Level Up with Dr. Mondo
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsMental health expert, Dr. Armando Gonzalez, helps normalize the conversations around mental health with the biggest names in sports and culture about the struggles they've had mastering their craft while dealing with any mental health issues.
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Foot Locker Women’s Global Creative Director, Melody Ehsani, on Following Your True Interests, Avoiding Materialism and Discovering Who You Are
October 29, 2021 00:40 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez connects with Melody Ehsani who is a designer and the Creative Director for Foot Locker Women's Global & Melody Ehsani Shop. She talks about how she was able to escape the traditional law school path and follow her interests and what she was truly passionate about. Melody also emphasizes the importance of avoiding materialism and searching to answer the questions of not only who are you? but also the question of what are you? Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest:...
Basi Vibe on Taking Time for Yourself to Stay Focused on Your Process
October 26, 2021 21:58 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez chats with Basi Vibe about his musical influences and inspirations, including how his move from Sacramento to Los Angeles influenced his music. He also opens up about the measures he takes to keep himself in check and stay focused on the creative process while making music. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Basi Vibe Ask your questions about this episode or anything else on your mind by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...
Retired Professional Lacrosse Great, Kyle Harrison, on the PLL, Selecting When to Be Vocal & Living for Others Approval
October 22, 2021 22:46 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez connects with former lacrosse player & current PLL Director of Player Relations and Diversity Inclusion, Kyle Harrison. They talk about Kyle's experience in the PLL, as he spent 17 years as a player helping to also build the league from the ground up. Kyle dives into what it was like for him playing in a predominately white sport and how he felt the need to be selective with when to speak up on issues. He also discusses how he felt outside pressure from others a...
R&B Singer-Songwriter and Actress, JoJo, Opens up About Finding Herself Again & Overcoming Anxiety
October 19, 2021 19:06 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez sits down with JoJo, the chart-topping R&B singer-songwriter and actress to talk about her experience achieving childhood stardom, her legal battle with her record label, battling anxiety from live performances and more. JoJo opens up about how she was able to find herself, after feeling lost for so long during her music career. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: JoJo Ask your questions about this episode or anything else on your mind by downloading the Vove...
Part 2 W/ Former MLB Pro, Greg Vaughn, on Life Not Being Fair & Getting Traded After a 50 Home Run Season
October 14, 2021 20:33 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez continues his discussion in this part 2 episode with Former MLB Professional, Greg Vaughn. They talk more about the impact that the absence of Greg's father during his childhood played in his wanting for reassurance later in life. They also talk about what it was like for Greg to be traded after hitting 50 home runs in a season. Also be sure to check out the work that Greg is doing with his Vaughn’s Valley Foundation. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Greg...
Former MLB Professional, Greg Vaughn, on the Importance of Hearing the Truth & Learning That Life Is Not Fair (Part 1)
October 12, 2021 19:25 - 22 minutes - 21 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez sits down with Retired MLB Professional and Sacramento legend, Greg Vaughn, to discuss his childhood and the importance of hearing the truth & learning that life is not fair from an early age. Greg opens up about his parents divorce and what it was like to grow up without a father figure and be forced to become the man of the house at such a young age. Also be sure to check out the work that Greg is doing with his Vaughn’s Valley Foundation. Host: Dr. Armando ...
Former University of Buffalo Safety, Joey Banks, on How He Leveled up by Dealing With Pressure and Learning to Accept His Emotions
October 07, 2021 18:18 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez connects with former University of Buffalo Safety standout, Joey Banks, for an open conversation about his journey preparing for the NFL draft during the COVID lockdowns, and how Cheat Code helped him to level up. Joey highlights dealing with the pressure he experienced going through the draft process, learning to deal with emotions head on and also how he is bringing his skills & work ethic from football into the business world. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez ...
The Psychology of Greatness, Part 5: Train the Brain
October 05, 2021 21:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez shares with you the final part of his five-part series on “The Psychology of Greatness.” Dr. Mondo highlights the importance of training your brain and lays out multiple ways for you to further train and improve your mental state. Dr. Mondo also talks about the exercises he does with clients to train neural networks. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Ask your questions about this episode or anything else on your mind by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy ...
ESPN Producer & Director, Hannah O’Flynn, on Maintaining a Positive Mindset Despite Rejection, Learning From Failures & More
September 30, 2021 16:48 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez talks with Hannah O'Flynn who is a Producer & Director at ESPN about the different ways to handle navigating your career path. Hannah highlights that it took her longer than expected to get to where she is now, but has learned so much along the way. She shares her thoughts on the importance of learning from your failures, how to maintain a positive mindset despite rejection and much more. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Hannah O'Flynn Voice your thoughts ...
Tennessee Titans Team Chaplin James “Mitch” Mitchell on Encouraging Others & Focusing on the Process Instead of the Performance
September 28, 2021 18:54 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez connects with James "Mitch" Mitchell who is the Team Chaplin for the Tennessee Titans. Mitch has worked with some of the greatest people in sports including former Titans QB Steve McNair, former Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander, Legendary University of Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt and more. Mitch shares his philosophy and insight on overcoming the fear that comes in sports, focusing on the process instead of the performance and also opens up with Dr...
The Psychology of Greatness, Part 4: Intuition
September 23, 2021 19:02 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez shares with you part 4 of his five-part series on “The Psychology of Greatness.” Dr. Mondo dives into "Intuition" and explains the power that can come from trusting your intuitive side and not overthinking things. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Psychology of Greatness, Part 3: Self-Expression
September 21, 2021 17:55 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez shares with you part 3 of his five-part series on “The Psychology of Greatness.” Dr. Mondo explains the importance of self-expression and accepting your true self/calling on your path to greatness. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WNBA Star, Angel McCoughtry, on Mental Health in the Black Community, Mental Health in Sports & the Struggles of Being a Black Athlete
September 16, 2021 18:40 - 31 minutes - 29 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez chats with five-time WNBA All-Star, two-time Olympic gold medalist and current member of the Las Vegas Aces, Angel McCoughtry, for an open conversation on her mental health journey throughout her life and career. Angel discusses how mental health is perceived in the black community and as a woman, the progress that has been made in the WNBA and in sports overall in regards to taking mental health seriously as well as the struggles of being a black athlete in to...
The Psychology of Greatness, Part 2: The Grind
September 14, 2021 20:26 - 13 minutes - 12 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez hits you with part 2 of his five-part series on "The Psychology of Greatness." Dr. Mondo goes in-depth on the concept of "The Grind" and how that truly separates the good from the great. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CAA's Ed Berry on Working with Aaron Rodgers, His Faith & Never Compromising His Convictions (Part 2) | Level Up w/ Dr. Mondo
September 09, 2021 17:18 - 20 minutes - 19 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez links up with Ed Berry of CAA to discuss what it's like working with Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, how his faith connects to his professional and personal life and never compromising his convictions in this cutthroat industry. Check out part 1 of this conversation from Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts! Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Ed Berry Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at htt...
CAA's Ed Berry on Working with Aaron Rodgers, His Faith & Never Compromising His Convictions (Part 1)
September 07, 2021 18:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez links up with Ed Berry of CAA to discuss what it's like working with Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, how his faith connects to his professional and personal life and never compromising his convictions in this cutthroat industry. Stay tuned for part 2 of this conversation on Thursday! Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Ed Berry Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...
Lauren Sesselmann on Fixing the Narrative in Women's Sports, the Effects of Concussions & Staying Positive Despite Negativity
September 02, 2021 18:04 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez chats with former professional soccer player and Olympic bronze medalist, Lauren Sesselmann, on her current work mentoring young women in soccer and shifting the narrative in women's sports, the depression that followed after her concussions and how she stayed positive during the times where nothing but negativity was going thrown in her direction. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy ...
The Psychology of Greatness
August 31, 2021 17:28 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez takes some time to look at the psychology behind what makes someone "great" as opposed to "good." While greatness seems to be portrayed as a physical trait in the sports world, in reality, it is just as much psychological and Dr. Mondo explains how the greats get there and how you can achieve that same greatness in your own life. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://a...
The Philharmonik on the Power of Therapy, Overcoming Anger & Resentment and Childhood Trauma
August 26, 2021 16:21 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez sits down with singer and songwriter, The Philharmonik, to discuss his musical process, the power of therapy and overcoming the anger and resentment that came with childhood loneliness, obesity and other traumas as a child. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: The Philharmonik Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...
Ending Stigma in Mental Health Is Vital, But Solving Inequality in Access Is Critical | Level Up w/ Dr. Mondo
August 24, 2021 16:36 - 22 minutes - 21 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez made a prediction at the beginning of 2020 that seemed bold at that time - that everyone would have a mental health support person in their lives by 2030 and would feel no shame in speaking about it openly. While no one could have predicted COVID fallout that shined the light on mental health struggles, and athletes across the globe speaking out about their struggles, it seems ending the stigma around mental health is far ahead of schedule. So now what? Dr. Mo...
David Freeman of Life Time Fitness on Overcoming His Personal Rock Bottom, Sleepless Nights & the Importance of Routine
August 19, 2021 19:17 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez sits down with David Freeman, National Digital Performer & Brand Manager of Life Time Fitness for an open discussion on putting so much into others and not having that reciprocated, hitting rock bottom during the pandemic and the importance of routine in helping overcome that rock bottom feeling. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: David Freeman Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...
Athletes & Mental Health: The Psychology of the Uproar
August 17, 2021 16:58 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez looks to make sense of Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles and Ryan Garcia being just a handful of prominent athletes who have chosen to prioritize their own personal mental health rather than compete in high stakes competitions with more and more athletes following their lead and yet, not everyone in society is on board with these decisions. Dr. Mondo examines this through the lens of psychology by proposing that this moment recognizes a cultural reckoning in long held ...
D1 Athlete, Tre Tipton, on His Past Depression, Suicide Attempts & His Mother's Passing
August 12, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez connects with current D1 football player at Pitt, Tre Tipton, for an open discussion on being a mental health advocate as a current athlete after learning from his past depression, suicide attempts and the recent passing of his mother. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Tre Tipton Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
Trainer-to-the-Stars, Travelle Gaines, on Reggie Bush Helping His Career, Having -$17 in His Account & More
August 10, 2021 16:50 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez connects with superstar trainer, Travelle Gaines, for one of the most real discussions yet on "Level Up." He discusses getting fired from his dream job at 24-years-old and how Reggie Bush helped him find his way, living in a motel with -$17 in his bank account & overcoming the self-doubt that allowed him to level up and become the man who he is today. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Travelle Gaines Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vov...
Vover's Justine Brown on Finding Self-Confidence, People-Pleasing & a Key Mentality Shift She Needed
August 05, 2021 18:10 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez links up with Vover's very own, Justine Brown, for an in-depth conversation about Justine's journey to leveling up that included finding the confidence in herself to be proud of the work she's done instead of just hyping up work done by her friends, her need to "people please" and how the pandemic shifted her mentality to stay in her own lane, be more focused and be more grateful. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Justine Brown Voice your thoughts on this epi...
Dr. Efrem Smith on the Backlash He Faced Speaking Out About George Floyd's Murder & the Future of Mental Health in the Church
August 03, 2021 16:59 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez sits down with Dr. Efrem Smith, renowned pastor at Midtown Church in Sacramento, for an in-depth conversation on the backlash he faced after calling for justice in George Floyd's murder, growing up on the same block where that murder took place and the future of mental health in the church. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Dr. Efrem Smith Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...
Soccer Star & Former Olympian Mallory Pugh on Her COVID Struggle, Injuries & Her Doubt on If She'd Ever Play Soccer Again
July 29, 2021 17:51 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez chats with former Olympian and current star of the NWSL's Chicago Red Stars, Mallory Pugh, about her mental health journey that includes the lows of contracting COVID last year, a frustrating injury and questioning whether or not she'd ever play soccer again. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Mallory Pugh Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
Former Gymnastics Star, Katelyn Ohashi, on How She Leveled Up After an Abusive Relationship
July 27, 2021 17:40 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez connects with former UCLA gymnastics star, Katelyn Ohashi, for an open conversation on her journey to leveling up that included escaping an abusive relationship with an ex-boyfriend, the subsequent fallout of that relationship and the lessons and inner-strength she received as a result. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Katelyn Ohashi Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...
Manu Muasau, M.A. on Overcoming Early Life Struggles & Becoming a Mental Performance Coach and Therapist
July 22, 2021 15:39 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez sits down with mental performance coach, therapist and former athlete, Manu Muasau, to discuss the ups and downs that came with his journey in leveling up. From his father's passing to some questionable decisions in college to now being a mental performance coach and therapist. Manu's journey reminds us that one decision will not define our future if we so choose. Tap in and come level up with Manu and Dr. Mondo. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Manu Muasau ...
Liz Beecroft on How She Dealt with Mental Health Issues & How She Helps Now as a Therapist
July 20, 2021 16:41 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez sits down with psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker and sneakerhead, Liz Beecroft, for an open and honest discussion on Liz's journey into the mental health space. From her own personal struggles dealing with panic attacks, anxiety and depression at a young age to now being someone who helps those dealing with the same issues. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Liz Beecroft Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! ...
Professional ⚽️ Player & Forbes 30 Under 30 Member, Amobi Okugo, on Overcoming an Early Crisis of Identity
July 15, 2021 17:10 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez chats with professional soccer player and a member of Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, Amobi Okugo, about his mental health journey and facing head on an early crisis of identity and how he learned to level up and emerge from that crisis of identity stronger than before. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Amobi Okugo Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...
Actress Skyler Samuels on Battling and Overcoming Depression
July 13, 2021 17:05 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez sits down with "Scream Queens" actress, Skyler Samuels, who opens up about with her battle against depression after the unexpected death of a close friend. Skyler and Mondo discuss the path she took to healing and overcoming her depression and ultimately, finding a way to level up and emerge a stronger person. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Skyler Samuels Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https...
NFL Pro Bowl RB, Justin Forsett, on the Darkest Moment of His Career & Dealing with an Identity Crisis
July 08, 2021 16:31 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez welcomes former Pro Bowl running back, Justin Forsett, to "Level Up" for an open and honest discussion about the darkest moment of his storied career and the subsequent identity crisis that followed and how he ultimately overcame both of these on his path to leveling up. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...
The Sha'Carri Richardson Suspension Is a Reminder We Have a Long Way to Go with Supporting Athletes' Mental Health
July 06, 2021 15:54 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez does a quick deep dive into Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension after testing positive for THC (marijuana) in her system and discusses how instead of judging Sha'Carri for breaking these antiquated rules, we need to look deeper and feel empathy for someone who was processing loss and pain while still trying to make her dreams come true. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https...
NBA Champion, Festus Ezeli, on Changing the "Failure" Mindset to a "Rebuilding" Mindset
June 29, 2021 17:02 - 14 minutes - 13 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez is joined by NBA Champion and former Golden State Warrior, Festus Ezeli, for an open discussion on his struggles (both mental and physical) in recovering from injuries, how he bounced back from spending six months in a wheelchair and how he continues to learn to remove the word "failure" from his vocabulary and replace it with the word "rebuild." Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Festus Ezeli Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app he...
Dylan Gonzalez on Her Public Perception, Growing Up in a Mormon Community & the Thoughts of Taking Her Own Life
June 24, 2021 15:18 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez welcomes a "walking Fortune 500 company" to Level Up in Dylan Gonzalez. Dylan opens up to Dr. Mondo on her mental health journey dealing with the constant scrutiny that comes with being in the public eye, her upbringing in a predominantly Mormon community and the struggles that lead to her contemplating taking her own life. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Dylan Gonzalez Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Po...
The OG Superagent, Leigh Steinberg, on Battling Alcoholism, His Path to Sobriety & How Much He Inspired "Jerry Maguire"
June 22, 2021 16:08 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez chats with Patrick Mahomes' agent, the original superagent himself, Leigh Steinberg, about his journey to the top of the sports world, his battle with alcoholism and how he discovered the path to sobriety. Leigh also discusses how much he actually inspired "Jerry Maguire" starring Tom Cruise and whether he actually told someone to "show him the money." Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Leigh Steinberg Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vo...
Mariah Godwin on Dealing with Beauty Norms & Being Married to an NFL Star
June 17, 2021 15:45 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez gets into a very heartfelt and honest conversation with Mariah Godwin about insecurities she has dealt with and continues to deal with in regards to beauty norms and standards and gives her thoughts on how to level up passed those insecurities. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Mariah Godwin Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
Tampa Bay Bucs' Chris Godwin, on the Mental Struggles He Dealt with Leading Up to Winning the Super Bowl
June 15, 2021 16:22 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez sits down with Tampa Bay Bucaneers wide receiver, Chris Godwin, for an in-depth discussion on Chris' mental struggles during this year's playoffs, how he overcame them and leveled up on his way to helping the Bucs win the 2021 Super Bowl. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Chris Godwin Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...
The "Michael Jordan" of Lacrosse, Paul Rabil, on the Toll Divorce Takes on Professional Athletes
June 10, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez sits down with the "Michael Jordan" of the lacrosse world, Paul Rabil, for an open discussion on how his divorce affected his personal and professional mindset and how he overcame and continues to overcome those struggles on a day-to-day basis. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Paul Rabil Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
WNBA's Lexie Brown on Embracing the "Misunderstood" Label, Her Concussion in the Bubble & Escaping Patterns of Behavior That Aren't True to Who We Are
June 08, 2021 16:41 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez sits down with WNBA veteran, Lexie Brown, for an open dialogue on how she learned to embrace being "misunderstood" and how that label affected her while dealing with a concussion during last year's WNBA bubble. Dr. Mondo and Lexie also talk through the process of escaping patterns of behavior that aren't true to who we are as people on our journeys to leveling up. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Lexie Brown Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloadin...
Adrian Gonzalez, on Machismo, Overcoming Bullying & the Struggles During His MLB Career
June 03, 2021 16:41 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez is joined by former MLB All-Star and the best Mexican baseball player of all time, Adrian Gonzalez, for a candid conversation on the conversation around mental health in his family and his culture, overcoming bullying after moving to the United States and how he overcame the struggles in his decorated career as a professional baseball player. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Adrian Gonzalez Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app her...
Naomi Osaka-French Open Situation Shows There's a Long Way to Go with Mental Health in Sports
June 01, 2021 16:43 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez discusses the long journey that remains for us and the sports world in regards to talking about and being respectful of mental health in professional sports in light of the situation that unfolded with Naomi Osaka at the French Open. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
Danielle Robay on Allowing Yourself to Be Vulnerable & the Importance of Actively Pursuing Your Dreams
May 27, 2021 17:48 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez is joined by interviewer and journalist, Danielle Robay, to talk the importance of being vulnerable as someone who asks questions for a living and why actively pursuing your dreams can help with your mental health. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Danielle Robay Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....
Olympic Star, Colleen Quigley, on Fear of Embarrassment & Leaving Nike
May 25, 2021 17:34 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez is joined by Olympian and steeplechase star, Colleen Quigley, for an in-depth discussion on her fear of embarrassment and the constant struggle of facing it. She also opens up on how her fear of embarrassment almost prevented her from making the decision to leave Nike and how betting on herself helped in making the best possible decision. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Colleen Quigley Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! ...
Rugby Star, Ardie Savea, Opens Up on Family Struggles & the Temptations That Come with Money and Fame
May 20, 2021 15:43 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez connects with rugby star, Ardie Savea, for an open discussion on Ardie's family struggles that came with the temptations of money and fame and the impact that had on his performance on the field. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Ardie Savea Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn’t Fail? (feat. WNBA Star Renee Montgomery)
May 18, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez chats with two-time WNBA Champion, NCAA Champion and current vice president of the Atlanta Dream, Renee Montgomery for an incredibly insightful conversation on her mental health journey of persevering, dealing with intergenerational trauma and proving her doubters wrong over and over again. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Renee Montgomery Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...
Part 2 with NBA Champion, Caron Butler, Talking Balance & Overcoming Obstacles
May 13, 2021 15:15 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez continues his discussion in this special part 2 episode with NBA Champion and current Miami Heat assistant coach, Caron Butler. They talk more on the importance of balance and how overcoming obstacles is sometimes a necessary step in leveling up in life. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Caron Butler Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...
Finding Balance with NBA Champion, Caron Butler (Part 1)
May 11, 2021 16:55 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez links up with NBA Champion and current assistant coach for the Miami Heat, Caron Butler, for a discussion on finding balance in one's life. Caron opens up on his early life experiences of growing up under the guidance of his beloved mother and grandmother, to serving time in juvenile hall to making it to where no one ever thought we would make it to: the pinnacle of the NBA world as champion. Stay tuned for part 2 of Dr. Mondo's conversation with Caron Butler t...
Dansby Swanson of the Atlanta Braves on Battling Anxiety at the Highest Level
May 06, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBDr. Armando Gonzalez chats with Atlanta Braves shortstop, Dansby Swanson, about the struggles he faced battling anxiety while playing at the highest level of baseball and also gives advice on how to overcome that anxiety for those dealing with the same issues. Host: Dr. Armando Gonzalez Guest: Dansby Swanson Voice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...