Mental Training Room
Mental Training Room is a podcast hosted by former Division I athletes, Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim. Haley is a current Mental Health Therapist who works with athletes on their mental game and Naomi is a real estate investor with a passion for spreading awareness around mental health in sports. Designed as a community and safe space for athletes, our goal is to foster honest conversations about the mental health challenges that athletes face within their sport while also advocating for more mental skills coaching imbedded into overall training programs, in hopes to close the gap from mental unprepared to MENTALLY ELITE!
Through insightful discussions with a diverse range of guests—including mental health professionals, current and former athletes, coaches, and much more—we aim to provide comfort, relatability, and practical takeaways for our listeners. In our episodes, we talk mindset, performance pressure, recovery, identity, and other authentic stories. While this podcast is not a substitute for professional help, we hope each episode reminds you that you’re not alone in this journey.
If you are in crisis, please reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
Mental Training Room
Building Media Confidence: How Athletes Can Master Storytelling and Presence in the Media with Katy Temple
In this episode of The Mental Training Room, Haley sits down with media coach and former sports broadcaster Katy Temple to talk about how athletes can build confidence, composure, and authenticity in front of the camera. Katy shares expert insights on how to communicate under pressure, manage interviews with confidence, and use storytelling to shape your personal brand as an athlete.
You’ll also hear how the media landscape has changed for young athletes, why mastering communication is now a key mental skill, and what it takes to turn nerves into presence. Katy gives a behind-the-scenes look at her virtual coaching program, The Impactful Speaker, where she helps athletes develop media readiness, leadership skills, and mental toughness for every arena—on and off the field.
Whether you’re a high school athlete, college player, or professional competitor, this episode is packed with mental performance tools, media tips, and mindset strategies to help you perform with confidence everywhere you show up.
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