Latest Mental conditioning Podcast Episodes
Ep. 75: Revisiting Grief with Dr. Tim Pineau
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - April 12, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutesIn this episode, we conclude Season 5 with another raw conversation revisiting grief with Dr. Tim Pineau. In the previous two conversations, Tim has shared his authentic and evolving experience with grief after the loss of his infant daughter. In this deeply personal follow-up to those conversat...
Ep. 74: Taking On the Stigma of Mental Health Issues in Sports
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - March 29, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutesIn this episode, we have a candid discussion on the continued presence of mental health stigma in sports. For example, differences in how physical injury versus mental health symptoms are regarded. Keith and Tim shed light on some common misconceptions surrounding mental health challenges amon...
Ep. 73: A Mindful Coaching Philosophy with Wes Ng
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - March 15, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutesIn this episode, University of Pennsylvania Head Women's Rowing Coach Wes Ng joins the conversation. He talks with Keith and Tim about his unique coaching philosophy that has guided him to success across divisions of NCAA competition, including being named 2023 Ivy League and Collegiate Rowing C...
Ep. 72: The Compatibility of Mindfulness & Competition - Part 2
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - March 01, 2024 13:00 - 51 minutesIn this episode, Keith, Tim, and Taylor continue their conversation about the compatibility of mindfulness and competition. Part 1 of this conversation centered largely on mindfulness aspects of this debate, while this episode delves deeper into the competition side. Social Media Mentioned: T...
Ep. 71: The Compatibility of Mindfulness & Competition - Part 1
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - February 16, 2024 13:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode, Keith, Tim, and Taylor have a conversation about an ever-present tension in their work: the compatibility of mindfulness and competition. From one perspective, packaging mindfulness for the inherently striving act of winning is counter to the very foundations of this type of pra...
Ep. 70: The Lost Art of Play with Dr. Matt Bowers
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - February 02, 2024 13:00 - 56 minutesRediscover the transformative power of play as we sit down with Dr. Matt Bowers, faculty member in the Sport Management program at the University of Texas at Austin and key contributor to the Aspen Institute's Project Play. His fascinating research is challenging the current understanding of ath...
Ep. 69: Ongoing Impacts of the Pandemic on Athletes and Sport
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - January 19, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode, Keith, Tim, and Taylor unpack some of the profound impacts that the COVID pandemic has had across the world of sport and on athletes of all ages and levels - including impacts on personal identity, mental health, and performance. We also celebrate the strength and adaptability t...
Ep. 68: Participation Trophies in Youth Sports: Pros vs Cons
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - January 05, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutesAre participation trophies merely shiny objects that distract from the true essence of competition, or do they play a key role in building self-esteem and encouraging future sport involvement? In this episode, we explore the pros and cons with a critical eye, weighing the possibility that these ...
Ep. 67: Mental Training in the NBA from the Inside Out with Brady Howe
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - December 15, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutesIn this episode, we're thrilled to have Brady Howe, Vice President of Health and Performance for the NBA's Phoenix Suns, to discuss enhancing athlete performance holistically. Tim begins the episode with a brief mindfulness practice, and then we chat with Brady about his journey and experiences ...
Ep. 66: Mindful Leadership in Pro Soccer with Aidan Rocha
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - December 01, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutesWhat does it take to execute and lead effectively amidst the pressures of a game? Join us as we explore these questions with our guest, American professional soccer player Aidan Rocha. This episode is a deep dive into the science and art of mental preparation in elite sport. Aidan shares his p...
Ep. 65: Why Does Winning Matter
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - November 10, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutesWhat role does winning play in your life? Are you consumed by the need to be #1, or do you find joy in simply participating and growing from the experience? Join us in this episode of The Mindful Sport Performance Podcast, where we disentangle the intertwined concepts of winning, success, motiva...
Ep. 64: The Holistic World Marathon Challenge with Deirdre Keane
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - October 27, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode, we welcome Deirdre Keane, a former pediatric critical care nurse practitioner, now a healthcare consultant, who found solace in running after the loss of her father. More than just a runner, Deirdre's story is one of resilience and overcoming adversity, reminding us all of the p...
Ep. 63: Rewriting the Rules - Mental Health Acceptance in Sports
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - October 13, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes🎧 Enjoying our show? Your support keeps us going! Become a valued subscriber and set your own monthly contribution. We believe in you, our incredible listeners, determining the value of our content. Your subscription empowers us to keep delivering top-notch episodes that inspire, inform, and ent...
Ep. 62: Exploring the Commercialization of College Sports - An Ethical and Socioeconomic Debate
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - September 29, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutesImagine a world where the term 'student athlete' is irrelevant and college sports have been commercialized. Is it a utopia where athletes, like their professional counterparts, are fairly compensated for their skills and effort? Or is it a dystopia where values and education take a back seat to ...
Ep. 61: The ABCs of Greatness - A Fresh Take on Success in Sport
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - September 15, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutesAre you ready to challenge the traditional paradigm of success and greatness? What if hard work and perseverance aren't the only tickets to victory? Buckle up as we embark on an intriguing exploration redefining greatness in sports. We analyze the sports careers of high-profile athletes who, des...
A Mindful Take: Fear-Based and Trust-Based Cultures in Sports
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - July 21, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutesGiven the recent stories coming out of Northwestern University, Tim, Keith, and Taylor discuss what perpetuates the fear and "power-over" culture within sports teams, possible alternatives, and how to help coaches make the shift toward a "trust culture." Social Media Mentioned: Twitter: @mind...
Ep. 60: Confronting Mental Health Stigma in Professional Sports with Jack Beer
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - April 14, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutesIn this episode, our Season 4 finale, professional soccer player Jack Beer joins the conversation. Jack currently plays for NYCFC II in MLS NEXT Pro. He starred at Georgetown University where he won the NCAA Championship in 2019. Inspired by his own experiences with anxiety and depression, Ja...
Ep. 59: A Holistic Approach to Sport Psychiatry with Dr. Sarah Pospos
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - March 31, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutesIn this episode, sport psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Pospos joins the conversation. Sarah completed her psychiatric residency as a Chief Resident at UCLA-Kern. As a sports psychiatrist and former student-athlete, she is devoted to helping aspiring, current, and former athletes with depression, perfor...
Ep. 58: Facing the Yips with Matt Sughrue
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - March 17, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutesIn this episode, elite golfer and therapist Matt Sughrue joins the conversation. Matt was a successful insurance executive and business owner in the Washington, DC metro area for 25 years. Then, in 2008, at the age of 49, he took a major life detour and trained to become a psychotherapist and ...
Ep. 57: A Rugby Mindfulness Journey with Marcel Brache
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - March 03, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode, professional rugby player Marcel Brache joins the conversation. Marcel was born in the United States and moved to South Africa at age 4. It was there that he discovered and fell in love with the game of rugby, and he became a professional rugby player at the age of 23. Marcel ...
Ep. 56: Flourishing with Drs. Adam Wright and Nick Holton
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - February 17, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutesIn this episode, Drs. Adam Wright and Nick Holton join the conversation. Dr. Adam Wright is a peak performance coach who supports a broad range of performers including elite athletes, Fortune 400 corporate leaders, professionals in military and law enforcement, and creatives from the entertain...
A Mindful Take: Preparing for Super Bowl LVII
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - February 11, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutesWelcome to A Mindful Take! This is a sub-series of the Mindful Sport Performance Podcast, hosted by Dr. Keith Kaufman, Dr. Tim Pineau, and our producer and colleague Taylor Brown. Tired of the endless stream of sports "experts" screaming at each other? Us too! We're offering a fresh perspecti...
Ep. 55: JourneyStrength with Olympian Rachael Adams
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - February 03, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutesIn this episode, Rachael Adams, Olympian and mentor, joins the conversation. Rachael is a 2016 Olympic Medalist and 2014 World Champion in volleyball. She joined the U.S. Women's National Team after graduating from The University of Texas at Austin and was a member of that team for 10 years. S...
Ep. 54: Building the Professional Athlete with Ryan Martin
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - January 20, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutesIn this episode, Loudoun United FC Head Coach Ryan Martin joins the conversation. Ryan Martin joined Loudoun United FC in June 2019 as the second head coach in the club's history after becoming the director of DC United's academy program in 2017. Prior to overseeing all youth development at DC...
Ep. 53: Revisiting Grief with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - January 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn rejoins the conversation. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn is internationally known for his work as a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher engaged in bringing mindfulness into the mainstream of medicine and society. He's a Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the Univer...
Ep. 52: Consulting within Women's Football with Dr. Amanda Wilding
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - December 09, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutesIn this episode, Dr. Amanda Wilding joins the conversation. Amanda qualified as a sport and exercise scientist in 2005 and became an HCPC registered sport and exercise psychologist in 2012. During her career, she has worked with a range of athletes from world champions to grassroots in sports ...
Ep. 51: Thanksgiving Special - Our Reflections on Gratitude
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - November 25, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutesIn this Thanksgiving episode, Keith, Tim, and Taylor reflect on their experiences of gratitude. Tim begins with an authentic gratitude practice, and then we discuss: 7:45 - The misconception that gratitude can only exist in the presence of "relentless" positivity, and how authentic gratitude ...
Ep. 50: Special 50th Episode Q&A with Keith, Tim, and Taylor
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - November 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hourIn this episode (our 50th!), Keith, Tim, and Taylor answer frequently asked questions about mindfulness and sport performance. Tim begins the episode with a self-compassion mediation, and then we discuss: [8:54] – Keith and Tim reflect on their experience hosting 50 episodes of the Mindful Sp...
Ep. 49: Pioneering Mindfulness in Sport with Bruce Beall
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - October 28, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutesIn this episode, Olympian and rowing coach Bruce Beall joins the conversation. Bruce rowed at the University of Washington, earning three varsity letters. He competed on the U.S. National Team in three World Rowing Championships, two Pan American Games, and the 1984 Olympics. He has coached ...
Ep. 48: RESETTING in Sport with Dr. Ashley Kuchar
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast - October 14, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutesIn this episode, Dr. Ashley Kuchar joins the conversation. Dr. Ashley Kuchar is the founder of Fail Better Training, and is passionate about helping athletes learn to respond to challenging situations in ways that foster resilience rather than relying on self-criticism. She completed her Ph.D....
Related Mental conditioning Topics