The Peavey Project: Meditations

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The Peavey Project: Meditations

Welcome to The Peavey Project—meditations for student-athletes, and anyone committed to training beyond the physical. These short, intentional sessions are built to sharpen awareness, accelerate recovery, and help you stay locked in—whether you're preparing, resetting, or winding down. Created by former college athletes and current coaches, Collin McConaghy and Jake McDonald, this series brings real-world experience to a clear mission: making mindfulness practical, accessible, and a proven edge for every athlete—no matter the season. Learn more about our mission at: www.thepeaveyproject.org

  1. 15

    Working with Pain

    Physical pain—whether acute or chronic—can deeply affect our quality of life and the way we show up for ourselves and others. In this meditation, Jake guides you in relating to pain with greater awareness and care, supporting healing, balance, and overall well-being.

  2. 14

    Finding Your Zone: Focused and Relaxed

    Life feels lighter when the mind is clear and the body is at ease. But with so much stimulation and distraction, returning to that state can be challenging. In this 5-minute Gatha practice, Jake guides you in linking breath and words to reconnect mind and body, helping you return to a place of calm, clarity, and grounded confidence.

  3. 13

    Working with Emotions

    Emotions are a natural part of being human. Learning to work with them skillfully is a lifelong practice—one that can unlock greater strength, clarity, perspective, and wisdom. In this meditation, Jake guides you through a process for working with emotions in a way that supports and strengthens your mental and emotional well-being.

  4. 12

    Power Down - Sleep Meditation

    Ready to switch off and recover? Join Collin for this guided body scan designed to help you release tension, slow your system, and ease into deep, restful sleep.Moving step by step through the body, you’ll let go of built-up stress, quiet the mind, and settle into a calm, steady state—perfect for falling asleep naturally.Ideal for winding down after a long day or whenever your body needs a full reset.Lie back, press play, and let your body do the rest.

  5. 11

    Box Breathing - 5 minute - Jake

    Need to get your head back in the game? This 5-minute box breathing session with Jake is a fast, effective way to reset your system and lock back in.Using a steady rhythm—inhale, hold, exhale, hold—you’ll slow your heart rate, sharpen focus, and regain control under pressure.Whether you’re gearing up, recovering, or pushing through a tough moment, this is your tool to stay calm, steady, and ready.Press play. Breathe with purpose.

  6. 10

    Box Breathing - 5 minute - Collin

    Need to get your head back in the game? This 5-minute box breathing session with Collin is a fast, effective way to reset your system and lock back in.Using a steady rhythm—inhale, hold, exhale, hold—you’ll slow your heart rate, sharpen focus, and regain control under pressure.Whether you’re gearing up, recovering, or pushing through a tough moment, this is your tool to stay calm, steady, and ready.Press play. Breathe with purpose.

  7. 9

    Emergency Calm - 1 minute

    Need a minute to reset and begin again? Join Jake in this simple, guided belly breathing practice to gently settle your breath—and in doing so, quiet your mind and body.In just 60 seconds, you can slow things down, ease tension, and come back to center. No experience needed—just press play and breathe.Perfect for moments of stress, overwhelm, or anytime you need a quick reset.

  8. 8

    Belly Breathing - 5 minute - Jake

    Reset your breath, reset your body. Join Jake in this 5-minute belly breathing practice to help you activate deeper, more efficient breathing to reduce tension, improve focus, and support recovery. A simple, powerful tool you can use anytime—before training, after competition, or in the middle of a busy day.

  9. 7

    Belly Breathing - 5 minute - Collin

    Control your breath, control your state. Join Collin in this 5-minute belly breathing meditation to help you regulate your nervous system, stay composed under pressure, and recover faster. Use it to get locked in before performance or to downshift and reset.

  10. 6

    Belly Breathing - 3 minute - Collin

    Control your breath, control your state. Join Collin in this 3-minute belly breathing meditation to help you regulate your nervous system, stay composed under pressure, and recover faster. Use it to get locked in before performance or to downshift and reset.

  11. 5

    Body Scan - 10 minute - Jake

    Reset your body and sharpen your focus in this ten minute practice. Take your brain to the gym with Jake in this guided body scan meditation to help you release muscle tension, improve body awareness, and support faster recovery. Perfect post-workout, pre-game, or anytime you need to get back in sync.

  12. 4

    Belly Breathing - 3 minute - Jake

    Reset your breath, reset your body. Join Jake in this 3-minute belly breathing practice to help you activate deeper, more efficient breathing to reduce tension, improve focus, and support recovery. A simple, powerful tool you can use anytime—before training, after competition, or in the middle of a busy day.

  13. 3

    Body Scan - 5 minute - Jake

    Reset your body and sharpen your focus in just five minutes. Take your brain to gym with Jake in this guided body scan meditation to help you release muscle tension, improve body awareness, and support faster recovery. Perfect post-workout, pre-game, or anytime you need to get back in sync.

  14. 2

    Body Scan - 10 minute - Collin

    Reset your body and sharpen your focus in this 10 minute session. Take your brain to the gym with Collin in this guided body scan meditation to help you release muscle tension, improve body awareness, and support faster recovery. Perfect post-workout, pre-game, or anytime you need to get back in sync.

  15. 1

    Body Scan - 5 minute - Collin

    Reset your body and sharpen your focus in just five minutes. Take your brain to the gym with Collin in this guided body scan meditation to help you release muscle tension, improve body awareness, and support faster recovery. Perfect post-workout, pre-game, or anytime you need to get back in sync.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to The Peavey Project—meditations for student-athletes, and anyone committed to training beyond the physical. These short, intentional sessions are built to sharpen awareness, accelerate recovery, and help you stay locked in—whether you're preparing, resetting, or winding down. Created by former college athletes and current coaches, Collin McConaghy and Jake McDonald, this series brings real-world experience to a clear mission: making mindfulness practical, accessible, and a proven edge for every athlete—no matter the season. Learn more about our mission at: www.thepeaveyproject.org

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