What's the Mood? with The Illinois Human Performance Project

What's the Mood? with The Illinois Human Performance Project

A podcast designed to share insight from experts targeted ages on the importance of proper Sleep, Nutrition, Mood and Mindset, and Chemical Health. read less

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S3 Ep8: Anthony - Applied Performance Sciences (APS)

S3 Ep8: Anthony - Applied Performance Sciences (APS)

On this episode of What’s The Mood, we chat with Anthony from Applied Performance Sciences (APS). APS is dedicated to expanding the capacity for performance in human beings at the individual and organizational levels. Founded by US Navy SEALs and developed in conjunction with Olympic and professional sport coaches, APS delivers content and training that are applicable to any environment in which peak performance is desired. Our conversation focuses on a practical strategy to help strengthen resilience among youth and a benefit to partnering with an organization like APS and HPP. Enjoy!

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S3 Ep8: Anthony - Applied Performance Sciences (APS)

S3 Ep8: Anthony - Applied Performance Sciences (APS)

On this episode of What’s The Mood, we chat with Anthony from Applied Performance Sciences (APS). APS is dedicated to expanding the capacity for performance in human beings at the individual and organizational levels. Founded by US Navy SEALs and developed in conjunction with Olympic and professional sport coaches, APS delivers content and training that are applicable to any environment in which peak performance is desired. Our conversation focuses on a practical strategy to help strengthen resilience among youth and a benefit to partnering with an organization like APS and HPP. Enjoy!

S3 Ep7: Dhruv and Agastya - Catalyst, Sparking Change

S3 Ep7: Dhruv and Agastya - Catalyst, Sparking Change

In today's episode, we have a collaboration with Dhruv and Agastya from Stevenson High School's Catalyst prevention club. Join us as we talk about substances, their effect on the human body, and also the mission of Catalyst as a whole. Hope you enjoy it!

S3 Ep6: Mary Voight - Omni Counseling

S3 Ep6: Mary Voight - Omni Counseling

Mary Voight, Program Lead in Community Based Services with OMNI’s Counseling team joins us on What's the Mood to discuss the importance of validating students experiences and knowing the importance between when to listen and when to give advice.

S3 Ep5: Tyler Pazik - Pazik Performance Group

S3 Ep5: Tyler Pazik - Pazik Performance Group

Our conversation with Tyler, a sports psychologist, picks up from a Performance Clinic we hosted where we talked about the most important thing an adult can do to influence positive behavior change in adolescents and the nitty gritty of powerful communication.

S3 Ep4: Nate Skop - Fuel Inspired

S3 Ep4: Nate Skop - Fuel Inspired

Our conversation with Nate is full of the good stuff; vulnerability, nutrition, advocacy, and mental health. Worth your time.

S3 Ep3: Dennis Mellen - Full Throttle Leadership

S3 Ep3: Dennis Mellen - Full Throttle Leadership

IL HPP joins Dennis Mellen, a positive leadership trainer and consultant. Dennis shares his personal story of how Full Throttle came to be and shares his unique style of leadership centered around positivity, strong connection and commitment, and how to improving overall performance.

S3 Ep2: M & P Presentations - Positivity pros and self-confidence cultivators

S3 Ep2: M & P Presentations - Positivity pros and self-confidence cultivators

Matt and Phil from M & P Presentations stop by on the pod to share their belief in the power of self confidence, their take on the role of advocacy in self-confidence, and how positive change is possible for anyone!

S3 Ep1: Bailey Cullen - Stronger Scars

S3 Ep1: Bailey Cullen - Stronger Scars

Bailey is back with a little update on Stronger Scars and shares her excitement about joining us for our 2023 Summer Conference. We talk about being your own advocate and what we'd say to our younger selves if we had the chance.

S2 Ep11: What's the Mood? - Frederica Malone

S2 Ep11: What's the Mood? - Frederica Malone

Frederica Malone, MAAT, ATR-BC, LCPC is the Director of Clinical Operations at NAMI Chicago, NAMI Chicago educates to fight stigma and discrimination, fiercely advocates for their community, and shares hope, connection and expertise with people on their mental health journey. Frederica shares her experiences and perspective as well as the importance of the prevention work that IL HPP is doing while advocating for change in present day systems that need change.

S2 Ep10: What's the Mood? - Cali Werner

S2 Ep10: What's the Mood? - Cali Werner

On this episode of What's the Mood? we sit down with Cali Werner, an LCSW, Ph.D. Student, and 2020 U.S. Olympic Trial Marathon runner. Her work focuses on OCD and perfectionism in athletes and evidence based practices to help individuals uncover their full potential. Cali has a warmth and intentionality in her posture, enjoy this conversation.

S2 Ep9: Playing it Safe - RX Playbook, with Bev Pomering - Live REAL Foundation

S2 Ep9: Playing it Safe - RX Playbook, with Bev Pomering - Live REAL Foundation

Today on Playing it Safe we have Bev Pomering, Executive Director of the Live REAL Foundation. Live REAL Foundation helps provide resources and support for those struggling with mental illness and substance use.

S2 Ep8: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 8 - John Underwood part 2

S2 Ep8: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 8 - John Underwood part 2

John is the founder of the Human Performance Project, a nationally recognized program consisting of 30 years of human performance research. He has devoted his life to encouraging healthy choices and positive leadership. In part 2 of our time with John, he shares in detail his latest book coming out soon on mental wellness and the need to elevate this conversation among youth and young adults. Update Description

S2 Ep7: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 7 - John Underwood part 1

S2 Ep7: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 7 - John Underwood part 1

John is the founder of the Human Performance Project, a nationally recognized program consisting of 30 years of human performance research. He has devoted so much of his life to encouraging healthy choices and positive leadership. In part 1 of our time with John, we check in with how he's been, what's new with the project, where he hopes it will be in the future, and the latest project he's been working on.

S2 Ep6: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 6 - Becky Feryance and Rebecca Price

S2 Ep6: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 6 - Becky Feryance and Rebecca Price

Becky, a Social Worker at Wauconda High School and advisor to the Youth Advisory Board and Rebecca, the project coordinator of Choose Your Path Coalition and Director of Prevention at Nicasa Behavioral Health Services share about some of the magic that is in the air in Wauconda, IL. Listen as they each share of where things were and where things are now and why they invest their lives in this work!

S2 Ep5: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 5 - Kris Guerrero

S2 Ep5: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 5 - Kris Guerrero

Kris is a co-owner and CEO of Leaders For Life in Champaign, IL; a leadership development program through the vehicle of martial arts. Hear Kris share about essential life skills students need to learn, developing our "why" behind what we're doing, and the importance of learning from experiences.

S2 Ep4: Playing it Safe - RX Playbook, with Rick Bielski

S2 Ep4: Playing it Safe - RX Playbook, with Rick Bielski

On this first segment of Playing it Safe with the RX Playbook, we talk all things "safe use, Safe storage, and safe disposal" with Rick Bielski - business developer for the company responsible for the Deterra drug deactivation system.

S2 Ep3: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 3 - Matt Dewar

S2 Ep3: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 3 - Matt Dewar

Matt is a leader in stress optimization education for enhanced health and performance. an expert in social and emotional intelligence, and mindfulness work. Enjoy this conversation in self awareness, the power of our breath, and how personal experience shapes our passion in work.

S2 Ep2: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 2 - "Playing it Safe" with the Prescription Playbook

S2 Ep2: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 2 - "Playing it Safe" with the Prescription Playbook

The Prescription Playbook is an education and awareness campaign designed to help prevent prescription, opioid, and stimulant diversion, misuse and abuse by student athletes. We're joined by Abbie Lee and Courtney Ray as they share their passion and expertise as Prevention Specialists on this project. They bring an important message about why we need to be talking about this topic with our adolescents. A new special segment on What's the Mood? will be launching soon called, "Playing it Safe" with the Prescription Playbook. Stay tuned!

S2 Ep1: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 1 with Bailey Cartwright of Stronger Scars

S2 Ep1: What's the Mood? Season 2 Episode 1 with Bailey Cartwright of Stronger Scars

Bailey was a Division One athlete at Notre Dame, was diagnosed with Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in both her legs, and found herself on a physical, mental, and emotional journey she did not see coming. Bailey shares with us some of her learnings, how to support others even when you're not at your best, goals for the future, and the power of others sharing the story of their scars to encourage others along the path of life.

S1 Ep10: What's the Mood? Episode 10 with Brenda Nelson

S1 Ep10: What's the Mood? Episode 10 with Brenda Nelson

Libertyville High School's Prevention and Wellness Coordinator, Brenda Nelson shares about her first encounter with the Human Performance Project, what she loves most about prevention work, and the power of slowing down!