Today, May 18th, 2025 marks exactly 4 years since Liv's dad has passed away. Liv takes this episode mostly to fill in what she has done since finishing playing Division 1 college volleyball until graduation. She shares the differences in her high school senior night to now to show how much she has grown since 2021. Tune in to this 15 minute quick life update to hear what comes next for Feed The Soul Company!

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Chad, a seasoned sports psychologist who brings both professional insight and personal experience to the table. After an injury ended his college athletic career, Dr. Chad went on a mission to become the kind of guide he once needed—blending lived experience with years of mental performance expertise.

We dig deep into what it really means to find consistency as an athlete-starting with emotional control. Whether it’s managing pre-game nerves or channeling intense excitement, Dr. Chad breaks down how athletes can “settle in” to performance mode through the Goldilocks Principle-not too much, not too little, but just right.

From mental vs. physical prime, to self-talk tone, to the nuanced mental demands of different positions like libero, setter, and hitter, this episode is packed with insights. We also explore the subtle but crucial line between mental health (survival) and mental performance (thriving)—and how both matter.

🔍 Topics include:

• How overwhelmed athletes can relieve pressure without quitting their sport
  
  
• Balancing social life and competitive goals
  
  
• Why even elite athletes need mental support
  
  
• Medication vs. movement: finding what works for you
  
  
• Social media's role in shaping young athletes’ mindsets
  
  
• The expectations vs. reality of college athletics
  
  

With real talk, honest advice, and actionable tools, Dr. Chad helps athletes-and those who support them-tune in to what really matters. Because greatness isn’t just about physical ability… it’s about mastering the mental game.

Professional lacrosse player, Nick Rowlett, shares his journey of facing challenges head-on, including recovery from injury and playing sports with a legally blind right eye. We cover the dangers of complacency in sports, the mental battle of injury recovery, and how maintaining a positive perspective can transform setbacks into comebacks. Whether you're an athlete or just looking for inspiration to push through tough times, this conversation is a must listen.