From Concepts to Concrete Practices
Twice a month, I’ll share an interview or solocast focused on the nuts and bolts of mental training. The conversations you’ll find here are all about connecting concepts to concrete practices so you can be your best when it matters most.
Each episode includes a couple of skills, drills, or experiments you can play with to level up your mental skills and test your mindset. With each episode, I hope you continue to grow, improve, and level up the game between your ears!
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All The Episodes.
Ep. 66: From Fear to Freedom: Skiing and the Art of Acceptance
I share how learning to ski again revealed the power of acceptance, reduced fear, and boosted progression, plus simple practices to bring more ease and presence into your life.
Ep. 65: Safety, Stress, and Performance: Megan Bartlett on Rethinking How We Coach Under Pressure
Learn how nervous system science can reshape coaching, reduce self-blame, and build environments where athletes feel safe, perform better, and grow with resilience.
Ep. 64: What's the Worst that Could Happen?
Let’s explore the role that negative visualization can play in generating gratitude, wonder, and a connection to the present moment.
Ep. 63: Practicing What We Preach: Dr. Ryan Hamilton on High Performance, Self-Awareness, and Pushing Limits
Explore the power of walking the talk, embracing discomfort, and growing through experience with Dr. Ryan Hamilton.
Ep. 62: Don't Step Over "The Suck"
Explore the difference between positivity and optimism, and learn how the Stockdale Paradox can help you stay grounded while creating lasting change.
Ep. 61: The Hero’s Journey: Jilyne Jarvis on Transformation, Dancing with Fear, and Empowering the Next Generation
Discover how Jilyne Jarvis went from professional ski racer to co-founder of ZGiRLS, building confidence in middle school girls, and learn three actionable steps to overcome self-doubt and grow toward your own big goals.
Ep. 60: Not Good Enough, Need to Be Better: A Broken Model of Motivation
Discover how to break free from fear-based motivation and build a more sustainable path to mastery in this insightful episode.
Ep. 59: Resilience, Trust, and Growth: O2X Founder Adam LaReau on Creating High-Performing Teams
Former Navy SEAL Adam LaReau shares practical lessons on clarity, trust, and reflection to build resilient, high-performing organizations.
Ep. 58: It’s Only Right if it Grooves
We're talking about the wisdom of bass guitar legend Victor Wooten and what his approach to rhythm, groove, and performance can teach us about showing up at our best when it matters most.
Ep. 57: From the Octagon to the Playground: How Environment Shapes Elite Performance with William Massey, PhD
Ever wondered what elite MMA fighters, elementary school playground dynamics, and high-performing leaders have in common?
Ep. 56: Rest with Awareness: Exploring the Edge of Stress and Relaxation with iRest Yoga Nidra Expert Annie Okerlin
Is it possible to truly rest and reset, even amidst constant stress and high performance demands?
Ep. 55: We Are All Storytellers
Does how we’re telling our story create the opportunity for success in the future, and do we believe that we’ll have influence over those future outcomes?
Ep. 54: Leaving the Game: An Athlete's Guide to Transition, Identity, and Curiosity with Tessa West and Dr. Kirsten Cooper
What happens when an athlete's passion fades, but their entire identity is wrapped up in their sport?
Ep. 53: The Mattering Mindset: How to Feel Valued and Add Value with Sonya Looney
What does it mean to truly matter, and how can focusing on this concept transform not just your performance, but your satisfaction with life?
Ep. 52: When a Pro Golfer Runs a Marathon: Lessons in Mental Performance from Scott Stallings and Steve Magness
Imagine you're a professional golfer—used to precise movements, controlled environments, and meticulous strategy. Now, picture deciding to run the Boston Marathon with essentially zero running experience. Sound challenging? That's exactly what PGA Tour pro Scott Stallings did, inspired by performance expert Steve Magness and his book, Do Hard Things.
Ep. 51: From Posture to Performance: Achieving Ease, Efficiency, and Embodied Movement with Mary Bond
My recent conversation with the extraordinary Mary Bond on the Mental Training Lab podcast completely reshaped how I view posture, physical intelligence, and embodiment—and it just might transform your approach, too.
Ep. 50: Unlocking Your Signature Strengths: Sustainable Excellence with Alex Auerbach, CEO of Momentum Labs
Ever wonder how elite performers consistently achieve peak results without burning out? Alex Auerbach, performance psychologist and CEO of Momentum Labs, shares his powerful three-stage framework: understanding yourself, becoming your best, and producing maximum results.
Ep. 49: Building Team Cultures That Nurture People and Potential with Dr. Kensa Gunter
How do team and culture influence each other, and what can we do to ensure they contribute positively to both individual and collective success? Let’s talk with Dr. Kensa Gunter, a pioneer in the field of performance psychology.
Ep. 48: Beyond Resilience: Transforming Challenges into Growth with Dr. Adam Wright and Dr. Nick Holton of the Antifragile Academy
Unlike resilience, antifragility is about growing stronger from challenges and proactively seeking them out. To learn more about this tool, I went straight to the experts: co-founders of Antifragile Academy Adam Wright and Nick Holton.
Ep. 47: The Long Game: Scott Stallings on Resilience, Recovery, and the Boston Marathon
PGA Tour pro Scott Stallings is a master of resilience who's turned his recent injuries into opportunities for personal growth. In this episode, Scott Stallings takes us through his intense rehab journey, running the Boston Marathon, and coaching the University of Tennessee golf team.