Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast
Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast with hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer, is a space for athletes, parents, and coaches to see the depths of hockey and the mental hurdles that come with it.
Jeff Lerg has extensive experience as a former player and current coach that propels his knowledge and life advice. Jeff has reached the ultimate pinnacle of what it means to be a successful D1 Collegiate Athlete. Playing at Michigan State University, he has won countless awards and accolades displaying his success. Also, a former professional goalie for 10+ years across the U.S. and Europe, he has had first-hand experience reaching his own goals and helping others achieve theirs.
Chris Palmer, M.A. in Psychology, is a Hockey Mental Performance Coach who trains individuals, coaches, and teams from house leagues to Pro and Amateur in the US, Europe and Canada. He trains “heart, head, and guts,” with a proven process that helps clients maximize mental toughness and motivation to develop a grinding and intense compete level. As a former NCAA runner, x2 All-American, and Nike-sponsored athlete, Chris brings a great deal of knowledge in athletics and the mental performance space to positively impact the lives of athletes all over the world.
Episodes
88 episodes
Want More Confidence? Prove It to Yourself.
Welcome to Episode 88 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast: Want More Confidence? Prove It to Yourself.In this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc break down one of the most important—and misunderstood—parts of athletic pe...
Stuck in a Slump? How Athletes Get Their Confidence Back
Welcome to Episode 87 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast: Stuck in a Slump? How Athletes Get Their Confidence BackIn this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc break down something almost every athlete will ...
Consistency Is the Most Underrated Skill in Sports: Joe Neal, Founder of 2SP Sports
Welcome to Episode 86 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast: Consistency Is the Most Underrated Skill in Sports: Joe Neal, Founder of 2SP SportsIn this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc sit down with longtime strength and...
Good Habits Aren’t Enough: How High Performers Raise Their Standards
Welcome to Episode 85 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast: Good Habits Aren’t Enough: How High Performers Raise Their StandardsIn this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc dive into what it really takes to b...
High-Level Sports Are Ruthless. Are You Ready?
Welcome to Episode 84 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast: High-Level Sports Are Ruthless. Are You Ready?In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc talk about what the start of a new season really demands ...
Why Today’s Athletes Struggle to Believe in Themselves
Welcome to Episode 83 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc take a step back from the technical side of sports to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing young athletes to...
Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik U.S. Olympic Ice Dancers: “You Have One Life—Run Toward Your Dreams”
Welcome to Episode 82 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc sit down with U.S. Olympic Ice Dancers Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik to go behind the scenes...
Cooper Black: Charlotte Checkers Goaltender on the Power of Self-Belief
Welcome to Episode 81 of the Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast!Up next in The Goalie Nation Series, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc sit down with one of the fastest-rising young goaltenders in professional hockey, Ch...
Cam Johnson: Florida Everblades Goaltender & 4x Kelly Cup Champion on the Secret to a Champion's Mindset
Welcome to Episode 80 of the Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast!Up next in The Goalie Nation Series, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc sit down with one of the most accomplished winners in professional hockey, Florida Ever...
The Truth About Mental Performance Coaching & Why Athletes Hold Themselves Back
Welcome to Episode 79 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood aspects of athletic success: mental performance c...
The Perfect Offseason Recipe for Athletes
Welcome to Episode 78 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc discuss one of the biggest challenges athletes face during the offseason: finding the balance between re...
The Truth About Getting Drafted Nobody Talks About
Welcome to Episode 77 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc tackle one of the most emotional moments in an athlete's journey: getting drafted, getting cut, or feeling l...
Callie Shanahan: PWHL New York Sirens Goaltender
Welcome to Episode 76 of the Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast!Up next in The Goalie Nation Series, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc welcome back PWHL New York Sirens goaltender Callie Shanahan following the completion of her rookie seas...
How to Handle Failure Without Losing Confidence
Welcome to Episode 75 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc tackle one of the most difficult experiences every athlete faces: failure.Whether it's a bad game...
Kris Eberly: From Tier 2 Hockey to Starting Goaltender at The Ohio State University
Welcome to Episode 74 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc continue the Goalie Nation series with The Ohio State University goaltender Kristoffer Eberly.Kris’ journey to D...
The Longevity Formula for Athletes: Chris Phillips
Welcome to Episode 73 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!"The Longevity Formula for Athletes: Chris Phillips"In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc sit down with one of the most experienced sports med...
How Athletes Build Grit Before the Season Starts
Welcome to Episode 72 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!“How Athletes Build Grit Before the Season Starts”In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc break down one of the most important traits every athl...
Owen Bartoszkiewicz: Michigan Tech University Goaltender and the Road That Led Him There
Welcome to Episode 71 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc continue the Goalie Nation series with Michigan Tech University goaltender Owen Bartoszkiewicz.Owen’s path through coll...
The Best Find a Way, the Rest Find Out: Building a No-Excuses Mentality
Welcome to Episode 70 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!“The Best Find a Way, the Rest Find Out: Building a No-Excuses Mentality”In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc break down one of the co...
Trey Augustine: Signed with the Detroit Red Wings & Former Michigan State University Goaltender
Welcome to Episode 69 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc continue the Goalie Nation series with one of the brightest young goaltenders in hockey — Detroit Red Wings prospect and Michi...
Johnny Hicks: 2026 National Champion & University of Denver Goaltender
Welcome to Episode 68 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!In this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc sit down with 2026 National Champion and University of Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks — or more famously “Johnny Bricks.” From...
Confident Athletes Don’t Guess—They Decide
Welcome to Episode 67 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!“Confident Athletes Don’t Guess—They Decide”In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc break down one of the most underrated skills in sport...
The Mindset You Need to Come Back From Injury
Welcome to Episode 66 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!“The Mindset You Need to Come Back From Injury”In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc tackle one of the toughest realities athletes face...
Talent Sets the Floor, Character Sets the Ceiling
In Episode 65 of the Dialed & Driven Mentality Podcast, we break down one of the most overlooked — yet most important — elements of athletic success: character.Athletes today spend countless hours developing their skills, training in...
The 3 Real Signs You’re on the Right Path
Welcome to Episode 64 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast!“The 3 Real Signs You’re on the Right Path”In this episode, Jeff Lerg, Chris Palmer, and Natalie Ferenc take on one of the most frustrating questions athletes...