{"podcast":{"title":"Wrestling Mindset","slug":"wrestling-mindset-487624","podcast_index_feed_id":487624,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5aec535fe48f8bda3d66626d","website_url":"https://feed.pippa.io/public/shows/5aec535fe48f8bda3d66626d","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5aec535fe48f8bda3d66626d/show-cover.jpg","author":"Jeffrey Zannetti","episode_count":473,"summary":"Welcome to the Wrestling Mindset podcast, hosted by the nation's leading authority on wrestling specific mindset training. On this podcast you'll find a mix of interviews with Mindset Mike & company, keynote speeches and mindset training with Co-Founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti. Visit our website to learn more at https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T02:18:44.743683+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wrestling-mindset-487624"},"episode":{"title":"NC State Champ Jacob Hudgins | Wrestling Mindset Success Story","slug":"nc-state-champ-jacob-hudgins-wrestling-mindset-success-story","published_at":"2026-06-30T04:50:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wrestling-mindset-487624/nc-state-champ-jacob-hudgins-wrestling-mindset-success-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wrestling-mindset-487624","url":"https://shows.acast.com/wrestlingmindset/episodes/nc-state-champ-jacob-hudgins-wrestling-mindset-success-story","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5aec535fe48f8bda3d66626d/e/6a434b145a160c9d64896fca/media.mp3","summary":"Gene Zannetti talks with North Carolina state champion Jacob Hudgins about two confusing midseason losses that pushed him to start mindset training just weeks before states, how playing it too safe and trying to protect an undefeated record actually cost him those matches, how staying calm while sensing his opponents were uptight gave him a clear edge at the state tournament, and his decision to continue wrestling at Lander University. Timestamps: 1:29 - Started the season undefeated, then lost two matches that blew his mind 2:30 - Realized late in the season he needed mindset training before states 3:29 - Playing it too safe to protect an undefeated record cost him those losses 4:09 - The tools that helped: a consistent routine, chewing gum, and a cross on his shoe 6:19 - State tournament: staying calm and relaxed while noticing opponents were uptight 7:50 - Committing to continue wrestling in college at Lander University 9:23 - Working with his mindset coach to fix getting tired in third periods 10:56 - Extra conditioning work: getting his mile under six minutes and two and a half extra hours a week 🎯 This episode is sponsored by: 🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.com Use code MINDSET for 15% off your order 💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.com Use code MINDSET25 for a special discount Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes. If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts. For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com 🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset 🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/ 📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on-1-coaching/ Wrestling Mindset Soci…","meta_description":"Gene Zannetti talks with North Carolina state champion Jacob Hudgins about two confusing midseason losses that pushed him to start mindset training just w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":739,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wrestling-mindset-487624/episodes/nc-state-champ-jacob-hudgins-wrestling-mindset-success-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wrestling-mindset-487624/nc-state-champ-jacob-hudgins-wrestling-mindset-success-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}