Podcasts about sport exercise psychology

I'm delighted to speak with Dr Sam Thrower and Prof Chris Harwood this week. We discuss parent education and support strategies in youth sport. Sam is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Oxford Brookes University. His main research interests lie in the area of youth sport and specifically the psychosocial development of young athletes. He is particularly interested in topics such as parenting in sport, sport-confidence, motivational climates and stress and coping. Sam's research in these areas has been published in a range of leading international journals including: ‘Psychology of Sport & Exercise', ‘Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise & Health', ‘Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology', ‘Journal of Applied Sport Psychology' and 'Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology'. His current research focuses on parent-child interactions and the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based sport parent education programmes. Chris is the Director of the Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). He is a Professor of Sport Psychology at NTU where his research focuses on the psychosocial aspects of athlete development, wellbeing and performance including the roles of the coach, parents, and the wider social and organisational environment. Chris is particularly focused on the integration of psychological principles into youth sport settings and his applied research is characterised by working with the support system around young people. Chris is also prominent in the area of professional development, supervision and training of sport psychologists in the UK and international systems.

I'm delighted to welcome back Professor Geir Jordet this week. Geir is a world-leading expert on the psychology of penalty shootouts.  Geir is Professor of Sport Psychology with a specialisation in football (soccer) and coaching at Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. His most extensive research interests involve performing under extreme pressure, cognitive and perceptual underpinnings of decision making, and talent development/effective learning. Geir's work has been published in leading sport science and psychology journals such as Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, Journal of Sports Sciences, British Journal of Sports Medicine, and British Journal of Psychology, as well as in major media outlets - BBC World, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, El Pais and Spiegel.  Geir is an applied performance psychology consultant working primarily with professional soccer organisations and players, and among his clients are Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC, Ajax Amsterdam FC, and Bayern Munich FC.  Geir and I discuss his brilliant new book “Pressure: Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout” in which he draws on his two decades of studying performance under pressure. The book includes case studies which take you behind the scenes of football's most nail-biting moments and Geir interviews superstars and shares stories from his work with top teams and some of the world's best players. 

I'm delighted to speak with Dr Sam Thrower this week. Sam is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Oxford Brookes University. His main research interests lie in the area of youth sport and specifically the psychosocial development of young athletes. He is particularly interested in topics such as parenting in sport, sport-confidence, motivational climates, stress and coping, and anti-doping in sport. Sam's research in these areas has been published in a range of leading international journals including: ‘Psychology of Sport & Exercise', ‘Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise & Health', ‘Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology', ‘Journal of Applied Sport Psychology' and 'Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology'. His current research focuses on parent-child interactions and the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based sport parent education programmes. In this episode we discuss a paper Sam led about enhancing wellbeing, long-term development, and performance in youth sport.

Born and raised in Portland, Shana exhibited athleticism and competitiveness from a young age. After enrolling at Washington State University, she unexpectedly decided to enlist in the Marine Corps, serving as an aircraft engine mechanic while also becoming a mother. Following her discharge, she pursued her passion for health and performance by studying athletic training at Penn State University, balancing her studies with family life. After graduating, she worked as an Athletic Trainer while establishing her own homestead, taking control of food production. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Sport & Exercise Psychology and became a remote/virtual coach during the COVID pandemic. Exploring nutrition, she adopted a carnivore lifestyle, which transformed her health and deepened her understanding of nutrition. Now, she is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her fourth child while continuing to thrive on her homestead. Find Shana: https://carnivore.diet/product/shana-b/ https://www.instagram.com/bogert.family.homestead/ See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Book a Carnivore Coach: https://carnivore.diet/book-a-coach/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . ‪#revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation   #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach  #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree  ‪

Video Version: https://youtu.be/w9Gs813BxJQTimestamp1:15 — Organizational Change4:51 — Integrated Performance Model7:48 — Book Recommendations10:04 — Circular Model of Action15:06 — Current ProjectsResourcesBook Recommendation #1: Coherence by Dr. Alan WatkinsBook Recommendation #2: The Mental Athlete by Kay PorterAbout Dr. Sebastian BrücknerDr. Sebastian Brückner is an internationally recognized expert in applied sport psychology. Besides working in private practice as mental performance consultant and leadership coach he provides consultancy to ongoing projects funded by the German Federal Institute of Sport Science (BISp) and European Union, and acts as a reviewer for (inter)national sport psychology journals. He has served the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) in multiple roles: chairing the International Relations Committee, as AASP Newsletter Editor, member of the inaugural Advocacy Committee, and co-editor of the 13 th edition of AASP's Graduate Program Directory.Consultation and interventions he delivers are heavily based on a strong commitment to a scientist-practitioner approach where research informs interventions. His applied work, specifically with the German National Badminton Team, has led to facilitation of elite coaches' education and leadership training programs. Sebastian has established projects with colleagues at Muenster University, Boston University and Kingston University London, where he has been appointed as Honorary Research Fellow.After studying at Saarland University, Texas A&M University and the University of Tennessee, Sebastian worked at Saarbruecken Olympic Training Center from 2008- 2017. There, he worked with (junior) national team and Olympic (caliber) athletes on mental training and dual-career transitions from a holistic, humanistic performance- enhancement perspective. In 2017 Sebastian joined the Department of Sport & Exercise Psychology at the University of Muenster. From 2018-2020, he worked as Executive Manager and Head of Applied/Certification Services for the German Society for Sport Psychology. Since 2021 he has successfully established his private practice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/SWrMrBQIV7ETimestamp0:54 — Somatic Markers Intervention8:12 — 16 Second Cure15:10 — Applying 16 Second Cure in Golf23:17 — Common Mistakes Athletes/Coaches MakeAbout Dr. Sebastian BrücknerDr. Sebastian Brückner is an internationally recognized expert in applied sport psychology. Besides working in private practice as mental performance consultant and leadership coach he provides consultancy to ongoing projects funded by the German Federal Institute of Sport Science (BISp) and European Union, and acts as a reviewer for (inter)national sport psychology journals. He has served the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) in multiple roles: chairing the International Relations Committee, as AASP Newsletter Editor, member of the inaugural Advocacy Committee, and co-editor of the 13 th edition of AASP's Graduate Program Directory.Consultation and interventions he delivers are heavily based on a strong commitment to a scientist-practitioner approach where research informs interventions. His applied work, specifically with the German National Badminton Team, has led to facilitation of elite coaches' education and leadership training programs. Sebastian has established projects with colleagues at Muenster University, Boston University and Kingston University London, where he has been appointed as Honorary Research Fellow.After studying at Saarland University, Texas A&M University and the University of Tennessee, Sebastian worked at Saarbruecken Olympic Training Center from 2008- 2017. There, he worked with (junior) national team and Olympic (caliber) athletes on mental training and dual-career transitions from a holistic, humanistic performance- enhancement perspective. In 2017 Sebastian joined the Department of Sport & Exercise Psychology at the University of Muenster. From 2018-2020, he worked as Executive Manager and Head of Applied/Certification Services for the German Society for Sport Psychology. Since 2021 he has successfully established his private practice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/YENWOhy5GK4Timestamp0:39 — Academic & Professional Background9:11 — Emotional Self-Regulation17:44 — ABC Model26:43 — Golf-Specific Example of ABC ModelResourcesABC Model - https://positivepsychology.com/albert-ellis-abc-model-rebt-cbt/About Dr. Sebastian BrücknerDr. Sebastian Brückner is an internationally recognized expert in applied sport psychology. Besides working in private practice as mental performance consultant and leadership coach he provides consultancy to ongoing projects funded by the German Federal Institute of Sport Science (BISp) and European Union, and acts as a reviewer for (inter)national sport psychology journals. He has served the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) in multiple roles: chairing the International Relations Committee, as AASP Newsletter Editor, member of the inaugural Advocacy Committee, and co-editor of the 13 th edition of AASP's Graduate Program Directory.Consultation and interventions he delivers are heavily based on a strong commitment to a scientist-practitioner approach where research informs interventions. His applied work, specifically with the German National Badminton Team, has led to facilitation of elite coaches' education and leadership training programs. Sebastian has established projects with colleagues at Muenster University, Boston University and Kingston University London, where he has been appointed as Honorary Research Fellow.After studying at Saarland University, Texas A&M University and the University of Tennessee, Sebastian worked at Saarbruecken Olympic Training Center from 2008- 2017. There, he worked with (junior) national team and Olympic (caliber) athletes on mental training and dual-career transitions from a holistic, humanistic performance- enhancement perspective. In 2017 Sebastian joined the Department of Sport & Exercise Psychology at the University of Muenster. From 2018-2020, he worked as Executive Manager and Head of Applied/Certification Services for the German Society for Sport Psychology. Since 2021 he has successfully established his private practice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett, Greg is joined by Simon Marshall PhD.   Simon and his wife Lesley Paterson (featured on episode #168) are the authors of the book "The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion" and an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, alongside Lesley, for the Netflix movie, "All Quiet on the Western Front."   Simon trains the brains of endurance athletes and fitness enthusiasts to calm the f*ck down and become happier and more mentally resilient. Prior to brain-wrangling athletes full time, he was a Professor of Behavioral Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and a Professor of Sport & Exercise Psychology at San Diego State University.   In this Episode Simon explains Applied neuroscience: understanding how your brain works and how to (as well as how not to) work with your brain rather than against it. How to build confidence (even if you are not a confident person) How to get out of your comfort zone and learn to embrace the suck. Tips for how athletes can go about improving their psychological and mental skills.   Timestamps   4:56 - Greg and Simon discuss how even after winning an academy award, confidence and self doubt can creep in. Thankfully the mental skills that make you successful in sport can be useful in all facets of life. These are stem cell skills ... 8:09 - Simon describes how as a competitive cyclist, he found a passion for psychology. His journey to study the science of the mind and understand how and why we do the things we do. What you think has a direct impact on your physiology 12:52 - Simon grew up in Zambia, Africa, and in different parts of the UK. His travelling childhood was spent obsessively playing soccer, rugby, and tennis, before finding competitive cycling. He started training and racing at age 12 and never really stopped. As his dreams of becoming a professional cyclist faded, he decided to study sports science instead. This led to rather lengthy collection of degrees that simply proved with science why “Simon” and “professional athlete” were destined never to be used in the same sentence. Sport is a failure based business 17:54 - Greg and Simon discuss how vulnerability can be a fuel for confidence and achievement. Realising that people are constantly plagued by self doubt Simon and Lesley were inspired to write a book about it. 23:55 - Simon breaks the human brain down into three seperate networks, The Chimp, The Professor & The Computer brains. He explains the science behind these three metaphors and how we can apply his teachings to our everyday thinking and life. Letting your 'meat computer' manage things 36:00 - Forming habits by starting with small achievable daily goals can ensure you more forward and stay motivated much more easily. Greg and Simon discuss different methods of calming yourself down. ...'music', is chimp porn ... 45:38 - Connecting breath patterns to send messages to neurons can be as easy as breathing in a certain pattern. Simon demonstrates exactly how to calm yourself within 15seconds. 49:21 - So what are the things you should be thinking about and saying to yourself prior to a significant stressful performance. Oh hold on ... maybe it's what you 'should not' be saying to yourself!? You don't have to feel good to have a good race 1:01:07 - Understanding sub-text with his clinical patients for many years allowed Simon to transition his learnt skills to screenwriting. 1:06:14 - Simon explains what screenwriting story projects he is working on now the release of All Quiet on the Western Front promotion has completed. 1:10:32 - What would you tell your 18-year-old self? 1:11:54 - Who would you want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? 1:14:24 - Where do you see yourself in 3 years? 1:16:37 - Interview concludes.   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow Simon Marshall linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ohbehavesimonmarshall/ website: https://www.braveheartcoach.com/ book: The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion He can be reached at simon@braveheartcoach.com.

I speak with Dr Julie Johnston and Joseph Stanford in this episode. Julie is a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology at Nottingham Trent University. Her research focuses on behavioural, social and environmental influences on children and adolescent psychosocial development, health and wellbeing. Both her PhD and current research has focused on developing an understanding of coach and parenting roles within sport and the impact of these roles on young athletes' psychosocial development, health and wellbeing. Joseph is a PhD student at Nottingham Trent University, a Performance Swim Coach at University of Nottingham Sport and A squad coach at Nova Centurion - the elite performance programme for Nottinghamshire swimming and one of the UK's top swimming clubs. Joseph's research focuses on what makes a successful athlete and how coaches and athletes work together to facilitate positive relationships. Both Julie and joseph have a particular interest in swimming. Julie competed on the international swimming arena for Ireland and Northern Ireland for ten years, participating in three Commonwealth Games, three World Championships, three World University Games and a number of European Championships. We discuss an upcoming paper that Julie led and was co-written by Joseph along with Dr Chris Saward, Dr Mustafa Sarkar, Prof Chris Harwood and Prof Daniel Gould entitled “How to help coaches meet the psychosocial skill needs of their Generation Z athletes: A season long investigation in swimming”.

I speak with Dr Laura Healy and Joseph Stanford in this episode. Laura is a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology. Her research explores how to optimise goal pursuit in sport and physical activity for individuals and teams. This has included examining how the motivation underpinning goal striving can impact upon the self-regulation of goals and well-being. Recently, Laura has researched in areas associated with elite performance environments, including the role of personality in elite coach-athlete relationships, resilience, psychological safety and fear of failure in a national sport governing body, and the experience of release from professional football academies. Joseph is a PhD student at Nottingham Trent University, a Performance Swim Coach at University of Nottingham Sport and A squad coach at Nova Centurion - the elite performance programme for Nottinghamshire swimming and one of the UK's top swimming clubs. Joseph's research focuses on what makes a successful athlete and how coaches and athletes work together to facilitate positive relationships. As part of his undergraduate degree and continuing in his PhD, Joseph has written a paper along with Laura, Dr Mustafa Sarkar and Dr Julie Johnston entitled “Interpersonal perceptions of personality traits in elite coach-athlete dyads” You can read the full article the article here https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S146902922200022X

*Adult Language Mykal Manswell is currently a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with an extensive background in the fields of Sport Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Mental Health and Personal Development. At the age of 25, Mykal has accomplished a multitude of professional development goals including being the Founder of his company HYPE Consulting, graduating with a B.S. in Sport & Exercise Psychology & a M.S. in Counseling Psychology and helping a diverse population of people across the world achieve their aspirations. Manswell is passionate about elevating high-achieving mindsets and providing clinical support to individuals and groups in need of assistance. Manswell is currently pursuing his Certified Mental Performance Consultant certification and intends on continuing to change the negative narrative of mental health and be an example of perseverance, adaptability and passion to his community, peers and strangers around the world. Twitter: MManswell7 Hype: @hypeconsulting Instagram: @mykal_manswell https://www.mykalmanswell.com https://archive.conscientiabeam.com/index.php/90/issue/archive

A ‘win at all costs' culture can make it almost impossible for people in high-performance environments like sport to show any sort of vulnerability, to concede that pressure takes a toll, to admit that they are not in fact superhuman. But many sports performers are beginning to change this narrative. In the final episode of Series 2, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by expert guests, Shakiba Moghadam and Dr Paul Gorczynski, for an open and honest conversation around mental health and well-being in sport   Shakiba Moghadam is a doctoral student focusing on the mental health literacy of women rugby players. She has a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Sport & Exercise Psychology and is the co-owner of Move Training Centre, a private Training facility in Southampton.   Dr Paul Gorczynski is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth and an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist. Paul was an expert member of the IOC consensus statement on mental health in elite athletes and is the co-author of the BASES Mental Health in Sport and Exercise psychology units.  Shakiba Moghadam on Twitter: @ShakibaMoghadam  Dr Paul Gorczynski on Twitter: @PaulGorczynski 

In 2005, Aaron Moffett earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sport & Exercise Psychology and Adapted Physical Activity from Michigan State University. Currently, Aaron is serving the military community, more specifically the U. S. Air Force, in a civilian capacity as the Air Force Community Support Coordinator at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and is an Adjunct Professor at California State University – San Bernardino. He also previously served as the Sports Psychology Consultant for Magellan at Randolph Air Force Base (Formally known as The Armed Forces Services Corporation). Dr. Aaron Moffett has over 21 years of classroom and field experience in adapted physical activity and sport/exercise psychology. He is an internationally recognized communicator with experience briefing senior military and community leadership as well as Wounded Warriors, both in large and small groups. Dedicated practitioner focused on empowering Wounded Warriors to reach maximum recovery benefit in both wellness and quality of life as they adjust to their “new normal”. On a trip to the Warrior Games in the USA in 2013, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, saw first-hand how the power of sport can help physically, psychologically, and socially those suffering from injuries and illness. He was inspired by his visit and the Invictus Games was born. Aaron Moffett was the head coach for Team USA in the Invictus Games. Aaron Moffett Information:  Magellan Federal Website https://www.magellanfederal.com/who-we-work-with/military-community-collaborators/| LinkedIn Page (company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/mglfed|LinkedIn (personal/ professional): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-moffett-799852128|Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.moffett/|Email: acmoffet@hotmail.com | Air Force Medical Publication Article Wounded Warrior Coaches Help Athletes Advance in their Recovery By Richard Salomon - Air Force's Personnel Center Public Affairs (Published 01 October 2017) https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Display/Article/1329870/wounded-warrior-coaches-help-athletes-advance-in-their-recovery/ The Invictus Games (https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/) were founded by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, which first took place in September 2014 at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, United Kingdom. The Invictus Games is an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick Servicemen and women, both serving and veterans. The Games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect of all those who serve their country. The word 'Invictus' means 'unconquered', chosen as an embodiment of the fighting spirit of the wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and what they can achieve, post-injury. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support

I'm so excited to speak to Geir Jordet in this week's episode. Geir is Professor of Sport Psychology with a specialisation in football (soccer) and coaching at Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. Geir conducts research on the psychology of football - with an emphasis on visual perception, effective learning, performing under pressure, and psychology applied to elite level football. His work has been published in leading sport science and psychology journals such as Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, Journal of Sports Sciences, British Journal of Sports Medicine, and British Journal of Psychology, as well as in major media outlets - BBC World, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, El Pais and Spiegel. Geir and I speak about building habits, scanning, penalty kicks and the 2020 Euro's.

HOST: CHARLES IAMBRANDED MADISON GUEST: AUTHOR: TONY SNOW CALL NUMBER (845) 277-936 Tony Snow is an Author, Father, Coach, and proud Air Force Veteran. Born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Tony Snow embodies the concept of "Embracing Fatherhood" through his own personal journey of enduring obstacles to be a Father for his two children. Motivated by the birth of his first-born child, Tony Snow gave up his military career in the Air Force to become a full-time Father and pursued a career in Corporate America. Shortly after the birth of his first child, he welcomed in his second child with the hopes of starting a family. Ironically, Tony endured many life obstacles just trying to have an active presence in his children's lives including enduring a toxic relationship. Striving to become a better man, Tony focused his efforts on improving his education and obtained a B.A. in Psychology and later went on to graduate with a M.A. in Sport-Exercise Psychology. Even with credentials and being an Air Force Veteran, Tony struggled to secure permanent full-time employment which has motivated him to become an Entrepreneur today.

Dr. Claire-Marie Roberts shares on PHIT for a Queen why it is important for her athletes to know “They are more than JUST athletes.” Her experience as a swimmer helped her experience sports psychology first hand.   Sports psychology even though she knew was her passion ended up being a second career however her experience as a civil engineer helped her navigate a male-dominated field.   She has created an interdisciplinary approach focusing her efforts on the staff that works with the athletes treating them holistically and compassionately.   Many female athletes felt they had to postpone motherhood until they were done with their athletic career.   Women now are showing that you can come back to sport after having a child.   Society expectations, physical difficulties and no guarantees all make the return to sport difficult for female athletes.   For professional athletes’ pregnancy is treated in the same manner as a doping violation.   There needs to be more education regarding how to get athletes back to sport after giving birth.  The Exercising Female Twitter- @robertscm Women in Sport & Exercise-@WISE_AN     So you know she is legit:   Claire-Marie is a Visiting Research Fellow in Sport & Exercise Psychology. She combines her academic work with her role at  The Premier League, managing Coach, and Football Manager development. Other examples of her roles in high-performance sport involve working with national governing bodies of sport, professional sports teams, individual athletes, their parents, coaches and sports scientists. She has helped prepare a number of athletes and teams for international competitions including the Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games. Her role as a British Olympic Association Psychologist at the London 2012 Olympics was to date, her career highlight.   Her experiences of working with athletes reflect her research interests that include sport neuropsychology (specifically concussion and traumatic brain injury), career transitions in elite sport, visual behavior in sport performance and women in sport. She specializes in working with elite adolescent athletes and their parents and is one of the U.K.'s first sport psychology specialists trained to deliver Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.   Claire-Marie is a non-executive board director of UK Anti-Doping, founder of the Women in Sport Academic Network (WISEAN), a member of the Women in Sport Research Action Group, a TASS Registered Psychologist and STEM Ambassador. ​    

Download In this episode, Joe talks with Shane LeMaster, Licensed Addiction Counselor and Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Shane is also involved in Psychotherapy as well as Sport and Performance Psychology and Psychedelic Integration Therapy. In this episode they cover a range of topics such as social work, Ketamine, sensory deprivation, psychedelic icons and the psychedelic culture. 3 Key Points: Shane has a podcast of his own, and his goal with the podcast is to bring people’s personal experiences to light to learn from them, to master the potential of our minds. Ketamine is a great gateway to opening up people’s minds to all of the other psychedelics. Its also a great place to start for therapy. Every single facilitator or shaman has different techniques and styles and that's okay If we don't have differences then we won't have styles to choose from. Support the show Patreon Leave us a review on iTunes Share us with your friends – favorite podcast, etc Join our Facebook group - Psychedelics Today group – Find the others and create community. Navigating Psychedelics Trip Journal                                               Integration Workbook             Show Notes About Shane Joe and Shane met up recently at a Psychedelic Club meeting about harm reduction in Fort Collins Shane just got accepted into the PhD program in social work at CSU He had been pursuing a PhD program in psychology and it wasn't working out for him so he decided to take the social work route He works with many people and has developed a strong skill set on the micro level and he wants to start making impact on a macro level with helping people Social Work Shane thinks of social work as an integrative approach for every discipline that we find useful, to come to a holistic, greater understanding of an issue Shane wants to use Ketamine as a ‘medium’ term goal, because it's legal But ketamine is not where he is going to stop, he finds there are benefits in many other substances He would love to work with LSD and Psilocybin He will continue to offer his services through his business Mind Ops Shane’s Podcast - Conversations with the Mind His goal with the podcast is to bring people’s personal experiences to light to learn from them It's important to create dialogue and invite people for conversation with differing opinions The goal is to create a theory that implements both opinions Ketamine Ketamine is a great gateway to opening up people’s minds to all of the other psychedelics Shane has had a lot of personal and recreational experiences on Ketamine and when he returns to it as a medicine, he is able to attain and sharpen skills for mindfulness Joe brings up the idea that recreational ketamine could have the ability to bring up past trauma or may re-traumatize someone if not used therapeutically Ketamine has a lot of risks, but being educated and using the substance correctly can be absolutely beneficial Shane says we shouldn't try to avoid trauma, we should accept it and use it for good and let it power us “Sometimes we don't even know what were suppressing. We need some assistance to show us what were avoiding in life and I think that psychedelics help with that a lot.” - Shane Sensory Deprivation Shane says he’s interested in John Lilly's work from back in the day and his terminology of being able to meta-program your human brain Joe says John Lilly was a big part of isolation chambers which led to float tanks Psychedelic Icons Joe mentions Robert Anton Wilson, he was good friends with Timothy Leary He had great critiques, great books and worked with Leary on the 8 levels of consciousness Joe suggests listeners to read The Illuminatus! Trilogy: The Eye in the Pyramid, The Golden Apple, Leviathan “My interest is not in psychedelics themselves, but psychedelics as a means to access higher states of who we are, parts we have forgotten.” - Shane Psychedelics are just one way to tap into ourselves and discover our ultimate potential “We should all be questioning, everyday, changing our belief systems” - Shane “Belief is the death of intelligence” - Robert Anton Wilson Shane says a lot of people give Leary a bad rap, but Shane appreciates what he has done Joe mentions ‘smile squared’ - Space, migration, intelligence and life extension TFYQA - Think for yourself question authority “Turn on, Tune in, Drop out” - Timothy Leary Shane says that phrase sticks with him, it called to his rebel phase in youth to grow and do this work in his life The Psychedelic Culture Splitting - a rephrase of divide and conquer Joe says the psychedelic world is very cut throat "We should take care of each other a bit more in this space" - Joe Shane says, we need to lift each other up versus look for ways to step over each other Every single facilitator or shaman has different techniques and styles and that's okay If we don't have differences then we don't have styles to choose from “We can't become fundamentalists in our own practices, we need to value the differences culturally and from a world view. They are all valuable.” - Shane Links Website Mind Op Youtube  Podcast About Shane Shane earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO, completed extensive coursework towards a Master of Arts Degree in Sport & Performance Psychology at the University of Denver, and earned his Master of Arts Degree in Sport & Exercise Psychology from Argosy University. Shane is nationally certified as a Sport Psychology Consultant and a licensed mental health clinician in the state of Colorado. Having worked in community non-profit mental health since 2008, Shane has gained experience working with the entire spectrum of mental disorders and with all populations and age groups. Shane plans on attending a Ph.D program in Counseling Psychology where his interest in Resiliency, Mental Toughness, and Mindfulness Training Program Development can be explored and further developed. He is a life-long athlete having competed at various levels in more than a dozen different sports. Because of his passion for warrior cultures of past and present, Shane has been ardently developing his own “Warriorship,” training in various forms of Martial Arts for 25 years. Shane feels that the self-discipline, the philosophy of non-violence, the innumerable mental and physical benefits, and the enjoyment that he gains from the Martial Arts is what helped drive his passion in the field of Psychology. His personal interest in Eastern Philosophy stems from his adoption of a Buddhist lifestyle and blends well with his training in Western Psychological Science. Clients describe Shane as an out-of-the-box clinician that is easy to get along with, knowledgeable on a variety of topics, credible with lived experience, and as having the ability to make therapy fun and interesting.

In this episode I chat with Pete Jackson, yet another individual who has decided to switch careers and train in Sport & Exercise Psychology! Pete has over 10 years experience working in advertising, and we discuss the benefits of this as he embarks on the BPS Stage 2 process.  Pete provided some really pertinent links between his career in advertisement and developing as a sport psychologist, with particular focus on the sharing of information between professionals! We also discussed how philosophy of practice can develop, the benefits of networking & attending conferences, and the importance of developing a robust process of ethics.  Big thanks to Pete for giving up his time and contributing to the Sport Psych Network! Find out more information on the work he is doing by visiting his website https://www.petejackson.co.uk/ 

Download In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe interviews Shane LeMaster, Therapist and host of the new Podcast, Conversations with the Mind. In this discussion, we cover personal journeying, changing behavioral processes, Jiu Jitsu and where we are headed as a collective consciousness. 3 Key Points: Psychedelics can be a helpful tool for personal journey work. Each type of psychedelic works as its own tool. They are all useful in their own context and should not be compared to each other as better or worse. Shane has used psychedelic therapy to help rewire past imprinted constructs of his mind to learn new behaviors in his Jiu Jitsu practice and his daily life. Support the show Patreon Leave us a review on iTunes Share us with your friends – favorite podcast, etc Join our Facebook group - Psychedelics Today group – Find the others and create community. Navigating Psychedelics Show Notes Using Psychedelics for personal journey work How we can enhance growth using these substances Big journey work sessions bring large insights “Recently, I’ve been working on softening my hard edges” Construct – the scared child. Our childhood leaves imprints that effect our behavior as adults. Hyper-masculinity is a result of repressing past issues. Are there different messages after a journey in ketamine versus peyote? Substances produce a different feeling as if there is an “other” or “entity” that sends the messages where with breathwork it’s more of a self realization Drug chauvanism “my drug is better than your drug” “Is lsd worse than mushrooms for spiritual development? Or breathwork? We can’t say yes or no definitively.” -Joe Stan Grof – “why would you do breathwork if you have lsd?” “There is something special about the group work process in breathwork, that deeper sense of connection is hugely valuable.” -Joe Some substances are better when done alone in some circumstances, and substances used in a community setting as better for different circumstances. We have a choice in which tool “You can’t build a house with just a hammer. If lsd is a hammer and ketamine is a saw, you can’t say a hammer is better than a saw, they are both essential.” Ketamine in Fort Collins, CO Dr. Scott Shannon Shane Therapist, making great changes but small changes, looking to make a greater impact through social work, helping people to better themselves. Interest in mindfulness, positivity interventions, helping people see their power to fix their own issues The changing landscape of how we understand consciousness DMT vape pens Make it more convenient for the consumer Democratizes the experience, knocks down barriers to be able to have a profound experience Podcasts – creating conversation about a shift in consciousness Elon musk – our intelligence is heightened through proper use of the cell phone Stan Grof – technology of the sacred (ex. Breathwork) Tim Leary – “hedonic engineering” how to live a maximally more pleasurable life Positive psychology meets wearable technology – developing the steps to the most enjoyable life Tim Ferriss twitter feed - “Creation is a better means of self expression than possession, it is through creating not possessing that life is revealed.” “Be a creative force in the universe, it feels so good to create, and bring something to fruition, and share it with everybody, not to possess it.” -Shane Conversations with the mind – Shane’s podcast “One mind having a conversation with another mind. Two minds interacting, sharing knowledge, sharing distress, sharing solution, and adding the sum of the two parts coming together, and sharing it with the collective mind.” - Shane on the purpose behind his podcast Guests on the show How psychedelics help in jiu jitsu PhD credential people PTSD patients Advice from Stan Grof 30-60 days without alcohol is needed before using Breathwork for therapy when treating alcoholism Analogy – default brain behavior like sledding down a hill, we always choose the same route. With psychedelics, it helps us see a new route. You stand up, and for the first time, you look up and take a 360 degree turn and see so many new routes that you have the choice to take. Analogy used to reprocesses trauma, brings new options to think about the experience differently Microdosing helps bring out new patterns of behavior to learn new skills “In wrestling, the last place you want to be is on your back, that’s when you get pinned, that’s when you lose a match. In jiu jitsu, being in your back is a good place to be, because there’s a lot of options from there. So I had to unlearn the fear of being on my back. It’s all about retraining my neural pathways, retraining my thinking.” -Shane Jiu Jitsu It’s been said, earning a black belt is as much time and effort as earning a PhD The transferable skills of Jiu Jitsu can be used in therapy, breathwork and integrating psychedelic experiences. It’s all consciousness work. Link www.mind-ops.com Conversations with the Mind - Shane's podcast https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster Check out this FREE online course, "Introduction to Psychedelics" About Shane Shane earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO, completed extensive coursework towards a Master of Arts Degree in Sport & Performance Psychology at the University of Denver, and earned his Master of Arts Degree in Sport & Exercise Psychology from Argosy University. Shane is nationally certified as a Sport Psychology Consultant and a licensed mental health clinician in the state of Colorado.  Having worked in community non-profit mental health since 2008, Shane has gained experience working with the entire spectrum of mental disorders and with all populations and age groups.  Shane plans on attending a Ph.D program in Counseling Psychology where his interest in Resiliency, Mental Toughness, and Mindfulness Training Program Development can be explored and further developed. He is a life-long athlete having competed at various levels in more than a dozen different sports.  Because of his passion for warrior cultures of past and present, Shane has been ardently developing his own “Warriorship,” training in various forms of Martial Arts for 25 years.  Shane feels that the self-discipline, the philosophy of non-violence, the innumerable mental and physical benefits, and the enjoyment that he gains from the Martial Arts is what helped drive his passion in the field of Psychology. His personal interest in Eastern Philosophy stems from his adoption of a Buddhist lifestyle and blends well with his training in Western Psychological Science.  Clients describe Shane as an out-of-the-box clinician that is easy to get along with, knowledgeable on a variety of topics, credible with lived experience, and as having the ability to make therapy fun and interesting.

Delighted to have interviewed Professor Damian Hughes, who brings his knowledge of organisational psychology and change to the Sport Psych Network podcast.  We talk about his background, his latest publication (The Barcelona Way), and pretty much all about how culture can inform practices within elite sport! How can it be created? How can it be maintained? What effect can it have? Damian was very insightful, and all I can suggest is that you give this a listen as there are plenty of lessons for anyone working in elite sport (but particularly those within Sport & Exercise Psychology!).  

It's high time to dig into another one of the dog-eared books on my shelf - one of those titles that I folded over, highlighted and scribbled in profusely. The book, entitled, "", claims to solve the 13 most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races. It's based on the idea that you don’t have one brain - you have three; your ancient Chimp brain that keeps you alive, your modern Professor brain that navigates the civilized world, and your Computer brain that runs your habits (good and bad). They fight for control all the time and that’s when bad things happen; you get crazy nervous before a race, you choke under pressure, you quit when the going gets tough, you make dumb mistakes, you worry about how you look. What if you could stop the thoughts and feelings you don’t want? What if you could feel confident, suffer like a hero, and handle any stress? According to today's podcast guests and the authors of the book - Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson - you can indeed take control of your brain so you can train harder, race faster, and better enjoy your sport. Dr. Simon Marshall trains the brains of endurance athletes and fitness enthusiasts to become happier and more mentally tough. He is former Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego and Professor of Exercise Science at San Diego State University where he was Director of the Graduate Program in Sport & Exercise Psychology. He has published over 100 scientific articles on the psychology of exercise and has been cited in the scientific literature over 10,000 times. He has served as invited expert on exercise science for the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Cancer Society. He is currently the Performance Psychologist for the BMC Racing team, an elite WorldTour professional cycling team. As the sherpa-husband of professional triathlete Lesley Paterson, he is the founding member of Team S.H.I.T. (Supportive Husbands in Training), and competes in triathlon or cycling events as the husband of Lesley Paterson. Lesley Paterson is a professional mountain biker, 3-time world champion in off-road triathlon, an Ironman® triathlon champion, endurance coach, and foul-mouthed Scots lassie. Growing up in Scotland, Lesley was the only girl on an all-boys rugby team, which is where she nurtured her love of dirt and dirty words. Banned from the team when puberty struck, she took up cross-country running and triathlon and was soon winning national titles and competing internationally. Lesley founded Braveheart Coaching to train and inspire endurance athletes to compete with passion, toughness, and an unwavering “Braveheart” spirit in overcoming obstacles. Paterson is a trained actress, a screenwriter, and personal trainer to Hollywood actors. During our discussion, you'll discover: -What made Simon and Lesley work on this book together as a dual process...8:45 -What an athletic identity is, and how to form a strong one...12:45 -How to use a self-schema process to build your identity and avoid a damaging "identity mismatch"...20:45 -Why an alter-ego for yourself is one of the most powerful things you can do to form an athletic identity...38:00 -Why rituals seem less and less common in an era of "holding your smartphone for a selfie" before the race...42:30 -Simon and Lesley's best of the best advice for getting through an injury...50:45 -Simon and Lesley's tips for getting outside your comfort zones...1:01:45 -A thumb tapping exercise for increasing your tolerance to pain and getting outside your comfort zone...1:10:15 -And much more! Episode Sponsors: -. A bioavailable blend to support joint comfort, mobility and flexibility, and bone health.Use discount code "benflex10" and receive 10% off your first order of Kion Flex! -! You've got to try their new Elk bar. Not only is elk one of the most flavorful, but it's high in Vitamin B and many other vital nutrients. Save 10% off your order from Onnit using my ! - Molecular, hydrogen-infused water. They've just released the H2 Elite X, a combination water/inhalation system. Get 30% off their H2 Now tablets when you enter the code "ben" at checkout. -. The best shave you'll ever experience. Get their full trial set for FREE at . Resources from this episode: - - - Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Simon, Lesley or me? Leave your comments at http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/braveathlete and one of us will reply!

If you ever have thoughts and feelings you wish you didn’t, there’s a good chance you’re human.   But there are ways to put a stop to those thoughts and feelings, and that’s where Dr. Simon Marshall comes in.   A competitive triathlete and world-renowned sport psychology expert, Dr. Marshall helps endurance athletes train their brains to become happier and more mentally resilient.   Dr. Marshall is a former professor of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, former Director of the Graduate Program in Sport & Exercise Psychology at San Diego State University, and has published over 100 scientific articles on the psychology of exercise and has been cited in scientific literature over 10,000 times.   He’s currently the performance psychologist for the BMC Racing team, an elite WorldTour professional cycling team, and he’s also married to three-time world champion triathlete and his business partner Lesley Paterson.   Together, Dr. Marshall and Lesley make up Brave Heart Coaching where they help athletes strengthen both their bodies and minds.   The two also recently published a book called The Brave Athlete in which they share actionable solutions to the most common mental barriers we runners face.   In this podcast, Dr. Marshall will share his tips for conquering the negative thoughts between us and our goals using “[butt]-kicking psychological weapons”. :)   *** This episode includes some bad language. If there are small ears around, you might want to listen with headphones! ***

Download Kyle and Joe talk with Shane LeMaster about ketamine as a therapeutic tool and also a tool for self-discovery and personal development. Shane shares some amazing stories, and we get to peel off some of the layers around ketamine. There are some amazing uses, and perhaps some therapeutic falling short of the mark in the ketamine world that we discuss. Hope you enjoy! [caption id="attachment_1591" align="alignnone" width="640"] Source: https://www.rehabs.com/pro-talk-articles/is-ketamine-really-a-miracle-drug-for-depression/[/caption] Shane is a past guest on the show and one of our favorites. You will really like his past episodes where we talked about peyote, treating veterans, Jiujitsu for PTSD and microdosing for athletic performance. (first - second) Sign up for our course! Show Topics/Discussion Chemical effects Lego world of the Ketamine experience Hallucinogenic properties of Ketamine for Shane Astral Projection Therapeutic method. Music, Temp, Comfort, Safe setting, etc. Not trauma work - getting to see all of reality as the machine as it is and his role in it. 1 gram - half a gram per nostril. 360-degree waterfall Mindfulness practice can helps his practice. Show Links Ketamine - Wiki Shane's site - http://www.mind-ops.com/ Ketamine relieves depression by restoring brain connections Ketamine restores ability to experience pleasure in depressed patients within minutes Daily Oral Ketamine for the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety in Patients Receiving Hospice Care: A 28-Day Open-Label Proof-of-Concept Trial  Bladder damage risks David Nutt harm scale David Lukoff Spiritual Competency Resource Center Dick Price of Esalen  Wind Horse Institute Check out our book giveaway! Books by Grof, Shulgins, Hoffman, and many more! About Shane LeMaster, B.A., M.A.,  LAC, CC-AASP Bio from Mind-OPS Shane earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO, completed extensive coursework towards a Master of Arts Degree in Sport & Performance Psychology at the University of Denver, and earned his Master of Arts Degree in Sport & Exercise Psychology from Argosy University. Shane is nationally certified as a Sport Psychology Consultant and a licensed mental health clinician in the state of Colorado.  Having worked in community non-profit mental health since 2008, Shane has gained experience working with the entire spectrum of mental disorders and with all populations and age groups.  Shane plans on attending a Ph.D program in Counseling Psychology where his interest in Resiliency, Mental Toughness, and Mindfulness Training Program Development can be explored and further developed. He is a life-long athlete having competed at various levels in more than a dozen different sports.  Because of his passion for warrior cultures of past and present, Shane has been ardently developing his own “Warriorship,” training in various forms of Martial Arts for 25 years.  Shane feels that the self-discipline, the philosophy of non-violence, the innumerable mental and physical benefits, and the enjoyment that he gains from the Martial Arts is what helped drive his passion in the field of Psychology. His personal interest in Eastern Philosophy stems from his adoption of a Buddhist lifestyle and blends well with his training in Western Psychological Science.  Clients describe Shane as an out-of-the-box clinician that is easy to get along with, knowledgeable on a variety of topics, credible with lived experience, and as having the ability to make therapy fun and interesting.

Simon Marshall, PhD, trains the brains of endurance athletes and fitness enthusiasts to become happier and more mentally tough. He is former Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego and Professor of Exercise Science at San Diego State University where he was Director of the Graduate Program in Sport & Exercise Psychology. He has published over 100 scientific articles on the psychology of exercise and has been cited in the scientific literature over 10,000 times. He has served as an invited expert on exercise science for the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Cancer Society. He is currently the Performance Psychologist for the BMC Racing team, an elite WorldTour professional cycling team. As the sherpa-husband of professional triathlete Lesley Paterson, he is the founding member of Team S.H.I.T. (Supportive Husbands in Training) and competes in triathlon or cycling events as the husband of Lesley Paterson. Find Simon over at braveheartcoach.com Here’s the outline of this interview with Simon Marshall: [00:00:24] Podcast: Off Road Triathlon World Champion Lesley Paterson on FMT and Solving Mental Conundrums. [00:01:55] Event: Mastermind Talks. [00:02:17] Podcast: Radical Candor™ with Dr Tommy Wood. [00:04:27] Sports psychology background. [00:06:45] Getting lost in the process. [00:09:20] Constant horizon seeking. [00:09:54] Journal Article: Brickman, P., Coates, D., & Janoff-Bulman, R. (1978). Lottery winners and accident victims: Is happiness relative? Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 36(8), 917-927. [00:11:00] Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson. [00:12:55] The use of swearing. [00:14:44] Offense is taken at the ear, not at the mouth. [00:16:34] Behaviour change. [00:18:48] Nike Slogan: Just do it. [00:19:19] Knowledge is not usually enough. [00:20:29] Motivation is important. [00:21:03] YouTube: Dr. Jonathan Fader Demonstrates Motivational Interviewing Skills and also see MINT: Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. [00:21:56] Stages of change model (diagram). [00:22:29] Buying a house example. [00:24:35] Resolving ambivalence. [00:25:08] Cognitive dissonance. [00:26:19] Procrastination, denial. [00:27:36] Anxiety. [00:29:08] Peer to peer support. [00:30:33] We bond on vulnerabilities. [00:31:01] Podcast: NBT People: Toréa Rodriguez. [00:31:08] YouTube: Bob Newhart-Stop It. [00:33:05] PaCE: Patient and Clinician Engagement (PaCE) Program 2.0. [00:35:17] Self-awareness. [00:36:34] Frequency of monitoring is most important, not accuracy. [00:37:30] Just in time interventions. [00:39:10] Breadcrumbs app. Lots of apps with this name! [00:40:07] Apple watch has haptic technology. [00:40:36] Podcast: How to Think Yourself Younger, Healthier, and Faster with Dr Ellen Langer, PhD. [00:45:37] Book: Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland. [00:46:55] Tool: Trello and the kanban board. [00:48:07] Implementation intentions. [00:49:30] Project: Human Behaviour-Change Project with Professor Susan Michie, UCL. [00:50:39] 200 studies a day! [00:52:20] Software engineers are lazy. [00:54:48] Do you ever have feelings you don't want? [00:56:37] App: Headspace. [00:57:24] Andy Puddicombe. [01:00:06] Behaviour change in athletes (it's all about performance). [01:01:13] Braveheart Coaching. [01:05:22] Gratitude for athletes (3 things every day for 3 weeks). [01:08:11] The audiobook version of The Brave Athlete arriving Nov/Dec 2017 or get the print version now. [01:08:39] Athlete SMOG test at Braveheart Coaching.  

Download Shane LeMaster joins us again to talk about his work with veterans, enhancing human performance and traditional use of peyote. If you haven't listened to part one, check that out first here. Show Topics Warriorship and Shambhala Micro-dosing as it would apply to sports performance research Flow states Eckhart Tolle Microdosing at JuJitsu competitions High or standard dose psychedelic use at NASA The difference between microdosing and normal dosages Shane's own practice JuJitsu for healing trauma Vets only JuJitsu class Where is trauma stored Insights on Peyote Integration Show Links Shane's Site - Mind OPS Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior On Combat, The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World About Shane LeMaster, B.A., M.A.,  LAC, CC-AASP Bio from Mind-OPS Shane earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO, completed extensive coursework towards a Master of Arts Degree in Sport & Performance Psychology at the University of Denver, and earned his Master of Arts Degree in Sport & Exercise Psychology from Argosy University. Shane is nationally certified as a Sport Psychology Consultant and a licensed mental health clinician in the state of Colorado.  Having worked in community non-profit mental health since 2008, Shane has gained experience working with the entire spectrum of mental disorders and with all populations and age groups.  Shane plans on attending a Ph.D program in Counseling Psychology where his interest in Resiliency, Mental Toughness, and Mindfulness Training Program Development can be explored and further developed. He is a life-long athlete having competed at various levels in more than a dozen different sports.  Because of his passion for warrior cultures of past and present, Shane has been ardently developing his own “Warriorship,” training in various forms of Martial Arts for 25 years.  Shane feels that the self-discipline, the philosophy of non-violence, the innumerable mental and physical benefits, and the enjoyment that he gains from the Martial Arts is what helped drive his passion in the field of Psychology. His personal interest in Eastern Philosophy stems from his adoption of a Buddhist lifestyle and blends well with his training in Western Psychological Science.  Clients describe Shane as an out-of-the-box clinician that is easy to get along with, knowledgeable on a variety of topics, credible with lived experience, and as having the ability to make therapy fun and interesting. Interested in learning more about psychedelic self-care and integration? Check out and sign up for our new online course!

Download Shane LeMaster joins us to talk about his work with veterans, enhancing human performance and traditional use of peyote. Show Topics Psychedelics and martial arts. Martial arts / JuJitsu for Veterans. Exposure therapy Flow states and psychedelics. Psychedelic Integration and groups. Opinions on MDMA being a psychedelic drug or not. Doing work with veterans and gaining their trust for therapeutic relationships. Traditional approaches to ayahuasca. First hand accounts of what the Peyote world is like. Shifting away from the predominant Newtonian Cartesian paradigm after psychedelic use and understanding that we know very little about what is really happening here in the world. Sustainability in the Peyote habitat. Show Links JuJitsu and Depression Flow States Researcher - Sports Psychology Guru  Shane's Site - Mind OPS Native American Church About Shane LeMaster, B.A., M.A.,  LAC, CC-AASP Bio from Mind-OPS Shane earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO, completed extensive coursework towards a Master of Arts Degree in Sport & Performance Psychology at the University of Denver, and earned his Master of Arts Degree in Sport & Exercise Psychology from Argosy University. Shane is nationally certified as a Sport Psychology Consultant and a licensed mental health clinician in the state of Colorado.  Having worked in community non-profit mental health since 2008, Shane has gained experience working with the entire spectrum of mental disorders and with all populations and age groups.  Shane plans on attending a Ph.D program in Counseling Psychology where his interest in Resiliency, Mental Toughness, and Mindfulness Training Program Development can be explored and further developed. He is a life-long athlete having competed at various levels in more than a dozen different sports.  Because of his passion for warrior cultures of past and present, Shane has been ardently developing his own “Warriorship,” training in various forms of Martial Arts for 25 years.  Shane feels that the self-discipline, the philosophy of non-violence, the innumerable mental and physical benefits, and the enjoyment that he gains from the Martial Arts is what helped drive his passion in the field of Psychology. His personal interest in Eastern Philosophy stems from his adoption of a Buddhist lifestyle and blends well with his training in Western Psychological Science.  Clients describe Shane as an out-of-the-box clinician that is easy to get along with, knowledgeable on a variety of topics, credible with lived experience, and as having the ability to make therapy fun and interesting. Interested in learning more about psychedelic self-care and integration? Check out and sign up for our new online course!  

On this month’s podcast we have something a little different, we have a scientist who specializes in the psychology of extreme and isolated environments.   The man in question is Dr. Nathan Smith, he has degree in Sport & Exercise Science and he has a PhD in Sport & Exercise Psychology and he is a Lecturer in Sport Psychology at the University of Northampton.   His research focuses on: The Psychology of extreme and isolated environments (such as astronauts, explorers, deep sea divers and high altitude mountaineers) He also looks at motivation in sports Role of physical activity in the promotion psychological health   For this podcast we talk about the psychological attributes you need to survive and thrive in extreme environments. We talk about the kind of character traits that drive people to seek out extreme environments. We also look at how to manage anxiety, how to build resilience. We discuss the role of self belief, strategies to cope with pain, goal setting and gratitude

Study: Think aloud: An examination of distance runners’ thought processes Abstract: Distance running is popular throughout the USA, and to date it has received much attention in the sport psychology literature. One limitation, however, is the retrospective nature of most current research. Subsequently, the present study examined real-time thought processes of runners recorded during a long-distance run. The think-aloud protocol was used with 10 participants ranging in age from 29 to 52 years old (M = 41.3 years, SD = 7.3). Qualitative analysis of the data identified meaning units, which were grouped into major themes. A final thematic structure revealed three major themes that characterized the participant's thought processes: Pace and Distance, Pain and Discomfort, and Environment. Taken together, the present results extend previous research on running and provide a number of suggestions for sport psychology consultants working with runners.   Author: Duncan Simpson Dr. Duncan Simpson serves as an Assistant Professor in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology and is the Coordinator of the Undergraduate Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Program. He received his MS degree in Exercise Science from Leeds Metropolitan University in the UK and his PhD in Sport & Exercise Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His teaching experience includes various undergraduate and graduate courses in: applied sport psychology, psycho-social aspects of sport, exercise psychology, psychology of coaching, qualitative research methods and professional practice. In addition to classes taught at Barry University, he has taught at Ithaca College, NY; The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The University of Leeds (UK) and Leeds Metropolitan University (UK). Dr. Simpson is an active researcher and his primary research interests include: psychology of endurance sports; performance enhancement through season-long interventions; exploring the experiences of athletes training for competition; stress and coping among elite adolescent athletes; competitive state anxiety in elite adolescents; talent identification and development in physical education, and the acquisition of expertise in sport.   Links:   Author: https://www.barry.edu/hpls/faculty/simpson.html             http://simpsonperformanceconsulting.com/ Article:            http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1612197X.2015.1069877?journalCode=rijs20#.V4hOqbgrLIU     “In the first mile or two for every runner we heard a lot of negative thoughts. Across the board everyone was struggling with some sort of pain or discomfort when they started the run.”   “That old saying, never judge a run on its first mile is really true.”   “Recognize the difference between discomfort and pain. Basically, almost every time you go for a run you are going to feel some form of discomfort. It’s part of the experience of running.”   “I think there is a lesson for athletes that discomfort is sometimes part of the process, and for runners it’s a really important part of the process.”

A discussion with Denise Hill, Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology at the University of Portsmouth. We discuss the experience of choking from the athlete’s point of view, whether we have been using the wrong definition of choking, how the effects of pressure are different for individual and team sports, and the importance of pre and post shot routines. More information about my guest: http://www.port.ac.uk/department-of-sport-and-exercise-science/staff/denise-hill.html https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Denise_Hill2 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-denise-m-hill-cpsychol-7621386 https://twitter.com/psychskills   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Twitter: @Shakeywaits Email: robgray@asu.edu   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action Lo Fi is Hi Fi - I’m on a Talk Show Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org