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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. 52: Consulting within Women's Football with Dr. Amanda Wilding Dec 09, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Amanda Wilding joins the conversation.
Amanda qualified as a sport and exercise scientist in 2005 and became an HCPC registered sport and exercise psychologist in 2012. During her career, she has worked with a range of athletes from world champions to grassroots in sports such as football (soccer), track and field, hockey, fencing, and powerlifting. She has worked as a performance psychologist at Southampton Football Club since 2012 and recently has worked with the women's first team in their bid to become national league champions and gain promotion to the Barclay Women's Championship. Amanda is also a senior lecturer at Bournemouth University.
Amanda begins the episode with a brief relaxation practice. She then talks with Keith and Tim about:
[16:20] Her experience working with the Southampton Women's first team, and how support has changed since her early experiences in the club
[19:20] Differences in men's and women's football (soccer) concerning receptivity to sport psychology practices
[26:20] Equity, and inequity, in support between men's and women's football in the UK
[29:15] Increasing the visibility of women's football in the UK
[32:05] Mental training at the grassroots level
[35:32] Tending to the humanity of elite athletes
[40:05] Finding the fun and enjoyment in the seriousness of elite sport and the influence of that effort on social cohesion
[46:26] One of the quirky activities Amanda has come to be known for
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Twitter: @wildpinck @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Ep. 51: Thanksgiving Special - Our Reflections on Gratitude Nov 25, 2022

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In this Thanksgiving episode, Keith, Tim, and Taylor reflect on their experiences of gratitude.
Tim begins with an authentic gratitude practice, and then we discuss:
7:45 - The misconception that gratitude can only exist in the presence of "relentless" positivity, and how authentic gratitude is not mutually exclusive with more painful emotions.
17:31 - How mindfulness and acceptance can help us rebuild our relationships with the capabilities and limitations of our bodies.
20:11 - Exploring the various barriers to experiencing gratitude, such as comparison, striving, and attachments.
27:31 - Contextualizing our experiences to find gratitude in the most surprising places (such as when cleaning up cat barf).
41:05 - One thing each of us is grateful for as we are approaching the Thanksgiving holiday.
Social Media Mentioned:

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

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Ep. 50: Special 50th Episode Q&A with Keith, Tim, and Taylor Nov 11, 2022

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In this episode (our 50th!), Keith, Tim, and Taylor answer frequently asked questions about mindfulness and sport performance.
Tim begins the episode with a self-compassion mediation, and then we discuss:
[8:54] – Keith and Tim reflect on their experience hosting 50 episodes of the Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
[14:16] – Kayla Hightower’s question: How does increased mindfulness enhance sport performance and what is its relationship to anxiety?

[18:45] – Reflecting on the misunderstandings and the true process of “letting go”

[26:00] – FailBetterTraining’s Question: What are some common obstacles that athletes face when learning meditation, mindfulness, visualization, etc?

[35:12] – Reflecting on the level of commitment needed to see the tangible impact of mindfulness-based performance enhancement

[38:49] – Danny Ourian’s question: Can we be too aware such that this hampers us in performance?

[50:45] – Questions from James Schwabach and Tim Herzog: How do you work with clients who are stuck looking at mindfulness as the means to an end?
Social Media Mentioned:
Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com
www.failbettertraining.com
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
Full Catastrophe Living
Man's Search for Meaning
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Ep. 49: Pioneering Mindfulness in Sport with Bruce Beall Oct 28, 2022

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In this episode, Olympian and rowing coach Bruce Beall joins the conversation.
Bruce rowed at the University of Washington, earning three varsity letters. He competed on the U.S. National Team in three World Rowing Championships, two Pan American Games, and the 1984 Olympics.
He has coached at the University of Washington, Boston University, Harvard, and Cal Berkeley. Bruce was the Executive Director of the Pocock Rowing Foundation and was a member of the U.S. Rowing High Performance Committee for the four years leading up to the Athens Olympics. He is now the Director of Rowing and the boys' varsity coach at Bainbridge Island Rowing.
Bruce is known to the sport psychology world for his early collaboration with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, applying mindfulness to elite rowing performance.
Keith begins the episode with a brief anchoring practice, and then talks with Bruce about:
[5:45] Bruce's journey to mindfulness and how he introduced it to the rowing world
[11:51] How Bruce incorporates mindfulness into his coaching
[14:45] The relationship between breaking neuromuscular habits and attention
[24:22] Distinctions in pain versus fatigue and how to manage fatigue
[27:56] Introducing mindfulness to your athletes in ways that create buy in
[33:03] Getting out of your own way and allowing your potential to shine through
Social Media Mentioned:

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

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Ep. 48: RESETTING in Sport with Dr. Ashley Kuchar Oct 14, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Ashley Kuchar joins the conversation.
Dr. Ashley Kuchar is the founder of Fail Better Training, and is passionate about helping athletes learn to respond to challenging situations in ways that foster resilience rather than relying on self-criticism. She completed her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin working alongside Dr. Kristin Neff. While pursuing her doctorate, she received a NCAA research grant which aided in the development of RESET, a program she created as part of her dissertation. Working with over 250 student-athletes, she found that RESET supported adaptive coping, well being, and sport performance.
Ashley played basketball at Fort Lewis College and ranks among that school's career leaders in six major categories. At the conclusion of her college career, she was nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year.
Ashley begins the episode with a Resilience RESET exercise. Then, Keith, Tim, and Ashley discuss:
[7:17] Reflecting on the Resilient RESET exercise
[9:15] Comparing mindfulness-based and compassion-based approaches to sport performance enhancement
[15:12] Exploring the origins of the very common fear-based motivational style
[20:40] The challenge of creating accessibility when teaching concepts like self-compassion to athletes
[26:00] Applying the RESET program to coaching
[32:53] What the RESET program looks like in practice
[38:42] The efficacy and outcomes of the RESET program
Social Media Mentioned:

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

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
RESET Workbook
RESET ONLINE COURSE!

Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Ep. 47: Mindfulness & Depression with Dr. Zindel Segal Sep 30, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Zindel Segal joins the conversation.
Dr. Segal is a distinguished professor of psychology in mood disorders at the University of Toronto - Scarborough. He has pioneered the use of mindfulness meditation for promoting wellness in the area of mood disorders and been funded continuously through the National Institute of Mental Health and the Canadian Institute of Health Research for the past 15 years. He is the author of over ten books and more than 200 publications, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression, The Mindful Way Through Depression, and The Mindful Way Workbook. Dr. Segal continues to advocate for the relevance of mindfulness-based clinical care in psychiatry and mental health.
Dr. Segal begins the episode with a breathing space meditation. Then Keith, Tim, and Dr. Segal have a conversation about:
[11:25] - The difference between Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
[16:21] - Eastern origins of mindfulness and the intentional decision to keep those separate from MBCT
[20:55] - The neuroscience of mindfulness and depression
[33:00] - Cultivating curiosity and kindness instead of aversion and judgement toward inner experiences
[35:34] - The efficacy and delivery of virtual MBCT interventions
Social Media Mentioned:

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

www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
The Mindful Way Through Depression
The Mindful Way Workbook

Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Ep. 46: Authenticity and the Whole Self with Natasha Hastings Sep 16, 2022

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In this Season 4 premiere episode, two-time Olympic gold medalist, supermom, and aspiring mental health professional Natasha Hastings joins the conversation.
Natasha is an Olympic, World, and U.S. National Champion track & field sprinter. She founded the Natasha Hastings Foundation, which empowers young female athletes to gain confidence in their voice in sports and life.
Tim begins the episode with a brief centering practice, and then he, Keith, and Natasha discuss:
[8:35] - Where Natasha learned her mental skills and some of her personal practices
[12:00] - Bringing your authentic, whole self to different experiences and contexts in your life and work
[17:27] - The myth of "balance" and how to give yourself grace
[19:28] - The purpose of therapy
[21:07] - The evolution of Natasha's mindset between 2008 and 2016
[23:25] - Transitioning from an elite athlete to a mental health professional, and the potential hurdles Natasha may have to overcome, or benefit from
[33:46] - The genesis of Natasha's passion for mental health
[39:42] - Learning from really hard experiences and the tendency to turn away from them
[46:15] - The Natasha Hastings Foundation and its important mission
Social Media Mentioned:

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

www.enduromind.com
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Ep. 45: Grief & Mindfulness with Dr. Tim Pineau May 06, 2022

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In this episode, co-host Tim Pineau returns to the pod and Ketih and Tim have a conversation about grief.

Tim stepped away from his co-hosting role for our last few episodes to manage a family crisis, which is what Tim and Keith are talking about in our final episode of Season 3. Tim's daughter, Inayaa, died in February 2022 at 4 and a half months old after being diagnosed with a rare heart defect. Tim shares Inaaya's story and what his journey through this grief has been like so far.

Many people we work with often ask how something like meditation is really supposed to help them navigate things like trauma or tragedy? Should they feel nothing? Never be stressed? Never fall apart? The intention behind this conversation is to provide a window into this question and share in real time how a mindfulness expert is experiencing grief. Specifically, we emphasize that being mindful is not the same thing as always being "ok," and that our well-being is not synonymous with happiness.

After a brief introduction explaining our intention to apply mindful curiosity to this experience of profound grief and loss, this conversation touches on:

3:15 - Inaaya's story

13:00 - What self-care really looks like after a traumatic loss

19:00 - How mindfulness shows up in difficult times even if/when formal practice isn't happening

26:45 - Intentionality and choice when it comes to responding to big emotions

29:00 - The pressure to be "ok" from others, and the radical self-compassion of letting yourself openly, honestly not be ok

34:30 - Finding the "gift" in a tragedy - meta-awareness and the clarification of priorities

41:00 - Recognizing there is no perfect, and accepting that "messiness" is just part of the picture, not a failure

45:30 - Integrating this personal experience into mindfulness-based mental performance consultant self-disclosure and the modeling of mindfulness

52:00 - Acknowledging the difference between well-being and happiness

55:00 - Honoring Inaaya - choose kindness

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Ep. 44: Inside the Mind of a Track & Field Olympian with Maggie Malone Apr 22, 2022

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In this episode, Maggie Malone joins the conversation.
Maggie Malone is a two-time Olympian (Rio and Tokyo), NCAA Champion, and American and collegiate women's record holder in the javelin throw.
Keith begins the episode with a brief intention setting practice. Then, he and Maggie discuss:
10:50 - Maggie's evolution in mindset throughout her career.
14:10 - The meditation practices that Maggie uses.
15:40 - Coping with the "Olympic Hangover."
20:00 - The benefits of meditation in being able to strengthen your identity.
23:50 - Understanding the difference between reaction and response.
25:56 - Combating perfectionism.
31:00 - Leaning into Self-Confidence.
35:18 - The surprising things they don't tell you about competing at the Olympics.
Social Media Mentioned:

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

www.enduromind.com
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Ep. 43: Mindfulness, Biofeedback, and Ethics with Dr. Tim Herzog Apr 01, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Tim Herzog joins the conversation.
Dr. Tim Herzog is a Licensed Psychologist in Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Montana. He works with athletes nationally and internationally, and his practice, Reaching Ahead, is located in Annapolis, MD.
Dr. Herzog is a Fellow with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and serves on the organization’s Ethics Committee. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), is listed on the USOPC Sport Psychology (2012 to present) and Mental Health (2021 to present) Registries, and is Board Certified in Biofeedback (BCB). Mindful of the power of relationships, he conducts evidence-based practice, pulling from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Mindfulness based approaches, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Interpersonal Process.
Dr. Herzog also pulls wisdom from his years of coaching, notably having served as Head Coach of the Boston College Sailing Team 2001-2002, when the team placed 5th at ICSA Co-Ed Nationals and received 4 All-American honors (more than ever prior in BC history).
Dr. Herzog begins the episode with a longer diaphragmatic breathing and biofeedback practice, and then he and Keith discuss:
15:16 - The integration of biofeedback and mindfulness
24:00 - Biofeedback and the inverted-U hypothesis
26:00 - Distinctions between things you can control, things you cannot control, and things you can influence
31:30 - Dr. Herzog's experiences incorporating mindfulness and biofeedback into the sport of sailing
43:09 - Ethical considerations in mental health and mental performance consulting and better informing those seeking sport psychology services
Social Media Mentioned:

Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
www.reachingahead.com

Dr. Herzog's Online Training Course
Kardia Deep Breathing
Psychology Today Therapist Directory
CMPC Directory
www.mindfulsportperformance.org

www.enduromind.com
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Keith & Tim

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