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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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Ep. 90: MSPE in International Ballet with Annkathrin Bahr Apr 25, 2025

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In this episode, we're joined by Annkathrin Bahr, a clinical and sport psychologist from Munich, Germany. Annkathrin has adapted Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) for the young international ballet dancers she works with at the Heinz-Bosl Foundation. She talks about the unique nature of her work and her experiences bringing mindfulness to the performing arts.

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Zen in the Zone

Heinz-Bosl Foundation

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Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

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Ep. 89: Dealing with Uncertainty Apr 11, 2025

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In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss the inevitability of uncertainty in life - and how we can relate to it healthily (or less healthily) whether within our families, our cultures, or an athletic competition.

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Zen in the Zone

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Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

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Ep. 88: Revisiting Grief and Loss Mar 28, 2025

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In this episode, we revisit the topic of grief and loss with Tim to mark the third anniversary of his daughter's passing. In particular, we focus in on the complexity of emotional reactions and the nonlinear evolution of experiences - whether on the playing field or in broader life.

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Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

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www.mindfulsportperformance.org
Zen in the Zone

Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

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Ep. 87: Is Bare Awareness Actually Possible? Mar 14, 2025

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In this episode, Keith and Tim chat about bare awareness. What is it, and is it even possible to achieve or sustain? We dive into everything from the philosophy to the practical applications within sports. Please weigh in on the discussion!

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Zen in the Zone

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Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

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Ep. 86: Mindfulness and Sport in Türkiye with Dr. Emre Ozan Tingaz Feb 28, 2025

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Emre Ozan Tingaz from Gazi University in Türkiye. Ozan is doing incredible work in sport psychology - and applications of mindfulness and MSPE, in particular. He talks about the state of the field in Türkiye, how he introduces concepts like mindfulness to the athletes he works with, and the cutting-edge research he's doing to advance the sport sciences worldwide.

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Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

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www.mindfulsportperformance.org
Zen in the Zone

Publications Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

Dr. Tingaz recent mindfulness in sport article
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Ep. 85: Intersections of Mindfulness Science and Spirituality with Dr. Michael Gerson Feb 14, 2025

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In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Michael Gerson - professor, consultant, and mindfulness expert. Michael has worked in numerous elite, high-performance settings including academia, U.S. Special Operations, and Major League Baseball. He lends us his unique views on how the science of performance enhancement and spirituality can coexist and complement each other from a mindfulness-based perspective across various domains of life.
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Zen in the Zone
National University - Dr. Michael Gerson

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Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Ep. 84: Journey into Early Career Sport Psychology with Dr. Tommy Minkler Jan 31, 2025

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Tommy Minkler back to the podcast. Tommy is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport Leadership and Management at Miami University. He also works in private practice as a provisionally licensed professional counselor and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Prior to completing his graduate school training, he coached college lacrosse. Tommy has been a longtime MSPE contributor, but only recently entered the field as a Ph.D. consultant, clinician, and researcher, and he talks candidly about his early experiences - as well as the role that mindfulness has played in his professional and personal lives.
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Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

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www.mindfulsportperformance.org
Zen in the Zone
Miami University Department of Sport Leadership & Management

Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Ep. 83: A Decade of Mindful Program Building with Kate Athing Jan 17, 2025

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In this episode, we welcome back our first-ever guest from way back in Season 1, Marymount University Women's Lacrosse Head Coach, Kate Athing. Kate and our very own Tim Pineau have worked together for a decade now on building and implementing a mindful college program - from recruiting through evaluation and performance, mindfulness is a part of everything the program does. And, perhaps not coincidentally, the team has not had a losing record in 10 years. How did they do it and sustain their success? Listen to this episode to find out!
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Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

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www.mindfulsportperformance.org
Zen in the Zone
Marymount University Athletics
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Ep. 82: The Art of Failing Better with Dr. Ashley Kuchar Jan 03, 2025

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In this episode, Dr. Ashley Kuchar, mental performance coach and founder of Fail Better Training, returns to the podcast to discuss her latest RESET (Resilience and Enhancement in Sport, Exercise, & Training) program initiatives - as well as the critical and often misunderstood role that self-compassion has in elite performance.
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Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc, @failbettertraining

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www.mindfulsportperformance.org
Zen in the Zone
Fail Better Training
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
RESET Workbook
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Ep. 81: Bringing EEG into MSPE with Jackson Whitlow Dec 20, 2024

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In this episode, we welcome California State University - Chico graduate student Jackson Whitlow to discuss his new groundbreaking research incorporating EEG (brain activity recording) technology into Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) training for collegiate volleyball players.
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LinkedIn: Jackson Whitlow
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Zen in the Zone
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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