2 Much Grit 2 Quit with Shelley Till
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsAre you passionate about sports and love hearing about the athlete's journey to the top? Do you get fired up when you hear how they deal with adversity and overcome obstacles? Would you like to discover the common threads that connect you with the greats? Join host Shelley Till as she shares stories of adversity, resilience and triumph of your favorite athletes, coaches and teams! Shelley believes peak performance doesn't have to come at the expense of emotional or mental well-being and she is on a mission to normalize the conversation. Join in each week to hear from some of the greatest athletic minds and feel inspired, pumped up and ready to run through the walls in your own life!
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JORDAN BOHANNON - HE'S NOT DONE YET!
March 30, 2021 19:34 - 48 minutesJORDAN BOHANNON drops a bomb as he discusses his playing career at Iowa and how the upcoming NiL legislation could be a game changer for him and other college athletes across the country! JORDAN reveals his career plans that ride on the outcome of the NiL legislation in the Wednesday March 31st Supreme Court decision & the Thursday April 1st deadline of the State of Iowa Senate. We discuss all things NiL, how and why he got involved and how you can help in his efforts to rewrite the laws gove...
Why Athlete Mental Health Matters, with Lindsey "Niner" Nyenhuis
March 25, 2021 23:43 - 43 minutesYou won't find her name in the NCAA record books, nor has she donned a USA jersey to play in the Olympics. But, those competitions pale in comparison to the battle that former Iowa Women's Basketball athlete, Lindsey "Niner" Nyenhuis fought and won. Student-athletes face physical stress, practice and game commitments, strict schedules, and the expectations of coaches, faculty, family, and friends. These pressures can affect relationships, sport performance, academics, work, and life. What mos...
HAWKEYE ELVIS TALKS MARCH MADNESS!
March 18, 2021 00:48 - 45 minutesHAWKEYE ELVIS joins me live from Indianapolis to discuss March Madness! We break down the Iowa Hawkeye Basketball season. Who is Iowa's biggest nemesis? What do the Hawkeyes need to do to win the NCAA? How he, mannecat Ryan Kriener and Frank Garza have been hanging out in Indy. What is his most memorable moment as Hawkeye Elvis and much more! Follow Hawkeye Elvis on Twitter Follow Shelley on Facebook Twitter and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Nadine Domond, Former Iowa Hawkeye and Current Rutgers Asst. Basketball Coach
March 10, 2021 20:56 - 47 minutesNadine Domond, current Rutgers WBB Asst Coach and former Iowa Hawkeye WBB player shares her journey in women's basketball. We discuss the profound impact of C. Vivian Stringer, current HC at Rutgers and Nadine's HC for 1 season at Iowa. It's a C. Viv Love Fest! Follow Nadine on instagram and twitter Follow Shelley on Facebook Twitter and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sarah Taylor, Mental Performance Coach
March 04, 2021 01:43 - 40 minutesSarah Taylor was out for a jog one day when she found herself in the fight of her life. She escaped a near death assault and used that traumatic experience to rethink her life, change careers and fulfill her passion to serve as a mental performance coach. Today Sarah works with some of the best professional golfers in the game and she and her husband Trent work together to bring awareness to human trafficking. Sarah's courage and commitment to healing allowed her to turn a painful, horrif...
Coach Joanne P. McCallie, Secret Warrior Author & Coach
February 25, 2021 00:55 - 43 minutesOne of the NCAA's most decorated coaches, Coach P breaks new ground with a vulnerable and candid look into her journey as a Coach diagnosed with Bi Polar Disorder. Joanne McCallie has compiled over 600 career wins, including a national championship game appearance at Michigan State, 8 consecutive Elite's at Duke, and 2 Gold medals as the head coach of Team USA. In her book, Secret Warrior; A Coach & Fighter, On and Off the Court, she shares her realities and challenges through the mental hea...
Global Kid Media - Vedant Gupta
February 18, 2021 01:57 - 27 minutesGlobal Kid Media founder Vedant Gupta Sports Illustrated told him no, so he started his own media company! He's interviewed over 1500 celebrities and athletes. Hosted more than 200 shows and is currently writing a book... and he's ONLY 14 YEARS OLD! Follow Global Kid Media on Instagram Follow Shelley on Instagram Follow Shelley on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Athlete Mental Health Coach, Misty Buck
February 11, 2021 01:34 - 48 minutesMisty Buck is an Athlete Mental Health Coach who guides athletes to transformational peace and clarity through helping them focus on being a human, not just an athlete. She is the author of the “Athlete Mental Health Playbook” and works 1 on 1 with athletes to help them work through things on and off the field. You can find out more about her work, and get your free copy of her book here: PurposeSoul Athletics Follow Misty on Instagram Follow Shelley on Facebook Twitter and Instagram Ap...
Uncle Blue
February 04, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutesI'm making a countermove from my usual interview style episodes. We lost the lynchpin of our family this week, BJ Featherston, or as we call him, Uncle Blue, passed away on Sunday January 31st. If you didn't know him, then you missed out. He wasn't a nationally known name, nor was he famous, although he could certainly be dubbed infamous by some! In the true spirit of this podcast, Uncle Blue was GRIT personified. We can all learn valuable lessons from his life. There is a saying that God do...
Adley from The Adley Show!
January 28, 2021 01:04 - 39 minutesThe amazing Adley Stump from The Adley Show!!! She is an entertainer with over 150 Million weekly views and making an even bigger impact spreading joy! In this insightful episode... Adley shares: Her favorite videos. What video shoots resulted in injuries! The power of women cheering for each other. Her daily habits for success. The vision for her business in 2021. The real reason why she does this work. If you want to laugh, be inspired and feel happier about yourself and your life t...
Darryll Stinson CEO of Second Chance Athletes
January 20, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutesDarryll Stinson, CEO of Second Chance Athletes & Ted X Speaker In this episode Darryll shares his story of surviving multiple attempts to permanently end the pain of losing his athletic identity after a career ending injury. His battle with drug addiction & selling drugs His Book "Who am I After Sports" How to process your athletic experience and detach your identity from sports How to get crystal clear about your new path in life. and so much more in this compelling and inspiring episo...
Michelle McMahon, Sports Broadcaster Fox Sports, NBC Sports, BTN and former DI Volleyball Player
January 20, 2021 17:13 - 58 minutesMichelle McMahon has covered major college and professional sports with some of the biggest networks in the business.She joins me for episode 23!We discuss: What she has in common with Tom Brady Michelle's experince as a walk-on college athlete How she meets the challenges as a woman in sports broadcasting How she is making lemonade out of lemons during the pandemic. Lessons learned in 2020 How you can work with her to create your best life too! Check out this episode for all of this...
Trey Moses, NCAA Inspiration Award Recipient & Professional Basketball Player
January 05, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutesTrey Moses is the 2020 NCAA Inspiration Award winner. He currently plays professional basketball in Portugal.His mission is to end the stigma of mental health, especially amongst male athletes.In this episode Trey shares: His personal story of attempting suicide. The day that changed his life forever. The struggles that athletes don't talk about. How he has transformed his life and is on a mission to literally save lives. This is an emotional and moving episode sure to make you think ab...
Frank Garza Part 2
December 29, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutesFrank Garza Part 2 We take a deep dive into Luka's unique mental preparation that has propelled him to the top of the NCAA scoring ranks. Who Frank credits for Luka's success. The secret sauce that every coach should implement to gain a competitive advantage. How you can use Luka's mental preparation in your own life. What Iowa Basketball needs to do to turn the ship around and compete for an NCAA Title. Frank takes us through an actual meditation practice. Plus much more in this tw...
Frank Garza Part 1
December 28, 2020 18:00 - 41 minutesFrank Garza joins me for part 1 of 2! We take a deep dive into Luka's unique mental preparation that has propelled him to the top of the NCAA scoring ranks. Who Frank`credits for Luka's success. The secret sauce that every coach should implement to gain a competitive advantage. How you can use Luka's mental preparation in your own life. What Iowa Basketball needs to do to turn the ship around and compete for an NCAA Title. Frank takes us through an actual meditation practice. Plus ...
Stacey Dales, NFL Network reporter & former WNBA All-Star
December 22, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutesStacey Dales, NFL Network reporter & former WNBA All-Star 🎄Behind the scenes look into #NFL stadiums without fans & locker rooms without energy. 🎅🏼Critique of George Kittle’s Canadian accent, aye 🎄What intangibles will lead teams to the Superbowl? 🎅🏼Best Coach she’s ever had 🎄What’s it’s like to be a woman working in & navigating the male dominated sports world. 🎅🏼2020 in review: What we want to keep and what we want to punt! 🎙CLICK HERE FOR PODCAST Check out this episode for all of this an...
Hannah Gordon, San Francisco 49ers General Counsel & Author of "SZN OF CHANGE": the competitor's playbook for joy on the path to victory.
December 15, 2020 18:00 - 39 minutesHannah Gordon is the epitome of high achiever!She recently released SZN OF CHANGE, an 8 week vision setting, game planning and endurance building guided journal. In this episode Hannah shares: How overcoming childhood trauma helped write this journal What she thinks of being vulnerable & the role of mental health in athletics How she achieved her goal of a C - suite position with an NFL team when everyone told her it couldn't be done. AND her dynamic GRIT duo (you'll never guess it!) C...
Noah Fant, Denver Broncos Tight End
December 08, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutesKicking off season 2 with former Iowa Hawkeye legend and current Denver Broncos 1st round draft pick at tight end, Noah Fant.Noah shares: Lessons learned in 2020 Who he models his game after His ultimate goal for playing in the NFL His favorite Christmas movie AND he answers the age old debate - is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Check out this episode for all of this and much more!Follow Shelley on Twitter and InstagramFollow Noah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrfant/ Twitter: htt...
The Day Sports Died
March 14, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBMarch 12th, 2020 The day that impacted thousands of athletes and their families forever. My experience, my thoughts, my opinion and my feelings as seen through the multiple lenses that I've viewed the game through. This is unedited, uncut and straight from the my heart to yours!
Sam Kuhnert, CEO & Co-Founder of NubAbility Athletics
August 19, 2019 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBSam Kuhnert is the CEO & Co-founder of NubAbility Athletics. The NubAbility® Athletics Foundation exists to encourage, inspire, instruct limb different youth (congenital or traumatic amputees) by getting them out of the stands, off the bench and into mainstream sports. Imagine the power of having a mentor who looks like you. Sam shares his own struggles growing up with a limb difference and the bullying, and limiting beliefs from others that he experienced. Sam is truly making a difference ...
Sam Kuhnert, CEO & Co-Founder of NubAbility Athletics
August 18, 2019 19:00 - 56 minutesSam Kuhnert is the CEO & Co-founder of NubAbility Athletics.The NubAbility® Athletics Foundation exists to encourage, inspire, instruct limb different youth (congenital or traumatic amputees) by getting them out of the stands, off the bench and into mainstream sports. Imagine the power of having a mentor who looks like you. Sam shares his own struggles growing up with a limb difference and the bullying, and limiting beliefs from others that he experienced.Sam is truly making a difference in t...
Jeremy Holt, Owner of AthELITE Performance, Professional Athlete Training.
August 11, 2019 18:00 - 56 minutesJeremy Holt started his career training 7 year olds and now he works with some of the most elite athletes in the world.Jeremy shares how he learned hard work and perseverance from watching his mom's work ethic. He took that into his own athletic career and now uses it as inspiration to motivate his clients, including several NFL athletes!(this episode had some connection issues therefore you may experience some back ground noise, but Jeremy's story comes through loud and clear!)Follow Jeremy...
Annika Albrecht, 2x NCAA Volleyball National Champion & All-American from the University of Nebraska Huskers
August 05, 2019 06:00 - 57 minutesAnnika Albrecht went from walk-on to set the freshman record for most sets played by a Nebraska volleyball player. She didn't stop there... in fact, she went on to help her team win two national volleyball titles. Annika is the definition of grit in terms of her willingness to adapt, and overcome whatever is thrown at her. Annika learned a valuable lesson that helped her through some of the most adverse times of doubt... hear her wise words of wisdom and what she is now doing to help impac...
Lisa Byington, Sports Media PxP Professional for Fox Sports, CBS, TNT, Big Ten Network & more!
July 29, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBLisa Byington is shattering the glass ceiling for women in sports media! She became one of the first women to sit in the play by play seat for major college football, as well as recently calling FIFA Women's World Cup Soccer. Lisa continues to rise in the male dominated world of sports broadcasting and she shares how her roots have keep her grounded and resilient through it all! Follow Lisa on social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/lisabyington Instagram: https://instagram.com/lisab...
Lisa Byington, Sports Media PxP Professional for Fox Sports, CBS, TNT, Big Ten Network & more!
July 28, 2019 19:00 - 1 hourLisa Byington is shattering the glass ceiling for women in sports media! She became one of the first women to sit in the play by play seat for major college football, as well as recently calling FIFA Women's World Cup Soccer. Lisa continues to rise in the male dominated world of sports broadcasting and she shares how her roots have keep her grounded and resilient through it all!Follow Lisa on social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/lisabyington Instagram: https://instagram.com/lisabyingt...
Trent Taylor, San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver
July 21, 2019 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBTrent reveals the greatest challenge he’s faced in the NFL and how he has dedicated himself to overcoming it. After a sophomore season of adversity, year 3 in the NFL looks promising for Taylor! Trent talks about his most important relationship (no, it’s not Quality Time with George Kittle... but close!), his unknown talent that he claims to be king of in the locker room, and he shares his definition of grit. This one is packed full so be sure to download and share it with your fellow fan...
Trent Taylor, San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver
July 21, 2019 18:00 - 59 minutesTrent reveals the greatest challenge he’s faced in the NFL and how he has dedicated himself to overcoming it. After a sophomore season of adversity, year 3 in the NFL looks promising for Taylor! Trent talks about his most important relationship (no, it’s not Quality Time with George Kittle... but close!), his unknown talent that he claims to be king of in the locker room, and he shares his definition of grit. This one is packed full so be sure to download and share it with your fellow fans! ...
Nancy Hogshead-Makar, Olympic Gold Medalist, Founder & CEO of Champion Women
July 14, 2019 23:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBNancy Hogshead-Makar was off to an elite Olympic swimming career when her life was turned upside down during her time as a student-athlete at Duke University. Out for a routine jog on campus, Nancy was abducted and brutally raped for hours. She tells the details of this horrific experience and how she eventually used swimming to help overcome the devastating trauma. She went on to win three gold medals and one silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics where she was the most decorated ...
Nancy Hogshead-Makar, Olympic Gold Medalist, Founder & CEO of Champion Women
July 14, 2019 18:00 - 56 minutesNancy Hogshead-Makar was off to an elite Olympic swimming career when her life was turned upside down during her time as a student-athlete at Duke University. Out for a routine jog on campus, Nancy was abducted and brutally raped for hours. She tells the details of this horrific experience and how she eventually used swimming to help overcome the devastating trauma. She went on to win three gold medals and one silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics where she was the most decorated sw...
Jenna Fessler, CWSA 2019 Honda Cup Inspiration Award winner
July 07, 2019 20:00 - 54 minutesJenna Fessler, Thomas More University, Volleyball Jenna started her volleyball journey with Thomas More University in the Fall of 2014 and quickly established herself as a gifted young athlete. In August of 2016, she became quite ill and was soon diagnosed with West Nile Meningoencephalitis. Jenna struggled with the lengthy illness, was in a coma for a time, and experienced weight loss and significant weakness. She was unable to return to volleyball that season. In the Fall of 2017, she amazi...
Shane Wallen, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Chicago Cubs & San Francisco 49ers.
June 30, 2019 21:00 - 55 minutesShane Wallen was born a miracle baby! He has been overcoming challenges literally since birth and he doesn't plan on stopping any time soon.We discuss his direct involvement with the Camp Fire of 2018 in Northern California, his rise to the highest level of competition, and Arm Farm Fridays!Having achieved his dream job training professional athletes in both the NFL and MLB, Shane's story is inspiring and proof that the human spirit is a force to be reckoned with... just like Shane!FOLLOW SHA...
Alex McMurtry, NCAA National Champion Gymnast
June 23, 2019 21:00 - 53 minutesAlex McMurtry is the 2017 NCAA All Around Champion Gymnast from the University of Florida Gators. Alex became just the 10th person to ever achieve a Gym Slam!What is that? Hit play and find out!Alex shares how she developed her grit muscles at a very young age, how she battled injuries and sharpened her mental game in the midst of adversity to go on and become a national champion!FOLLOW ALEX ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/alexmcmurtryStay up with the show on: Instagram: https://www.i...
Josh Cuthbert, Professional Strength Coach Shares Advice and Inspiration to Become Elite.
June 17, 2019 16:00 - 56 minutesJosh Cuthbert M.S. CSCS USAW1 Strength Coach joins us to discuss his journey from college football at La Tech to working with some of the most Elite athletes in professional sports. Plus Josh shares how he is currently overcoming his own challenge with personal injury.Josh is a wealth of information and inspiration to anyone, athlete or not, who wants to live a healthier, happier life!Follow Josh here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcuthbert_trainingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/Jd...
Josie Kuhlman, NCAA National Champion Tennis Player with University of Florida.
June 10, 2019 21:00 - 52 minutesJosie Kuhlman shares how she overcame perfectionism, became vulnerable and learned her true identity through her competitive collegiate tennis career. Josie's articles in The Players Tribune: https://www.theplayerstestimony.com/stop-being-so-hard-on-yourself/ https://www.theplayerstestimony.com/an-athletes-guide-to-vulnerability/ Beautiful Depths Blog Josie Kuhlman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjkuhlman7/ Stay up with the show on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toomuchgr...
The Late Great Bill Buckner - Much More of a Man than a Mistake.
June 03, 2019 18:00 - 54 minutesWe honor the life of the great Bill Buckner, former Major League Baseball player.Bill played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, California Angels, and Kansas City Royals.He was the National League batting champion in 1980 and named a MLB All-Star in 1981.You'll hear clips of past interviews with Bill as he explains his adversities in his own words.Bill Buckner passed away on May 27th, 2019 at the age of 69.Stay up with the show on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Brandon Snyder, Life After College Football; a Journey From Pain to Purpose.
May 27, 2019 19:00 - 54 minutesBrandon Snyder, former University of Iowa & South Dakota State college football player, joins us to discuss his rise, fall and resurgence from college football.Brandon shares how he battled through the adversities of five knee surgeries, depression, an OWI and a loss of identity that ultimately shattered his faith. Brandon's article in The Players Tribune: https://www.theplayerstestimony.com/the-hidden-cost-of-competing-at-the-highest-level/ Brandon Snyder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/s...
Katie Sowers, San Francisco 49ers Offensive Assistant Coach Overcame Major Adversity to Become the 2nd Female Coach in NFL History!
May 20, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutesKatie Sowers of the San Francisco 49ers is just the second female to become a full-time NFL coach. Katie discusses her journey and the road less traveled, how she overcame naysayers, discrimination and setbacks to achieve her dreams. She also shares the personal story of her father who is currently fighting his own health battle.REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND SHARE THE SHOW!Stay up with the show on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toomuchgrit2quitTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/2MuchG...
George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl & NFL Record Setting Tight End, Tells Us Why Being Gritty Might Not Be Pretty.
May 20, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutesWe welcome in George Kittle, NFL Pro Bowler for the San Francisco 49ers who set the NFL record for most receiving yards in a single season by a tight end. George shares his story of how he overcame adversity in his younger years and eventually earned a scholarship to play college football at the University of Iowa. George also talks about making his dream come true by getting drafted by the San Francisco 49ers where he went on to achieve Pro Bowl status in just his second season. Oh, and he...
WELCOME TO 2 MUCH GRIT 2 QUIT - LAUNCH SHOW. Shelley and Dave Talk About What You Can Look Forward To In the Show!
May 20, 2019 16:00 - 51 minutesJoin hosts Shelley Till and Dave O'Hara in our podcast launch episode we share a little bit of background of who we are and why we started to work together to bring you 2 Much Grit 2 Quit. We also give you insight into future guests as well as discuss what GRIT means to us. If you love stories of resilience, perseverance and overcoming adversity on the road to success, then you're in the right place!Sit back, relax and jump in with us as we go on this journey together.Please take a moment to ...