Latest Sport psychology Podcast Episodes
Fighter Pilot: What It Takes to Perform Under Pressure | Commander Kristen Findlay
Finding Mastery - May 15, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsImagine what it takes to land an $80 million fighter jet on a moving target — in the middle of the ocean — at night. The extreme precision, split-second timing, and unwavering focus required for such a feat are beyond the grasp of ordinary experience. Our guest today, Commander Kriste...
What Can You Do? Avery Camp
Unit3d - May 14, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsOften when we face adversity we can focus on limitations and loss. Avery Camp is a wheelchair basketball national champion and wheelchair tennis four time national champion. She has reached a rank of as high as #37 in the world in wheelchair tennis. Avery has used the mindset of “what can I do” ...
Can Hypnosis REALLY Change Your Life? Answers from Dr. David Spiegel
Finding Mastery - May 08, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsDoes hypnosis really work? That word has become a bit taboo in scientific circles. It brings to mind magicians, black and white spinning spirals, and traveling sideshows and cheap tricks. “You are getting very sleepy” does not have a strong scientific foundation. Or… does it? In trut...
Value Your Why
Unit3d - May 07, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsWhen we play sports as a kid, we play because it’s fun. As we get older, things can become more complex. When we are good at a sport, we get more invested in the outcome, more people become involved and invested in our performance, and we can lose the enjoyment of playing. If we can connect with...
A Conversation With The Mentor Who Changed My Life | Gary DeBlasio
Finding Mastery - May 06, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsToday we have a very special conversation. As we chart our path through life, there are those rare anchors that help to hold us steady and also point us to new horizons. In this special conversation, I have the privilege of introducing you to my mentor and someone who has been a guidin...
How to Drive High Performance: Insights from a Top Formula One Coach | Patrick Harding
Finding Mastery - May 01, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsFormula One racing may seem like a 'sit-down' sport to some, but the reality is that race car drivers are anything but sedentary. World-class F1 auto racing pushes the limits of human endurance, focus, reaction time, and risk – requiring competitors to face incredibly intense physical a...
Reppin' Athlete Mental Health
Unit3d - April 30, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsAs a former athlete Jeremy Gray understands the mental health challenges that can happen, whether it's due to the stress and expectations of performance or the depression that can happen as a result of the inevitable transition that happens away from sport. He is now an Alabama State Representat...
Nastia Liukin: Finish What You Start | Insights from a 5x Olympic Medalist
Finding Mastery - April 24, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsThink back to the most pivotal moments of your life… What parts of you did you bring forward? Which parts did you hold back? How did these experiences shape your way of being? These questions lie at the heart of our conversation today with Nastia Liukin, a gold medal gymnast whose name...
Tackle Depression
Unit3d - April 23, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsBill Kvalheim played football in college, but his biggest challenge would hit him once he graduated. Bill had experienced some anxiety and depression before, but without his purpose (which had been playing football), he felt lost and aimless. His depression worsened, his anxiety ramped up, and h...
The Lost Art of Connection: How to Be a Supercommunicator | Charles Duhigg
Finding Mastery - April 17, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsHow good are you at really communicating? In a world drowning in words, how do you make your words matter? I'm not talking about small talk or working a room or the gift of gab. I'm talking about the kind of communication that works on a deeper level – a level where we truly connect, c...
Critique the Critic
Unit3d - April 16, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsAthletes are often hard on themselves, particularly when it comes to past performances. Overly critical post-performance analyses are often inaccurate and unhelpful. Constantly berating ourselves for mistakes or missed opportunities can rob us of joy and create a relationship with our performanc...
Manage Your Nerves, Unlock Your Mind & Find Your Power | AMA Vol. 18 w/ Dr. Michael Gervais
Finding Mastery - April 15, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsExplore powerful strategies to conquer public speaking anxiety with Dr. Michael Gervais and O'Neil Cespedes in this insightful AMA episode, delving into personal growth, purpose-based identity, and the untapped potential of the human mind. We also explore topics like: Practical insigh...
Dawn Staley: On Coaching, Mental Fortitude, and Love | From the FM Archives
Finding Mastery - April 10, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsWith every season of sport, we witness various feats of greatness -- and getting to witness a true dynasty (and what it takes to get there) can be once in a generation. That’s why I am super excited to share a fresh version of our previous conversation with the 2024 National Championsh...
Athletes OnBalance:Walt Norley
Unit3d - April 09, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsThe awareness around student-athlete mental health has come so far in the last couple of decades, although we still have a long way to go. Walt Norley was a quarterback at Ohio State and University of Georgia. Although he had success in his athletic career, he was struggling with an undiagnosed ...
Inner Mastery, Outer Impact: The Essence of a Great Leader | Hitendra Wadhwa, PhD
Finding Mastery - April 03, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsWhat is the primary driver of effective and impactful leadership? Is it from science—or the soul? Is it a more practical, results-driven organizational practice? Or is it an inner, meditative sense of self? This week’s Finding Mastery guest, Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa, has spent his career ex...
Music:The Great Connector
Unit3d - April 02, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsMusic is universal; just about everyone has a type of music they love, a favorite song, or soothing sound they prefer. Music and sound has been used in many ways to improve or maintain mental health as well as boost performance. On this episode of Unit3d, Dr. Derek Vigon talks about ways in whic...
Back on Earth: Insights from 6 Months in Outer Space — NASA Astronaut Woody Hoburg | Finding Mastery Goes to Space, Part 3
Finding Mastery - March 27, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsHuman exploration of space is driven by a deep curiosity and a desire to understand our place in the universe. The individuals - and teams - on the forefront of this exploration are modern-day pioneers, pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and capability. I’m excited to share the...
4 Year of Unit3d: Graham Doty
Unit3d - March 26, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsOn March 31, 2020 the first episode of Unit3d was released. That could not have happened without the work and guidance of Graham Doty, Unit3d’s producer. For this special anniversary, Graham is the guest on Unit3d, sharing his perspective on the beginnings, growth, and impact of the podcast over...
Simon Sinek: How To Be A Better Human
Finding Mastery - March 20, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsImagine a world where you wake up inspired, feel safe throughout the day, and go to bed at night feeling fulfilled by the work you do. Sounds like utopia, right? Well, Simon Sinek has not only imagined such a world, but he's also dedicated his life to making it a reality. Known for h...
Better Than Fine
Unit3d - March 19, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsWe all have our ups and downs, but sometimes we can wonder if our ups or downs are “normal”. It can be hard to know when nervousness is actually anxiety or sadness is actually depression. Dr. Marlon Bailey, psychologist in the athletic department at Vanderbilt University shares valuable insight ...
The Inner Workings of Motivation, Optimism, and Leadership | AMA Vol. 17 w/ Dr. Michael Gervais
Finding Mastery - March 18, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsWe're thrilled to bring you the 17th volume of Finding Mastery’s Ask Me Anything (AMA) series. This edition dives deep into the essence of motivation, leadership, and the art of creating a positive work environment, all while emphasizing the crucial importance of self-understanding and ...
Overcome Your Greatest Obstacles - Lessons on Grit, Grace, and Mental Health | World Champion Obstacle Racer, Amelia Boone
Finding Mastery - March 13, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsHow do you navigate the uncertain terrain of your life? Does uncertainty fuel your drive, or does it bring anxiety that hinders your progress? Our guest today, Amelia Boone, is not only a four-time obstacle race world champion with three World’s Toughest Mudder wins and dubbed “The Que...
Mind Game:Julie Kliegman
Unit3d - March 12, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsWarning: This episode contains reference to suicide and self-harm. If you experience thoughts of ending your life please reach out to someone, including 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Always have hope. Mental illness is obviously not new, but the current push to bring mental hea...
Seth Godin: Lead With Purpose, Create With Intention, and Inspire Change
Finding Mastery - March 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsWe all have many great conversations in life – conversations where we learn, explore, express, question – but there are some conversations that stand out among the rest. Conversations so rich with insights and revelation, that they fundamentally change you. They inspire you to be better...
Trust the Process
Unit3d - March 05, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsInjury is almost an inevitable part of the journey for athletes and when it happens it can be a daunting process. An injury threatens an athlete’s identity, social connections, sense of self-worth, and more. Trusting the process of recovery or even the process of discontinuing sport often requ...
Find Your Edges, Engage Your Fear – A Radical Approach to Wisdom | Akshay Nanavati
Finding Mastery - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsHow many of us do everything we can to avoid pain and suffering? It’s a natural response, deeply ingrained to protect ourselves. But what if we didn’t run from suffering, and actively engaged and encouraged it to create meaning and purpose in our lives? That’s the philosophy of Akshay ...
Now You Can Be Good:Gwen Schemm
Unit3d - February 27, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsGwen Schemm played soccer at Frostburg State University in Maryland. She was, like many athletes, a high-achieving perfectionist. She spent much of her life seeking external validation from awards, praise, and perfect grades. Transitioning to college was difficult and when she started to struggl...
An Astronaut’s Guide to Achieving the Impossible | Mike Massimino
Finding Mastery - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsWhat drives us to pursue impossible dreams, fail repeatedly, and keep trying? Our guest, former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, truly embodies the spirit of never giving up. Despite a fear of heights, bad eyesight, multiple rejections from NASA, and other setbacks, Mike's unwavering de...
Safe Spaces, Athlete Ally
Unit3d - February 20, 2024 06:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsThe LGBTQ community faces unique challenges when it comes to feeling and being included in spaces, and this can be especially difficult in the area of sport. It can be difficult for athletes to find spaces and people who are safe and coming out to teammates and coaches can be a big risk. Dr. T...
Who Are You, Really? Identity, Codependency & Inner Dragons | AMA Vol. 16 with Dr. Michael Gervais
Finding Mastery - February 19, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsWelcome to Volume 16 of Finding Mastery’s Ask Me Anything (AMA) series. The purpose behind these conversations - behind these AMAs – is to hear from you… to explore the topics and questions that you have been wrestling with on your path to becoming. It is your insights and questions th...
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