The Mental Game by Brandon Saho

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A mental health podcast by Brandon Saho, interviewing athletes, musicians and celebrities to help break the stigma. New episode every Tuesday.

The Mental Game


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 85 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Mental Game by Brandon Saho

    Gashi Talks Music, Signing to Jay-Z, Mental Health, Anxiety and New Album

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 41:58


    Rapper Gashi joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Gashi opens up about his music career, signing a record deal with Jay-Z, battling anxiety, childhood trauma, mental health struggles in music, becoming an independent artist, writing his new album and how he takes the best care of his mental health.

    Cesar Millan Talks Dog Whisperer, Pets, Self-Love, Faith and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 43:51


    Cesar Millan joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Cesar opens up about his journey training dogs, becoming the Dog Whisperer, his mental health struggles, finding self-love, pet psychology, trusting his faith and how he takes the best care of her mental health.

    Saraya Talks Wrestling, WWE, Suicidal Thoughts, Sobriety and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 62:56


    Saraya joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Saraya opens up about her wrestling career, becoming a WWE Divas champion, battling suicidal thoughts, struggling with addiction, finding sobriety, writing her new book and how she takes the best care of her mental health.

    Gabby Petito's Dad Talks Her Death, Legacy, Domestic Violence and Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 73:06


    Joe Petito joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Joe opens up about losing his daughter Gabby, how she's saving millions of lives, raising awareness for domestic violence, changing laws through advocacy, meeting survivors, the Gabby Petito Foundation and how he takes the best care of his mental health.

    Two Years Sober and How Sobriety Saved My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 25:50


    Two years sober. I couldn't go two days sober for 10+ years. Sobriety saved my life. I am crying typing this. I can remember all those lonely drunk walks home where I didn't want to be here anymore. Alcohol is what I used to numb the pain of my depression and suicidal thoughts. Honestly I wouldn't be alive if I didn't get sober. I don't even recognize that person. But these tears are turning into happy tears. I made the change to save my life. February 4th will always be a special day for me. To anyone out there struggling like me, I promise sobriety will change and maybe even save your life. You deserve to love yourself and be happy. Thank you to every single one of you for supporting my sobriety and mental health journey. I love you. Please call 988 if you need help right now. You got this!

    Chloe Radcliffe Talks Stand-Up Comedy, Birthmark, Mental Health, Dating and Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 74:55


    Comedian Chloe Radcliffe joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Chloe opens up about her childhood, being bullied for her birthmark, her mother's support and love, finding stand-up comedy, career struggles, sharing her vulnerability on stage and how she takes the best care of her mental health.

    Vernon Davis Talks NFL Career, Suicidal Thoughts, Brother's Death and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 51:36


    Former NFL star Vernon Davis joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Vernon opens up about his childhood trauma, his mother's battle with addiction, his football journey, living his dream in the NFL, struggling with suicidal thoughts, breaking the stigma in sports, losing his brother Vontae and how he best takes care of his mental health today.

    Dan Hurley Talks UConn, Coaching, Suicidal Thoughts, Mental Health and Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 37:08


    UConn head coach Dan Hurley joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Coach Hurley opens up about his basketball career, mental health struggles, battling suicidal thoughts and panic attacks, becoming a coach, winning back-to-back national championships at UConn, breaking the stigma in sports and how he best takes care of his own mental health.

    Don Lemon Talks News Career, CNN Firing, Depression, Mental Health and Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 70:04


    News anchor Don Lemon joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Don opens up about his childhood, his journalism career, becoming one of America's biggest news anchors, getting fired from CNN, battling depression, starting therapy and how he best takes care of his mental health.

    The Millennial Therapist Sara Kuburic Talks Therapy, Self-Loss, Trauma and Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 46:56


    Existential psychotherapist Dr. Sara Kuburic joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Sara opens up about her childhood trauma, battling anxiety and panic attacks, how to handle self-loss, studying existential psychotherapy, becoming "the millennial therapist" on Instagram, her new book "It's On Me" and how she best takes care of her mental health today.

    R.K. Russell Talks NFL Career, Coming Out, LGBTQ+ Stigma and Men's Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 73:19


    Former NFL defensive end R.K. Russell joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. R.K. opens up about his childhood, his football journey, mental health struggles, coming out as bisexual while playing in the NFL, breaking the LGBTQ+ stigma, men's mental health and life after football.

    Brent Pella Talks Comedy Career, Single Mom, Mental Health, Psychedelics and Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 47:38


    Comedian Brent Pella joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Brent opens up about stand-up comedy, his career struggles, growing up with a single mother, bonding with his mom over comedy, psychedelic therapy and how he best takes care of his mental health today.

    JT Gray Talks NFL Career, Saints, Injuries, Mental Health and Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 30:11


    Saints safety JT Gray joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. JT opens up about his childhood, growing up in Mississippi, his big NFL dreams, playing for the Saints, battling mental health struggles, going to therapy for the first time and how he best takes care of his mental health today.

    Emma Brooks Talks Modeling, Bullying, Suicidal Thoughts, Anxiety and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 55:53


    Model Emma Brooks joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Emma opens up about her big modeling dreams, growing up in Louisiana, being bullied in high school, becoming a model in LA, battling suicidal thoughts, social media body shaming and how she best takes care of her mental health.

    Jeffery Simmons Talks NFL Career, Titans, Single Mother and Men's Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 35:16


    NFL star Jeffery Simmons joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Jeffery opens up about his childhood, being raised by a single mother, his sadness of not having a dad in his life, chasing his NFL dreams, men's mental health, playing for the Titans and how he best takes care of his mental health.

    Alyson Stoner Talks Child Acting, Eating Disorder, Suicidal Thoughts and Rehab

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 65:33


    Actress Alyson Stoner joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Alyson opens up about her acting career, becoming a Hollywood star as a child, struggling with her eating disorder, checking in to rehab, battling suicidal thoughts, creating her company Movement Genius and how she best takes care of her mental health.

    Jim O'Heir Talks Acting, Parks and Rec, Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 78:10


    Actor Jim O'Heir joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Jim opens up about his acting career, getting his dream job as Jerry on Parks and Recreation, struggling with anxiety in Hollywood, battling panic attacks, losing his parents, going to therapy and finding the best ways to take care of his mental health.

    Joel Kim Booster Talks Acting, Comedy, Coming Out, Suicidal Thoughts and Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 38:08


    Actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Joel opens up about his childhood, coming out in a religious family, battling suicidal thoughts, finding stand-up comedy, acting in TV and movies, going to therapy and the best ways to take care of his mental health.

    Sarah Ann Talks Love Is Blind, Dating, Suicidal Thoughts, Mental Health and Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 77:23


    Love Is Blind's Sarah Ann joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Sarah Ann opens up her experience on Love Is Blind, dating in the pods, her relationship with Jeramey, social media bullying, battling suicidal thoughts, trying therapy and taking care of her mental health after the show.

    That One Mailman Talks TikTok Fame, Comedy, Mental Health, Fatherhood and Family

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 41:04


    Sean Fogelson aka "That One Mailman" joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Sean opens up about his rise to fame on TikTok, his job as a mailman, childhood struggles with his dad, mental health, his family life, starting stand-up comedy, Gary Owen's friendship and his love for the Cincinnati Bengals.

    Kirk Herbstreit Talks Football, College GameDay, Lee Corso, Mental Health and Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 56:39


    ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Kirk opens up about his football career, his mental health struggles, going to therapy at Ohio State, finding his dream job at College GameDay, his friendship with Lee Corso, breaking the stigma in sports and his best friend Ben.

    Marcus Ericsson Talks Racing Career, Indy 500, Mental Health and Avicii's Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 30:08


    Indy 500 champion Marcus Ericsson joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Marcus opens up about his racing career, moving to America to drive IndyCar, winning the Indy 500, hiring a mental health coach, Avicii's suicide and how he takes care of his mental health.

    Delanie Walker Talks NFL Career, Aunt's Death, Fatherhood, Mental Health and MADD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 35:33


    Former NFL tight end Delanie Walker joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Delanie opens up about his football journey from community college to the NFL, playing in the Super Bowl, tragically losing his aunt and uncle, advocating with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and how he takes care of his mental health.

    Genie Bouchard Talks Tennis Career, Wimbledon, Mental Health, Therapy and Pickleball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 68:17


    Tennis star Genie Bouchard joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Genie opens up about her tennis journey, her heartbreaking Wimbledon loss, battling mental health struggles, why she loves therapy, joining the pickleball tour and her new goals on and off the court.

    Eric Decker Talks NFL Career, Mental Health, Demaryius Thomas' Death and Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 23:53


    Former NFL star receiver Eric Decker joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Eric opens up about his football journey, playing in the Super Bowl, losing his best friend Demaryius Thomas, struggling with life after football, going to therapy and why he's such a big advocate for men's mental health.

    Why Was I Suicidal? I Felt Alone For 15 Years Before Asking For Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 30:19


    Suicide is something I've struggled with since I was 14 years old. Those thoughts stayed with me until two years ago. I was suicidal every day for months and I never thought I'd be happy again. But I was wrong. To anyone reading this that feels alone like I did… You are not alone. We can't do this alone. And I promise if you ask for help, you can find true happiness again one day. You deserve to be happy. I am. You got this. Please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if you need help right now by dialing 988.

    Dexter Carr Talks Dance Career, Choreography, Chris Brown and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 37:54


    Professional dancer and choreographer Dexter Carr joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Dexter opens up about his dance career, taking the stage with stars like Chris Brown, Beyoncé and Katy Perry, battling anxiety while chasing his dream and his own mental health journey.

    Huey Mack Talks Music Career, Mental Health, West Virginia and New Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 41:31


    Singer/rapper Huey Mack joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Huey opens up about his music career which started in high school, songs going viral while he was in college at West Virginia, his own mental health journey and his next chapter in music.

    One Year Sober and How Sobriety Saved My Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 35:40


    I can't believe I'm saying it... but I'm one year sober!! I never thought I could quit drinking, but it's completely changed my life and mental health. I used alcohol to numb the pain of depression and suicidal thoughts for years. But now I'm the happiest I've ever been and sober! I promise you can quit too. Please don't be afraid to ask for help. You deserve to be the best you! You got this!!

    My Mental Health, Sobriety and The Mental Game Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 33:15


    I wanted to be honest about my mental health and sobriety. Thank you to every single person for supporting me. This podcast has changed my life. I can't wait to see you on The Mental Game Tour as I drive to 30 states in 30 days to help break the stigma. New episode with the biggest guests yet coming Spring 2024. You got this! Love y'all!

    KYLE Talks Music Career, Depression, Getting Bullied, Therapy and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 44:20


    Rapper/singer KYLE joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. KYLE opens up about his music career, going viral on YouTube, battling depression, getting bullied for his speech impediment, writing hit songs and why he raps about his mental health struggles.

    Anthony Muñoz Talks Bengals Career, Super Bowls, Brother's Death and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 37:26


    NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Muñoz joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Anthony opens up about his Bengals career, playing in two Super Bowls, becoming an NFL Hall of Famer, his own mental health, his brother's struggles with addiction and how he's helping youth with the Anthony Muñoz Foundation.

    Jack Wright Talks TikTok, Acting, Suicidal Thoughts, OCD and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 35:27


    Influencer Jack Wright joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Jack opens up about going viral on TikTok, acting dreams, battling depression and OCD, suicidal thoughts and how journaling helps him with his mental health.

    Kevin Gates Talks Rap, Suicidal Thoughts, Depression, Mental Health and New Album

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 8:57


    Rapper Kevin Gates joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Kevin opens up about his music career, battling depression, suicidal thoughts, men's mental health and his new album The Ceremony.

    Terry Crews Talks Acting, Suicidal Thoughts, Porn Addiction and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 56:13


    Actor Terry Crews joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Terry opens up about his acting career, growing up with an abusive father, his porn addiction, battling suicidal thoughts, going to therapy and how he's taking care of his mental health now.

    Keltie Knight Talks E! News, TV Career, Suicidal Thoughts, Therapy and LadyGang

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 57:45


    Entertainment reporter Keltie Knight joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Keltie opens up about her career as an entertainment reporter, living her dreams in Hollywood, but also battling suicidal thoughts, why she loves therapy and how she's taking care of her mental health.

    Robin Williams' Son Zak Talks Father's Suicide, Depression, Sobriety and PYM

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 38:06


    Mental health advocate Zak Williams joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Zak opens up about his father's suicide, his own mental health journey, battling depression, choosing sobriety and creating PYM to help break the stigma around mental health.

    Chad Johnson Talks NFL, Bengals Career, Sobriety, Trash Talk and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 37:29


    Former NFL star Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Chad opens up about his NFL career, playing for the Bengals, his favorite touchdown celebrations, why he chose to never drink alcohol, living fully present and his mental health live at the Kroger Wellness Festival.

    Carson Pickett Talks Soccer, USWNT, Limb Difference, Anxiety and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 44:59


    Soccer star Carson Pickett joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Carson opens up about her soccer career, living her dream on the USWNT, battling anxiety with her arm, using her platform to help the limb difference community and how she takes care of her mental health.

    Niko Moon Talks Music, Zac Brown Band, Depression, Substance Abuse and Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 56:40


    Country singer/songwriter Niko Moon joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Niko opens up about his music career, writing hit songs, struggling with depression, becoming an alcoholic and abusing pills, how therapy helped and his new mental health foundation. 

    Drue Chrisman Talks NFL Career, Bengals, DoorDash Stories, Faith and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 47:00


    NFL punter Drue Chrisman joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Drue opens up about his football career, playing at Ohio State, living his dream as the Bengals punter, the reality of getting released from the team, why he started working for DoorDash and how he takes care of his mental health.

    My Mom and I Talk About My Suicidal Thoughts and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 44:56


    I wouldn't be here without my mom. This is our emotional conversation about my suicidal thoughts and mental health. Parents ask me all the time for advice, so I wanted to talk to my mom about our story, what she saw with my mental health and what we could've done different to help me sooner. Love you Debbie!

    Erica Lugo Talks The Biggest Loser, Suicidal Thoughts, Thyroid Cancer and Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 61:36


    Fitness trainer Erica Lugo joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Erica opens up about losing 160 lbs, becoming a trainer on The Biggest Loser, being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, battling suicidal thoughts and how she has learned to take care of her mental health.

    Clockwork DJ Talks Music, Mac Miller's Death, DJ Career and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 52:14


    Musician Clockwork DJ joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Clockwork opens up about making music, becoming Mac Miller's DJ, tragically losing his best friend, how his DJ career has changed and taking care of his mental health.

    Kay Adams Talks TV Career, NFL Reporting, Therapy, Mental Health and Up And Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 23:33


    NFL reporter Kay Adams joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Kay opens up about her sports journalism career, reporting on the NFL, her new show Up And Adams, going to therapy for the first time and how athletes are breaking the stigma around mental health.

    David Morris Talks Music Career, Viral TikTok Songs, Therapy and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 27:44


    Country singer and rapper David Morris joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. David opens up about his music career, finding success in country music, songs going viral on TikTok, his first headlining tour, how he takes care of his mental health and what's next with his new music.

    Six Months Sober And How It's Helped My Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 25:58


    I had a drink almost every day for the last 10 years, so making it to 6 months seems crazy to me. But I did it!! This is my story of how sobriety has changed my life and helped my mental health. You don't have to keep living depressed and drunk. You got this!! Love y'all!

    Wes Miller Talks Coaching Career, Cincinnati, North Carolina and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 36:44


    Cincinnati head coach Wes Miller joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Coach Miller opens up about his basketball career, playing at North Carolina, coaching at Cincinnati, the Jordan Brand Bearcats and his own mental health struggles.

    Tana Matz Talks Music Career, Two Divorces, Miscarriage and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 50:16


    Country singer/songwriter Tana Matz joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Tana opens up about living her dream in country music, writing songs, her past relationships, the heartbreak of a miscarriage and taking care of her mental health.

    Ian Rapoport Talks NFL Reporting, Breaking News, Anxiety and Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 36:22


    NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Ian opens up about his sports journalism career, what it's like to be an NFL insider, his suspension from NFL Network, battling anxiety and going to therapy.

    Nate Burleson Talks NFL Career, Depression, Men's Mental Health and CBS Mornings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 50:07


    Former NFL star and CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Nate opens up about his football career, battling depression, his mission to break the stigma around mental health and his dream job co-hosting CBS Mornings.

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