chessfeels: conversations about chess, psychology & mental health

Sep 11 2024 42 ep. 53 mins 119

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chessfeels is a weekly podcast about chess culture, improvement, and psychology from chess teacher JJ Lang and therapist Julia Rios. Tune in for irreverent conversations about this game we're all obsessed with.

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41: getting down and dirty (a very brief interview with Vjeko Nemec AKA Chessentials)

Sep 11 2024 104 mins

The teacher (JJ) becomes the student when their coach (CM Vjekoslav Nemec, aka @Chessentials_) joins JJ and Julia to talk about the emotional highs and lows of playing competitively, particularly when one's identity is wrapped up with being a chess player. Then the coach (Vjeko) becomes the patient when their (unofficial) therapist (Julia) gets to the bottom of why their lows feel

40: state of the union (we're sorry)

Aug 21 2024 38 mins

It's been a while! JJ and Julia check in to tell everyone where they've been and where we (you! and us!) are going next. Buy our really good merchTell us you love us by following us on twitterShow us you love us by giving us some money

39: the adhd episode part 2

May 14 2024 63 mins

JJ and Julia return to a fan favorite topic: adhd. This time, instead of hyperfocusing on their personal experiences with adhd, they hyperfocus on adhd testing, diagnosing, and, of course, what your opening choices say about your neurodiversity. Listen to our original adhd episodeBuy our really good merchTell us you love us by following us on twitterShow us you love us by giving us

38: a minisode about nothing

May 14 2024 38 mins

37: a conversation with Maya Marlette, chess thief

Apr 05 2024 55 mins

JJ and Julia interview Maya Marlette, a student of JJ's with a really cool chess backstory and an even cooler day job. Buy our really good merchTell us you love us by following us on twitterShow us you love us by giving us some moneyListen to Maya's podcast, Twilight Phase

36: chess therapy (no, not like that)

Mar 21 2024 60 mins

Julia and JJ switch hats now that JJ is cured. They discuss how to find and keep motivation for chess studying when time and energy are in short supply. Buy our really good merchTell us you love us by following us on twitterShow us you love us by giving us some money

35: Isaac Haxton, the chess/poker boygenius who lived

Mar 07 2024 51 mins

Julia and JJ interview their old family friend, Isaac "Ike" Haxton. They catch up on Haxton's illustrious poker career, his less illustrious chess career, and everything in between. About Isaac: "Born in New York City, the young-looking 32-year-old Haxton (who bears a slight resemblance to Harry Potter) was raised in Syracuse by his psychiatrist mother and English professor father.

34: problems with you people (chess gripes)

Feb 20 2024 55 mins

A true festivus! (We have a lot of problems with you people!) We also miss you terribly. Today Julia and JJ explore the very depths of h3ll (US chess tournaments).

33: better never than late

Feb 06 2024 63 mins

We're back! Very proud. We respond to a number of questions from our dedicated fans, solving both chess and mental health in the process. Also, re audio quality, Julia didn't have her mic on her, which somehow meant that JJ's audio quality was worse. It will be better next time and we're going to start releasing episodes every two weeks. Buy our really good merchTell us you love us

32: convince me! never goes away (part two)

Apr 13 2023 48 mins

You already know.Check out our recommended courses on chessableBuy our really good merchTell us you love us by following us on twitterShow us you love us by giving us some money