Dreamers Beware

Dreamers Beware
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Dreamers Beware is were high performing individuals open up about the real stories behind their success—injuries, failures, rejections, burnout, and self-doubt. These are the raw, unfiltered moments that don’t make the highlight reel but shape the journey. Each episode explores how adversity is not just a setback but a catalyst. If you’ve ever felt like giving up this podcast is your reminder: your hardest moments aren’t the end—they’re the start of your comeback. Real stories. Raw emotion. Resilience in every word. Dreamers Beware.

Episodes

  1. Feb 4

    The Dreamer's Journal - #1

    The first episode of The Dreamer’s Journal dives into a powerful question: Why are so many young athletes afraid of competition? In this short episode, we explore where that fear comes from and how coaches, parents, and athletes can help bring the joy back to competing.

    22 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    The True Meaning of Team: Standards, Trust, and Accountability

    In this episode of the Dreamers Beware podcast, I sit down with Scott Young, a teacher and former swimming and diving coach at Albany Academy, to dive deep into the true meaning of TEAM.During this episode we talk about what it’s really like stepping into a program as a new coach, how to honor what already exists while intentionally shifting culture, and the mistakes coaches often make when trying to create change to quickly. Scott shares powerful insight on building trust, establishing standards, and creating an environment where accountability is driven by care, not control.

    1h 17m

  3. 10/06/2025

    The Foundation of Success: Trust Between Coach and Athlete

    In this episode of the Dreamers Beware podcast, I sit down with Manny Pollard, a 3x NCAA Division I All-American diver from the University of Minnesota. Today Manny is looked upon as one of the top diving coaches within the country. His coaching journey has taken him to programs across the country, including Illinois, Texas, and Minnesota. Manny has also become the first black diving coach for Team USA. We explore Manny’s remarkable path in diving, from picking up the sport as a high school freshman to quickly becoming one of the nation’s best. He shares how the lessons he learned as an athlete continue to shape the way he coaches today. At the heart of our conversation is the power of the coach–athlete relationship. In a sport where success is often determined by someone else's opinion, Manny emphasizes how trust between coach and athlete can make all the difference.

    52 min

  4. 09/22/2025

    Celebrating Adversity: Lessons from Coach Gregg Parini

    In this week’s episode of the Dreamers Beware podcast, I sit down with Gregg Parini, who is beginning his 39th season as the head coach of Denison University’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. We dive into Gregg’s journey — how he fell in love with the sport of swimming and the path that ultimately led him to Denison. He opens up about his coaching philosophy, the culture he has created, and why he believes that facing challenges and adversity should not only be expected but celebrated. Over nearly four decades, he has built one of the most respected and successful swimming and diving programs in NCAA Division 3.

    1h 3m

  5. 08/25/2025

    Resilience in the Crease: A Lacrosse Goalie’s Rise from D3 to the D1 National Stage - EP #5 Will Helm

    In this week’s episode of the Dreamers Beware podcast, I sit down with Will Helm, a lacrosse goalie whose journey started at St. Lawrence University and led him all the way to starting in the 2023 Division I Lacrosse National Championship game for Duke University. We dive into Will’s incredible path from Division III to the biggest stage in college lacrosse, exploring the challenges, lessons, and defining moments along the way. Will also shares how the experiences and mindset he developed through this journey have shaped not only his athletic career but also the way he approaches everyday life beyond the field.

    48 min

  6. 07/14/2025

    The Battle for Sobriety: One Man’s Story of Pain, Healing, and Purpose - EP #4 Mitch Williams

    In this week’s episode of the Dreamers Beware podcast, I sit down with Mitch Williams, a recovering alcoholic and addict who’s now 8 years sober. We go beyond the surface of addiction as we explore what it really is, how it’s classified, and when does it end? Mitch will share his raw and honest story of recovery. He reflects on the lessons he’s learned through sobriety and offers advice to anyone battling addiction, adversity, or any kind of personal struggle. This conversation is about more than addiction, it's about resilience, self-awareness, and reclaiming your life.

    48 min

  7. 07/04/2025

    The Path Forward: Finding Meaning After Loss - EP#3 Jerome Heidrich

    In this week’s episode of the Dreamers Beware podcast, I sit down with my good friend Jerome Heidrich. We dive into his work with Deep End Fitness and how their training builds mental resilience through controlled stress and underwater challenges. Jerome also shares insight into his role in the Underwater Torpedo League, a unique and intense team based competition. But the heart of this episode is Jerome’s life changing journey on the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage across France and Spain. Following the loss of his mother, Jerome set out on this path to rediscover meaning, gain perspective, and reinvent himself. He opens up about grief, growth, and what it truly means to find yourself again. If you’re facing adversity or searching for direction, this episode is a powerful reminder of the strength found in struggle.

    1h 17m

  8. 06/27/2025

    Earned, Not Given: How Adversity Built DIII Champions - DB #2 Kevin Gillooly & Nick Goudie

    In this weeks episode of the Dreamers Beware podcast I sit down with Kevin Gillooly the 2022 DIII 50 freestyle national champion from Rowan University and Nick Goudie a key contributor to Emory University’s three consecutive swimming and diving national titles (22-24). In this episode, Kevin and Nick share their journeys to becoming national champions. Revealing how both the highs and the setbacks were essential towards there successes. The road isn’t always easy, but their stories show how the lessons learned along the way can transform your perspective on life

    1h 14m
  9. What is adversity and why is it important? - DB #1 Katie Sprague

    06/19/2025

    What is adversity and why is it important? - DB #1 Katie Sprague

    Welcome to the first episode of the Dreamers Beware Podcast. Our first guest, Katie Sprague, is a clinical psychologist with a background in leadership consulting and experience working with varsity athletes at Denison University. In this episode, we dive into the meaning of adversity, why it matters, and how it shapes personal growth. We discuss our journeys while swimming at Denison University and how how our experience shaped our perspective on resilience and adversity.

    56 min
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About

Dreamers Beware is were high performing individuals open up about the real stories behind their success—injuries, failures, rejections, burnout, and self-doubt. These are the raw, unfiltered moments that don’t make the highlight reel but shape the journey. Each episode explores how adversity is not just a setback but a catalyst. If you’ve ever felt like giving up this podcast is your reminder: your hardest moments aren’t the end—they’re the start of your comeback. Real stories. Raw emotion. Resilience in every word. Dreamers Beware.

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  • Creator
    Dreamers Beware
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
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