The Mindset U Playbook
The Mindset U Playbook isn’t about baseball.
Baseball is just the entry point.
This is about building a person who can actually carry pressure, handle reality, and perform when it matters. On the field, in business, and in life.
Every episode breaks down what most people avoid.
Discipline. Standards. Emotional control. Decision-making under pressure.
Not the highlight reel. The stuff that determines who you become when nobody’s watching.
We get into the real gap.
The one between what you know and what you actually do.
Because talent isn’t the separator. Behaviour is.
And you won’t just hear it from me.
We bring in athletes, coaches, doctors, and high performers who are in it, not talking about it.
People doing real work, dealing with real pressure, making real decisions.
No theory for the sake of sounding smart.
Just lived experience, hard lessons, and what actually holds up when things get difficult.
This is for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone who knows they’re capable of more but keeps hitting the same ceiling.
No hype. No shortcuts.
Just a system for showing up properly, consistently, across every area of your life.
Because what you do off the field isn’t separate.
It’s the whole game.
The Mindset U Playbook
# 39 - Jeff Parker - Counsellor and great friend
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In this engaging conversation, Curtis Pelletier and Jeff Parker discuss the journey of mental health counseling, the importance of community and support, and the challenges of addiction recovery. Jeff shares his personal experiences and insights into working with youth, the role of sports in mental health, and the impact of social media on young people. They emphasize the need for parental involvement and the significance of self-talk and resilience in overcoming life's challenges.
Titles
- Navigating Mental Health: A Conversation with Jeff Parker
- From Sports to Counseling: Jeff Parker's Journey
Sound Bites
- "It's hard to face yourself."
- "Play is the work of children."
- "Just let them be a kid, man."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
02:50
Journey into Counseling and Mental Health
05:41
Working with Youth and Behavioral Health
08:41
The Role of Parents in Youth Development
11:11
Sports Psychology and Mental Health
14:08
Personal Journey of Sobriety and Recovery
20:09
The Journey to Sobriety
23:02
Understanding Addiction and Its Impact
25:19
The Role of Social Media in Modern Life
28:37
Reflections on Baseball and Life Lessons
31:18
Encouraging Youth Participation in Sports