Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 218
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 2.3k subscribers
Instagram: 97.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
kat@morgansmessage.com
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Host
Kat Zempolich - Former Division I athlete and Duke University alumna passionate about opening dialogue around athlete mental health and helping people feel less alone in their challenges.
Schuyler DeBree - Former Division I athlete and Duke University alumna passionate about opening dialogue around athlete mental health and supporting mental wellness in athletic communities.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Morgan Maxwell DiPrimo - Disordered Eating, Documentary Storytelling, Public Health Education, Policy Advocacy, And Building A National Movement Against Eating Disorders.
Julian Bell - Chronic Injury, Eating Disorders, Athletic Identity, Medical Retirement, Recovery, And Turning Personal Experience Into Advocacy.
Charles Wittman - Mental Health Challenges In Elite Athletics, Depression And Anxiety, Sustainable Habits, Resilience, And Applying Sports Principles To Emotional And Physical Wellness.
Jacqueline Friedland - Career Transition, Competitive Swimming, Financial Pressures, Family Experiences With Autism, And The Inspiration Behind Her Novel.
Emily Boyle - Concussion Recovery, The Mental Toll Of Being Sidelined, Athletic Identity, Team Connection, And Finding Purpose During Rehabilitation.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Episode #206 - How Lacrosse Helped Michelle Hammer Manage Schizophrenia and Break the Stigma
October 14, 2026
Michelle Hammer is a mental health advocate, speaker, designer, and founder of Schizophrenic.NYC. A four-year NCAA lacrosse player at SUNY Oneonta, All-Conference honoree, and senior-year team captain, she was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder in college and later diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 22. Michelle shares how the structure, teammates, and a supportive coach helped her get through college, and why she believes athletes need open conversations about mental health. We Talk ...
Episode #205 - Rebecca Smith, MA on Trusting Yourself, Perfectionism, and Changing Youth Sports Culture
October 07, 2026
Rebecca Smith, MA, is a recovering perfectionist, former gymnast, coach, and parent of athletes. She has spent more than 20 years helping high achievers thrive under pressure. In this episode, she shares how mental blocks derailed her own gymnastics career, and how that experience shaped her mission to help fearful young athletes trust themselves again. Rebecca talks about teaching athletes to use their voice, make good choices, and advocate for others, and about what it takes to push b...
Episode #204 - Angelique Cauterucci — Redefining Beauty, Reclaiming Identity
September 30, 2026
In this episode of The Mental Matchup, Kat sits down with Angelique Cauterucci — a former competitive gymnast turned collegiate acrobatics and tumbling captain — to talk about the pressures athletes face around body image, perfectionism, and identity. Angelique opens up about her journey through competitive gymnastics, where messages about her body eventually contributed to an eating disorder and a loss of identity outside of sport. She shares how stepping into a healthier team environ...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Mental Matchup?
The Mental Matchup is hosted by Kat Zempolich and Schuyler DeBree. Its publicly listed email is kat@morgansmessage.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Mental Matchup?
The publicly listed email for The Mental Matchup: kat@morgansmessage.com.
How many listeners does The Mental Matchup have?
Podseeker estimates The Mental Matchup reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Mental Matchup?
The Mental Matchup typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant lived experience as a current or former athlete, mental health advocacy or professional expertise, authorship, organizational leadership, or a credible personal recovery story connected to athletic identity and wellness. Common among recent guests: Former collegiate or professional athletic experience; Mental health or eating-disorder advocacy; Authored books or practical wellness frameworks. Recent guests include Morgan Maxwell DiPrimo, Julian Bell, and Charles Wittman.
How hard is it to get booked on The Mental Matchup?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does The Mental Matchup cover?
Recent episodes cover Mental Health, Eating Disorders, College Athletics, Athlete Wellness, and Recovery. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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