
Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes
Kerri Bicskei
Ready Set Mindful is your weekly dose of real, grounded conversations that blend peak performance with deep wellness. Hosted by Kerri Bicskei—former Division I and professional volleyball player turned licensed therapist and military spouse —this podcast offers a powerful look at how mental health, mindfulness, and high performance intersect.
As the founder and Ready Set Mindful and CEO of the Nonprofit Mindful Warrior Alliance, Kerri brings a unique and compassionate lens to supporting military service members, veterans, and spouses—especially those facing the emotional toll of infertility and the complexities of military life. In addition to running her own thriving therapy practice, she also champions mental health advocacy through trauma-informed care and holistic wellness.
Each week features a mix of solo episodes, guided meditations, and meaningful conversations with leading experts, coaches, military members and elite athletes in the health + wellness space. Together, they explore mental health, fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, meditation, military family challenges, self-development, and performance optimization.
Whether you're driving, walking, or winding down, you'll find authentic, insightful conversations that inspire growth and resilience. Be sure to subscribe and share if Ready Set Mindful helps you move through life with more intention and strength.
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Therese Martinez RD- Talks -inflammation, the gut microbiome, nutrition, and intermittent fasting
Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes
01/16/20 • 44 min
Join us this episode as we chat with Registered Dietician Therese Martinez on how holistic wellness can optimize your athletic performance. Therese and Carrie discuss the gut microbiome, inflammation, optimal nutrition for athletes as well as intermittent fasting. Listen as we explore Therese's own wellness journey and find out what tips and hacks we have in store for you to help propel your athletic performance.
Thanks for listening!
Enjoy!

Bill Drake-Student-Athlete Mental Health and Wellness and challenges that college athletes face
Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes
01/03/20 • 41 min
Carrie sits down with Bill Drake, Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Health and Wellness for Gonzaga University and discusses student-athlete mental health and wellness. Carrie and bill talk about the mental health challenges that many athletes face both on and off the court.

Welcome to Ready Set Mindful
Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes
12/15/19 • 10 min
Settle in as Carrie Beck, founder of Ready Set Mindful, provides a quick overview of what the Ready Set Mindful podcast has in store for you.
In this episode Carrie shares some of her own personal journey through athletic injuries and transitions to wellness and recovery. Ready Set Mindful is committed to helping athletes and high performers who want to explore how mental wellness can help decrease their stress and not only optimize their performance but enhance their overall wellbeing. If you are interested in learning more about Ready Set Mindful and the work we do with athletes, check us out on readysetmindful.com.
Remember to SUBSCRIBE. Happy listening!

090 3 Signs Your Athlete is READY for Mental Training 🧠
Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes
10/04/23 • 30 min
Are you a Sports mom or Dad who has ever wondered if your young athlete is ready for mental training?
Here’s what I'll cover in this episode:
- 3 Signs Your Athlete Is Ready for Mental Training
Understanding the peak age window (10-18 years old).
✅Recognizing the common challenges young athletes face
✅The significance of setting sports-related goals
✅How to Approach Mental Training with Your Athletes
✅Connect it to HER larger goals
✅Show examples from athletes whom she admires.
✅Use any and all available resources.
Are you ready to empower your athlete with the mental edge that they deserve? Tune in to the full podcast episode and discover how to set them on a path to peak performance! 🙌🏼
Helpful Links:
- Visit our website https://www.readysetmindful.com/ for more resources for Athletes
We have a BRAND NEW FREE COURSE COMING SOON!! 🎉🎉
JOIN THE WAITLIST! 👇🏽
The Calm & Confident Athlete Course: FROM WORRIER TO WARRIOR
➡https://www.readysetmindful.com/mindset-course⬅
Train Hard, Be Well & Stay Mindful 🌿
Kerri,
The Mindful Athlete Therapist
Visit readysetmindful.com for FREE resources and appointments.

Biohacking for Athletes
Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes
10/22/21 • 50 min
Are you an athlete or high performer who is looking for creative ways to optimize your performance? Join me as I sit down with Dr. Phil Lenoue III as we venture into the world of biohacking, cold training, and cutting edge therapeutic treatments and tools that will help keep you on top of your game. In this episode you discuss:
-Alternative treatments to optimize cellular and mitochondrial function
such as shockwave therapy, and ozone therapy
-Wearable tech that helps us measure our stress and sleep
-Cold training therapy and it's impact our our immune system
-Nutrition and daily and night-time rituals for optimal performance and productivity
Referenced in the episode:
Breath by James Nestor
What Doesn't Kill Us by Scott Carney
https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/x3-bar/
https://apolloneuro.com

Mike Nilson: Importance of Mindfulness for Athletes and the Power of Mindset
Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes
03/30/20 • 47 min
Join this week's Ready Set Mindful podcast episode with Gonzaga head Strength and Conditioning Specialist and licensed Sports Nutritionist Mike Nilson. We dive deep into mindfulness and the importance of mindset for athletes during this uncertain point in time. Mike talks leadership tools, goals vs commitments and divulges his own wellness practices that helped transform his life.

Jordana Price on Athlete Identity and Creating an Optimal Team Culture
Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes
09/01/21 • 61 min
Kerri sits down with Jordana Price, Associate Head Coach for Florida State University indoor volleyball program, former professional volleyball player and FSU All American Alum. Jordana and Kerri discuss student athlete mental health and identity, creating a positive team culture and tangible ways coaches can help their players perform optimally both mentally and physically.
Happy listening and remember to subscribe on iTunes if you like what you hear!

Simon Homedes: Gonzaga University mens tennis player talks about the importance of community, routine, and student-athlete mental health.
Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes
01/27/20 • 24 min
Carrie and Simon sit down and discuss the many facets that impact our overall mental health and wellness, especially pertaining to athletes. Simon discusses the impact that community, and a balanced routine have on his own personal wellness routine, and he also discusses transitioning from student-athlete to a working professional. Stay tuned as Simon shares his journey with us.
Remember to Subscribe and leave us a comment if you enjoy the show!

068 Fertility Challenges That No One Talks About
Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes
05/03/23 • 31 min
Fertility is a topic that we don't give it enough attention to, yet is SO important for our overall health. 1 in 6 people struggles with infertility worldwide so it's important now more than ever to pay attention to what we should be doing to improve our fertility. 🌱
In this episode I discuss:
☑️How infertility can impact your relationship and what to do about it
☑️The impact fertility issues has on athletes and high performers
☑️My personal fertility journey
☑️Daily practices to implement to boost fertility
☑️Common fertility questions, thoughts and emotions
☑️My favorite tips to optimize fertility
If you are enjoying the Ready Set Mindful podcast make sure to
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ADAPTOGENS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
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MENS MULTIVITAMIN
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K5NEKT4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1FERTILTEA https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006SFQGO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In the Flo book By Alisa Vitti
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Making Babies Book
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Visit readysetmindful.com for FREE resources and appointments.

087 How Parents Can Help Athletes Overcome Mental Blocks
Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes
09/06/23 • 29 min
Are mental blocks holding your athlete back? Join me in this episode as we dive into the topic of mental blocks in athletes and explore actionable strategies that you can implement to help your athlete in overcoming these challenges.
In this episode:
- What Are Mental Blocks?
- How do Mental Blocks Happen?
- Identifying Mental Blocks (And What to Do to Help Your Athlete Overcome Them)
- What Works and What Doesn’t Work
- What are the underlying causes of mental blocks?
Get ready to empower your athletes and propel them towards success!
Helpful Links:
- Visit our https://www.readysetmindful.com/ for more resources for Athletes
- Join our FREE training for Sports Moms - How To Strengthen Your Athlete’s Mental Game: Taking her from Worrier to WARRIOR https://www.readysetmindful.com/
We have a BRAND NEW FREE COURSE COMING SOON!! 🎉🎉
JOIN THE WAITLIST! 👇🏽
The Calm & Confident Athlete Course: FROM WORRIER TO WARRIOR
➡https://www.readysetmindful.com/mindset-course⬅
Train Hard, Be Well & Stay Mindful 🌿
Kerri,
The Mindful Athlete Therapist
If you are enjoying the Ready Set Mindful podcast make sure to
✔️SUBSCRIBE 👍🏽
✔️SHARE with a friend 👫
✔️LEAVE A REVIEW! 🙌🏼
Happy listening & We'll catch you on the next episode! 🎧
Visit readysetmindful.com for FREE resources and appointments.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes have?
Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes currently has 107 episodes available.
What topics does Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes cover?
The podcast is about Meditation, Health & Fitness, Athlete, Anxiety, Performance, Mental Health, Therapy, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Sports and Mindfulness.
What is the most popular episode on Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes?
The episode title 'Simon Homedes: Gonzaga University mens tennis player talks about the importance of community, routine, and student-athlete mental health.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes?
The average episode length on Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes released?
Episodes of Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes?
The first episode of Ready Set Mindful: A Mental Health & Mindfulness Podcast for Athletes was released on Dec 15, 2019.
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