The Athlete Mentality Show Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:13:19 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729091 en-us © 2026 The Athlete Mentality Show yes 6a936277-14da-5775-9f99-8cd9d1f18ee7 Krystal Jackson episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Krystal Jackson https://storage.buzzsprout.com/72i9hu3b1fmfa5gceggsd6wqld4x?.jpg The Athlete Mentality Show Ep. 21: The 100 Day Commitment Ep. 21: The 100 Day Commitment Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-12622691 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0600 1123 full false Ep.20: Parents, athletes and unconditional love Ep.20: Parents, athletes and unconditional love Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-12583698 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:00:00 -0600 563 20 full false Ep. 19: The journey to The Athlete Mentality! Ep. 19: The journey to The Athlete Mentality! Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-12530378 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0600 1006 19 full false Ep. 18: The number one lie you are telling yourself and you might be surprised. Ep. 18: The number one lie you are telling yourself and you might be surprised. Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-12508173 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600 728 18 full false Ep. 17: The simple KEY to create unrealistic results Ep. 17: The simple KEY to create unrealistic results Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-12483079 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0600 811 17 full false Ep. 16: Failure, a stepping stone to your success! Ep. 16: Failure, a stepping stone to your success! Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-12447549 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0600 1052 16 full false Ep. 15: Athletics, motherhood and unconditional self love with Jenna Klopfenstein Ep. 15: Athletics, motherhood and unconditional self love with Jenna Klopfenstein

10:30:  The real reason why you should go for your dreams  

20:30 - Self talk and "you only control you”

23:00 - Do the necessary work to improve 

24:30 - how the hard times served her in life 

30:50 - Worthiness as an athlete 

39:31 - Love yourself unconditionally 

41:29 - Take time daily for you 

43:22 - How can you take care of your mind 

45:36 - The darkest time of her life -  infertility struggles 

49:50  - Ask for what you need 

52:30 - The power of no 

56:00 - Time will never be an excuse 

How to connect with Jenna on Instagram: 

@Jenna.klopfenstein

Podcast Link: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girl-lets-be-real/id1610942940


Website:

www.Jennaklopfenstein.com

Free gift:
https://www.subscribepage.com/girlbossmorningroutine









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10:30:  The real reason why you should go for your dreams  

20:30 - Self talk and "you only control you”

23:00 - Do the necessary work to improve 

24:30 - how the hard times served her in life 

30:50 - Worthiness as an athlete 

39:31 - Love yourself unconditionally 

41:29 - Take time daily for you 

43:22 - How can you take care of your mind 

45:36 - The darkest time of her life -  infertility struggles 

49:50  - Ask for what you need 

52:30 - The power of no 

56:00 - Time will never be an excuse 

How to connect with Jenna on Instagram: 

@Jenna.klopfenstein

Podcast Link: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girl-lets-be-real/id1610942940


Website:

www.Jennaklopfenstein.com

Free gift:
https://www.subscribepage.com/girlbossmorningroutine









]]> Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-11246461 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0600 3525 full false Ep. 14: Mindset Motivation - Most people run from this one thing. Ep. 14: Mindset Motivation - Most people run from this one thing. Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-11186442 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:00:00 -0600 474 14 full false Ep. 13: Mindset Motivation - Mindset of Greatness Training Ep. 13: Mindset Motivation - Mindset of Greatness Training Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-10945478 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -0600 2945 full false Ep. 12: 3x Weightlifting Olympian and Bronze Medalist, Cheryl Haworth Ep. 12: 3x Weightlifting Olympian and Bronze Medalist, Cheryl Haworth Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-10537625 Sun, 01 May 2022 14:00:00 -0600 2881 full false Ep. 11: Mindset Monday - Why it's important to do the things you don't want to do. Ep. 11: Mindset Monday - Why it's important to do the things you don't want to do. Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-10537452 Sun, 01 May 2022 14:00:00 -0600 850 full false Ep. 10: Mindset Monday - Parents giving up on their dreams is NOT ok. Ep. 10: Mindset Monday - Parents giving up on their dreams is NOT ok. Time stamps:

0:58 - How giving up on our dreams puts guilt on our children. 
1:30 - Parents giving up on their dreams is a victim mentality. 
2:40 - Kids are not excuses, they are inspirations. 
4:15 - The benefits of sharing our goals with our children. 
8:45 - Showing kids the way on how to keep going no matter what. 
10:20 - Invite kids to start their own businesses. 
13:20 - Don’t beat yourself up!

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0:58 - How giving up on our dreams puts guilt on our children. 
1:30 - Parents giving up on their dreams is a victim mentality. 
2:40 - Kids are not excuses, they are inspirations. 
4:15 - The benefits of sharing our goals with our children. 
8:45 - Showing kids the way on how to keep going no matter what. 
10:20 - Invite kids to start their own businesses. 
13:20 - Don’t beat yourself up!

]]> Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-10421177 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0600 920 full false Ep. 9: Self Made Millionaire and Mom of 6 Brooke Hemingway Ep. 9: Self Made Millionaire and Mom of 6 Brooke Hemingway Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-10385706 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0600 3513 1 9 full false Ep. 8: Mindset Monday - The Blessings of Triggers Ep. 8: Mindset Monday - The Blessings of Triggers Time stamps:

00:30 - For all the parents out there who have been frustrated with their child. 
4:15 - Using triggers to grow
7:45 - A quick exercise from Krystal 
10:30 - Why we should celebrate our breakdowns





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00:30 - For all the parents out there who have been frustrated with their child. 
4:15 - Using triggers to grow
7:45 - A quick exercise from Krystal 
10:30 - Why we should celebrate our breakdowns





]]> Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-10335531 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0600 981 1 7 full true Ep. 7: Miss USA and Pro Athlete Nana Meriwether Ep. 7: Miss USA and Pro Athlete Nana Meriwether Timestamps:

5:02 - Nana talks about life after college and her professional volleyball experience
6:30 - Nana talks about how her life in pageants started
13:45 - Nana talks about the keys to manifesting
17:15 - Most people don’t even know what they really want
18:15 - Using jealousy to figure out what you want
19:00 - How to use fear to actually getting what you want
20:45 - The importance of doing inner work
21:33 - How a health scare changed Nana’s life
25:35 - The most difficult times of Nana’s life
27:45 - Nana’s new venture combining wine and medicinal herbs
31:40 - Listening to your inner voice and how your body gives you the answers
48:00 - Codependency vs. Interdependency


Links:

Nana’s Wine
Pussy by Regena Thomashauer





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5:02 - Nana talks about life after college and her professional volleyball experience
6:30 - Nana talks about how her life in pageants started
13:45 - Nana talks about the keys to manifesting
17:15 - Most people don’t even know what they really want
18:15 - Using jealousy to figure out what you want
19:00 - How to use fear to actually getting what you want
20:45 - The importance of doing inner work
21:33 - How a health scare changed Nana’s life
25:35 - The most difficult times of Nana’s life
27:45 - Nana’s new venture combining wine and medicinal herbs
31:40 - Listening to your inner voice and how your body gives you the answers
48:00 - Codependency vs. Interdependency


Links:

Nana’s Wine
Pussy by Regena Thomashauer





]]> Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-10272078 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:00:00 -0600 3087 full false Ep. 6: Mindset Monday - 3 Mistakes That Are Blocking Your Manifestations Ep. 6: Mindset Monday - 3 Mistakes That Are Blocking Your Manifestations Timestamps:

1:38 - #1: Self-beat up
11:30 - #2: Being out of integrity with yourself and others
18:10 - #3: Not believing in ourselves


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1:38 - #1: Self-beat up
11:30 - #2: Being out of integrity with yourself and others
18:10 - #3: Not believing in ourselves


]]> Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-10207039 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0700 1499 1 6 full false Ep. 5: Professional Skier and Artist Chris Benchetler Ep. 5: Professional Skier and Artist Chris Benchetler Timestamps:

2:30 - How Chris's professional skiing career started
6: 04 - How Chris's Dad's passing away inspired his career
9:31 - How backcountry skiing differs from other sports
12:37 - Chris's experience with avalanches
15:40 - The inner work that Chris has done to create his successes
16: 41 - What Chris's advice would be to his own young children
19:20 - The biggest challenge Chris has overcome
22:00 - Chris talks about his style of meditation
23:10 - Chris talks about his love for art
25:15 - Chris talks about his collaboration with the Grateful Dead and the sacrifices he made to make it happen
35:30 - Chris talks about his mindset and his belief in himself
37:10 - The benefits of failure
39:45 - Failure and kids are the ultimate teachers
41:10 - Chris's favorite ski spots
42:30 - Chris's three keys to success.
44:40 - Chris's commitment to being a good father and family man






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2:30 - How Chris's professional skiing career started
6: 04 - How Chris's Dad's passing away inspired his career
9:31 - How backcountry skiing differs from other sports
12:37 - Chris's experience with avalanches
15:40 - The inner work that Chris has done to create his successes
16: 41 - What Chris's advice would be to his own young children
19:20 - The biggest challenge Chris has overcome
22:00 - Chris talks about his style of meditation
23:10 - Chris talks about his love for art
25:15 - Chris talks about his collaboration with the Grateful Dead and the sacrifices he made to make it happen
35:30 - Chris talks about his mindset and his belief in himself
37:10 - The benefits of failure
39:45 - Failure and kids are the ultimate teachers
41:10 - Chris's favorite ski spots
42:30 - Chris's three keys to success.
44:40 - Chris's commitment to being a good father and family man






]]> Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-10186233 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:00:00 -0700 2843 full false Ep. 4: Mindset Monday - 5 Lessons From My 30's Ep. 4: Mindset Monday - 5 Lessons From My 30's In her weekly Mindset Monday solocast, as Krystal moves into her 40's, she reflects on the most impactful lessons she learned from her 30's.

Listen to Krystal's "Unstoppable Mindset" series by clicking HERE
DM and follow Krystal on Instagram HERE
Join Krystal's private Facebook Group, "Mind Freedom" HERE

Timestamps:

1:45 - Krystal talks about the importance of acknowledging ourselves
3:23 - Lesson #1: To stop beating myself up
5:30 - How to go from beat up to curiosity
7:50 - Lesson #2: To love myself deeply
10:15 - A major mistake most people are making
10:30 - Tips on loving yourself
11:55 - Lesson #3: I am the only person that determines my worth
14:50 - How to clear your mind of the clutter
18:45 - Lesson #4: To have grace with myself, I am farther along than I think
21:15 - If you want your outside world to change, you must change your inside world
23:30 - The power of using, "It's possible...."
24:30 - Lesson #5: To believe in myself sooner
27:12 - The Krystal Clear Method









]]> In her weekly Mindset Monday solocast, as Krystal moves into her 40's, she reflects on the most impactful lessons she learned from her 30's.

Listen to Krystal's "Unstoppable Mindset" series by clicking HERE
DM and follow Krystal on Instagram HERE
Join Krystal's private Facebook Group, "Mind Freedom" HERE

Timestamps:

1:45 - Krystal talks about the importance of acknowledging ourselves
3:23 - Lesson #1: To stop beating myself up
5:30 - How to go from beat up to curiosity
7:50 - Lesson #2: To love myself deeply
10:15 - A major mistake most people are making
10:30 - Tips on loving yourself
11:55 - Lesson #3: I am the only person that determines my worth
14:50 - How to clear your mind of the clutter
18:45 - Lesson #4: To have grace with myself, I am farther along than I think
21:15 - If you want your outside world to change, you must change your inside world
23:30 - The power of using, "It's possible...."
24:30 - Lesson #5: To believe in myself sooner
27:12 - The Krystal Clear Method









]]> Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-10161529 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0700 1889 full false Ep. 3: 12-year NFL Linebacker Derek Smith Ep. 3: 12-year NFL Linebacker Derek Smith Prominent people mentioned in this episode: Jake Plummer, Larry Allen, Mike Singletary

Timestamps:

1:00 - Derek talks about how his football career got started as a little kid
4:55 - Derek talks about his decision to attend Arizona State University
5:50 - The external motivation Derek used to earn his starting position at ASU
7:19 - How Derek ended up getting drafted to the NFL
9:28 - Derek dives into how he stays competitive post-career
10:44 - Derek talks more in-depth about how he used external motivators to take his game to another level
11:17 - The power of preparation
12:50  - Derek shares his personal recipe for success
14:09 - The role Derek's parents played in his athletic success and the power of unconditional love
19:56 - You have to want it
21:00 - How to build mental toughness and develop grit
25:00 - Derek's biggest mental challenges
28:28 - The journey of self-discovery post-athletics
31:05 - The power of being kind to yourself
38:05 - Why Derek is so passionate about pickleball and its similarities to football
43:45 - Derek's greatest lessons he's learned through sports
45:40 - Derek's most impactful coaches and why

Links:

How to Fail at Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams
The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins
Mindset by Carol Dweck
What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce Perry

]]> Prominent people mentioned in this episode: Jake Plummer, Larry Allen, Mike Singletary

Timestamps:

1:00 - Derek talks about how his football career got started as a little kid
4:55 - Derek talks about his decision to attend Arizona State University
5:50 - The external motivation Derek used to earn his starting position at ASU
7:19 - How Derek ended up getting drafted to the NFL
9:28 - Derek dives into how he stays competitive post-career
10:44 - Derek talks more in-depth about how he used external motivators to take his game to another level
11:17 - The power of preparation
12:50  - Derek shares his personal recipe for success
14:09 - The role Derek's parents played in his athletic success and the power of unconditional love
19:56 - You have to want it
21:00 - How to build mental toughness and develop grit
25:00 - Derek's biggest mental challenges
28:28 - The journey of self-discovery post-athletics
31:05 - The power of being kind to yourself
38:05 - Why Derek is so passionate about pickleball and its similarities to football
43:45 - Derek's greatest lessons he's learned through sports
45:40 - Derek's most impactful coaches and why

Links:

How to Fail at Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams
The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins
Mindset by Carol Dweck
What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce Perry

]]> Krystal Jackson Buzzsprout-10109396 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0700 3244 full false Ep. 2: Mindset Monday - Flipping the Switch Ep. 2: Mindset Monday - Flipping the Switch In her weekly Mindset Monday solocast, Krystal gets vulnerable about what it took to  believe in herself so she could achieve her biggest dreams.

Listen to Krystal's "Unstoppable Mindset" series by clicking HERE
Follow Krystal on Instagram HERE
Join Krystal's private Facebook Group, "Mind Freedom" HERE

Timestamps:

1:18 - Krystal's first declaration to play collegiate sports
4:45 - Krystal talks about overcoming her injuries and challenges while playing at UCLA and becoming an All-American
7:00 - How Krystal felt like she had to start all over again to when playing professional beach volleyball after college
7:50 - Krystal's struggle with her body image and weight even though she was obsessing about what she was eating
9:55 - Krystal and her husband Curtis decide to create a gym geared towards mentoring youth athletes
11:00 - The decision to move to Montana and the value in taking risks
13:18 - Krystal's transformation really takes off when she enrolls in a four month leadership program
15:37 - Krystal finds her voice and it doesn't go well with her husband
16:49 - Krystal talks about where she believes people are struggling the most
18:55 - Krystal and Curtis decide it's time for the next step and to sell the gym
20:10 - Krystal makes the decision to become the top sales person in her new role
21:25 - Having fun with faith
24:25 - The power of possibility







]]> In her weekly Mindset Monday solocast, Krystal gets vulnerable about what it took to  believe in herself so she could achieve her biggest dreams.

Listen to Krystal's "Unstoppable Mindset" series by clicking HERE
Follow Krystal on Instagram HERE
Join Krystal's private Facebook Group, "Mind Freedom" HERE

Timestamps:

1:18 - Krystal's first declaration to play collegiate sports
4:45 - Krystal talks about overcoming her injuries and challenges while playing at UCLA and becoming an All-American
7:00 - How Krystal felt like she had to start all over again to when playing professional beach volleyball after college
7:50 - Krystal's struggle with her body image and weight even though she was obsessing about what she was eating
9:55 - Krystal and her husband Curtis decide to create a gym geared towards mentoring youth athletes
11:00 - The decision to move to Montana and the value in taking risks
13:18 - Krystal's transformation really takes off when she enrolls in a four month leadership program
15:37 - Krystal finds her voice and it doesn't go well with her husband
16:49 - Krystal talks about where she believes people are struggling the most
18:55 - Krystal and Curtis decide it's time for the next step and to sell the gym
20:10 - Krystal makes the decision to become the top sales person in her new role
21:25 - Having fun with faith
24:25 - The power of possibility







]]> Buzzsprout-10076861 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:00:00 -0700 1628 full false Ep. 1: Former NBA Star and World Champion Jud Beuchler Ep. 1: Former NBA Star and World Champion Jud Beuchler
Prominent people mentioned in episode:

Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, Steve Kerr, Sean Elliot,
 
Listen to Krystal's "Unstoppable Mindset" series by clicking HERE
Follow Krystal on Instagram HERE
Join Krystal's private Facebook Group, "Mind Freedom" HERE

Timestamps:

2:45 - How Jud's basketball journey began
10:00 - The keys to Jud's athleticism and skills
12:45 - Jud talks about his career at University of Arizona and the beginnings of a lifelong friendship with Steve Kerr
15:15 - How Jud ended up getting drafted to the NBA even though he wasn't even planning on going pro
19:32 - The power of others believing in us
21:00 - The power of positivity
23:30 - How Jud's career eventually led him to the Bulls and playing with Michael Jordan
24:16 - The Bulls years
25:46 - Raising a family while being a professional athlete
27:45 - What it was like to play with Michael Jordan
32:24 - What Jud learned from Phil Jackson
38:54 - Jud and Steve Kerr's friendship really takes off
40:58 - How Jud knew it was time to hang it up
42:30 - The difficulty of losing your identity as an athlete
45:00 - How Jud took his lessons from his career to coaching his daughters in volleyball
50:27 - Looking back at his life, Jud talks about what he is most proud of
52:33 - Jud's experience coaching in the NBA
56:00 - What Jud is up to now
57:49 - Jud's keys to a successful life

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Prominent people mentioned in episode:

Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, Steve Kerr, Sean Elliot,
 
Listen to Krystal's "Unstoppable Mindset" series by clicking HERE
Follow Krystal on Instagram HERE
Join Krystal's private Facebook Group, "Mind Freedom" HERE

Timestamps:

2:45 - How Jud's basketball journey began
10:00 - The keys to Jud's athleticism and skills
12:45 - Jud talks about his career at University of Arizona and the beginnings of a lifelong friendship with Steve Kerr
15:15 - How Jud ended up getting drafted to the NBA even though he wasn't even planning on going pro
19:32 - The power of others believing in us
21:00 - The power of positivity
23:30 - How Jud's career eventually led him to the Bulls and playing with Michael Jordan
24:16 - The Bulls years
25:46 - Raising a family while being a professional athlete
27:45 - What it was like to play with Michael Jordan
32:24 - What Jud learned from Phil Jackson
38:54 - Jud and Steve Kerr's friendship really takes off
40:58 - How Jud knew it was time to hang it up
42:30 - The difficulty of losing your identity as an athlete
45:00 - How Jud took his lessons from his career to coaching his daughters in volleyball
50:27 - Looking back at his life, Jud talks about what he is most proud of
52:33 - Jud's experience coaching in the NBA
56:00 - What Jud is up to now
57:49 - Jud's keys to a successful life

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