Speaking & Media Engagements

An accomplished speaker and writer, Dr. Ruser shares insights on topics such as the psychological impacts of social media, athlete mental performance and wellness, and positive psychology. His work has been published or promoted by Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Run by Outdoor Magazine, the American Psychological Association (APA), Hilinkski’s Hope, and others.

Topics:

  • Social Media

  • Mental Toughness

  • Performance Anxiety

  • Self Confidence

  • Focus

  • Over-thinking

  • Preparedness

  • Motivation

  • Athletic Burnout

  • Major League Baseball (MLB), Mental Health Meetings

    “From Likes to Loneliness: The Psychological Impacts of Social Media”

  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

    “Exploring the emotional, psychological, and social impacts of social media use on highly visible student-athletes in the NIL-era.”

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  • Unit3d Podcast: Conversations for Student Athletes

    A podcast hosted by Dr. Josie Nicholson. Episode:”Thankful for Gratitude”

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  • Integrating Sport Psychology Services Within High Schools

    Sessions with student-athletes, coaches and parents, including: “Social Media is a Contact Sport” and “Understanding Social Media’s Impact on Your Athlete”

  • Run by Outside Magazine

    “Is TikTok Hurting Your Running or Helping It? Even our side of social media can’t escape the complexities of being chronically online.”

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  • Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)

    “Social Media Matters: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Online Presence.”

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