Real Game With Cheyenne Woods

Once a decorated NCAA golfer Lindy Duncan hit rock bottom midway through her professional career when a pivotal tournament mistake forced her to confront years of self-inflicted pressure, and harsh self-talk. But 2025 was the year that changed everything for her. Lindy found renewed joy at age 34 after years of grinding without clear results, contending at the Chevron Championship, going public about her quiet struggles and earning the LPGA Heather Farr Perseverance Award. We talked about her renewed commitment to rebuilding her self-awareness, how she's learned not punish herself for outcomes, and playing with freedom under major-championship pressure. I want you to be a part of the show! Every other week we publish special bonus audio-only episodes answering your questions. Leave me a voicemail at Speakpipe.com/realgame and you might hear yourself on the show! EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Who is Lindy Duncan? 03:22 Rock Bottom Reset 10:38 Building a Support Team 11:42 Q Series Collapse 15:06 Rebuilding After Heartbreak 19:06 Choosing Joy Over Scores 21:29 Opening Up Publicly 23:35 Career-changing Playoff Push 29:52 Savoring the Big Moment 30:49 Embracing Pressure Moments 31:19 Simple Checkpoints Under Stress 32:35 Mantra Against Self Punishment 33:02 What Playing Free Feels Like 35:36 Handling Slumps and Change 38:15 Adapting Beyond Consistency 40:32 Letting Go Off Course 41:48 Coach Sean Foley Basic Foundations 44:57 Finding Help and Mentors 49:43 Advice for Rookies and Nerves 53:49 Perseverance and Perspective This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Lindy Duncan.

What does it take to perform under peak pressure? How do you raise kids to be successful performers? In this episode, Performance Leadership Advisor, Justin Su'a (Cleveland Browns, Dodgers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Rays, PGA & LPGA Tour) explains why outcomes like “be confident” or “trust the process” only work when athletes build clear, measurable systems and routines—and how self-awareness, feedback, and the right inner circle support that. We discuss embracing nerves in big moments, reframing negative “what if” spirals, and why “quantum leaps” come from consistent inputs over time. This is the conversation every athlete and parent raising confident kids should watch. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 High Pressure Performance 00:40 Meet Justin Su'a 01:11 Beyond Mental Skills 02:12 Confidence Needs Tactics 32:13 Earning Athlete Trust 36:37 Helping Athletes in Slumps 40:53 Protecting Attention Online 41:42 Toxic DMs and Pressure 43:25 Families Facing Fan Heat 49:00 Identity Beyond the Sport

WNBA champion and three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby opens up about her late start in basketball, and how manifestation and opportunity shaped her rise. We talk about her time with the Las Vegas Aces, including the 2022 title, injuries, and the difficult trade to the LA Sparks. Dearica also shares insights into balancing life as a mother of two and finding the courage to navigate her career and family through a public discrimination dispute. I want you to be a part of the show! Every other week we publish special bonus audio-only episodes answering your questions. Leave a voicemail at Speakpipe.com/realgame and you might hear yourself on the show! EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Dearica Hamby Intro 01:12 Wake Forest Roots 02:19 Late Start Advantage 03:29 Falling For The Game 04:49 From Tall To Pro 06:00 Manifestation Mindset 07:04 Career Graph Ups Downs 08:19 Rookie Years Mentors 09:01 Playing Pregnant 13:02 Overseas Lessons 15:12 Life Beyond Basketball 18:05 Criticism And Spotlight 19:01 Fast Postpartum Comeback 20:53 Trade and New City 21:43 Real Friendships Tested 22:21 2020 Injury Heartbreak 23:54 Aces Title Run 2022 26:09 Opportunity in Los Angeles 27:18 Veteran Leadership Style 28:30 Lifting Her Teammates 29:37 Facing Controversy & Lawsuit 33:58 Handling Trolls and Pressure 36:58 A New Chapter & A New Book This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Dearica Hamby.

For the first time, I sit down with my husband, Aaron Hicks who spent 11 seasons in the MLB — including years inside the pressure cooker that is New York Yankees baseball. Aaron knows what it feels like to be locked in. He also knows what it feels like to spiral. In this conversation Aaron opens up about protecting your confidence in a sport built on failure, the mental toll of injuries, the gut-punch of a costly misplay with no chance to redeem yourself, and how starting over in Baltimore reminded him why he loved the game. We want you to be a part of the show! Every other week we publish special bonus audio-only episodes answering your questions. Leave me a voicemail at Speakpipe.com/realgame and you might hear yourself on the show! EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Pressure and Introduction 01:04 What 11 Seasons Mean 03:06 Baseball Mindset and Failure 04:40 Confidence and Support Systems 08:04 Finding Consistency in New York 09:44 Yankees Pressure and Being Locked In 12:40 Iconic Game Saving Catch 14:21 Training for Big Moments 15:03 Injuries and Reinventing Your Game 19:07 Role Changes and 2023 Struggles 21:30 The Costly Error and Redemption Mindset 25:32 Team Relationships and Accountability 28:55 Baltimore Resurgence and Feeling Valued 31:30 Legacy Lessons and Closing This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Aaron Hicks.

From her clutch moments on the LPGA tour to representing her country at the Olympics, Sandra Gal shares how she maintained competitive consistency while managing the physical and mental challenges of her golf career. We talk about meditation, manifestation, and how a deep understanding of self have guided her through the highs and lows of championship golf. We want you to be a part of the show! Every other week we publish special bonus audio-only episodes answering your questions. Leave a voicemail at Speakpipe.com/realgame and you might hear yourself on the show! EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Sandra Gal's Golf Career 01:14 Early Career and Olympic Experience 02:40 Transition to Professional Golf 04:50 Consistency and Challenges in Professional Golf 09:54 Finding Flow and Inner Harmony 15:21 2011 Kia Classic Win 21:46 Burnout and Coping Mechanisms 25:03 The Feel Player's Journey 25:20 Staying True to Your Game 27:17 Manifestation on the Golf Course 29:27 Dealing with Injuries and Mental Health 31:52 Stepping Back and Healing 34:59 Exploring New Interests and Teaching 39:02 Advice for Aspiring Golfers 40:54 The Power of Books and Inner Work 43:53 Golf Retreats and Future Plans This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Sandra Gal.

Brian Urlacher is an NFL Legend, with an illustrious 13-year career that lead his team to Super Bowl 41. We dive into how he navigated devastating injuries, the mental and physical preparation needed to stay at the top, and the intricate dynamics of team sports. Brian also shares personal insights on coaching his son, and how his life has transitioned post-football. We want you to be a part of the show! Every other week we publish special bonus audio-only episodes answering your questions. Leave me a voicemail at Speakpipe.com/realgame and you might hear yourself on the show! EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Brian Urlacher's Legacy 00:47 Brian Urlacher's NFL Career and Achievements 01:36 The Mental and Physical Preparation 03:34 Transition from College to NFL 07:50 Brian's Career Graph: "Huuuge Peaks & Valleys, WOW!" 09:18 Dealing with Injuries and Setbacks 12:37 The Plays That Haunt You 21:00 Facing Competition and Team Loyalty 21:34 Dealing with Aging and Injuries 22:29 Evolving as a Player 23:24 Balancing Athleticism and Business 25:31 The Impact of a Great Coach 28:24 Coaching and Parenting 31:31 Talent vs. Hard Work 35:47 Life After Football 38:44 The Love for Golf This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Brian Urlacher.

A new podcast for those who chase excellence in every arena of life. Season one premiers January 28th! Watch on Youtube, Spotify or listen on your Apple Podcasts, Spotify or on your favorite podcast platform. Hosted by pro golfer Cheyenne Woods, Real Game is for those who chase excellence in every arena of life. Unpacking what it really takes to reach the highest levels of competition. Through powerful conversations with elite athletes, coaches and high performers, Real Game explores confidence, resilience, mindset, and the lessons learned from both victory and defeat. If you’re driven to achieve more—in sport, work, or life—this is your playbook for mastering the mental game.