“The More I Surrender, The More I WIN!” Murphy Jensen on Mental Health

Episode #24 Season 25: Shaun Boyce & Justin Yeo Podcast: GoTennis! Podcast Host: Shaun Boyce Guests: Murphy Jensen & Justin Yeo Powered by: Signature Tennis Duration: 10 minutes 🎾 What This Episode Is Really About In this eye-opening episode of the GoTennis! Podcast , we explore the complex and often overlooked issue of mental health in the world of competitive tennis . Host Shaun Boyce invites two powerful voices to the mic: Murphy Jensen , Grand Slam doubles champion turned mental health advocate, and Justin Yeo , a straight-talking veteran coach who doesn't mince words. What begins with Justin’s blunt, old-school critique of today’s young players quickly evolves into a raw, thoughtful, and deeply human conversation . Murphy responds with personal stories that cut through the stigma—talking openly about childhood anxiety, emotional outbursts, panic attacks, and the heavy cost of performance pressure. This episode isn’t just about tennis. It’s about what happens when identity, success, and mental health collide , and how we can do better as a sports culture to support athletes beyond their rankings. 💬 Topics Covered The generational gap in how mental health is perceived in sports Why athletes from any era can struggle, regardless of background Murphy’s experience with ADHD, anxiety, and early emotional trauma The emotional toll of early specialization and high expectations How approval-seeking behavior can lead to dangerous paths The role coaches, parents, and mentors play in shaping mental resilience Why we need to create safer spaces for emotional expression in sports 🧠 Key Insights This episode offers more than just anecdotes—it provides insights that challenge conventional thinking about what it means to be mentally tough: Mental health isn't weakness —it's part of the athlete experience. Success doesn't eliminate emotional pain—it often magnifies it. Shame-based coaching and punishment leave lasting scars. Compassionate leadership and emotional education are critical. The true victory is building self-worth that isn’t tied to performance. Murphy shares how, through personal recovery, he came to understand the difference between ego and authenticity—and why surrendering to the truth of your experience can be the most powerful move of all . 🗣️ Standout Moment “The most important relationship I’ve discovered in life is the one I have with me.” — Murphy Jensen That line says it all. Tennis is 98% mental, but are we giving players the emotional tools to handle the other 98% of life? 📌 Episode Credits Studio Support: regeovinate.com Podcast Sponsor: Signature Tennis 📬 Want to Connect? If you have questions, topics, or guest suggestions, we’d love to hear from you. Share your thoughts and help shape future episodes. For more 10 Minutes of Tennis episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKLIP3Zrp28TLg1nCs4E-2PzkRcjyePEM YouTube Replay Shaun Boyce USPTA: shaun@tennisforchildren.com https://tennisforchildren.com/ Justin Yeo: https://www.instagram.com/yeocoach/ Bobby Schindler USPTA: schindlerb@comcast.net https://windermerecommunity.net/ Geovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.com https://regeovinate.com/ This podcast is powered by GoTennis! Atlanta: Membership has its privileges htt ps://letsgotennis.com/ ht tps://letsgotennis.com/join/ h ttps://shop.letsgotennis.com/ https://letsgotennis.com/podcast/ h ttps://www.facebook.com/gotennisatlanta https://www.instagram.com/gotennisatlanta/ https://www.youtube.com/@gotennispodcast Do you want to read about some good things going on in the world of tennis? https://letsgotennis.com/stories/ Check out our GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more https://bit.ly/gt_facebook_page Also, you can support this show (and save some $) by shopping at https://letsgotennis.com/deals/ Or, donate directly HERE Want to get into crypto? This is easy: https://www.coinbase.com/join/boyce_3s?src=ios-link Want donate with Bitcoin? Here's the address: 3EqTU1gQBLoieMeFLC1BQgCUajPpPMCgwB Considering your own podcast? We (obviously) recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free .