Podcasts about mental game

Welcome to the Win Cycle Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Jeff Troeltsch discuss mental performance in endurance sports, focusing on perfectionism and race anxiety. Troeltsch emphasizes the importance of accepting one's current state while striving for improvement, rather than being perpetually dissatisfied. He highlights the need to manage cognitive distortions and the impact of data on athletes' mindsets. Troeltsch also stresses the significance of breathing techniques and maintaining a balanced perspective on performance. Additionally, they touch on the concept of identity, advising athletes to see themselves as individuals rather than as solely defined by their sports achievements. Purple Patch and Episode Resources Buy Jeff Troesch's Book–One Day Better: https://8020books.com/product/one-day-better/ Hiring Purple Patch Coach: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/careers-page  Fast Track Run Squad: purplepatchfitness.com/fasttrackmarathon Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Tri Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad 1:1 Coaching: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/11-coached Run Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness/com/run-squad Strength Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/strength-1 Live & On-Demand Bike Sessions: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/bike Get a free needs assessment and learn more about our programs: https://purplepatchfitness.simplybook.me/v2/#book/service/19  Live in San Francisco? Explore the Purple Patch Performance Center: https://center.purplepatchfitness.com  Everything you need to know about our methodology: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/our-methodology Amplify your approach to nutrition with Purple Patch + Fuelin https://www.fuelin.com/purplepatch Get access to our free training resources, insight-packed newsletter and more at purplepatchfitness.com

Episode 91 of The Mental Game features a powerful, captivating conversation with two-time Olympic silver medalist Ryan Cochran-Siegle.Cochran-Siegle is one of the great American alpine ski racers of his generation. He won silver in the super-G at both the 2022 Beijing Olympics and the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. His Beijing performance marked the first Olympic super-G medal by an American man in 38 years.His rise to stardom came despite a series of traumatic, career-threatening injuries, including a 2013 crash that tore his ACL, MCL and meniscus, and a 2021 accident that fractured his neck and nearly took his life.The perspective he gained during those lengthy recoveries shapes much of Cochran-Siegle's mindset today.He also comes from one of the most notable ski families in U.S. history. His mother, Barbara Cochran, won Olympic gold in slalom at the 1972 Sapporo Games, and numerous members of his family have competed at high levels in the sport.Cochran-Siegle is intensely focused on maintaining a strong mental game, practicing visualization before races, valuing the pursuit over the outcome, and embracing the joy he feels on the slopes.In this episode, Cochran-Siegle:Tells us about the life-changing athletic journey he recently completed — one that has nothing to do with skiingExplains how his mother's hands-off approach helped him develop into an Olympic skierTakes us through his pre-race mental routineAnd much moreThe Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to the Win Cycle Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts Jeff Troesch, a renowned sports mental coach with nearly 40 years of experience, on the Purple Patch Podcast. Troesch discusses the integration of mental performance in sports and life, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, resilience, and commitment. He highlights the connection between physical and mental performance, using examples from various sports. Troesch also introduces his new book, "One Day Better," which distills his insights into practical tools for enhancing mental performance. Key takeaways include the importance of self-awareness, sensory awareness, and the distinction between commitment and trust. Purple Patch and Episode Resources Buy Jeff Troesch's Book–One Day Better: https://8020books.com/product/one-day-better/ Hiring Purple Patch Coach: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/careers-page  Fast Track Run Squad: purplepatchfitness.com/fasttrackmarathon Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Tri Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad 1:1 Coaching: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/11-coached Run Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness/com/run-squad Strength Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/strength-1 Live & On-Demand Bike Sessions: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/bike Get a free needs assessment and learn more about our programs: https://purplepatchfitness.simplybook.me/v2/#book/service/19  Live in San Francisco? Explore the Purple Patch Performance Center: https://center.purplepatchfitness.com  Everything you need to know about our methodology: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/our-methodology Amplify your approach to nutrition with Purple Patch + Fuelin https://www.fuelin.com/purplepatch Get access to our free training resources, insight-packed newsletter and more at purplepatchfitness.com  

Dodgers star Max Muncy joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Max opens up about his baseball journey, Dodgers career, winning the World Series, battling depression, his special father-son relationship, mental performance training, retiring a Dodger, his love for LA, and how he best takes care of his mental health today.

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In this episode of In The LOOP Podcast, Jordan Jo sits down with retired Olympic figure skater, high performance coach, entrepreneur, wife, and mom Paige Lawrence Champion for a conversation about mindset, confidence, resilience, identity, and what it truly takes to perform at your highest level. They dive into topics every athlete can relate to, including confidence versus self belief, handling criticism, learning from mistakes, creating flow state, and separating your identity from your performance. Paige also shares practical strategies for managing pressure, building resilience, and showing up as your best self both inside and outside the arena. Beyond competition, the conversation explores motherhood, entrepreneurship, intentional living, and why having it all is less about balance and more about being clear on your priorities. At the heart of the episode is a powerful reminder that success is not about perfection. It is about consistently investing in your growth, trusting the process, and realizing you are capable of far more than you give yourself credit for.

In this episode of On The Mark, Mark Immelman welcomes Carolin Pinegger (Austrian national team alum, UCF golfer, former LPGA/Symetra player, and now coach + social media star). Carolin shares what it was like competing on Big Break: Myrtle Beach—five weeks isolated, long production days, constant cameras—and why that experience made competitive golf feel easy by comparison. From there, the episode becomes a masterclass on what really wrecks swings: Tension, driven by brain “traffic.” Carolin explains how to train your brain like a muscle, use breathing to shift from “red” (overstimulated) back to “green,” and build dependable systems that hold up under pressure. Then she delivers a set of at-home drills (no range required) to improve grip, sequencing, pressure shift, and putting start line—using everyday items like a hammer, mirror, towels, and books. In This Episode, You'll Discover:  What Big Break pressure is really like (cameras, no phones, 3 hours sleep) Why tension happens — and how the brain's “traffic” affects your body The mindset truth: You don't rise to standards — you fall to systems How to move from “red” to “green” using belly breathing, and Why at-home motion training works (less “hit ball” mode, more learning.) Carolin also share 5 Game Improvement drills you can do at home: Drill #1: Hammer & Hinge (fix grip + wrist set, stop early elbow fold) Drill #2: Backswing Sequence (Mirror) (hinge → arms → shoulders → hips) Drill #3: Mirror Depth Check (hands near heels; match top position to your shot shape) Drill #4: Flow / Pressure Shift (towels under feet for rhythm + movement) Drill #5: Book Putting Gate (start-line training + “through” mindset.)  Key Takeaways: Your brain is trainable. Treat it like a muscle and build routines that lower “traffic.”  Pressure kills feel. Systems hold up when nerves show up. Grip + wrist function matter. Many swing issues start with the trail hand and early elbow fold. Sequence starts in the backswing. Build separation in the backswing, then keep moving through. Putting begins with start line. You can't make it if you can't start it on your intended line. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  In fact it is recommendable to watch it so you can learn exactly how to do the drills.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Alright, if you want a raw, unfiltered elk hunting conversation from a guy who is absolutely obsessed with the game — this is your episode. Brandon Schmitz out of North Idaho joins the show for his very first podcast appearance, and let me tell you, this dude brings it. No fluff, no highlight reel — just honest elk hunting from a guy who has spent the last six years grinding through some of the most demanding country in the West. Brandon didn't grow up with a silver spoon handed to him in the elk woods. His dad lost the fire for hunting after wolves moved into North Idaho and wrecked what used to be some of the best big game hunting in the country. So Brandon had to figure it out himself, and that journey is exactly what makes this conversation so good. From his very first elk hunt — where his cousin smoked a bull that basically walked up to a truck parked in the middle of the road — to going toe-to-toe with grizzly bears, packs of wolves, and rutting bull moose in the same drainage, this guy has seen it all. Six-plus years in, Brandon still hasn't notched his tag, but don't let that fool you. This dude is FINDING elk — like, legitimately locating 20-plus bulls in a single season. The problem he keeps running into is the same one that trips up a ton of DIY hunters: closing the deal. We dig deep into that in this episode, and I think a lot of you guys are going to hear yourselves in Brandon's story. We talk about the mental side of solo hunting, what it really means to "be in striking distance," how to work a bull when your setup goes sideways, the art of building a bull's ego so he's absolutely fired up the next morning, and why sometimes the laziest move IS the right move. We also get into the very real challenges of elk hunting in grizzly and wolf country, the predator management problem that nobody in power wants to touch, and what it's like to be solo in the woods surrounded by apex predators that don't have a healthy fear of humans anymore. This is one of those conversations that reminds you why we love this thing so damn much — even when it's hard. Maybe especially when it's hard.This Episode's Sponsors TricerIf you're not running Tricer gear in the field, you're leaving performance on the table. I'm a huge fan of the RP Bipod — at 10.5 ounces, it is flat-out one of the best hunting bipods on the market. It comes with long and short legs, works with Picatinny and ARCA systems, and for $350 you're getting features that compete with bipods that cost twice the price. I've shot a pile of critters off this thing and I wouldn't leave home without it. Tricer makes more than just bipods, too — go check out their full lineup.Shop now: tricer.com | Use code TRO to save 10% off your order.Bridger WatchI built Bridger Watch because I was sick of pulling my phone out 100 times a day to check onX. The idea was simple: put maps on the watch so hunters can keep their phone in their pack and their eyes on the country. We set out to build the best smartwatch ever made for hunters, and I genuinely believe we did just that. If you're a watch guy and a hunter, there is nothing else like this out there.Check it out: bridgerwatch.comTimestamp Chapters0:00 – Intro & Sponsor: Tricer RP Bipod2:15 – Sponsor: Bridger Watch4:00 – Welcome & Brandon's Background | Growing up in North Idaho, impact of wolves on his dad's hunting8:30 – Getting Hooked | Brandon's first-ever elk hunt, cousin CJ kills a bull, truck in the road, borrowed gear, high school kids packing meat17:00 – Six Years Deep | Journey from first hunt to now — tagged out? No. Elk found? Absolutely.21:30 – Finding vs. Killing | Brandon's biggest skill and his biggest challenge; heavy glassing in thick country27:00 – The Mental Game of Solo Hunting | Decision fatigue, second-guessing, the ex-wrestler problem, and why being "lazy" sometimes wins33:30 – Striking Distance Philosophy | Cody breaks down the concept — be close, let things happen, stop trying to kill the elk and start trying to stay near the elk39:00 – Close Call on the Wallow | The mid-September herd bull story — moose sparring, 7 cows, drawn back, two steps short of a shot47:30 – Working a Bull After a Blown Setup | Building a bull's ego, bugling small, raking in the dark, keeping him fired up for first light54:00 – Grizzly Bear Encounter | Sow with three cubs, bear spray + pistol double-fisted, fog rolls in, the Snapchat decision1:02:00 – Getting Back on the Horse | Overcoming the fear, returning to the same hillside, the mental win of facing it1:05:30 – Wolf Country | Multiple wolf encounters — road wolves, pack following them out of the timber, wolves lighting off after a bugle1:13:00 – Predator Management Frustration | Grizzly population, government inaction, hound hunting, trapping, and the reality of wolf numbers in North Idaho1:18:00 – Bull Moose Problems | Moose responding to elk calls, moose following, Brandon's very close call with a bull moose 4 yards away1:20:00 – Wrap-Up & Good Luck | Final thoughts, gratitude, planning a return episode after the kill3 Key Takeaways 1. Stop Trying to Kill the Elk — Start Trying to Stay Close to ItOne of the most useful mindset shifts in this episode: instead of putting the pressure of "I need to kill this elk tonight" on every single move, just focus on getting into striking distance and staying there. Elk hunting rarely goes according to the exact plan, but things tend to happen when you're consistently close. Measure your days by time spent within range of elk, not by whether a shot materialized. This single reframe takes the anxiety out of solo hunting and keeps you in the game longer.2. Let Curiosity Kill the Cat — Silence Is a WeaponWhen a bull hangs up and won't commit, most hunters feel compelled to keep calling. Big mistake. A quiet elk is a suspicious elk — a quiet *location* is a curious elk. When you go dark after a bull responds, you're not losing the conversation, you're winning it. He'll start wondering where you went, and that curiosity will often pull him toward you. Learn to sit on your hands, let the shot clock run a little, and only break the silence if you truly feel him losing interest. When you do break it, try raking over calling — it's less demanding and gives you the chance to move.3. The Decision Fatigue Problem Is Real — Have a Plan and Commit to ItBeing physically tough enough to elk hunt is table stakes. The thing that actually determines success — especially for solo hunters — is the mental discipline to stick to a plan when everything is going sideways. It's easy to leave a drainage after a tough morning and convince yourself the elk blew out. It's harder to say "I committed to this spot for two days and I'm seeing it through." The hunters who string together good at-bats aren't necessarily the ones who work the hardest — they're the ones who make fewer panic decisions and have the confidence (sometimes fake confidence) to stay the course when doubt creeps in.

What if one of the biggest threats to your success isn't fear, self-doubt, or lack of confidence... But too much confidence? In this episode, I sit down with internationally recognized mental game coach Jared Tendler to explore one of the most common—and least recognized—performance killers among high achievers: overconfidence. We unpack why success often plants the seeds of future failure, how overconfidence quietly erodes discipline, preparation, and decision-making, and why most people never realize it's happening until they're stuck in a spiral of frustration, anger, and self-doubt. In this episode, you'll learn: Why overconfidence—not fear—is often what derails high performers The subtle signs you're taking your foot off the gas without realizing it Why emotional accumulation creates explosive reactions and burnout How journaling improves emotional awareness and decision-making Why elite performers view mistakes differently than everyone else The real reason boredom shows up when you're succeeding Why most people misdiagnose their own performance problems How to build a reflection process that accelerates growth If you've ever wondered why you keep making the same mistakes, why success sometimes seems to disappear as quickly as it arrived, or why high performers so often sabotage their own momentum, this conversation will change how you think about confidence forever. Time Stamps: 00:00: The hidden success trap that derails high performers after they start winning 3:25: Why success creates a dangerous lag effect most people never see coming 7:41: The subtle signs you're becoming overconfident without realizing it 13:04: Why emotionally "constipated" high performers struggle to reach their potential 20:52: Why boredom is often a warning sign—not a harmless feeling 24:27: Are elite performers addicted to winning... or terrified of losing? 26:07: What happens when your entire identity becomes attached to your results? 33:26: Why your biggest setbacks may be teaching you exactly what you need next 37:01: The mindset shift that separates elite performers from everyone else 41:22: Why solving the mistake is not the same as understanding why it happened 46:38: Why perfectionists struggle to recognize what they're doing well 49:06: Is golf really 90% mental? Jared completely disagrees I help high performers get unstuck and out of their own way to unlock their potential.  Apply for Private 1:1 Coaching: If you're successful on paper but feel misaligned, overwhelmed, or stuck at your next level, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter Join me in the M19 Mastermind: Click here to apply. Tell them Paul sent you. More About Jared Tendler Jared Tendler, MS, LMHC, is an internationally recognized mental game coach with over 20 years of experience. His clients span 45 countries and include world champion poker players, PGA and LPGA Tour winners, executives, entrepreneurs and institutional and independent financial traders. His straightforward and logical approach has been proven to help people solve their mental game problems and perform at their highest levels. He is the author of three highly acclaimed books, The Mental Game of Trading and The Mental Game of Poker 1 & 2. His latest book, Everyday Golf Psychology, is available now and has already garnered great reviews from Top 100 instructors. He also previously served as Head of Sport Psychology for the esports organization Team Liquid. Jared's diverse experience and proven techniques make him among the best mental coaches in the world. Proving his clients aren't the only ones to benefit from his system, Jared solved his own issues and in 2013 qualified for the U.S. Mid-am, shooting two-under. Currently, he's a member at Jericho National Golf Club in New Hope, PA, regularly plays in regional tournaments and now dreams of playing in the U.S. Senior Open. Learn more about working with Jared at his website here.  Connect with Jared on social media: @jaredtendler on X  @jared.tendler on Instagram @jaredtendler on LinkedIn

We all have them, tour pros. Here's what you can do, or, perhaps more importantly, not do, to keep a blowup hole or two from becoming a nightmare round. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode Eric chats with MLB veteran and hitting coach Sean Casey. They speak to the mental side of the game and how hitting in the big leagues has evolved. 

Social media star Tianna Robillard aka "TT" joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. TT opens up about social media fame, her viral public breakup, healing after heartbreak, finding love again, going to therapy, creating content and how she best takes care of her mental health today.

Ever compare yourself to others on Strava? Feel yourself pushed to do more to hit a "streak" or online badge? This episode's for you.Sport psychology professor Dr. Hayley Russell dives into the upsides and pitfalls of fitness‑tracking apps like Strava.She explores how self‑tracking can boost motivation, community, and self‑awareness — but can also fuel comparison, pressure, and body‑image concerns. What can you do to make the most of your online fitness tracking?Balance function over appearance: Use data to celebrate what your body can do, not how it looks.Set intentional goals: Focus on consistency and health‑supporting habits rather than perfection or daily “streaks.”Curate your feed: Mute or unfollow accounts that trigger negative social comparison; follow supportive communities instead.Take digital breaks when needed: Recognize signs of obsessive tracking and give yourself permission to step away without guilt.Leverage community features: Join or create niche groups (e.g., postpartum athletes, larger‑body runners) to find relatable peers and reduce isolation.Protect privacy: Adjust route‑sharing settings to hide start/end points and consider the safety implications of public activity logs.If you found this conversation valuable, hit Subscribe so you never miss an episode, leave a review on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media for extra resources and behind‑the‑scenes content.Watch the episode on YouTubeJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20th, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Sign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:Momentous: Head to https://www.livemomentous.com/ and use promo code PERFORMANCE for up to 35% off your first orderHettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Wahoo: Learn more about Wahoo Fitness Products at: Wahoo: Learn more at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/

What if the biggest breakthrough in your golf game had nothing to do with your swing? In this fascinating conversation, former PGA Tour winner Richard Zokol shares the mindset shifts that helped him compete at the highest level — and why reducing emotional attachment to outcome could completely change your relationship with golf. Richard, author of Zokology – Change Your Perspective, Not Your Swing, opens up about tour life, mental performance, process thinking and learning to quiet a noisy mind. Nicknamed "Disco Dick" for listening to music on a Sony Walkman between shots, Richard developed unconventional ways to stay calm, creative and competitive under pressure. We explore: • Why process matters more than results • How emotional detachment can improve performance • The difference between logical and spatial thinking in golf • Why understanding your personality type matters • Using music to quiet mental noise on the course • The lost art of wedge play • How to score your mental game • Why technical coaching doesn't work the same for everyone • Stories from the PGA Tour and Brigham Young University alongside Bobby Clampett • Lessons passed down from his father and a lifetime in the game Richard recorded 20 Top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour, including two victories, but this episode goes far deeper than tournament golf. It's a masterclass in mindset, perspective and learning to enjoy the game more. A brilliant conversation with one of golf's deepest thinkers. To become a Certified Mind Factor coach visit: www.themindfactor.com To follow the Mind Caddie journey visit: www.mindcaddie.golf Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell  

>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Putting Challenge (join by 6/2 at 11:59pm PST) >>Try out the Kairo app (FREE) In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf, host Michael Leonard interviews Jim Doorley, a PhD in clinical psychology and former sports psychologist for Team USA. Doorley is the primary psychologist behind Kairo, a groundbreaking AI-driven mental training and visualization app.   Here's what you'll learn in this episode:  The Power of Mind Programmability: How to consistently feed your brain the right inputs to prime yourself for automatic, successful execution under pressure. Scientific Benefits of Visualization: Why mental rehearsal physically rewires the brain's motor cortex and how it can be used to accelerate skill development and injury recovery. Process over Outcome Visualization: Why you should focus on controllable behaviors and mindsets rather than uncontrollable results like winning a tournament. The Synergy of Mental and Physical Training: How combining these two modalities yields significantly better results than physical practice alone. Managing Performance Anxiety: How to reframe stress as a tool for high performance and prevent negative thoughts from becoming "self-fulfilling prophecies". And a lot more mental game tips to increase confidence and play better than ever. Plus, make sure to download the Kairo app today! WICKED SMART GOLF  Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).  Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).  Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.  Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.  Follow Wicked Smart Golf   Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube

Learn how you can use your mindset to increase your performance in games. I break down a simple three-part structure you can begin applying today!

In this Mental Health Awareness Month episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, host Zack Nowak and co-host Abby Woodford are joined by Dr. Erica Force, a lead psychological services provider with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Dr. Force shares practical insight on athlete mental health, mental performance training, handling pressure, staying present, building self-awareness, sleep and recovery, and why asking for help should be seen as a strength. The conversation also explores how coaches, parents, and teammates can help create a sport culture where athletes feel supported both on and off the ice.

There's a particular kind of restlessness that hits a hunter in the off-season. It's not impatience exactly. It's more like a low hum in the background of everything you do. You're mowing the lawn, you're half-present at dinner, but somewhere in the back of your mind you're replaying last season's misses and mentally walking new ground you haven't set foot on yet. That's where K.C. and I found ourselves in this episode, and honestly, it's where I think most serious hunters live from February through August. We got into the anticipation of a new season and that electric feeling of scouting fresh country you've never hunted before. There's something almost spiritual about standing in a new piece of woods with a stick bow on your shoulder and nothing but questions in front of you. Ground hunting with a trad setup doesn't leave you a lot of margin. It demands that you close the distance in a way that most hunters never have to think about, and that changes everything. How you move, how you think, how you manage the inevitable doubt that creeps in when the woods go quiet. Because here's what K.C. and I kept coming back to: doubt is part of the deal. Despair shows up on long trips. There are mornings you climb out of your sleeping bag wondering why you drove eight hours for this. The hunters who kill consistently aren't the ones who never feel that. They're the ones who've learned to respect the feeling, sit with it, and keep putting one boot in front of the other. We talked about the mental side of all of it. Confidence, visualization, the kind of self-awareness that only comes from time in the field and honest reflection. The best hunters I know treat the mental game the same way an athlete does. You prepare for failure as much as success, and you build systems that hold up when emotion wants to take the wheel. We also got into deer behavior, being in the right place at the right time, and how skills from completely different disciplines can transfer into better hunting. That last part is something I think gets overlooked constantly. If you've ever walked back to the truck empty-handed and wondered what you're missing, this one's for you. Pull it up on the drive to work. It might not give you all the answers, but it'll remind you you're asking the right questions. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Check out Tactacam Reveal cell cameras — Save 15% on Hawke Optics code TFTS15  —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Check out Spartan Forge to map your hunt  —Save on Lathrop And Sons non-typical insoles code TRUTH10 —Check out Faceoff E-Bikes —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants' struggles continue, and this episode of the podcast is a must-listen for any baseball fan. The team's woes have been well-documented, but what's behind their recent slump? This episode delves into the intricacies of Oracle Park's unique dimensions and how they're affecting the team's performance. Murph & Markus are joined by a Mike Krukow to discuss the challenges of hitting in this ballpark and how the Giants can adjust their strategy to overcome them. The conversation touches on the topic of triples alley, a phenomenon that's been plaguing the Giants all season. The speaker's guest shares their insights on how the ballpark's design and the wind patterns affect the game, and how the team can adapt to these conditions. They also discuss the importance of the Giants' bullpen and the role of Keaton Winn, who's been impressing with his performances. The Giants' struggles are not just about the team's performance on the field, but also about the mental aspect of the game. The speaker's guest highlights the importance of confidence and humility in a player's development, and how these traits can make or break a player's career. They also discuss the team's rotation and the challenges of managing a six-man rotation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this insightful interview, college baseball pitcher Mack Mabrey shares his journey from junior college to Division I, emphasizing the importance of mindset, intentional catch play, and mental resilience. Discover practical tips for athletes aiming to elevate their game and the role of psychology in sports performance. He is now competing with his team as they prepare to take on the Starkville Regional starting on Friday against Mississippi State! Presented by Constructors Inc. Produced by All Sports Best   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mack and His Journey 02:08 Transitioning from High School to College Baseball 04:46 Cultural Adjustments: From Houston to Nashville 10:17 Future Aspirations and Mental Game Strategies

The Giants' struggles continue, and this episode of the podcast is a must-listen for any baseball fan. The team's woes have been well-documented, but what's behind their recent slump? This episode delves into the intricacies of Oracle Park's unique dimensions and how they're affecting the team's performance. Murph & Markus are joined by a Mike Krukow to discuss the challenges of hitting in this ballpark and how the Giants can adjust their strategy to overcome them. The conversation touches on the topic of triples alley, a phenomenon that's been plaguing the Giants all season. The speaker's guest shares their insights on how the ballpark's design and the wind patterns affect the game, and how the team can adapt to these conditions. They also discuss the importance of the Giants' bullpen and the role of Keaton Winn, who's been impressing with his performances. The Giants' struggles are not just about the team's performance on the field, but also about the mental aspect of the game. The speaker's guest highlights the importance of confidence and humility in a player's development, and how these traits can make or break a player's career. They also discuss the team's rotation and the challenges of managing a six-man rotation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click here to take the brand new redesigned Mental Game Assessment! I'm a Golf Mental Coach and the host of a golf mental game podcast. Yet my mental game has gotten worse. How do I know that? And what am I going to do about it? And what you can do to improve your mental game. All of that in this short episode.

This weeks Mulligans one is a special rerun from 2023 feature recent PGA Champion Aaron Rai. Cary Valentine interviewed Rai about the mental game from the Sony Open in Hawaii.Quick reminder: Golf Smarter airs archive favorites every Friday, and new episodes of Corrected Mistakes with Josh Karp drop every Tuesday. Tune in next week for a special episode with Big Randy from No Laying Up. For exclusive content and first access check out Corrected Mistakes on Substack: https://substack.com/@correctedmistake Former GolfSmarter host, Fred Greene has been nominated for the 2025 Audiocaster of the Year by the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame Vote now at BARHOF.org. Voting is open through July 1. Please welcome our new host of Golf Smarter, Josh Karp! Fred has retired and will be working on his game with more intention than ever. You can stay up-to-date with Josh on all the GolfSmarter social accounts or by reaching out at karpj2323@mac.com. To stay connected with Fred reach out at golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com. 

On this week's episode Bart discusses one of his most frustrating sessions in years and comments on how he dealt with the mental game aspect of not making a single hand at a great table.

What does it take to truly be ready when the moment counts? In this episode of the Eastmans Journals Podcast, guest host Dan Pickar sits down with Angelo DiCicco of Mayhem Hunt — a fitness-first platform built specifically for hunters — to break down the physical and mental demands of hunting the West. Angelo shares how he went from Tennessee whitetail hunter to full-time fitness coach for Western hunters, working alongside Rich Froning (10-time CrossFit Games champion) to build programs that translate directly to the mountains. The conversation covers everything from functional fitness and injury prevention to the mental game of close encounters, knowing your limits in the backcountry, and why the pack-out is where the real hunt begins. Whether you're a seasoned elk hunter or just getting started, this episode will challenge you to think about how you're preparing your body and mind long before you ever set foot in the field.

A former first round pick himself, Glen Perkins knew what it was like to be sent to Triple A ball after a taste of big league life. Listen to his amazing breakdown of what Royce Lewis is really going through right now. Listen to Glen and Kris Atteberry all weekend long on WCCO as the Twins take on the Red Sox.

On this episode, I welcome two outstanding guests who know what it takes to compete, teach, and win at the very highest levels of the game. First up is our resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri. We open up getting you some putting tips starting with the fundamentals like grip, set up, stance, ball position, and shaft lean. Staying with putting, we get into what's missing from Jordan Spieth's putting stroke that helped him rise to World No. 1. From there, Tom shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship, what we saw from Aaron Rai, and what we didn't see from Rory or Scottie. Then we transition to his stories of playing Shinnecock Hills, the site of this year's US Open, . Tom then weighs in on the current state of the PGA of America, what's gone wrong with their leadership in recent years, and a story about the time he met Tony Jacklin. Speaking of Tony Jacklin, he joins me next. Tony is a World Golf Hall of Famer, a 2 time major champion, and a four-time European Ryder Cup Captain. Tony reflects on Aaron Rai's win at the PGA, and Rai becoming the first Englishman to win the tournament in over a century. We then get into the details from his historic Open Championship victory, his 7 stroke victory in the US Open, captaining Europe to Ryder Cup success in the 1980s, and the unforgettable concession from Jack Nicklaus at the 1969 Ryder Cup that forever became known as “The Concession.” Tony shares incredible stories about competing against golf's greatest players, his thoughts on the state of the DP World Tour, his relationship with Nicklaus over the years, and the impact of fellow legends like Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros on the game of golf. This episode is packed with golf history, PGA Tour insights, Ryder Cup memories, golf instruction, putting tips, mental game advice, and behind-the-scenes storytelling from two of the game's most respected voices. If you love hearing stories from golf legends, major championship history, Ryder Cup stories, PGA Tour commentary, and instruction that can help your game improve, this is an episode for you. Next on the Tee…where golf legends live and your game gets better. #NextOnTheTee #GolfPodcast #PGATour #GolfInstruction #GolfTips #GolfSwing #ShortGame #GolfLife #GolfNews #GolfLessons #Golfing #GolfAddict #GolfCoach #GolfTraining #GolfMentalGame #GolfHistory #RyderCup #TheOpen #OpenChampionship #MajorChampionshipGolf #GolfLegends #TomPatri #TonyJacklin #JackNicklaus #ArnoldPalmer #SeveBallesteros #JordanSpieth #DPWorldTour #GolfTalk #GolfChannel #GolfFans #GolfCommunity #GolfMedia #GolfInterview #SportsPodcast #BestGolfPodcast #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcasts #GolfStories #GolfContent #GolfWorld #GolfDigest #Golfweek #InsideTheRopes #GolfersOfInstagram

Welcome to Season 15 Episode 20 of the ParentingAces Podcast. This week, sport psychology professional, Brian Lomax, digs into the work Tennis Parents can do for themselves that will benefit their junior player on and off the court.Dr. Brian Lomax has been playing tennis for over 45 years and has been ranked in various divisions in New England and at the National level.  He has always been a student of the mental game and in 2003 he began to transform his approach to the sport.  This transformation helped Brian reach new heights in his performances and achieve career high rankings both in New England and Nationally.Brian earned his Doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Western States, his Master's in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Positive Coaching from the University of Missouri, and he has been certified in Mental Toughness Training by the Human Performance Institute.  He is also the author of The Mentally Tough Competitor – Mindsets and Perspectives to Achieve Excellence.In addition to his work with athletes, Dr. Lomax is also the co-host of the Tennis IQ Podcast which reviews various themes in tennis through the lens of sport psychology. You can listen to the podcast - including a recent episode with Yours Truly! - on all major podcast platforms including Apple, Google, Spotify, and YouTube.To get in touch with Brian, you can email him at brian@performancextra.com or contact him via the Performance Extra website at https://www.performancextra.comAs always, I am available for one-to-one consults to work with you as you find your way through junior tennis and the college recruiting process. You can purchase and book online through our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://parentingaces.com/shop/category/consult-with-lisa-stone/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. Please be sure to check out our logo'd merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.CREDITSIntro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNEAudio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone

Episode 90 of The Mental Game features a riveting conversation with veteran sportswriter Rustin Dodd of The Athletic.Dodd is a senior writer for The Athletic's Peak vertical, covering sports leadership, personal development, and success. His stories have a sharp mental game focus, ranging from how an NFL kicker deals with nerves ahead of the Super Bowl to how a college basketball coach catalogs and learns from mistakes.Dodd came to The Athletic in 2018 after nine years at Kansas City Star. He has also co-authored two books: Kingdom Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs, and How a Once-Swingin' Cowtown Chased the Ultimate Comeback and Perfect Pitch: How Kansas City Became the Heart of American Soccer and Landed the World Cup.In this episode, Dodd:Breaks down the Peak story he's learned the most fromDives deep into some of his most unique reporting, including studying the routine of Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason MyersExplains how studying top athletes can help you do your dishes betterAnd much moreThe Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Joshua Lifrak shares how leadership and performance are shaped by mental preparation, self-awareness, and the choices we make in everyday moments. Drawing on his background in sports psychology, he discusses the importance of setting daily intentions, mentally preparing before important conversations, and returning to "mile zero" so that past experiences don't negatively influence the next interaction. Joshua also emphasizes the value of being "present, not perfect," explaining how greater awareness of our thoughts and emotions creates space between stimulus and response, leading to more intentional leadership and better decision-making. He also explores visualization as a practical tool for building confidence, sharpening focus, and improving execution in both sports and business environments. Episode Highlights & Time Stamps 6:43 Rapid Change Happens 9:27 Define Your Story 13:48 Begin Before It Begins 17:23 Be Present, Not Perfect 19:27 The Power of Visualization 25:02 Where to Find the Book Key Takeaways ✔️ Leadership starts with mindset before action. ✔️ Intentional daily focus can dramatically shift performance. ✔️ Rapid transformation is possible when people choose who they want to become. ✔️ Presence and self-awareness create better decision-making under pressure. ✔️ Visualization strengthens confidence, focus, and execution. ✔️ Preparation before important moments creates separation in performance. ✔️ Leaders do not have to carry past failures into future opportunities. This episode is a must-listen for CEOs and executives looking to lead innovation with purpose, scale responsibly with AI, and build cultures where people feel empowered to think boldly and grow. About Joshua Lifrak Joshua Lifrak is a sports psychology expert, speaker, and author of Win Today. Over the past 20 years, he has worked with elite athletes and organizations, including the Chicago Cubs during their championship era, Olympic medalists, Wimbledon finalists, and professional athletes across multiple sports. Joshua specializes in helping individuals improve performance through mindset, mental preparation, visualization, and intentional leadership practices that translate from sports into business and everyday life. How to Connect with Joshua Lifrak: LinkedIn: Joshua Lifrak https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-lifrak-59ab5442/ Company Website: joshualifrak.com – to learn more about his work and platform Resources & Next Steps Ready to take your leadership energy to the next level? Explore free training and resources at https://training.coreelevation.com/ to help you identify energy leaks, strengthen your leadership presence, and elevate your team's performance.

What if golfers could get mental game help right before they tee off… without having to read a book, hire a coach, or admit they're “in their head”?

Diane Connolly, Old Dominion ride manager tells us about this year's ride in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Jamie Reid Ruff shares some tips on promoting the sport in your local community. Plus, Karen has some great thoughts on the mental game of endurance riding. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3948 – Show Notes and Links:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlSponsor: The Distance DepotGuest: Diane Connolly, AERC National Championship at Old DominionGuest: Jamie Reid RuffAERC check out the AERC calendar!Time Stamps:10:28 - Mental Game of Endurance Riding16:59 - AERC National Championship at Old Dominion35:17 - Promoting Endurance

Legendary traditional bowhunter Fred Eichler joins the MTNTOUGH Podcast to share jaw-dropping stories from a lifetime in the wild — including being charged by grizzlies and brown bears, a terrifying political situation in Zimbabwe, and the moment he thought he wouldn't make it home. He talks about growing up with a Green Beret dad, going all-in on recurve bows, the mental game of true bowhunting, passing the torch to his sons, and why challenge and risk are what make hunting (and life) meaningful. Raw, authentic, and full of hard-earned wisdom from one of the most respected voices in the hunting world.Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S.

In Episode 175 of Trap Talk, Zach and Ricky sit down with Bob Palmer—author, mental performance coach, and CEO of SportsXL, Inc.—for a deep dive into the mental side of shooting. Bob has helped athletes understand how mindset, focus, visualization, confidence, and preparation can make the difference between just showing up and performing at a high level. This episode digs into what it really takes to get in the zone, stay there, recover from mistakes, and avoid the mental traps that can wreck a round. Bob shares practical ideas on active visualization, resetting after a lost target, staying focused on your own game, handling nerves, avoiding negative distractions, and why mental preparation starts long before you ever step to the line.In this episode, the guys talk about: Bob Palmer's background in mental performance coaching  How mindset affects trapshooting performance  Getting into the zone and staying there  Visualization and replaying success  Recovering quickly after a missed target  Why hydration, food, and preparation matter mentally  Avoiding distractions and not getting caught up in other shooters  Helping youth shooters and parents understand the mental game If you enjoy the show, make sure to subscribe, like the video, and support the channel. That support helps us keep bringing you more Trap Talk episodes, interviews, recaps, and conversations that help shooters improve on and off the line.Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk!  It really helps the show!  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast*** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

Rickea Jackson and Kiki Iriafen are two of the WNBA's brightest young stars. Today on the show, they each sit down with Nikki to discuss how they're preparing for the upcoming season, the future of the league, and why they view the mental game of basketball to be just as important as their physical training. Jackson also lets us in on how she creates and styles her tunnel outfits, and Iriafen shares what it was like guarding Brittney Griner in her first two games as a rookie. Plus, they both discuss what partnering with Skechers—a new official sponsor of the WNBA—means to them. Note: this episode was recorded prior to the 2026 WNBA draft deadline so while we mention Rickea Jackson is a player for the Los Angeles Sparks, she will be playing for the Chicago Sky this coming season.

You've probably heard this advice before: “Just stay positive.” “Don't think so much.” “Confidence comes from playing well.”Sounds right… but it's not.In this episode, I'm breaking down the three biggest lies golf taught you about the mental game—and why they might actually be making your game worse.We're talking about why forced positivity feels fake, why you can't stop thinking (and shouldn't try), and why tying your confidence to your score is a losing strategy.This isn't about thinking happier thoughts. It's about thinking better ones.If you're tired of doing all the “right” mental game things and still feeling stuck, this episode will show you what actually works—so you can play with more clarity, confidence, and a lot less mental chaos.Let's clean this up and get your brain working for you again.How many shots is your mental golf costing you? Take the quiz here: quiz.mymentalcaddy.comContinue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HEREMastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-CoachingMastering Your Golf Brain - The WorkbookMental Golf Journal - A Range for Your BrainAre all available at KathyHartWood.com/bookPrivate coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here: Email Kathy at Kathy@KathyHartWood.comWebsite: KathyHartWood.com

Elise went from "stuck in a box" after every mistake to bouncing back in a championship game. Here's how she did it ➡️ https://trainhergame.com/momShe's 11. Competitive soccer player. And in her own words, she was "stuck in a box" - trapped in her mistakes mid-game, spiraling after every error, losing herself in the what-ifs.Then her whole family joined The Elite Mental Game together.

Send us Fan MailIn episode #182, elite ultrarunner (and scientist) Hillary Allen shares her journey through injury, recovery strategies, and mental tools she uses to stay resilient. Key Topics:Hillary's recent stress fracture diagnosis and her healing processThe role of sleep, nutrition, and hormonal regulation in bone healthPsychological impact of injury: grief, acceptance, and mental resilienceStrategies and practical tools to maintain fitness and recover from injuryBalancing high-performance goals with self-compassion and personal growthHillary Allen is a professional trail and ultrarunner, coach, and speaker based in Colorado. She has represented the U.S. at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships and is known for her resilience after surviving a life-threatening fall early in her career. Hillary is the author of Out and Back and is currently pursuing a master's in applied sport psychology, where she focuses on the mental side of endurance performance. Through her coaching, writing, and speaking, she blends science and experience to help athletes build both physical and mental strength.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.FREE RESOURCE:RECOVERY PROTOCOLFOLLOW HILLARY:IG: instagram.com/hillygoat_climbs/Web: www.hillaryallen.com/MENTIONED:Dani Moreno Fireside Chat: https://l.bttr.to/HaPLmNR Episode 41 with HillaryHillary's book, Out and Back: amzn.to/3P5DFniDr. Teddy Bross (Colorado): www.highpointdirectcare.com/Flow Formulas: amzn.to/4cFmy4RFuel Goods: amzn.to/4mXIfAAMantras in Motion Training Guide: go.shopmy.us/p-55320106Vitamin D: nutritional-revolution.com/product/thorne-vitamin-d-k2-liquid/MORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.comInterested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at nutritionalrev@gmail.com TRUSTED RESOURCES Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellFeed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionKyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrevFollow us @nutritionalrevolution

Episode 89 of The Mental Game features another Team USA flag football superstar: Deliah Autry-Jones.A three-time gold medalist with the U.S. National Flag Football Team, Autry-Jones has dominated a sport that's seen explosive growth, with flag football set to debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.She's been playing competitively since high school in Tampa and has been a leader on the national team since her debut in 2021.Off the field, Autry-Jones coaches at her alma mater, Robinson High School, has worked in development roles with USA Football, and is a practicing physical therapist.In recent years, she's taken her performance to another level by investing in her mental game — working with a sports psychologist, committing to journaling, and prioritizing self-care.In this episode, Autry-Jones:Details her self-care regimen, from journaling to dance, and why it mattersExplains her commitment to mastering the mental gameShares how she stays sharp as global competition intensifiesAnd much moreThe Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠⁠.

If you've ever played your best golf alone but fallen apart the moment others are watching, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Gary Belsky makes a compelling case that solo golf isn't just a scheduling convenience — it's a mental training ground that can rewire how you handle pressure, self-criticism, and the performative noise that creeps in during a round. You'll walk away with some fresh perspective on why the mental game is so hard, and a genuinely practical tool for building it. Gary is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and decision-making expert who spent 14 years at ESPN, and his newly released book Solo Golf: The Zen of Playing Alone and How It Can Transform Your Game is unlike anything else in the genre. Timestamps and topics: 01:46 - Is golf a difficult test, or for pure enjoyment? 14:49 - Shot Pattern: shotpattern.app - Discount code MENTALGOLFSHOW for 20% Off 17:19 - The Value of Solo Golf for When You're Not Solo 29:10 - Basic Practice Plan: joshnicholsgolf.com/practice 30:06 - Why Do We Try to Perform for Others? 45:30 - PutterCup: Get 15% off by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter 47:14 - Does Enjoying Golf Get In the Way of Performing Well? 57:57 - Why Are Pro Golfers So Much Better Mentally Than Us? 1:05:15 - Gary Asks Josh What He's Learned From Doing the Podcast 1:16:01 - Gary Belsky ----- Gary Belky's book: Solo Golf: The Zen of Playing Alone and How It Can Transform Your Game ----- Mentioned in this episode:

In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Fit Model Pro Brooklyn Goodsell, a mom and founder of Fierce Queen Fitness. She started competing in 2013 and competed on and off through 2017 before stepping away to have her son in 2018. She returned to the stage when he was 13 months old, placing 4th at the Idaho Cup while navigating postpartum depression and building her business. Over the years, she competed at the national level across multiple seasons before transitioning into the Fit Model division in 2025. She earned her Pro card at the 2025 Amateur Olympia where she placed first.   TOPICS COVERED -Mental side of competing and having a good headspace -almost quitting competing -having support -identity outside of competing -therapy and getting help -PCOS and hormone issues   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html   CONNECT WITH BROOKLYN:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooklyn_ifbbfitmodel/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 4:58 the emotional side of competing 7:35 lead up to Pro card win 19:39 keeping up hope 16:20 shifting look of bikini 33:41 the feeling of winning her Pro card 37:53 returning to stage postpartum 43:45 healing through fitness 49:15 the importance of therapy 52:43 being a coach and starting a business 59:32 insight for women 64:44 prepping for her Pro debut 68:40 having a family that competes 74:00 advice for competitors     CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

The same mental patterns that cause investors to panic-sell during a downturn, chase validation through status purchases, or freeze up when facing big financial decisions -- those are the exact patterns performance coach Jim Murphy has spent decades helping elite athletes overcome. His framework isn't about trying harder. It's about getting aligned. And today he brings it down to the basement to help Stackers apply it to the one game that matters most -- the one you play with your own money and your own life.What You'll Walk Away WithThe three pillars of extraordinary performance -- belief, freedom, and focus -- and why chasing results instead of these three things is costing you more than you knowWhy the score, the portfolio balance, and the quarterly statement are all distractions -- and what elite performers focus on insteadThe resonance framework that helps you recognize when you're making decisions from alignment versus anxietyFour daily goals that reorient your attention from outcomes you can't control to the process that actually produces themWhy the same ego patterns that derail pro athletes -- always comparing, never satisfied -- show up identically in how most people handle moneyThe homeless harpist story: what Jim did with his last $100 when he was $90,000 in debt -- and what happened nextWhy retiring from a career you've tied your identity to can feel exactly like getting cut from a team -- and how to prepare for it before it happensFive questions to ask yourself before any high-stakes decision to know whether you're operating from fear or from genuine convictionThe AI warning hiding in this episode -- why an assistant that never disagrees with you might be the most financially dangerous tool in your arsenalWhat a cancer diagnosis in January taught a performance coach about what the best possible life actually looks likeWhy This Matters NowIn your 40s, the financial pressure is real -- but so is a quieter kind of pressure that rarely gets named. Am I building the right life? Am I making decisions because they matter to me, or because of what other people will think? Jim Murphy's work sits at the intersection of those two questions, and the answer he keeps arriving at is the same one the best investors, the best athletes, and the most contented people share: stop optimizing for the scoreboard and start arranging your days around what actually makes you feel fully alive.From the BasementJim Murphy joins Joe and OG to walk through the framework behind his new book, The Best Possible Life -- including the desert solitude, the FedEx job, the homeless harpist, and the cancer diagnosis that field-tested everything he teaches. Joe and OG close out the episode with a Psychology Today headline on AI and financial trust -- and OG's story about nearly committing accidental tax fraud because Claude was being extremely encouraging about a box he absolutely should not have checked. Doug arrives with McDonald's trivia in honor of Tax Day and Ray Kroc's first store. Whether the basement scoreboard survived the week is a question best answered with your earbuds in.Resources MentionedThe Best Possible Life by Jim Murphy -- available wherever books are soldInner Excellence by Jim Murphy -- also available wherever books are soldJim Murphy on Substack -- live Q&A coaching sessions and weekly newsletter; find him at interexcellence.comJim Murphy on Instagram -- @InterExcellenceMental Toughness Training for Sports by Dr. Jim Loehr -- referenced by Jim as a foundational influencePsychology Today article on AI and financial trust -- linked in show notes at stackingbenjamins.comStacking Benjamins Guides -- updated monthly at stackingbenjamins.com/guidesStacking Benjamins Vault -- budget and net worth tracking at stackingbenjamins.com/vaultStacking Benjamins Meetups -- find a group at stackingbenjamins.com/badFULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/achieve-your-inner-excellence-with-jim-murphy-1829Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201Enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The same mental patterns that cause investors to panic-sell during a downturn, chase validation through status purchases, or freeze up when facing big financial decisions -- those are the exact patterns performance coach Jim Murphy has spent decades helping elite athletes overcome. His framework isn't about trying harder. It's about getting aligned. And today he brings it down to the basement to help Stackers apply it to the one game that matters most -- the one you play with your own money and your own life. What You'll Walk Away With The three pillars of extraordinary performance -- belief, freedom, and focus -- and why chasing results instead of these three things is costing you more than you know Why the score, the portfolio balance, and the quarterly statement are all distractions -- and what elite performers focus on instead The resonance framework that helps you recognize when you're making decisions from alignment versus anxiety Four daily goals that reorient your attention from outcomes you can't control to the process that actually produces them Why the same ego patterns that derail pro athletes -- always comparing, never satisfied -- show up identically in how most people handle money The homeless harpist story: what Jim did with his last $100 when he was $90,000 in debt -- and what happened next Why retiring from a career you've tied your identity to can feel exactly like getting cut from a team -- and how to prepare for it before it happens Five questions to ask yourself before any high-stakes decision to know whether you're operating from fear or from genuine conviction The AI warning hiding in this episode -- why an assistant that never disagrees with you might be the most financially dangerous tool in your arsenal What a cancer diagnosis in January taught a performance coach about what the best possible life actually looks like Why This Matters Now In your 40s, the financial pressure is real -- but so is a quieter kind of pressure that rarely gets named. Am I building the right life? Am I making decisions because they matter to me, or because of what other people will think? Jim Murphy's work sits at the intersection of those two questions, and the answer he keeps arriving at is the same one the best investors, the best athletes, and the most contented people share: stop optimizing for the scoreboard and start arranging your days around what actually makes you feel fully alive. From the Basement Jim Murphy joins Joe and OG to walk through the framework behind his new book, The Best Possible Life -- including the desert solitude, the FedEx job, the homeless harpist, and the cancer diagnosis that field-tested everything he teaches. Joe and OG close out the episode with a Psychology Today headline on AI and financial trust -- and OG's story about nearly committing accidental tax fraud because Claude was being extremely encouraging about a box he absolutely should not have checked. Doug arrives with McDonald's trivia in honor of Tax Day and Ray Kroc's first store. Whether the basement scoreboard survived the week is a question best answered with your earbuds in. Resources Mentioned The Best Possible Life by Jim Murphy -- available wherever books are sold Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy -- also available wherever books are sold Jim Murphy on Substack -- live Q&A coaching sessions and weekly newsletter; find him at interexcellence.com Jim Murphy on Instagram -- @InterExcellence Mental Toughness Training for Sports by Dr. Jim Loehr -- referenced by Jim as a foundational influence Psychology Today article on AI and financial trust -- linked in show notes at stackingbenjamins.com Stacking Benjamins Guides -- updated monthly at stackingbenjamins.com/guides Stacking Benjamins Vault -- budget and net worth tracking at stackingbenjamins.com/vault Stacking Benjamins Meetups -- find a group at stackingbenjamins.com/bad FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/achieve-your-inner-excellence-with-jim-murphy-1829 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rory McIlroy made history with back-to-back Masters wins, but can the gritty Atlanta Hawks pull off a playoff upset against the Knicks? Join Dave Garner and Billy Dowd on Terrible Towel Tuesday for lively debate on golf drama, Braves small ball vs. power hitting, Angel Reese heading to the Atlanta Dream, NFL streaming issues, and more local sports energy. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter 02:39 Masters Picks Competition and Billy Dowd's Win 04:55 Patrick Reed, Justin Rose & Rory McIlroy Discussion 07:13 Mental Game of Golf and DeChambeau Talk 09:35 Driving Range Stories and Iron Play Advice 13:55 Commercials and Break 16:04 WrestleMania, Ty Gibbs, and On-Location Plans 18:26 Masters Broadcast Moments and Rory's Repeat 20:33 Key Shots, Scheffler Performance & Course Conditions 22:59 Private Jets, Gift Shop Spending & Champions Dinner 25:20 Pressure in Golf and DeChambeau Mind Games 27:12 Commercials and Break 29:41 Braves Small Ball vs Power Hitting Debate 32:04 Pitching Needs, Acuna Trade Talk & Team Outlook 36:44 Restaurant Inspection Scores 39:57 Hunter Biden Challenge, WrestleMania Preview 44:20 New Dirt Track Racing Show Announcement 46:16 Hawks Playoff Hype vs Knicks and Gritty Defense 50:52 Size Concerns, Foul Trouble & Historical Matchups 55:26 Closing Energy and Show Wrap-UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Figuring out how to change careers isn't really about updating your resume. You already know that part. What stops most people is the mental game — the fear, the waiting, the voice that says you're not ready yet.In this episode, Kate gets into what actually makes career transitions hard and, more importantly, what actually makes them work. Drawing on her own experience leaving a salaried job to build a coaching practice and eventually a coach training program, she walks through the real strategy: keeping your W2 while building the side hustle, using that overlap period to develop discipline and capacity, and why waiting until life gets less busy is almost always a losing game.We also get into why your physical and mental health aren't optional during a career transition — they're the infrastructure everything else runs on. And we tackle the "I'll do it when my kids are older" pattern with honesty, compassion, and a little math.If you've been sitting on a career change longer than you want to admit, this one's for you.

Talking to quarterbacks and those that help build them is one of my passions. And today's conversation on Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a deep dive into that position with Seth Wickersham. Seth wrote the best-selling book, American Kings, A Biography of the Quarterback. In a sentence: it's the best QB book I've ever read. He combined years of interviews, insights and experiences and takes his readers on a ride that had me taking notes, pondering the position and juiced up to talk to coaches this spring about my takeaways.After co-authoring 5-Star QB and then reading American Kings and sitting with Seth Wickersham, I kept coming back to this: the best quarterbacks aren't defined by success, but by how they evolve when their identity gets challenged.As always, every conversation is fueled by our founding sponsor 76, keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat.I walked away from this conversation with Seth Wickersham thinking less about quarterback play and more about what the position does to you. Not the throws, not the scheme, but the identity. The role asks you to become something bigger than yourself early, and then at some point in your journey, it asks you to let that version of yourself go. And that tension feels heavier today than ever. Quarterbacks are arriving with attention, expectations, and a version of themselves already defined before they've truly been developed. And even though every player knows their path won't be perfect, there's still a belief that it will be. What this conversation reinforced for me is that the ones who last aren't the ones who avoid the hard moments — they're the ones who can rebuild when everything they thought they were gets challenged.In this powerful and insightful conversation, Seth Wickersham discusses the complexities of the quarterback position, exploring the mental, emotional, and cultural aspects that define elite players. From leadership and humility to the pressures of fame and the journey of development, this conversation offers valuable lessons for aspiring and current quarterbacks, coaches, and fans.Some high level thoughts this book will force you to have:* The psychological traits of successful quarterbacks* The impact of fame and social media on players* The importance of humility and self-awareness* The transition from college to professional football* The influence of family and coaching on player developmentAlso, if you missed my conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais, this is a bookmark for you if you love QB play, leadership and development of the world's best.As always, thank you for the time and community.I'm off to the mid-west for a spring tour with Todd Blackledge as we hit Illinois, Indiana, Notre Dame and others. Be sure to subscribe to Y-Option's YouTube page as the content will continue to come all off-season long.Much love and stay steady,YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe