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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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A Mindful Take: Fear-Based and Trust-Based Cultures in Sports Jul 21, 2023

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Given 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: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Ep. 60: Confronting Mental Health Stigma in Professional Sports with Jack Beer Apr 14, 2023

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In 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, Jack serves as a mental health advocate and aims to transform the narratives surrounding mental health and athletics. He is a Whole Being Athlete ambassador for Athletes for Hope where he is featured on panels to discuss the importance of reducing the stigma toward mental health.
Jack begins with a Wim Hof breathing practice, and then chats with Keith and Tim about:
[10:17] How Jack developed his pre-game routines
[12:57] Jack's journey with his mental health and how it led him to becoming an advocate for mental health and an ambassador for Athletes for Hope
[25:45] Acceptance of mental health at the MLS level and the opportunities that are still available for further evolution
[28:28] The challenges of making a culture of mental health more visible in an environment where it is still largely invisible
[41:13] The potentially destructive impact of social media on player mental health
*Note: this episode was recorded just prior to the end of NYCFC II's 2022 season. They have just begun their 2023 season at the time of this episode's launch.
Social Media Mentioned:

Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @jbeer10, @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
www.athletesforhope.org
www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Ep. 59: A Holistic Approach to Sport Psychiatry with Dr. Sarah Pospos Mar 31, 2023

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In 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, performance and general anxiety, insomnia, and psychiatric challenges associated with injury, concussion, retirement, overtraining, and other issues in her California telepsychiatry practice.
Sarah begins the episode with a diaphragmatic breathing practice, then she talks with Keith and Tim about:
[9:10] What exactly is sport psychiatry?
[14:36] Working through athletes' concerns about medications and their side effects.
[21:11] Dealing with the stigma of working with a psychiatrist.
[24:30] Situations in which psychiatric interventions are particularly helpful.
[28:50] Sarah's journey to mindfulness and how she applies it in her work.
[34:55] How Sarah introduces mindfulness practice to her clients.
Social Media Mentioned:

Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @lifestyletelepsychiatry
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
https://www.lifestyletelepsychiatry.com/
www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Keith, Tim, and Taylor (our producer!)

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Ep. 58: Facing the Yips with Matt Sughrue Mar 17, 2023

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In 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 performance consultant. Among his varied clientele are amateur and professional golfers - across several pro tours. Matt is also an accomplished golfer himself. He is the 8th ranked senior amateur in the world by The World Amateur Golf Ranking and has played in 33 major national golf championships. In November 2022, Matt represented the USA at the Concession Cup, competing against Europe's finest senior and mid-amateur golfers.
Matt, Tim, and Keith are all members of the Mid-Atlantic Consortium of Sport and Performance Psychology.
Matt begins the episode with a mindful awareness practice. Then he, Keith, and Tim discuss:
[8:34] Meditation in Matt's competition experiences and the importance of "in-between" time
[14:12] The impact of personal disclosure in Matt's work with sports clients
[17:43] Matt's competition debrief process structure and function
[20:58] The importance of language in the process of improvement and how it can shift perspective
[23:15] Matt's personal experience with the yips
[37:29] The nuances of "caring" about your sport and the implications it has for personal identity
[48:33] Matt's approach to working with athletes who are experiencing the yips
Social Media Mentioned:

Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
www.mattsughrue.com
www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Keith, Tim, and Taylor (our producer!)

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Ep. 57: A Rugby Mindfulness Journey with Marcel Brache Mar 03, 2023

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In 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 played rugby in South Africa for 3 years before moving to Australia, and playing there for 8 seasons. He has since moved back to the United States, and last year signed with and played for the Major League Rugby team, Austin Gilgronis.
Keith begins the episode with an energizing breathing practice, and then he, Tim, and Marcel discuss:
[9:45] Mindfulness and non-judgment as a path to presence and authenticity
[14:20] Marcel's journey to rugby, self-inquiry, and ultimately, acceptance
[24:29] The importance of language in conversations not only about mental health, but also performance
[29:08] The growing acceptance of mental health as pivotal aspect of performance in rugby
Social Media Mentioned:

Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc, @brache87
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Keith, Tim, and Taylor (our producer!)

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Ep. 56: Flourishing with Drs. Adam Wright and Nick Holton Feb 17, 2023

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In 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 entertainment world. Adam's work is dedicated to exploring how individuals in teams can leverage and build the cognitive skills, emotional intelligence, and physical capacities to flourish professionally and personally. He is the founder of Arete Fitness and Performance Training Inc. and co-founder of the Antifragile Academy LLC and Elevate Performance Group LLC. He currently serves as Director of Mental Skills Training for the Washington Nationals and Senior Mental Skills Consultant at Performance Optimal Health, Physical Therapy, and Rehabilitation clinics.
Dr. Nick Holton is an international consultant, coach, speaker, and author who has worked with professional and collegiate athletes, Fortune 500 business leaders, as well as educators and thought leaders from around the world. His work focuses on human flourishing and his current roles and projects include consulting and co-directing the human flourishing efforts at the Shipley School, co-hosting FlourishFM, and running the Antifragile Athlete startup.
Tim begins with a brief settling practice. Then he, Keith, Adam and Nick discuss:
[9:12] Conceptualizing human flourishing
[12:55] The complementary relationships between mindfulness and flourishing
[17:00] Distress tolerance and non-judgment
[22:29] Growing issues with the mindfulness "brand" as the concept has become more mainstream
[26:09] The effort to connect concepts to client's experiences and the power of autonomy in this pursuit
[35:23] Taking an "ecosystemic" approach to delivering mental performance interventions in organizations
Social Media Mentioned:

Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
www.nickholton.com
www.dradamwright.com
www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com
Podcasts Mentioned
FlourishFM
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Keith, Tim, and Taylor (our producer!)

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A Mindful Take: Preparing for Super Bowl LVII Feb 11, 2023

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Welcome 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 perspective on current sports news rooted in mindfulness. This may be different than anything you've experienced previously, and that's exactly our hope.
In this episode we prep for Super Bowl LVII, focusing on the phenomenon of prop bets and differences among openness, optimism, and positive thinking when things go wrong (a la the San Francisco 49ers' QB situation in the NFC Championship).
Enjoy!
If you're interested in learning more about the Mindful Sport Performance Podcast, check out the other episodes in our stream. You can also visit our website at: www.MindfulSportPerformance.org.
Registration is now open for our March 2023 MSPE Instructor Training:
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Ep. 55: JourneyStrength with Olympian Rachael Adams Feb 03, 2023

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In 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. She has played professionally in Poland, Italy, Turkey, Brazil, and recently moved to Japan.
Rachael is additionally a mindset and confidence mentor for female athletes. She is the founder of JourneyStrength, where it is believed that a well-equipped mindset and a strong sense of self are among the most important attributes athletes can have to navigate their daily challenges.
Rachael begins the episode with a brief four, five, six breathing practice. Then, Keith, Tim, and Rachael discuss:
[4:32] Rachael's reflections on when she has used the breathing technique she introduced in competition
[7:51] Resistance to certain mental performance practices and how to overcome them
[17:35] Rachael's path to creating JourneyStrength and the pivotal interaction that challenged her to change her mindset
[22:53] Stepping away from fear-based approaches to personal motivation and shifting your own story
[32:27] Rachael's choice to focus on female athletes
[34:15] JourneyStrength's Confident and Capable Program
Social Media Mentioned:

Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @journeystrength, @rachaeladams, @mindful_sport_podcast
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast, Rachael Adams' Channel
Websites Mentioned:
www.journeystrength.com
www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
Breathing for Warriors
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Keith, Tim, and Taylor (our producer!)

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Ep. 54: Building the Professional Athlete with Ryan Martin Jan 20, 2023

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In 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 United, the Columbus, Ohio native coached and was the recruiting coordinator at Wake Forest University and, in 2016, helped build FC Cincinnati's roster from scratch.
Tim begins with a mindfulness of sound meditation, and then he, Keith, and Ryan have a conversation about:
[10:36] Ryan's experience with of mental training over his career in coaching and what elements he likes to focus on most
[17:35] Fear of change among coaches and the impact this has on implementing more mental training practices
[21:31] The crucial role of compassion in coaching
[26:37] The many roles a coach plays in the life of a professional athlete
[33:29] The importance of self-care for coaches
[38:02] Ryan's post-match routines
[39:46] An important and honest conversation about suicide, mental health, and supporting those around you
Social Media Mentioned:

Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @rpmartin10, @mindful_sport_podcast
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
Ryan's Feature on Mental Health
www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Very much appreciated,
Keith, Tim, and Taylor (our producer!)

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Ep. 53: Revisiting Grief with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn Jan 06, 2023

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In 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 University of Massachusetts Medical School where he founded it's world-renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare, and Society. He is the author of numerous books and other publications including two best-sellers, Full Catastrophe Living and Wherever You Go, There You Are. His books and guided meditation programs describe meditation practice in such commonsense, relevant, and compelling terms that mindfulness meditation practice has become a way of life for hundreds of thousands of people. His work has contributed to a growing movement of mindfulness into mainstream institutions in our society such as medicine, education, business, the judicial system, and sports.
Jon begins with a grounded awareness practice. Then, Tim, Jon, and Keith have a deeply personal conversation about:
[11:50] Tim's reflections on the evolution of his grief over the past 10 months
[25:00] Normalizing grief through sharing unfiltered experiences
[27:40] The struggle of approaching grief with authenticity
[30:03] Bridging grief and gratitude
[33:09] The effects of changing one's relationship with anxiety
[37:58] Differing reactions to grief and the potential impact on the bereaved
[43:24] The importance of candid conversations in the process of healing
[44:05] Overcoming emotional overwhelm through the lens of mindfulness
[53:09] Finding experiences of common humanity and interconnectedness in grief
Social Media Mentioned:

Twitter: @jonkabatzinn, @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast
YouTube: Jon at Wisdom2.0 with Anderson Cooper, Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
Anderson Cooper's Podcast with Steven Colbert
Jon Kabat-Zinn's Website
www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
Full Catastrophe Living
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
Remember to rate our podcast and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Very much appreciated,
Keith, Tim, and Taylor

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