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Podcasts
Ep 20: Internal Family Systems Therapy with Dr. Brooke Rundle
This episode is the third and final installment of our three-part series focused on mental game insights. In this episode, Dr. Erdner takes a deeper dive into her own mental health journey, specifically through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy—the primary modality that has helped me navigate the psychological challenges of living with a medical diagnosis. Dr. Rundle explains what IFS is, how it works, and why it can be such a powerful tool for those of us facing complex and chronic medical conditions.
Physical Toughness is Nothing without Mental Toughness, with Dr. Brooke Rundle.
You’ve toned your muscles, you’ve mastered your technique, but how are you going to perform when your confidence fails? How will you handle injuries? As a former professional player, and author of the sports psychology book, Headstrong, and founder of Headstrong Mindset Counseling, Dr. Brooke Rundle works with athletes to control their fears and master their doubts. Dr. Rundle explains the foundational mental skills that top athletes need to win on the court, and even more so in their lives after they’re done. Be sure to check out the end of the interview for a special “Progressive Muscle Relaxation” session; something coaches can start doing with their players right now.
Episode 60: This Sport is for Everyone: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Volleyball featuring Brooke Rundle and Marie Zidek
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event and travel season has started for them. Then they wrap-up their interviews recorded live at the 2022 AVCA Convention to focus on the important topic of LGBTQ+ inclusion in volleyball. They sit down with former pro volleyball player, Equality Coaching Alliance member and Headstrong Mindset LLC founder Brooke Rundle as well as DePaul University women’s head coach, Marie Zidek (8:36 – 1:06:15). They discuss their involvement in the Equality Coaching Alliance, the important work they’re doing to support the LGBTQ+ volleyball community, and how everyone can create a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ athletes and coaches.