Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J

Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J

Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J is a podcast about building mental toughness on and off the field. Dr. Julie Wiernik is a licensed sports psychologist with over 20 years of experience in improving athlete performance and overall mental health. If you're an athlete, parent, coach, or just someone who wants to become a grittier human being, this is the podcast for you.

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64. Beyond the Game: Parenting & Identity in Youth Sports
Feb. 13, 2025

64. Beyond the Game: Parenting & Identity in Youth Sports

In this episode of Gettin Gritty with Dr J, Dr. Julie and John Largent dive into how a parent's identity becomes tied to their child’s athletic journey, the pressures of pursuing pro sports, and gender disparities in career transitions. John also...
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63. Protect Yourself: Red Flags, Scams, and Smarter Choices
Jan. 23, 2025

63. Protect Yourself: Red Flags, Scams, and Smarter Choices

In this episode, Dr Julie Wiernik and John Largent discuss red flags in service providers and scams, emphasizing the importance of due diligence. Key points include: Ask for References: Refusal to provide references is a major red flag. Legitimate...
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62. Inside the Whistle: Life as an NCAA Basketball Referee with Greg Tolson
Dec. 30, 2024

62. Inside the Whistle: Life as an NCAA Basketball Referee with Greg Tolson

Dive into the gripping world of sports and personal evolution with Dr. Julie Wiernik. In this episode, we sit down with Greg Tolson, a former Air Force veteran turned NCAA basketball referee. Craig shares his journey from playing multiple sports in...
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61. From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Changing Landscape of Youth Athletics
Dec. 17, 2024

61. From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Changing Landscape of Youth Athletics

In this insightful episode of Gettin’ Gritty with Dr. J, Dr. Julie Wiernik sits down with Dr. Gordon, founder of Ground Level Four and host of Performance Talk, to explore the evolving challenges of youth sports. They discuss the increasing pressure...
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Milestones, Marriage, and Moments of Gratitude
Nov. 26, 2024

Milestones, Marriage, and Moments of Gratitude

This week on Gettin’ Gritty with Dr. J, Dr. Julie Wiernik and John Largent reflect on life’s defining moments—both the joyous and the challenging. From John’s emotional experience of his son’s wedding to navigating the complexities of...
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Desert Reflections: Dr. J’s Journey in Sports Psychology and Self-Care
Nov. 1, 2024

Desert Reflections: Dr. J’s Journey in Sports Psychology and Self-Care

In this reflective episode of Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J, Dr. J shares her excitement about attending a sports psychology conference in Las Vegas, where she’s combining learning with personal downtime. She opens up about her approach to solo...
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