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Episode 10 - Dr Cardner's WSOP Experience So Far Jun 09, 2017

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In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss her trip to the World Series of Poker. They talk about the various tournament series in Las Vegas as well as some common mistakes opponents are making.
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Episode 9 - Bad Habits and Rebuy Strategy Jun 02, 2017

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In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions on rebuy MTTs and on how to break bad habits. They also discuss their thoughts on the Super High Roller Bowl (SHRB) with special emphasis on Kevin Hart and what his presence could mean for the poker world. A brief conversation was also had about Phil Hellmuth showing up late to the SHRB which is a stacked, tough event.
Dr. Tricia answers a question from a potential coaching client on how to break bad habits. She discusses the role of awareness, how cues trigger us and how environmental design can help.
Gareth then explains the factors that go into deciding whether or not to play a rebuy MTT. He also covers how your strategy should change for rebuy events.
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Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 8 - Focus and Defending Your Big Blind May 26, 2017

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In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions related to dealing with big blind defense and focus at the table. They also discuss the pros and cons of hotel versus house/condo while at the WSOP.
Dr. Tricia answers a question from one of her members from her private Facebook group (Poker Mindset Mastery Lab) regarding how to stay focused – especially after a mistake. She discusses a quick and yet effective process for regaining focus.
Gareth then explains the importance of big blind defense and gives some things to think about when deciding whether or not to defend. Frequencies are discussed as are opponent tendencies.
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Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 7 - Obnoxious Opponents and Stacksize Awareness May 19, 2017

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In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions related to stack size awareness and dealing with obnoxious opponents at the table.
Dr. Tricia answers a question from one of her members from her private Facebook group (Poker Mindset Mastery Lab) regarding how to deal with unsavory and obnoxious behavior at the table. She discusses how going into the session with a clear focus can help. It is also advisable to make plans in advance for how you will deal with such a scenario.
Gareth then tackles a question about how to play various stack sizes. He offers advice for stacks ranging from 1bb – 40bb and talks about the various considerations that go into deciding which lines to take. Since most MTTs are played with 40bbs or less, this information is critical to understand.
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Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 6 - Discipline and Late Registration May 12, 2017

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In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions related to late MTT registration and discipline at the table.
Listener Jon asked how late one should register for an online MTT when registration is open for hours. Gareth explains that how late you should register depends on a variety of factors with the most important being your skill level at various stack depths. He also covers how this applies to live MTTs.
Dr. Tricia then answers a question from Daniel regarding how to cultivate discipline at the table – especially when you want to play every hand. She discusses the difference between a pro attitude and an amateur one as well as how to utilize the mantra “try to create a game that you can win.”
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Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse.

Episode 5 - Pre-Game Warmup and Final Table Spot May 05, 2017

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In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions regarding how wide you should call shoves at a final table when you have a medium stack. Gareth explains that it is critical to react correctly to big stack shoves when there are small stacks on the table. It would be a disaster if you busted with a 25 bb stack when there are sub-20bb stacks on the table. He outlined the top-down approach that he uses to make these decisions while at the table.
Dr. Tricia then answers a question regarding the pregame warmup. She shares a 4 step process that you can use to design a personalized warmup routine. You can also use this routine anytime you feel out of sorts at the table. If you want to maintain a focused, calm demeanor, then take the time to map out your own warmup.
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Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse
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The WSOP 2017 Schedule spreadsheet mentioned in the episode is available at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8f949eiqi7swl7q/WSOP2017.xlsx?dl=0. Thanks to Kenny Hallaert for putting this together.

Episode 4 - Table Talk and Shortstack Adjustments Apr 28, 2017

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In today’s episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions regarding how to adjust your push-fold strategy based off of both stack size and opponent tendencies. Gareth explains what we should do if our opponents are not shoving correctly because in these spots it is critical that we get these decisions right: our bankroll depends on it!
Dr. Tricia then answers a question regarding speech play. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle speech play at the table, we’ve got you covered. Besides letting you know the best book on the subject (Verbal Tells by Zachary Elwood), we explain how most people are not able to balance their verbal tells and as such give off quite a bit of useful information that you can use to your advantage.
We also chat about my new online course called Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination & I give a few helpful tips and Gareth's Mini Sunday Million Review.
Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind
Get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse
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Episode 3 - Effective Study and Playing a 20bb Stack Apr 20, 2017

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In today’s episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions regarding how to properly play a 20bb stack and how to study more efficiently.
Gareth received a hand history whereby hero found himself in a tricky spot with AQo in the big blind and a 20bb stack. Gareth reveals the proper way to play your hands if you find yourself in a similar spot.
Dr. Tricia then goes over an equation that, if mastered, will turn you into an efficiency ninja. She explains that if you want to get more out of your study, you must increase your focus and intensity.
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Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)
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Episode 2 - Downswings and Tilt Apr 11, 2017

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In this week's episode, MTT Coach Gareth James answers a question from a listener on how to deal with downswings. He gives a detailed response that includes information on:
- Moving down in stakes
- Playing smaller fields
- Studying and its importance to downswings
- Volume adjustments
- Focus
Mental Game Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner advises a listener on how to stop tilt. She explains that our brain exhibits a negativity bias and that it is simply not possible to live an emotion-free existence. The trick is to understand that we can still make +EV choices even when we don’t feel like it. She then reveals the two things that we can control while at the table.
Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind
Get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)
Follow us on Twitter: @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 1 - Anger Management and AQs Mar 26, 2017

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Gareth James and Dr Tricia Cardner discuss two questions sent in by listeners: one on anger, how it manifests itself in poker and how to deal with it; and the other on a specific tournament spot with AQs facing a preflop raise.

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