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Foundations For Success
by Glenn Kelich
The Mental Game was inspired by creator Glenn Kelich's desire to understand the mind's of outstanding people in the performance world. At the core of the desire is the want to break down barriers and increase awareness of how mental health impacts those in the field. Through conversations with phenomenal guests and solo episodes, he hopes that listeners may find inspiration and support for betterment both in performance and every day lives. Thank you for joining and merde for your journey!
Episodes
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Red Pill or Blue Pill?
Decision-making and controlling what we can control are ultimately all we have power over in this life, and in this episode I dive deeper into that happening in a big way for me recently. Thanks for listening and let me know what you think of the show!
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Lucy Jones: From Wedding Venues to the Construction Site - Entrepreneur, Business Owner, and Media Extraordinaire
Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Foundations For Success. This week we have all things media expert and business owner, Lucy Jones. Lucy shares her journey from filming and taking video for weddings to now working in the field of construction. She talks about her experience as a...
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Should You Buy a Townhome or a Single Family Home?
I had a client this past week ask me if he should consider buying a single family home or a townhome, so I thought I would share my process here in finding that answer. There are MANY different ways to come to this answer and MANY different markets that might present different answers, but this…
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The Power of Presence With Special Guest Mady Justin
On this week's episode of the podcast, I introduce a special guest- Mady Justin. Mady and I briefly talked about the benefits of being present and how to better facilitate it happening.
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How to Become Comfortable With the Uncomfortable
In this episode, I talk about 7 steps that will increase performance in order to become comfortable with what makes you uncomfortable.
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Using Healthy Perfectionism To Achieve
In this week's episode, I talk about the difference between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism, how to spot it, and how to use it to your benefit.
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Idina Menzel's Method For Performance Enhancement
In this week's episode of The Mental Game, I share Idina Menzel's methods for performance enhancement.
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Growth Isn't Linear
In this week's episode, I provide an analogy that I have found extremely helpful in reminding myself that growth isn't linear.
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Overcoming Self-Doubt
On this week's episode of the podcast, I give an abbreviated lesson on overcoming self-doubt.
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The Fight of Two Wolves
On this episode of Motivation Monday, I share an old Native American parable about the fight between two wolves.
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Sometimes It's Best To Hit Reset
In this week's episode, I talk about how resting rebuilds your brain muscles. I pull from my vacation last week to give an example of the way resetting helps retool your mind.
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation For Deep Relaxation and Releasing Tension
On this week's episode, I walk listeners through a live PMR activity for relaxation and releasing tension.
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The Gifts of Imperfection
In this week's episode of Motivation Monday, I talk about how not being perfect actually gets us closer to perfection.
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How To Become Motivated When You Don't Feel Like It
In this week's episode, I talk about becoming motivated even when you don't feel like it.
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Lauren Ostrander: Soloist With Sarasota Ballet and Persistence Psych Intern
On this week's episode of The Mental Game, I speak with professional ballet dancer, Lauren Ostrander. Lauren is currently a soloist with Sarasota Ballet and an intern at Persistence Psych. Be sure to give her a follow over on social media - @lauren.ostrander and let us know what you think of the...
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The 1,000 Minute Rule
In this week's episode of Motivation Monday, I talk about the finite amount of time we have to use each day.
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Manifesting is BS
In this episode, I talk about why manifesting something, or simply thinking about it, doesn't work.
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Quiet Your Mind
In this episode on Motivation Monday, I talk about a quick and effective intervention for quieting your mind.
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The Law of Averages
In this episode, I talk about the law of averages and how it's important to remember on a day-to-day basis.
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Michael Jordan Has Failed Too
In this first edition of Motivation Monday, I talk about the importance of motivation and how we can reframe failure on a day-to-day basis.
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Emily RS: Building a Resilient and Pain-Free Mind and Body
Emily is a professional dancer, business owner, and online pilates instructor. If you only heard of the hardship, including two major knee surgeries, you might not believe that she is dancing stronger, more confident, and better at the age of 30 than ever before. Emily shares incredible insight…
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Fábio Mariano: Co-Founder of Blacks In Ballet & Company Member With Collage Dance Collective
This is easily one of the most impactful conversations to date on The Mental Game. In this episode, Fábio talks about his journey that has taken him all the way from Rio de Janeiro to dancing for the last 7 seasons here in the US. One of the key elements to his leaving Rio was the lack of…
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5 Steps to Controlling Your Emotions
Welcome and thank you for listening to my first solo episode! In this episode, I talk about a method I use with clients to better manage and gain control of emotions and emotional reactivity. This method is derived from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, in which researchers followed an…
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Bryce Lee: Colorado Ballet Demi-Soloist and Founder & Director of The Male Dance Connection
Bryce Lee grew up moving numerous times forcing him to be comfortable with adapting to new places, new environments, and new people. Because of this, he often lacked those vital connections with boys, men, and mentors that could show him a path to reach his goals. Through what he calls "the...
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Jess Spinner: Living The Whole Dancer Lifestyle
On this week's episode, I have former professional dancer turned health, nutrition, and lifestyle coach - Jess Spinner. Jess has an incredible story she shares about the way in which her own difficulties faced as a dancer turned into her career, her passion, and her desire to help those who...
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Grace Zering: Indiana University Dental Student - How to Become Comfortable With the Uncomfortable
An INCREDIBLE story this week with someone who has gone through so much, but always found themselves coming out on the other side stronger and better than before. Grace Zering shares a story of unimaginable adversities that she had to go through at a very early age. This includes abuse, an eating...
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Arianna Shimits: How to Build Confidence and Act From Empowerment
On this week's episode I interview former professional ballet dancer now turned Certified Mental Performance Consultant and doctoral student, Arianna Shimits. Growing up, Arianna had to work diligently to catch up to her peers in ballet and ultimately pave a way in the professional world. During...
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Derick Boyd: Using Your Purpose to Fuel Success, Being Intentional Each Day, & The Importance of Self-Care
I can't think of a better way to kick of The Mental Game in 2023 than with my brother, Derick Boyd. Derick is a 4th year Ph.D. student at Indiana University. His journey in getting to this point was filled with many trials and tribulations that could have easily led anyone to give up or quit. For...
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Tayler Seymour: MOTIVATION DOES NOT EXIST, What It Means to Be a Professional, & How to Perform Outside of Performance
On this week's episode I have on someone filled with energy, joy, and inspiration - Tayler Seymour. Tayler is someone you will find motivating just from looking at her Instagram page for 2 minutes. Not only that but she has a health and fitness community called "The Party People 🥳💪", where she...
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Gabby Harris: Turning Adversity Into Opportunity, The Power of Being Mindful, and The Importance of Having Great Mentors
Go Hoosiers!! I might be biased, but it is always a pleasure having on a fellow Indiana University Jacob's School of Music alum. On this week's episode I have on the show, the wonderful Gabby Harris. Gabby has had quite the journey filled with some really amazing ups, but also some very prolonged...
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Julia Rust: Joining Joffrey Ballet at 17, Winning the Silver Medal at USA IBC, and How To Prime Your Mind on a Daily Basis
Thank you for tuning into the episode this week with Ms. Julia Rust. Julia is a fabulous dancer and an even more wonderful person. In this episode, Julia talks about her upbringing and how the coaching she received impacted her frame of mind and performance. This would lead to her joining The...
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Lauren Fadeley Veyette: Walking Away From New York City Ballet, The Importance of a Beginner's Mindset, & Attacking Opportunity With Certainty In Yourself
In this week's episode I have on former professional ballet dancer with the New York City Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, and Miami City Ballet, Lauren Fadeley Veyette. Lauren has a tremendous background that found her to leaving the "dream job" at NYCB after just two years in the company. This...
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Daria Afshar: Overcoming Body Image Concerns, Being Shamed at 13, and Reframing Through Inspiring Others Via Her Health and Wellness Platform
You guys are going to want to listen to this entire episode... On this week on The Mental Game I sit down with a close friend, Daria Afshar. Daria grew up in Fishers, IN where she begun dancing at the age of 3. When she was 13 she experienced her first bout of shame when a teacher pointed at her...
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Dr. Sheena Sikorski: How To Dismantle Perfectionism, The Inner Critic, and Best Daily Practices For Mental Well-Being
In this episode of The Mental Game, I sit down with licensed Psychologist, Dr. Sheena Sikorski. Dr. Sheena and I discuss some of the most common mental health concerns she comes across as a clinician. We talk about the inner critic, often at the forefront of the difficulties many of her patients...
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Joel Malkoff: How to Prime Both Your Mind and Your Body For Elite Performance
This dude is ELITE! Joel Malkoff is a well-versed, well-traveled, and well-experienced human being of many different avenues. By principal, Joel is an acrobat whose main act is tight wire. In this episode, Joel takes us through the physical and mental preparation necessary to perform such an act....
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Rico Hipolito: Dealing With Pressures of Performing & Navigating Mind Games in the Studio
Imagine falling out of a turn and your director tells you, that better not happen again. Or imagine a scenario where they make you question all of the time and hard work you have put in up to that point. How would you work through the possible stress and anxious feelings that might follow? In…
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Goldie Jane: Going To Therapy With The Lazy Ballerina Club
In this week's episode of The Mental Game I sit down with a dear friend who has already made waves in the mental health arena. Goldie Walberg is a former professional ballet dancer with Ballet Met and the Kansas City Ballet and danced with Kansas City for a number of years before a crisis…
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Maura Bell: Dancer Transitions and How to Develop a Positive Mindset
On this week's episode I speak to a dear friend of mine, Ms. Maura Bell. Maura and I first met back at Indiana University where we were partners together in the production of The Nutcracker. Since then, Maura has danced professionally with the St. Louis Ballet and completed her Master of…
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Glenn Kelich: Allow Me To Introduce Myself
On this week's episode I answer the question; why did I create this podcast? I bring you guys into my own mental health journey and struggles that lead to wanting to pursue this as a career. There were specific factors that I discuss that were crucial to my early years in dance, allowing me to…
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Greg Goessner: Building Psychological Resilience
In this week's episode I sit down with one of my very dear friends, Greg Goessner. Greg has had numerous stops in the ballet world, most recently with Dayton Ballet and Indianapolis Ballet. He is currently a ballet instructor and teacher at the prestigious Expressenz Dance Center in Indianapolis,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Mental Game was inspired by creator Glenn Kelich's desire to understand the mind's of outstanding people in the performance world. At the core of the desire is the want to break down barriers and increase awareness of how mental health impacts those in the field. Through conversations with phenomenal guests and solo episodes, he hopes that listeners may find inspiration and support for betterment both in performance and every day lives. Thank you for joining and merde for your journey!
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