Episodes

Jan. 16, 2023

2023: The Year of Mental Health

In this first episode of the new year, Dr. J discusses the reaction to the recent collapse of NFL player, Damar Hamlin and how the country has rallied around his recovery. In the larger discussion, she shares the changing mindset …

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Nov. 7, 2022

Candid Conversation with Mitch Lyons, Founder of End Abusive Coaching…

The End Abusive Coaching Campaign is for you. Dr. J and Mitch Lyons, former college basketball coach and founder of the End Abusive Coaching Campaign talk about the mental and psychological effects on abusive coaching and his movement to...

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Oct. 31, 2022

In the Studio - Gridiron Gamble: The Risk and Reward of American Foot…

This week is an 'In the Studio' episode where the mics are left on as Dr. J and her producer John have conversations about various aspects of sports, mental health and pop culture. Today's episode starts out talking about football …

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Oct. 24, 2022

Raising a Confident and Independent Young Woman with Guest Jennifer C…

Raising teenagers can be a daunting task. Excelling in athletics and academics can be a great catalyst for raising confident and independent young people. What happens when a new coach enters the scene and underminds years of healthy development and...

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Oct. 17, 2022

Season Two Premiere - Tennis Parenting with Lynda Hewitt

On this week's episode, Dr. J has a heartfelt conversation with Lynda Hewitt, who's son is active on the national junior tennis circuit and she has in turn, become an active player herself. They discuss the rigors of travel, expenses …

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July 4, 2022

#8 - Gritty parenting with Connie Brown

This week's gritty guest in our baseball series is my friend Connie Brown. She was a gritty beast of a competitive swimmer and athlete who competed at the University of Texas at Austin and competed in the Olympic Trials. Her …

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June 27, 2022

#7 - Going Pro with Nick Lee PART 2

This is Part 2 of Nick Lee's Interview Nick Lee was a former professional player with the Washington Nationals organization from 2011 to 2018. He went to Madison High School in San Antonio TX and after attending college he was …

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June 20, 2022

#6 - Going Pro with Nick Lee PART 1

Nick Lee was a former professional player with the Washington Nationals organization from 2011 to 2018. He went to Madison High School in San Antonio TX and after attending college he was drafted by the Nationals in 2011. He has …

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June 13, 2022

#5 - All things coaching with Garrett Acker

This week's gritty guest in our baseball series is Garrett Acker. Garrett grew up in San Antonio and specialized in baseball, which earned him the chance to play at the Division I level. Garrett started his select organization Tribe baseball …

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June 6, 2022

#5 - Preparing your kids for success with Coach TJ Greene

This week's gritty guest is a professional youth baseball coach with the San Antonio Lobos baseball organization. He has been coaching with the Lobos since 2017. He was a 3 year Varsity starter at Sandra Day O’Connor High School in …

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May 30, 2022

#4 - Mindset for Excellence with Dr. Jesse Michel

This week's gritty guest in our baseball series is Dr. Jesse Michel. He's the CEO of Mindset for Excellence, and he recently completed his fifth and final season as the Mental Skills Coordinator for the Houston Astros. During his time …

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May 23, 2022

#3 - Baseball Scouting With Joe Almaraz

This week's gritty guest in our baseball series is Joe Almaraz, who is currently an international scout for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is a seasoned professional baseball scout and baseball coach who has served for many years with different...

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May 16, 2022

#2 - Pro Baseball with Matt Adams

This week's gritty guest in our baseball series is Major League baseball player Matt Adams. Matt has been Nicknamed "Big City" for his imposing size and ability to regularly hit long home runs. The St. Louis Cardinals selected Matt in …

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May 9, 2022

#1 - Talking Parenting with Jill Fitch

Jill Fitch has lived and worked in San Antonio for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Austin College in Sherman, Texas, with a degree in Communications and Latin American Business. In 2012, Jill made the decision to...

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May 6, 2022

Welcome to Gettin' Gritty!

Let's get Gritty!

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