Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).

Golf may be the greatest mental game ever created — and this week’s guest proves it.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Allen and Dr. Tommy Horn sit down with Dr. Carly Hunt, sport & health psychologist, former Division I golfer (Georgetown & Maryland), and author of Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain. Together, they break down what separates good golfers from great ones — and why skills like trust, acceptance, and self-belief matter far more than swing mechanics.

Carly shares:
• The Think Box → Decision Line → Play Box routine every golfer should practice
• How to handle nerves when your hands are literally shaking on the first tee
• What to do when intrusive thoughts (“don’t shank this”) won’t stop
• Why process goals beat score obsession
• How social media pressure is reshaping the junior and college golf landscape
• Her groundbreaking work in chronic pain, neuroplasticity, and mind-body training

Whether you’re a competitive golfer, a weekend player chasing 79, or someone fascinated by the psychology of high performance, this conversation delivers practical tools you can use today — on and off the course.

🎧 Dr. Carly Hunt’s book: Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain

🔗 Learn more: thinkbettergolf

Home — Present Mind ConsultingThis episode is brought to you by 43 Degree Sports — celebrating the athletes, the mindset, and the stories that make sports unforgettable.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).

Australia is emerging as a global leader in athlete mental health—and in this episode, Dr. Mark Allen and Dr. Tommy Horn sit down with Dr. Samantha McLeod, one of the country’s top sport psychologists, to unpack why.

Dr. McLeod shares her journey into sport psychology, the evolution of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), and how Australia built one of the most integrated, athlete-centered mental health frameworks in the world.

We discuss:• How community-first sport culture shapes athlete well-being• Why mental health and performance psychology must work together• The impact of social media on athlete performance and safety• What “Seek, Arrive, Maximize” means at The SAM Centre• Supporting neurodivergent high performers• Why psychological safety is essential for modern teams• What the U.S. can learn from Australia’s embedded model

This global conversation is a powerful reminder that the future of high performance runs directly through whole-person care.

Presented by 43 Degree Sports.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).

“It’s scary as hell, but be vulnerable.” – Dr. Tess Palmateer

In this episode of the Peak Sports Psychiatry Podcast, Dr. Mark Allen and Dr. Tommy Horn sit down with Dr. Tess Palmateer, the Mental Health Coordinator for the New York Mets.

Tess shares her journey from being a collegiate volleyball player to pioneering mental health support in both college athletics and professional sports. The conversation covers how universal screening reduces stigma, the pressures of NIL and social media, the pivotal role of athletic trainers, and what it takes to sustain mental health across a grueling 162-game season.

Whether you’re a student-athlete, a clinician, or simply passionate about sports and mental health, Tess’s insights offer practical takeaways for supporting athletes at every level.