Poker On The Mind Podcast

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Episode 89 - Making and Keeping New Year's Resolutions Jan 04, 2021

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Welcome to Episode 89! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After starting off with a brief catch-up about the latest WSOP news, the hosts turned to answering a listener question about making and keeping New Year’s Resolutions.
Topics covered include:
• The difference between goal setting and goal achievement
• How our goals need to relate back to our purpose in order to be sticky
• Why we need to think about not only our goals but also the strategy and tactics we are going to use to reach our goals
• Why it is ok to change up tactics when needed
• Why is important to account for likely obstacles when we are planning our resolutions
Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner
Get Tricia’s master class called
Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination & save 50% off with the code NEWYEARS2021 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/?coupon=NEWYEARS2021
Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger
Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5
Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect
Want us to answer your poker question?
Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/
Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 88 - Bluff Catching and Confirmation Bias Dec 28, 2020

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Welcome to Episode 88! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset as well as a nod to the holidays! After starting off with a brief catch-up, the hosts turned to answering a listener question about bluff catching the river that was based on a recent hand played in a MTT.
Topics covered include:
• The role that confirmation bias can play in our poker decisions
• How to prevent confirmation bias by looking for evidence that is contrary to your assumptions
• Why we need to consider the range of hands our opponent can be bluffing with
• Why blockers matter when it comes to bluff catching
• Why we must connect all the dots in a hand before we make big decisions
Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner
Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50
Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/
Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5
Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect
Want us to answer your poker question?
Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/
Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 87 - How to Differentiate Between Depression and Dysthymic Disorder Dec 21, 2020

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Welcome to Episode 87! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset as well as the holidays! This episode starts with a brief catch-up with the hosts before they turned to answering a listener question that was a follow up to the depression topic that was covered in Episode 85.
Topics covered include:
• Poker books that are great gifts including mentions of Purposeful Practice for Poker & Mastering Small Stakes Pot Limit Omaha
• How to differentiate between depression and a low grade but chronic form of depression known as dysthymic disorder
• Why social comparison is a mood killer and how to avoid it
• The 4 basic human needs and how to fulfil those needs in a healthy manner
Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner
Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50
Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger
Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5
Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect
Want us to answer your poker question?
Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/
Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 86 - Listener Hand On The Bubble vs an 888 Pro Dec 14, 2020

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Welcome to Episode 86! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! This episode starts with a brief catch-up with the hosts before they turned to answering a listener question regarding a hand played late in a tournament where his opponent took a very aggressive line from the big blind.
Topics covered include:
• The factors to consider when playing late in a tournament including bubble factors
• How to vary your bet sizing based off stack sizes and positions
• How to respond to a small check raise when you have 2 overs, Ace high & a backdoor flush draw
• How to determine what hands your opponent will likely take aggressive lines with
Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner
Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50
Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger
Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5
Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect
Want us to answer your poker question?
Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/
Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 85 - The Signs and Symptoms of Depression Dec 07, 2020

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Welcome to Episode 85! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! This episode starts with a brief catch-up with the hosts before answering a listener question regarding depression.
Topics covered include:
• The signs and symptoms of depression
• How to know if you have depression or something else
• The various types of treatments for depression
• What to look for in a treatment provider
Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner
Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50
Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer over at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger
Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5
Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect
Want us to answer your poker question?
Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/
Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 84 - Self Help Books and Bluffing the River Nov 30, 2020

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Welcome to Episode 84! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! This episode includes a hand history and some chatting about a couple of interesting self-help books.
Topics covered include:
•The 5 AM Club (get it at: https://amzn.to/2IMHUl2 )
•Start With Why (Get it at: https://amzn.to/2UxBI34 )
•The Morning Power Hour & how Gareth implements it
•The truth about how long it takes to create a habit
•When to bluff the river and how to size your bluff bets
They then discussed an interesting hand sent in by a listener about bluffing on the river (when to do it and how to size your bluff bets to accomplish your goals for the hand).
FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner
Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50
Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can sign up for MTT Game Changer group coaching at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger
Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5
Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect
Want us to answer your poker question?
Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/
Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 83 - Choosing The Poker Material That's Right For You Nov 23, 2020

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Welcome to Episode 83! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! This episode is all about how to decide what poker materials are best for the beginning player and how to determine who could be a good coach. Ideas include:
•Which materials to avoid
•Current poker books – Excelling at Tough No Limit Hold’Em Games (Get it at: https://amzn.to/35EBL3F )
•Modern Poker Theory (Get it at: https://amzn.to/35EFhuB )
•How to teach (& test) yourself
They discussed the problems that are inherent in many poker materials as well as the issues involved in learning said materials. They also provided pointers on how to best learn from your study materials and touched on picking a good coach.
FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner
Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50
Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger
Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5
Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect
Want us to answer your poker question?
Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/
Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMin

Episode 82 - Run Bad Mindset and the Role of Luck Nov 16, 2020

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Welcome to Episode 82! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds them chatting about:
• Poker room closings
• The Polk vs. Negreanu HU battle
• The role of luck in poker & the book 'Hot Hands' – get it at: https://amzn.to/2Itb2hl
• Mindset issues related to running poorly
Then they answer a question posted by a group member regarding how he felt about taking three 7th place finishes after a period of being in a downswing. He was surprised to find himself disappointed by his results. They talk over the various mindset issues that could be in play like feeling unworthy, crooked thinking, unfairness & entitlement.
FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner. Gareth is regularly adding tournament strategy videos to his channel: https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschool
Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50
Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/
To join MTT Game Changer, head to https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger
Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5
Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect
Want us to answer your poker question?
Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/
Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 81 - Missing Poker and Listener Hand Analysis Nov 07, 2020

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Welcome to Episode 81! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds them discussing missing poker and how it will be nice to get back to normal. They also chatted a bit about Nassim Taleb’s classic book Fooled by Randomness & how the mind loves looking for patterns even where none exist.
Then they turned their attention to a question sent in by a listener regarding how he played a turn and river. Gareth pointed out that it is key for players to think about which turn (and river) cards are good for us, which are bad for us and how the equities change as each card comes out. This can & should guide our decision making on turns and rivers.
Gareth also noted that it is critical that we not forget the action that has occurred pre-flop and on the flop as these actions provide clues as to our opponent’s range. Finally, you need to reflect on what you are trying to achieve with each bet.
FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner
Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50
Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/
Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5
Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect
Want us to answer your poker question?
Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/
Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 80 - Dealing With EXTREME Stress Oct 17, 2020

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Welcome to Episode 80! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds them discussing the recent schedule changes that Gareth has made since the WCOOP ended as well as some feelings around lack of motivation. They discussed some of the principles of motivation as well as the role being results oriented plays in demotivation.
Then they turned their attention to a question posted by one of Tricia’s Facebook group members around dealing with extreme stress. Tricia explained the General Adaptation Syndrome & how prolonged stress affects the mind and body. They then went over several strategies for dealing with extreme stress.
FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner
Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50
To sign up for Gareth's MTT Game Changer group coaching program, head here: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger
Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5
Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect
Want us to answer your poker question?
Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/
Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

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