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    Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Drs. Keith Kaufman and Tim Pineau (along with Dr. Carol Glass) developed the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) mental training program and founded the MSPE Institute, which provides training and consultation to promote greater success, satisfaction, and well-being in sport and other realms of performance (e.g., performing arts, business). In this podcast, Keith and Tim discuss various topics related to mental training, mindfulness, peak performance, and optimal experience for a wide range of performers — from recreational to elite, kids to adults. They offer practical tips and exercises from their own work, and interview other top-level experts to highlight effective approaches to performance enhancement. The Mindful Sport Performance Podcast will give listeners a full catalogue of fresh ideas on how to thrive in competitive environments and embrace a more mindful way of being. Get in touch with Keith and Tim at MSPEPodcast@gmail.com

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    Latest Episodes:
    Ep. 110: Mindful Sports Analytics with 360Play Insights Oct 16, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode, Keith and Tim talk with their colleagues, Drs. Natalie Léger and Jacqueline Douglas, about the cutting-edge work being done by 360Play Insights, and how sport psychology and sports analytics can enhance each other to tell a much richer story - especially when done mindfully.

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    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

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    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    360Play Insights

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

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    Very much appreciated,
    Keith and Tim

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    Ep. 109: Experiencing Flow with Dr. Sue Jackson Jun 12, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode, Keith and Tim talk all things flow (and get a bit starstruck) with one of their professional heroes, Dr. Sue Jackson. Sue is a renowned performance psychologist and leading expert in the psychology of flow. She is the author of Flow in Sports and the brand new, bestselling Experiencing Flow: Life Beyond Boredom and Anxiety.

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    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    Experiencing Flow: Life Beyond Boredom and Anxiety

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    Keith and Tim

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    Ep. 108: The Value of Informal Mindfulness Practice May 29, 2026
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    In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss the value and applications of informal mindfulness practice - from handling unpleasant, chaotic, or stressful situations to finding empathy with and connection to self and others.

    Social Media Mentioned:

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    Mindful Games

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    Ep. 107: The Catch-22 of Unplugging May 15, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode, Keith and Tim continue their explorations of attention. Specifically, how divided our attention can be, and how difficult it often is to resist the various pulls to engage (emails, texts, social media, etc). They consider what realistic boundaries could look like, whether it is possible to avoid the "costs" of unplugging, and potential implications for performance.

    Social Media Mentioned:

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

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    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    The Argument: Helen DeWitt is the Psycho we Need

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    Ep. 106: War for Attention: Addiction by Design? May 01, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss the bellwether "Zuckerberg Social Media Addiction Trial" in Los Angeles. Arguments and evidence that have emerged from both the prosecution and the defense have profound implications in the current "war for attention" that is raging across domains of our society, including in sport.

    Social Media Mentioned:

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

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    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    Addiction by Design: The Landmark Case Against Meta and Google

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    Ep. 105: Can I "Not Care" About Winning a Gold Medal? Apr 17, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss the expansive coverage of Alysa Liu's recent gold medal figure skating win in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. She seems to have found and embraced a mentality that is very much aligned with mindfulness, but how well is the media actually grasping the nuances she's describing? And, what can we learn about motivation, achievement, and competing without "carrying" the pressure of it?

    Social Media Mentioned:

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

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    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    Alysa Liu Walked Away from Skating. Her Fresh Outlook When she Returned Helped her win Olympic Gold

    *Clarification: During our discussion, Tim mentioned the concept of mudita or sympathetic joy and identified it as one of the Pāramitās in Buddhism, but it is actually one of the Brahmaviharas. These are similar concepts in that the former refers to a set of 6 (or 10 depending on the sect of Buddhism) noble virtues while the latter refers to a set of 4 "sublime attitudes." While these different sets are distinct, both represent intentional ways of being or practices that can help reduce the suffering of self and others.

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    Ep. 104: Reapproaching Tryouts and Recruiting Apr 03, 2026
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    In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss what can be the very difficult processes of student-athlete tryouts and recruiting. They explore from a mindfulness-based perspective how athletes can thrive under these pressure-filled conditions, and what coaches can do to improve the process.

    Social Media Mentioned:

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    College Baseball Recruiting Horror Story

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    Ep. 103: Politics and Sports - What can Mindfulness Teach us? Mar 20, 2026
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    In this episode, Keith and Tim wade (gently) into the fray of political tensions, and the roles that sports and athletes can sometimes find themselves in. How can mindfulness help in these very complicated situations where there are often no "right" or "easy" answers?

    Social Media Mentioned:

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

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    Ep. 102: What Does it Mean to "Go Through the Motions?" Mar 06, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss what it means to show up and do your best (as a performer and/or a meditator), even when you "don't feel like it."

    Social Media Mentioned:

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

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    Very much appreciated,
    Keith and Tim

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    Ep. 101: The "Why" of Mindful Performance Feb 20, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode, Keith and Tim brainstorm on an exciting (and hopefully groundbreaking) insight that had just come up in their MSPE Institute meeting about the "why" of mindfulness as applied to sport performance.

    Social Media Mentioned:

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

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    Keith and Tim

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