup is a podcast focused on opening up dialogue about athlete mental health. Co-hosts Kat Zempolich and Schuyler DeBree are both former division one athletes who attended Duke University, and are passionate about making sure no one feels alone in their mental health challenges.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 207 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessSportsMental Health | |||
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This week, Emily Boyle shares how a concussion during her freshman year forced her to medically redshirt and completely reshaped her experience as a student-athlete. In this episode, we discuss: 1. Recovering from a season-ending concussion 2. The me... more
This week on The Mental Matchup, we sit down with Caitlin Walsh, a former Saint Anselm College lacrosse player whose athletic journey was shaped by multiple knee injuries, surgeries, and ultimately the difficult decision to medically retire from the ... more
This week on The Mental Matchup, we sit down with Hannah De Groot, licensed therapist and founder of Stride Counseling, to discuss the intersection of sport, eating disorders, OCD, and mental health. In this episode, we explore: * The unique pressure... more
In this episode, Kat is joined by Tiffany Yvonne Gratton, who dives into the mental side of performance and what it really takes to thrive under pressure. Athletes are often told to "be tough" or "stay locked in," but few are given practical tools to... more
In this powerful episode, Kat chats with Danny O’Connor to discuss the hidden reality of eating disorders in weight-class sports and the devastating impact they can have on athletes behind the scenes.Danny shares the story behind his memoir, WEIGHT C... more
This week on The Mental Matchup, we’re joined by Matt Young — former professional footballer, endurance athlete, and performance coach focused on helping people create lasting mental and emotional change.Matt shares how the pressures of high performa... more
This week on The Mental Matchup, we’re joined by Trevor Ruhland — former Division I football player and national champion at University of Notre Dame.Trevor opens up about what was happening behind the scenes while competing at the highest level of c... more
This week on The Mental Matchup, we’re joined by Hania Taduran—former Division I beach volleyball athlete and founder of Breaking Barriers, an organization dedicated to advancing mental health support for athletes through education, peer connection, ... more
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- Inspirational and Much Needed!!
This platform talks about many important issues within varsity athletics. They use real stories to connect with people from various backgrounds and life experiences. Thank you Morgan’s Message for supporting this much needed podcast 💜
Apple Podcasts5jell galluzzo
Canada4 years ago - A must listen podcast
The stories these athletes share are so touching. It brings comfort to other athletes who are struggling or simply want to understand how to navigate college athletics. The entire conversation about athletes and mental health on this podcast is so important and also interesting to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5Faithgb44
United States5 years ago
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What is The Mental Matchup about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A frequent conversation space centered on athlete mental health, performance psychology, and identity beyond sport. Across recent episodes, guests range from former Division I athletes to advocates and coaches, sharing personal journeys through anxiety, eating disorders, grief, grief, injury, and loss, alongside practical mental-skills strategies, peer-led advocacy, and programs that normalize seeking help. The show often emphasizes proactive mental fitness, the risks of tying self-worth to athletic success, and building supportive systems within teams and communities. A standout element is peer-led and survivor-centered storytelling that connects listeners to tangible resources and urgent calls to action for systemic change in sports cultu... more
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Recent guests on The Mental Matchup include:
1. Emily Boyle
2. Caitlin Walsh
3. Hannah De Groot
4. Tiffany Yvonne Gratton
5. Danny O'Connor
6. Matt Young
7. Trevor Ruhland
8. Hania Taduran
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