Smalls Talk Podcast

THERE’S NOTHING SMALL-MINDED ABOUT THIS PODCAST BESIDES THE NAME.

The podcast

About Smalls Talk

Host Tom Smalley, MS, CMPC dives deep into the realms of personal growth, mental health, and human performance. From embracing challenges to exploring the nuances of mental resilience, each episode features expert interviews and insights aimed at helping you transform struggle into strength.

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Featured Guests

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Gianna Solomon

Professional Rugby player and Collegiate Coach Gianna Solomon discusses her path to being a strong female leader in sports. Together her and Tom discuss what needs to change in athletics, how she has cemented herself as more than just a number, and the different types of anxiety coaches and athletes face daily.

Listen to Ep. 13

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Morgan's Message

WARNING: The following episode contains discussion about suicide.

Join Morgan's Message Co-Founder and Director of Education Clare Kehoe to discuss the loss of her best friend, Duke Women's Lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers, and how the tragic loss prompted the start of the non-profit organization Morgan's Message in her friend's honor.

Listen to Ep. 12

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Jamion Christian

Advisor at Speakeasy Sports, and former D1 head college basketball coach. Join Jamion as he discusses learning from adversity, creating a team of support, self-reflection in times of struggle, and more!

Listen to Ep. 10

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Kevin Anderson

Listen to Kevin Anderson, a South African former professional tennis player, discuss his journey about overcoming mental health stigma as an elite professional athlete while achieving a #5 ranking worldwide.

Listen to Ep. 04

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Chris Hays

Join Drexel Men's and Women's Basketball Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Hays to discuss the high performance model he is implementing at Drexel, how to help student athletes build lifelong skills, and treating athletes as human beings first.

Listen to Ep. 03