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Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J

Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J

By: Dr. Julie Wiernik
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Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J is a podcast about building mental toughness on and off the field. Dr. Julie Wiernik is a licensed sports psychologist with over 20 years of experience in improving athlete performance and overall mental health. If you're an athlete, parent, coach, or just someone who wants to become a grittier human being, this is the podcast for you.2022 Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships
Episodes
  • Mental Fundamentals: Dr. J’s Game-Changing Video Series for Athletes, Parents, and Performers | Gettin Gritty
    Aug 28 2025

    In this exciting new episode of Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J, Dr. J and producer John Largent reunite in studio to unveil a major evolution in the Gettin' Gritty brand: a 20-part mental performance video series designed for athletes, parents, coaches, and high performers of all ages.

    Packed with 20+ years of sports psychology wisdom and delivered in powerful, bite-sized lessons, this new library is a breakthrough in mental skills training. From identity development and performance prep to navigating pressure, burnout, and NIL-era challenges—Dr. J is putting her signature grit into a digital resource accessible to anyone, anywhere.

    Whether you're a Little Leaguer, pro athlete, coach, or parent navigating youth sports, this is the mental game plan you didn’t know you needed.

    🎯 Bonus: Learn how her journal, online coaching, and print-on-demand tools create a complete system for growth, resilience, and real results.

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    50 mins
  • 67. Love, Loss & Letting Go: From Saying Goodbye to Stepping Into Purpose | Gettin' Gritty
    Jul 17 2025

    In this heartfelt episode of Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J, Dr. J and John explore the deeply emotional experience of saying goodbye to a beloved family dog—and the broader themes of grief, healing, and acceptance. From the quiet pain of pet loss to reflections on athletic failure, emotional resilience, and even the power of underdog victories, this conversation blends real-life loss with mental strength and spiritual growth.

    Dr. J also shares an exciting announcement: a new video course series designed to help athletes, parents, and performers level up their mindset with short, powerful, on-demand coaching.

    🎧 Tune in for inspiration, truth-telling, and a reminder that loving deeply—even when it hurts—is always worth it.

    #GettinGritty #MentalHealth #PetLoss #GriefAndGrowth #SportsPsychology #EmotionalResilience #AthleteMindset #PermissionToPerform

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    44 mins
  • 66. Love, Loss & Letting Go: From Saying Goodbye to Stepping Into Purpose
    Jun 30 2025

    In this heartfelt episode of Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J, Dr. J and John explore the deeply emotional experience of saying goodbye to a beloved family dog—and the broader themes of grief, healing, and acceptance. From the quiet pain of pet loss to reflections on athletic failure, emotional resilience, and even the power of underdog victories, this conversation blends real-life loss with mental strength and spiritual growth.

    Dr. J also shares an exciting announcement: a new video course series designed to help athletes, parents, and performers level up their mindset with short, powerful, on-demand coaching.

    🎧 Tune in for inspiration, truth-telling, and a reminder that loving deeply—even when it hurts—is always worth it.

    #GettinGritty #MentalHealth #PetLoss #GriefAndGrowth #SportsPsychology #EmotionalResilience #AthleteMindset #PermissionToPerform

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    44 mins
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