The WellSport Podcast

Sean Fee
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Sean Fee, Mental Performance Coach at The Golf Room, sits down with athletes, Sport Psychologists, educators and more to discuss building peak performance, from the ground up. Presented by The Golf Room in Dublin, Ohio.

  1. Episode 52: Dr. Kimberly O' Brien

    FEB 2

    Episode 52: Dr. Kimberly O' Brien

    On Episode 52, we had the chance to sit down with Kimberly O'Brien, and it was one of those conversations that reminds you the true impact that this work can have. Kim brings a rare combination of experience as a Harvard women’s hockey national champion, longtime clinician, suicide prevention specialist, and athlete mental-health advocate. We discussed her new book Mentality Wins (with Jonathan Jenkins, Psy.D, CMPC), which does an incredible job blending real athlete stories, the psychology behind performance, and practical tools athletes can actually use.

    41 min
  2. Director of Mental Health for BYU Athletics: Dr. Braden Brown

    JAN 19

    Director of Mental Health for BYU Athletics: Dr. Braden Brown

    Episode 51 with Dr. Braden Brown, Director of Mental Health at BYU Athletics is officially live. What stood out most wasn’t a flashy mental skill — it was his grounded, experience-driven approach to helping athletes perform without trying to control how they feel. At the core of his work: You don’t need confidence, calm, or certainty to perform well — you need the ability to respond effectively under pressure. We dive into: • Why confidence isn’t a requirement for performance • Acceptance vs. fighting thoughts and emotions • Separating identity from outcome so athletes can play free• Using experiential tools to build real awareness • Helping athletes build an identity beyond sport A great reminder that the best mental performance work isn’t about hype — it’s about helping athletes build capacity, trust, and flexibility under pressure.

    45 min
  3. Episode 50: Zach Brandon

    12/17/2025

    Episode 50: Zach Brandon

    Episode 50 of The WellSport Podcast felt like a full-circle moment. Zach Brandon is a coach, speaker, and thought leader blending principles from psychology, coaching, and high performance to empower elite sport coaches and executives toward personal and professional excellence. Zach is the Owner of MVP Mindset Coaching, and spent 7 seasons as Mental Performance Coach with the Arizona Diamondbacks. One line from our conversation keeps sticking with me:“You’re most powerfully positioned to serve the person you once were.” We talked about:• Why asking better questions matters more than having better answers • The difference between grinding and sculpting your life and career • How coaches can win more and live better — without sacrificing themselves • Why high performance is often about subtraction, not addition This episode is for coaches, practitioners, and leaders who care about the inner game — and the people behind the performance.

    53 min
  4. Boston Red Sox Physical Performance Coordinator: Simon Thomas

    12/08/2025

    Boston Red Sox Physical Performance Coordinator: Simon Thomas

    In this week’s episode, I sat down with Simon Thomas, Director of Performance & Operations for the Boston Red Sox. After spending years in elite rugby environments across New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and MLR, Simon stepped into baseball with a completely fresh lens — and that’s what makes his perspective so powerful. We talked about: 🔹 How the Red Sox build aligned systems that put players first, empower coaches, and connect every department around development.🔹 Why the mental game sets the ceiling in baseball — especially in a sport where failure is constant.🔹 What true culture looks like inside a massive organization, and why “words on the wall” only matter if people actually live them.🔹 The challenge of trust and stability in a system with constant roster movement and daily pressure.

    50 min
  5. Marathon Runner & Influencer: Bekah Shininger

    11/24/2025

    Marathon Runner & Influencer: Bekah Shininger

    On this week’s WellSport Podcast, we sat down with Bekah Shininger (@bekinreallife) — a marathoner (33 and counting) , creator, and community builder who’s redefined what mental toughness looks like. We talked about everything from:💭 Why she started running to prove she was “capable of more”💄 Her belief that “you can be pretty and gritty” — authenticity as a form of strength🔥 How stacking the hard days (not just the sunny ones) builds grit🤝 The power of finding (and creating) your community in an individual sport What I loved most? Bekah’s perspective that running — like any pursuit of excellence — is about freedom, expression, and growth through challenge.

    35 min
  6. Golf Digest Best Young Teacher: Mitch Farrer

    11/10/2025

    Golf Digest Best Young Teacher: Mitch Farrer

    Golf coach Mitch Farrer might be one of the best technical minds in the sport — but what stood out most in our conversation wasn’t swing mechanics. It was mindset. We talked about how the best players don’t wait for pressure to find them — they train for it. They build stress into practice, create consequence, and learn how to perform when their heart rate spikes. Mitch put it perfectly: “Simulate pressure in practice so the game feels easy. Most people do the opposite.” We also unpacked: Why nerves are a sign that something matters How to practice confidence, not just mechanics Why experience under pressure is the best mental training there is If you’re a coach or athlete, this episode is a reminder that mental performance isn’t something you “work on later” — it’s built into how you train today.

    43 min
  7. Founder of The Performance Advisory Group: Justin Su'a

    10/27/2025

    Founder of The Performance Advisory Group: Justin Su'a

    On Episode 46 we sat down with the Founder of the ⁠Performance Advisory Group⁠, ⁠Justin Su'a⁠. Justin has worked with multiple teams in the MLB, NFL, NHL, and the NBA and is someone I've looked up to since the start of my journey in this field. We covered so much ground — from how his mission trip in Nicaragua helped shape his ability to communicate and empathize, to working with the top athletes in the world — but what stood out most was how he thinks. Justin approaches performance through systems thinking that prioritizes: 🧠 Understanding variables that influences behavior ⚙️ Building intentional environments for consistency 💬 Asking better questions rather than giving quick answers

    48 min
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars Performance Psych: Dr. Alex Auerbach

    10/13/2025

    Jacksonville Jaguars Performance Psych: Dr. Alex Auerbach

    On Episode 45 we sit down with Dr. Alex Auerbach, performance psychologist for the Jacksonville Jaguars (and formerly with the Toronto Raptors). One of the biggest takeaways? The role of AI in the future of mental performance.We talk about: How journaling connects to neuroscience—and how using AI tools can surface patterns and insights athletes might miss on their own Why AI will become an essential between-sessions teammate to help athletes stay accountable and consistent The balance between human connection and technology in high-performance environments His mental skills pyramid for pros—from sleep and recovery, to composure strategies, to cognitive tools How acceptance and mindset shape performance at the highest levels Alex made it clear: AI isn’t here to replace coaches or athletes—it’s here to augment performance and open new doors for growth.

    43 min
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Sean Fee, Mental Performance Coach at The Golf Room, sits down with athletes, Sport Psychologists, educators and more to discuss building peak performance, from the ground up. Presented by The Golf Room in Dublin, Ohio.

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  • Creator
    Sean Fee
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sean Fee
  • Show Website
    The WellSport Podcast