The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, brought to you by Pison, Brian is joined by Matthew Liberatore, pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. Matthew was selected 16th overall in the 2018 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays out of high school and later traded to the Cardinals, where he has continued to develop into a key piece of their pitching staff. In this episode, Brian and Matthew dive deep into the mental side of baseball, discussing the strategies and techniques that help him stay locked in on the mound, perform under pressure, and execute when it matters most. In this podcast, Brian and Matthew discuss: • The Most Beneficial Mental Performance Techniques Matthew Uses • How He Brings Structure To His Process and Training • The Power of In-Game Routines for Staying Present and Locked In • Why Execution is the Key to Success in Baseball and Life • The One Mental Game Skill Every Baseball Player Should Focus On Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak.

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Pison, Brian is joined by World Champion pickleball icons and brothers Ben and Collin Johns. Collin Johns made his professional debut at the 2019 US Open and quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the sport's most accomplished doubles players. A former professional tennis player and collegiate coach, Collin's deep understanding of strategy, discipline, and adaptability has driven him to over 25 professional titles alongside his brother. He's also a leader in developing and certifying pickleball professionals across the country. Ben Johns, widely regarded as the greatest pickleball player of all time, has redefined dominance in the sport. With over 120 professional titles, including 21 Triple Crowns and the longest win streak in singles history, Ben's mental toughness, innovation, and commitment to excellence have set a new standard. Together, they've built an unmatched partnership on the court and a legacy off it through ventures like Pickleball 360 and their dedication to growing the game. Today, we'll dive into their journey, their mental frameworks for success, and how they've used mindset and preparation to consistently perform at the highest level. In this podcast, Brian, Collin and Ben discuss: What is the mental game of tennis and pickleball The balance of automatic competitive state vs. overthinking Focusing on the small task at hand to take your mind off the big picture The Inner Game of Tennis, The Talent Code, Talent Is Overrated, Bounce, Winning Ugly The impact of John Wooden on Collin's coaching performance The difference between college and professional tennis culture and mindset Finding the balance between caring and not caring How to use fear as fuel and separating who you are and what you do How to process losing and failure? How coaching collegiate tennis helped Collin in his career as a pickleball player How Ben uses Pison to manage his readiness, reaction time and improving variables in competition. How to get yourself more cognitively ready for performance The impact of measurements on performance The importance of repetition and deliberate practice Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian continues a tribute series to one of his mentors and a mental performance coaching icon, Harvey Dorfman.   Al Leiter pitched in Major League Baseball from 1987-2005, was a 2x All-Star, a 3x World Series Champion, and New York Mets Hall of Famer.  Leiter worked closely with Harvey and attributes a lot of his success over his career to his work on the mental game with Harvey. In this episode Al & Brian discuss: The moment Al knew he needed help with mental performance The 3 day think tank that Al and Harvey at his house in Prescot, Arizona Getting clarity on your job as a pitcher Being mentally and physically prepared to execute a pitch What made Harvey so special in Al's eyes The listen and call you on your shit balance Professional athletes need and want to hear the truth Getting down to straight talk How you feel vs. how you behave Harvey's two two processes for development Controlling what you can control Self-promotion vs. doing the work as a mental performance coach Al's advice for mental performance coaches Conversations, Content and Careers - The Life and Legacy of Harvey Dorfman is a series in which Brian interviews former players and staff who had their careers positively impacted by Harvey.  Go inside the conversations, the content and the careers forever changed by one of the greatest mental performance coaches who ever lived. Check out Harvey's Books on Amazon

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, Brian discusses what Mental Performance Coaches can do to help their athletes return to play from injury. In this episode Brian shares 10 ways you can help your athletes during a return to play from injury. 1. Goal Setting for Rehab Progress: Encourage them to set specific, measurable, and realistic goals related to their rehab progress, focusing on what they can control. This keeps them motivated and provides structure. 2. Visualization and Imagery: Teach the athlete to use mental imagery to “rehearse” their sport. Visualizing movements, techniques, and successful performances can help maintain muscle memory and increase mental toughness. 3. Mindfulness and Meditation: Introduce mindfulness techniques to help them stay present and manage the emotional challenges of being injured. It can improve emotional regulation, reduce stress, and improve focus during recovery. 4. Developing Self-Awareness: Use journaling or reflective practices to increase their awareness of their mental and emotional states. This can help them understand their mental habits and areas for growth. 5. Positive Self-Talk: Help the athlete develop a positive internal dialogue, even during challenging times. This reinforces resilience and combats negative thoughts associated with injury. 6. Cognitive Restructuring: Teach them how to reframe negative or unproductive thoughts (e.g., “I'm missing out” to “I'm using this time to build mental strength”). This fosters a growth mindset. 7. Confidence Building: Work on confidence by reviewing past successes, identifying strengths, and setting small, achievable mental goals. This helps them regain belief in their abilities during recovery. 8. Resilience Training: Encourage mental toughness training by discussing setbacks as opportunities for growth. Use adversity stories or case studies from other athletes who've overcome injury. 9. Maintaining Team Connection: Encourage them to stay involved with the team, whether by attending practices, engaging with teammates, or taking on a mentorship role. This keeps them connected and mentally engaged. 10. Focus on Skill Development: Work on building mental skills such as focus, concentration, and emotional regulation. Use this time to train these areas, as they will be useful when they return to competition. Each strategy helps the athlete stay mentally sharp while navigating the psychological challenges of injury recovery. Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips you can use as a mental performance coach to help your athletes close the gap from where they are to where they want to be and to maximize their potential. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Pison, Brian is joined by Lansing Community College Head Baseball Coach Steven Cutter.  Coach Cut has led the Stars to 2 Juco College World Series Appearances and the #2 overall best winning percentage in Juco Baseball the last 3 years. In this Podcast Brian and Coach Cut discuss: Coach Cut's unique journey into coaching baseball and mental performance Attraction to mental performance Stacking bricks and building consistency Growth vs. fixed mindset and using Carol Dweck's mindset achievement Modeling theory and the process of development, caught vs. taught The importance of time management, organization, and intentionality of process Journals that players can use for the season and life The importance of setting core principles of Uncommon, Selfless, and Excellence Climbing a mountain with no summit The dangers of complacency Compete to a standard, not a scoreboard The mindset of Compete with vs. competing against Cognitive performance and work with Pison The combination of cognitive training and mental performance training You have to learn and be it before you can teach it Eliminating The G Word from your program Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian discusses why you should work with a Mental Performance Coach. 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian is joined by Donovan Santas. Over his 21-year-long career in professional baseball in different capacities, Donovan has seen some of the most momentous changes and shifts in the sports industry – from how strength training is implemented to how the strength & conditioning coach's role has gained prominence to the importance of mental performance and cognitive training.   Donovan has worked with the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Bluejays, and New York Yankees as a strength and conditioning coach and assistant director of player health and performance. In this episode, Brian and Donovan talk about… The evolution of baseball-specific training and conditioning How the role of the strength and conditioning coach has expanded over the years What a training program looked like 20 years ago versus how it looks today Training with Pison Readiness assessment and testing The go-no-go test for performance Cognitive assessment Fatigue management The power of breathing and the impact of the Functional Movement Screening FMS Recovery modalities, what works, and what's best for you as an athlete. Sleep and the impact on performance The role mental performance plays in professional baseball player development The mental game of pitcher Roy Halladay, Cy Young Winner - Working With Harvey What Makes Roy Run? - Sports Illustrated Article about Roy Halladay Connect with Donovan Santas: Donovan Santas on LinkedIn Donovan Santas on Instagram Email - donovan.santas@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⌚Lean More About Pison, The World's First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable ⚾ Take Brian's FREE Baseball Masterclass

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, Brian discusses everything you need to know about helping your athletes move from a perfectionist mindset into one of progress.  If you work with perfectionistic clients and athletes, this is a must listen. 1. Shift from Perfection to Progress 2. Emphasize Process Over Outcome 3. Set Realistic and Flexible Goals 4. Normalize Mistakes as Part of Growth 5. Practice Self-Compassion 6. Use Visualization for Handling Imperfection 7. Develop a Routine for Letting Go 8. Challenge All-or-Nothing Thinking 9. Implement Mindfulness Practices 10. Celebrate Effort and Commitment Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations, and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, Brian discusses everything you need to know about winning the battle within and improving your athletes' self-talk. Self-Talk Patterns. Reframing Affirmations Mental Imagery Cue Words or The 3 Keys To Keep It Simple Modeling Self-Compassion - The Friend/Teammate Technique Shadow reps What If & What Is Reflective Reinforcement Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Pison, the world's first cognitive performance tracker, Brian is joined by Military Scientist Alison Brager Ph.D.   Alison is one of the world's leading authorities on sleep science, fatigue management, and elite performance. Her ability to blend science with action and application is second to none and in this podcast, she shares science-backed practical tips anyone who wants to be elite can use to gain an edge.. In this Podcast Brian and Alison discuss: Alison's training tips for fatigue management and optimal performance Pison the world's first cognitive performance tracker. The mental aspects of NASCAR driving Active recovery techniques you can use for improved performance How to improve sleep performance and the stages of sleep The GO-NOGO Test, PVT, and their predictive impacts on performance The Combined Goal of 25% Deep Non REM and 25% REM Sleep The Use of Pink Noise for advanced sleep The importance of structure and time management in recovery  Her book Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain The NCAA Mental Health program and issues with mental health Kobe Bryant, Video Games and Reaction Time Training Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation, Brian discusses everything you need to know about goal setting. In this podcast, Brian discusses 10 Tips for Improving Focus 1) Set Clear Goals: Define what you need to accomplish. Break larger tasks into smaller, manageable goals to keep your focus sharp. 2) Eliminate Distractions: Identify and remove distractions from your environment. Turn off notifications, close unnecessary tabs, and create a dedicated workspace. 3) Practice Mindfulness and Meditation: Regular mindfulness exercises and meditation can improve concentration by training your brain to stay focused on the present moment. 4) Take Regular Breaks: Use techniques like the Pomodoro Technique—work for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. This helps maintain high levels of focus and prevents burnout. 5) Prioritize Your Tasks: Use tools like the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance, ensuring you focus on what truly matters. 6) Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle: Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep are crucial for maintaining cognitive function and focus. 7) Stay Hydrated: Dehydration can impair cognitive abilities. Keep a water bottle handy and drink water throughout the day. 8) Use Focus-Enhancing Tools: Tools like noise-canceling headphones, focus apps, and productivity timers can help you stay on track and minimize interruptions. 9) Practice Single-Tasking: Focus on one task at a time instead of multitasking. Completing tasks sequentially can improve the quality of your work and enhance concentration. 10) Set a Routine: Establish a daily routine that includes specific times for work, breaks, and leisure. Consistency can help your brain know when it's time to focus and when to relax. By incorporating these tips into your daily life, you can significantly enhance your ability to concentrate and achieve your goals more efficiently. Remember, improving focus is a continuous process that requires patience and practice. Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation share the same passion that we do for supporting coaches and educational athletic experience. We are teaming up to offer a FREE Group Coaching Program teaching you how to coach mental performance, build entrepreneurial skills and organize your process for coaching success. This opportunity is limited to just 50 members of our mental performance community, so please click on the link below to take advantage of this amazing educational opportunity. ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by Toronto Blue Jays 1st Base Coach Mark “Bud” Budzinski to discuss the mental aspects of baseball and The 5Ps of Peak Performance.   Preparation, Perspective, Present Moment Focus, Performance and Pison.  Bud shares how he maximizes mental performance with Pison the world's first cognitive performance tracker. In this Podcast, Brian and Bud discuss: The importance of being where your feet are The power of perspective The role kids can play in your perspective if you let it Being where your feet are What he learned from The Great Charlie Mahar when in Cleveland The role physical triggers can play in your performance Running an after-action review “AAR” to learn from each day How the mental game has evolved over time Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation, Brian discusses everything you need to know about goal setting.

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation, Brian discusses why you don't need adrenaline for optimal performance, you need intention.. In this podcast, Brian discusses: Knowing How You Work Best Time Blocking The Daily Routines You MUST Have to Optimize Your Performance Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations, and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation share the same passion that we do for supporting coaches and educational athletic experience.  We are teaming up to offer a FREE Group Coaching Program teaching you how to coach mental performance, build entrepreneurial skills, and organize your process for coaching success.  This opportunity is limited to just 50 members of our mental performance community, so please click on the link below to take advantage of this amazing educational opportunity. ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation, Brian discusses how culture doesn't beat strategy... In this podcast, Brian discusses: The 5 stages of culture development in detail Becoming the average of those you associate with most The deadly culture killers of BCD Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations, and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation share the same passion that we do for supporting coaches and educational athletic experience.  We are teaming up to offer a FREE Group Coaching Program teaching you how to coach mental performance, build entrepreneurial skills, and organize your process for coaching success.  This opportunity is limited to just 50 members of our mental performance community, so please click on the link below to take advantage of this amazing educational opportunity. ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by authors DJ and Craig Hiller to talk about their book Push The Sled, The 7 Skills to Build an Elevated Mindset and amplify performance in any sport. In this podcast, Brian, DJ, and Craig talk about: 1. The Benefits of Being Deeply Curious Accepting The Feedback Without Pushback 2. Focus and Awareness Control The Controllables Mastering The Controllables APE - Attitude, Presence and Effort 3. Process Over Outcome The Steps 4. Self Control & Discipline You Have to Be In Control of Yourself So You Can Control Yourself Recognize Your Signal Lights The Rule of Two Easies 5. Visualization Breath Work Box Breathing 6-2-8 6. Routines and Habits The Success Checklist 7. Unshakable self confidence Confidence Is A Choice BFS - Body Language, Focus, Self-Talk The Confidence Resume Mind Movies You can connect with DJ and Craig and pick up your copy of Push The Sled at PushTheSled.com - You can contact DJ by email at djhillier22@gmail.com and on Instagram @DeeJayHillier You can also check out their podcast The Mindset Advantage. Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations, and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes' performance, join Brian's MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation, Brian the secret of success in one word… Consistency. In this podcast, Brian discusses: The ABCs of Consistency The Ideal Day Showing Up The Best Version of You Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations, and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation share the same passion that we do for supporting coaches and educational athletic experience.  We are teaming up to offer a FREE Group Coaching Program teaching you how to coach mental performance, build entrepreneurial skills, and organize your process for coaching success.  This opportunity is limited to just 50 members of our mental performance community, so please click on the link below to take advantage of this amazing educational opportunity. ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation, Brian discusses why you don't need adrenaline for optimal performance, you need intention.. In this podcast Brian discusses: How adrenaline can hurt you more than it helps you The critical areas to set your intention Defining success for yourself The importance of knowing your core principles Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation share the same passion that we do for supporting coaches and educational athletic experience.  We are teaming up to offer a FREE Group Coaching Program teaching you how to coach mental performance, build entrepreneurial skills and organize your process for coaching success.  This opportunity is limited to just 50 members of our mental performance community, so please click on the link below to take advantage of this amazing educational opportunity. ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by NASCAR Driver Anthony Alfredo to discuss the mental aspects of racing, riding the raged edge of control, and how Anthony trains his mental game and cognitive performance with Pison the world's first cognitive performance tracker. In this Podcast Brian and Anthony discuss: Anthony's mental training through simulation The mental aspects of NASCAR driving Riding and living on the raged edge of control How Anthony trains his cognitive performance with Pison How Anthony uses Mental Imagery The culture and trust you must build with your team Eliminating fear and coming back after adversity Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian discusses how you can become unforgettable and more consistent with doing what you know is good for you. In this podcast, Brian discusses: How to be more consistent How to stop forgetting to do the things that are good for you How to make and great habits atomic habits style The Habit Loop B=MAP Process Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations, and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian discusses how you can elevate your life in just 2 minutes a day. In this podcast, Brian discusses: The Cainer - Brian's cold plunge protocol that you can use to elevate your life in just two minutes a day 1. One word Focus 2. Setting your intentional 3 keys to keep it simple 3. Creating your 3 personal affirmations 4. Celebrating your 3 daily wins 5. Building an attitude of gratitude 6. Reflecting through the start, stop, continue process 7. HAGL Statements The 3 keys to ownership 1. I Know It 2. I Do It 3. I Own It Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations, and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, Brian discusses how to structure the best 90 days of your life so you can absolutely dominate and achieve your goals. In this podcast, Brian discusses: The 4-Step Personal Development Formula Getting Clear on Who You Are and What You Want Creating Your Personal Mission Uncovering Your Vision Identify Your Core Principles Being Intentional and Playing Offense With Your Time Using The Success Checklist - The Habit Share App Reflecting and Refocusing on a Daily Basis Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations, and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, Brian discusses where to start your MPM coaching sessions. In this podcast, Brian discusses: What's on Your Mind The KENS Assessment Well Better How Assessments The Success Checklist - The Habit Share App What to charge for your coaching sessions? Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian continues a tribute series to Harvey Dorfman, one of his mentors and a mental game of baseball coaching icon.   Joining Brian today is Sean Casey. “Case” played Major League Baseball from 1997-2008, was a 3x All-Star, a Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer, hit .302 for his career, and says he would have NEVER made it to MLB without daily reading one of Harvey's books and working with him during his career. In this episode Sean & Brian discuss: The three keys to keep it simple See The Ball, Be Easy, Hammer It Getting and grading your best looks at the plate 1-5. Pison, The World's First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable How what you measure improves Working with Sean and his Breakthrough Pro Program Conversations, Content, and Careers - The Life and Legacy of Harvey Dorfman is a series in which Brian interviews former players and staff who had their careers positively impacted by Harvey.   Check out Harvey's Books on Amazon

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus brought to you by Fundraising University , Brian discusses the importance of making a recommitment vs. a recreation. Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations, and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by David Cipoletta, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer of Pison the world's first cognitive performance tracker. In this Podcast Brian and David discuss: Tracking The Nervous System vs. Blood Flow Mental Fatigue, Sleep and Their Role In Cognitive Performance The Importance of Objectifying Your Mental State and Cognition Identifying Your Circadian Rhythms and When You Are Sharpest During The Day Cognitive Readiness and The Snapshot of Mental Processing Time Cognitive Agility and The “Go-No-Go” Test  Cognitive Focus and The “PVT” - Psycho Vigilance Test How Anthony Alfredo has used Pison to Improve NASCAR Performance Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⌚Lean More About Pison, The World's First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by Michelle Hutton and Kristie Winter of Twin Fitness and Nutrition.  Brian Kristie and Michelle discuss fueling for elite performance and the specialized performance nutrition concierge service Michelle and Kristie provide to some of the top-performing athletes Brian works with. In this podcast, Brian, Michelle and Kristie discuss: The Role of Macro Nutrients in Performance The Role of Insulin in Performance The Difference Between Simple and Complex Carbs What It Actually Means to Eat Clean The Role of Complete Proteins in Muscle Mass and Strength and Fat Loss The Role of Fat in Your Performance Diet The Role of Omega-3 in Decreasing inflammation You can engage with Michelle and Kristie on Instagram @EliteNutrition_TF and at their website TwinFitness.com Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus brought to you Fundraising University , Brian discusses the importance of mastering the four fundamentals of optimal living. Eating for performance Movement and sweat before screens Mindset and your daily routines Sleep and simplifying sleep science Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian kicks off a tribute series to one of his mentors and a mental game of baseball coaching icon in Harvey Dorfman.   Conversations, Content and Careers - The Life and Legacy of Harvey Dorfman is a series in which Brian interviews former players and staff who had their careers positively impacted by Harvey.   Go inside the conversations, the content and the careers forever changed by one of the greatest mental performance coaches who ever lived. Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Check out Harvey's Books on Amazon

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by Marc Deschenes VP of Sport Operations with Pison the world's first cognitive performance tracker. In this Podcast Brian and Marc discuss: Marc's journey through professional baseball and into performance analytics The Pison story and the importance of cognitive performance tracking What readiness is and why it's important to your performance The Big 12 and SEC Teams using this technology for a competitive advantage Agility “Go-No-Go”, and why testing your agility before performance is critical to your success Focus, the role it plays in performance and how to improve it. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⌚Lean More About Pison, The World's First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus brought to you Fundraising University , Brian discusses the importance taking action and not letting the start be what stops you.  This weeks topics include: The daily routine that Brian follows to Dominate The Day The three Dr. Rob Gilbert resources that have changed Brian's life Q&A from MPM Coaches about the mental game and reprogramming your brain Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by Angie Asche MS, RD, CSSD of Eleat Sports Nutrition.  Brian and Angie discuss fueling for elite performance. You can engage with Angie on instagram @eleatnutrition, by email angie@eleatnutrition.com and at her website, you can also pick up her book Fuel Your Body on Amazon.   In this podcast, Ashley and Brian discuss: How to take control of your personal nutrition performance. The four different components on a winning plate What are Macros and why are they important to your fueling as an athlete? The difference between simple and complex carbohydrates through digestion Fats and the difference good fats and bad fats Why whole fruits are athletes best friends for hydration and micronutrients The importance of 1G per protein per body weight and when to jack up the protein grams The role of bloodwork when it comes to dialing in your nutrition plan and the frequency of testing That and much, much more Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus brought to you Fundraising University , Brian discusses the importance and power of your process.  This weeks topics include: The 3 critical times during your day to get things done The 3 area you must set behavior goals for fulfillment and optimal living The one coaching lesson Brian learned from Marshall Goldsmith that changed his career The correlation between process, preparation and production What Brian has and suggest you have as a part of your personal checklist for success Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by Parker Byrd, the first college baseball player ever to play with a prosthetic leg.  Byrd plays at East Carolina University, one of the top programs in the Nation and discusses: How he survived a near death boating accident The power of a “What's Next” mindset The importance of goal setting for motivation How the “Inch By Inch” mindset served him well in the darkest hours The need to simply stack wins when facing adversity in life How he has benefited from the “Jocko GOOD” mindset Seeing everything in life as a blessing That and much, much more You can connect with Parker Byrd on instagram here and also email him directly at info@parkerbyrd16.com Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast R&R brought to you Fundraising University , Brian does a Reflect and Refocus on what he's learning, working on, reflecting on and focusing on to get better.  This weeks topics include: March Madness Performance Journaling Getting Out of Your Head & Onto Paper Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by former Major League Baseball player Kurt Suzuki.  Kurt and Cain met when they were both in their first year at Cal State Fullerton in the fall of 2001.  Kurt went on to be a NCAA National Champion (2004) a MLB World Series Champion (2019) and played over 15 MLB Seasons becoming an All-Star in 2014.  In this podcast Kurt and Cain talk about: How the mental game is the most important aspect of MLB The mindset it takes to thrive in a game built on failure What Kurt took from the mental game at Fullerton to his 15+ year Pro career How to get the monkey off your back The importance of a “So What Next Pitch” mindset Living in the moment, not the past or the future The need to have a focal point in your pre-pitch routine and release The critical importance of sticking to the process Reflecting on lessons learned from the 2004 NCAA National Championship How to simplifying things in a complex analytical game Staying neutral vs. Riding the baseball roller coaster What it takes mentally to play 162 Striving for perfection and accepting greatness The importance of a post game recovery process and routine How having children changes your mindset and motivations as a professional athlete Having doubt, yellow lights and talking to yourself not listening How to take the emotion of results out of your game and stick to the present, process and stay positive How the fear of failure will cost you your career or bring you to another level, all in how you process it That and much, much more Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast R&R, Brian does a Reflect and refocus on what he's learning, working on, reflecting on and focusing on to get better. This weeks topics include: What The Home Depot Doesn't Want You To Know  Lighting Strikes Self Talk Spring Training Updates A Vision Coming To Fruition Fundraising University Someone Has to Be First Looking For Help Confidence… What Everyone Wants… Confidence… What Nobody Understands Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.  

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Brian is joined by Chris Tally of Precision Food Works and Chris and Brian do a deep dive into Brian's blood work and food sensitivity testing.  Watch as Chris coaches Brian on hsi test results and helps game plan nutrition and supplementation for optimal performance.  This is a deep, deep dive into nutritional science and an episode designed for the elite performer who wants to take their nutrition and supplementation to the next level. IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS: Reading Brian's December 2023 Blood Work Reading Brian's December 2023 Food Sensitivity Test The Changes in Brian's blood work over two years And more You can reach Chris Tally via email at chris@precisionfoodworks.com Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Brian is joined by Robby Besner Co-Founder and Device Developer of Therasage to talk about performance recovery. The relationship between toxicity and inflammation How the infrared spectrum can mobilize the toxins in your body The proper sequencing and duration of various therapies Circadian rhythms, the pineal gland, melatonin and serotonin Maintaining the constitution of your biological clock The difference between optimal and practical application of modalities Emotional transformation from the cold therapy experience and shiver response You can learn more about Therasage on instagram You can reach Brian Cain via instagram @BrianCainPeak  Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.  

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast R&R, Brian does a Reflect and refocus on what he's learning, working on, reflecting on and focusing on to get better. This weeks topics include: CK Cain's Winter Production Congrats Captain 99/7500 Be The General (Give Orders) & The Soldier (Execute) Producers vs. Operators If I ______ Than I Will _________ 212 - Give A Little More Be The Anchor of Your Life Scott Battas - EAT - Energy, Attitude, Toughness Push The Rock The Walking Journal Garbage Time Lesson Learned From Frozen II Traction By Gino Wickman HRV Is Climbing… GOOD Brian's Success Checklist Protein House Macros Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak 

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Brian is joined by Mixed Martial Arts and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) superstar Sean Brady. Sean recently won the biggest fight of his career and in this podcast he discusses his work with Brian Cain and Having Something To Go to, To Create a Mental Edge.  ADVISORY: This Podcast Episode Contains Adult Language SEAN BRADY & BRIAN CAINTALK ABOUT: The tipping point when Sean knew he needed a mental coach How you can lose a fight before it has started Fighting not to lose vs fighting to win vs. fight cause you love to fight The danger of expectations vs the freedom of execution Having something to go to when it gets hard, cause it will get hard The importance of fighting your fight and how ultimate effort is ultimate victory The power of IDGAF How to make a loss the best thing that ever happened to you Where his belief comes from vs where it used to come from The dangers of outcome based thinking How and why he calls Success Hotline How and why he listens to MPD Podcast How and why he does Concentration Grids to train fight day focus How and why he keeps a detailed Success Checklist Why he touches Brian's 30 Day Athletes Program on a daily basis. Why he choose Brian Cain as his mental coach Affirmation training and the custom affirmations he engrained into his self-talk for this fight Training his affirmations with cold tank training and sauna work  The importance of the deep breathe and why he uses meditation to develop mind control Why he watches a mind movie as a part of his training How he uses mental imagery and visualization Fight day simulation and walking through the walk out in training What it's like getting inside the UFC Octagon and his pre-fight routine The importance of controlling what you can control Sean's answer to the million dollar question And more… You can follow Sean Brady on instagram @SeanBradyMMA Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to also check out Brian's short form daily podcast The Mental Performance Daily Podcast ⁠

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Brian is joined by Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley. Jake and Brian dive into all things mental game and you get a great in depth look at what Major League Baseball player mental performance execution at elite level looks like. Jake and Brian talk about: The 4 stages of buy in Jake had to go through to buy into mental training How Jakes has used Cain's 30 Day Athlete's Program daily for 3 years Why the mental game is like an onion and you have to peal back the layers Jake's 3 keys to keep it simple and the note card he keeps in his pocket during games The impact of Sean Casey on Jake's career from a one day meet up in Pittsburgh Jake's pre-pitch routine and release at the plate The importance of having a focal point that you can use  Having a final “TIF” - thought, Image, feel The importance of custom mental Imagery training audios The importance of watching a personal mind movie on a consistent basis Jake's performance journaling process that he works on a daily basis in and out of the season Using the 3 keys to keep it simple for life The need to time block your days The daily 5pm Saber Fight of hIs life How time is the great separator, 86,400 seconds, 168 hours a week Why he loves the success checklist and the habit share app How the mental performance skills he learned through baseball and helping him in life Brian Cain, MPM, the World's leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to also check out Brian's short form daily podcast The Mental Performance Daily Podcast ⁠