Poker On The Mind Podcast

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Episode 50 Part 1 - Interview with Matt Berkey Sep 21, 2018

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To celebrate reaching their 50th episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia interviewed Super High Roller Matt Berkey! He spent almost 2 hours answering listener questions.
Topics covered included:
• How to improve your MTT game
• Why the mental game is so critical to poker performance
• Variance
• The importance of emotional intelligence
• How to deal with tilt
• How to play your A-game more often
• And, much more
Because Matt gave such thorough and thought-provoking answers, this episode will be split into two parts!
As a reminder, Gareth has also started a new YouTube channel specifically for chronicling both his poker adventures & behind the scenes of his budding poker coaching empire, which you can check out at: https://www.youtube.com/garethjamespoker
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
Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@mttpokerschool
Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)
Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 49 - Pull The Trigger: Fear of Failure, Perfectionism and Resilience Aug 18, 2018

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In Episode 49, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Engineer Dr. Tricia talk about several topics including:
•The best ways to study for an upcoming live MTT with only limited time
•Why pre-flop range construction is so important
•Not having a min-cash mindset
•The importance of volume
•The recent cyber-attacks on PokerStars
Then, they devoted the majority of the episode to talking about a listener question on pulling the trigger on certain plays and why that can be so challenging. Fear of failure, perfectionism, and resilience were all addressed.
As a reminder, Gareth has also started a new youtube channel specifically for chronicling both his poker adventures & behind the scenes of his budding poker coaching empire, which you can check out at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGK1BKEY6-u9hMF9LWIzHZA
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
Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool
Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)
Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 48 - Should We Move Up? and Unibet Bucharest Trip Report Aug 10, 2018

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In Episode 48, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Engineer Dr. Tricia Cardner are back to discuss Gareth’s recent poker trip to Romania for the Unibet Open. They covered a couple of hand histories as well as some of the psychological components that go into playing live tournaments with opponents of varying skill levels.
Then, they addressed listener question related to the frustration when playing with lesser skilled players. Yes, it can feel frustrating when they, “don’t respect your raises” but learning to play and beat weaker players is a critical piece of the poker puzzle. Other aspects discussed included looking at structures carefully to find the best ones and increasing your chances of getting to the business end of MTTs.
As a reminder, Gareth has also started a new Youtube channel specifically for chronicling both his poker adventures and behind the scenes of his budding poker coaching empire, which you can check out at: https://www.youtube.com/garethjamespoker
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
Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@gazelligpoker
Follow us on Instagram:
@drtriciacardner
@garethjamespoker
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)
Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 47 - Maintaining Mental Fortitude and Multitabling Tips Jul 27, 2018

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MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Engineer Dr. Tricia Cardner are back to answering listener questions in Episode 47 after starting out the episode by talking about the book they are working on that will teach readers how to develop their poker expertise more easily and efficiently. The plan is to have the book available during next summer’s WSOP, so stay tuned!
Then, they addressed two listener questions; one on how to make sure you keep your mental fortitude at an all-time high so as to not make careless mistakes and another on how to make multi-tabling easier.
Gareth has also started a new Youtube channel specifically for chronicling both his poker adventures & behind the scenes of his budding poker coaching empire, which you can check out at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGK1BKEY6-u9hMF9LWIzHZA
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
Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@gazelligpoker
Follow us on Instagram:
@drtriciacardner
@garethjamespoker
Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)
Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 46 - A Las Vegas Recap Jul 21, 2018

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MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner spend Episode 46 reviewing their respective trips to the 2018 WSOP. Gareth had many adventures including hot air ballooning, golfing, and he even got paddled!
Both Tricia and Gareth got in plenty of poker and various hands and situations were discussed. We covered a variety of events including the WSOP Tag Team, the WSOP Monster Stack, PH 6-max and the Wynn Classic. We chatted about some plays we saw others make at the WSOP Main Event and the WSOP Big One For One Drop.
Gareth has also started a new Youtube channel specifically for chronicling his poker adventures, which you can check out at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGK1BKEY6-u9hMF9LWIzHZA
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
Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@gazelligpoker
Follow us on Instagram:
@drtriciacardner
@garethjamespoker
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)
Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 45 - Daily Habits and WSOP 2018 Update #1 Jun 11, 2018

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MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner spend Episode 45 talking about all things Vegas and WSOP. Tricia has just arrived in Vegas and is setting up shop in preparation for a poker marathon. Gareth is following behind in just a couple of weeks and he, too, is planning and strategizing!
We also tackled a twitter question from Sandra who asked about setting up daily habits in order to enhance performance at the table. Tricia discussed the importance of a morning routine that includes some meditation, affirmations, visualizations, and exercise. Tricia explained the most effective manner for using affirmations and visualizations and gave some examples.
Gareth also outlined how he has been using an evening reflection to help him plan out his next day’s routine. A good morning routine actually starts the night before, so a planning process is mandatory if peak performance is your goal.
As the start of the WSOP is here, we are including a link to Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of all of the 2018 Las Vegas summer poker schedules which you can find here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317
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
Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool
Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)
Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 44 - SHRB, XL PowerScoop Update and Avoiding Bad Habits Jun 05, 2018

Show notes

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner spend Episode 44 discussing Gareth’s recent runs in SCOOP (and other assorted online poker festivals) while he was in residence at a grind house with a few other players. They also discussed the recent Super High Roll Bowl where Daniel Negreanu started out with a strong focus, even as Doug Polk attempted to troll him (and Gareth explained the backstory of the feud which led to said trolling). Sadly, his focus seemed to wane at the final table and may have contributed to his 2nd place finish. We also analyzed Phil Hellmuth’s strategy for a bit.
Gareth then turned his attention to analyzing a spot between Petrangelo and Daniel Negreanu and broke down some of the mathematics behind the spot. See the link for more background on the hand: https://www.pokernews.com/tours/super-high-roller-bowl/2018-super-high-roller-bowl/300000-super-high-roller-bowl/
In addition, Tricia received a question from Ken regarding not picking up bad habits when playing in a cigar lounge most of the time versus very weak players. Casino play does tend to be a bit better and Ken doesn’t want to mess up his game – even though he is quite profitable in the cigar lounge.
As the start of the WSOP is here, we are including a link to Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of 2018 Las Vegas summer poker schedules which you can find here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317
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
Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool
Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)
Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 43 - Live Action and Multitasking May 23, 2018

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MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner spend Episode 43 live podcasting as Gareth plays a Powerfest event as well as the $55 Daily Marathon. We discuss several hands and the various lines that Gareth plays in real time.
In addition, Tricia received a question from “Doug” regarding how to stop blowing up after playing well for 1-2 hours. Tricia explained how distractions are the main cause of lost focus. There are 2 types of distractions: internal and external. Our goal needs to be to attain calm confidence which we can attain by using verbal, visual, and/or physical cues. Examples of each type were shared and discussed.
PSA: Here is Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of 2018 Las Vegas summer poker schedules which you can find here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317
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
Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool
Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)
Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 42 - Keeping Yourself Focused and Centred May 04, 2018

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MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner devote Episode 42 to discussing how to keep yourself focused and centered so that you can play more effectively. This is especially important if you find yourself getting nervous or anxious before you play.
Before we dove into our main topic, we discussed the various online events that are coming up (SCOOP, Power Fest. etc.) and Gareth shared that he is getting a grind house for SCOOP! We will be expecting some fun reports from that! We shared a few tips and ideas for optimizing play during a series whether it is online or live (napping, caffeine use, and melatonin were all discussed).
We also answered a question concerning how much of the pot a person can win if they enter it with only the ante in their stack.
PSA: Here is Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of 2018 Las Vegas summer poker schedules which you can find here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317
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
Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool
Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)
Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 41 - Bronze Medals, ICM Mistakes and Tired Tilt Apr 23, 2018

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MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner devote Episode 41 to discussing a recent slight ICM mistake that Gareth made as well as a deep run that he posted up in the Big $55. Gareth took us through some ICM calculations in a spot where 3 players are left and the two short stacks are close in size to each other and the deep stack has an overwhelming percentage of the chips. It turns out that we must call the deep stack’s push a lot tighter than we might imagine in this spot.
We also discussed the fact that it is so important to focus on the fundamentals whether we are talking about strategy fundies or mental game fundies. Evolving has to be a constant process if you want to keep up with this game!
On that note, Tricia shared a message she got from a colleague describing the connection he found between being tired and going on tilt. She explained several physiological reasons why that is so and outlines a number of tips to help you improve your sleep. Playing tired is definitely sub-optimal.
PSA: Here is Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of 2018 summer poker schedules which you can find here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317
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
Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool
Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)
Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

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