Mental Advantage Podcast

He's back!! After a long break, Dr. Mo returns to the Mental Advantage Podcast to talk to the boys about the mental game of golf.  A longtime friend of the show, Dr. Mo discusses the Netflix series, Full Swing, and the episode on mental performance.  He discusses the real life challenges so many of these players are facing beyond the ropes.  He also gives some tips and tricks on how you can excel at managing your thinking on the golf course.  Dr. Mo has helped his clients achieve a combined 30 PGA Tour victories, including 4 majors, over 300 amateur wins and 2 NCAA championships.  He is the author of "The Winning Way in Golf and Life", "Learn to Win: One Shot at at Time" and "Learn to Win: A Major."  He has worked with such golfers as Zach Johnson, Stewart Cink, Lucas Glover, Keegan Bradley, Davis Love III and Justin Leonard.  He is the creator of the "Score Better" video system that uses videos to help you break down On-Course Thinking, Practice and Preparation and Off-Course Thinking (140+ insightful videos, 4 in-depth video guides and exclusive access to a library of curated articles and podcasts.)You can learn more about this system and how to order it on his website, www.drmolearntowin.com.   On many social media apps, he can be found @drmolearntowinTo contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with Travis Thomas a team performance coach – improvisor – author (book Live Yes, And) – speaker and founder of the “Live Yes, And” movement. He is also a Limitless Minds room tilter.  Travis was the Leadership and Team Dynamics coach for the US Men's National Soccer Team and has worked with many college and professional teams including the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and currently FC Dallas and St. Louis University.  Travis discusses how the principles of improvisation are the principles of life. By applying the "yes, and" approach to life, you can better accept the new realities you face and make the right adjustments. He also talks about how the same principles can be applied to building powerful cultures within athletic teams and organizations.You can find his book, "Live Yes, And" on his website, www.liveyesand.com as well as other places books are sold.  You can also find the links to some of the upcoming workshops Travis has scheduled for athletes of all ages and business leaders on his website. On many social media apps, he can be found @liveyesandTo contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with Chad Metcalf, a Navy SEAL turned professional golfer turned entrepreneur and author.  Chad discusses the keys to building mental toughness and the lessons he learned at a young age that served him well during BUDs (Basic Underwater Demolition school) on his way to become a Navy SEAL.  He also talks about the key lessons he is trying to teach his kids and others in his book, "Young Athletes' Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness."   Other topics include how to use failure as fuel, the importance of mental toughness in the real world, his definition of GRIT, etc. Get your pen and paper ready -- you won't want to miss this episode. You can find his books, "Young Athletes' Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness" and "TEEN Confidence Unlocked" on his website, www.mentaltoughnessandconfidence.com as well as other places books are sold. On many social media apps, he can be found @chad_metcalfTo contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

Dave Kline, a seasoned leadership consultant, shares insights on managing up, crucial conversations, feedback, and creating the right culture. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to change, aligning work with purpose, effective delegation, talent acquisition, and navigating underperformance in management.

On this week's episode of the Mental Advantage Podcast, the MAP boys sit down with Lauren Sisler.  Lauren is a two-time Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster who has worked for ESPN and SEC Network since 2016.In 2003 as a freshman on the gymnastics team at Rutgers University, a phone call in the middle of the night would change her life forever as she unexpectedly lost both of her parents within hours of each other.  In the next days, months and years, Lauren would learn more about her parents' battle with prescription drug addiction.  As Lauren has navigated her journey through grief, she will share with the listeners her story of how whe removed the shackles of shame, embraced her story and found hope again.  Get your pen and paper ready -- you won't want to miss this episode.To learn more about Lauren, go to www.laurensisler.com On many social media apps, she can be found @laurensisler Look for her upcoming book "Shatterproof" which can be found in stores and where books are sold online.To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with long time friend of the show (and one of their favorite humans), China McCarney.  They talk about China's social media posts and his ongoing journey towards mental wellness.  The unpack how there is "no finish line" when you are on this journey, but the key is to embrace your progress and just keep working on yourself.  Other topics included the importance of changing identity to achieve long-term success, letting go of suffering, filling in the gaps with facts you don't have, etc.China is the founder of  the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation www.aaadfoundation.org . He is also the Vice President of Jaegar Sports and developed the Mental Health Manual / Companion Journal www.mentalhealthmanual.org You can find China on many social media platforms at @chinamccarney To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with Kamini Wood, a certified life coach who helps high-achievers heal their relationships with themselves. She is a best-selling author who is also the creator of AuthenticMe and CEO of Live Joy Your Way.Topics of discussion include: raising high-performing young adults, internal and self-aware leadership, helping to overcome stress, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, the importance of curiosity when it comes to self awareness and many more topics.Get your pen and paper ready for Kamini Wood.Learn more about Kamini at: www.kaminiwood.comTo contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with Mischelle Lee, a former collegiate athlete who is now a personal trainer and coach who specializes in neurobased training. Her program combines her degree in Exercise Science with lymphatics knowledge, Z-Health neurology, nutrition, breathing techniques, RPR (reflexive performance reset), bioenergy healing and more.She believes the brain is where the injury starts and she shares some systems and strategies that will help you overcome some of the mental blocks that stand in your way of optimal performance.Get your pen and paper ready for Mischelle Lee.Learn more about Mischelle Lee at: www.neurobasedtraining.org You can also connect with her on social media:Instagram: @neurobasedtrainingTikTok: @mischellelee2To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with Dr. Karen Doll, the author of Building Psychological Fitness: How High Performers Achieve with Ease. Dr. Doll is a licensed psychologist, consultant, coach, and #1 international bestselling author. She collaborates with industry-leading organizations and coaches high-achieving professionals. Her mission is to help people thrive, enhance well-being and optimize leadership skills at every phase.The many topics include: what is psychological fitness; how to deal with chronic stress and burnout in the workplace and how it can be identified by the individual and the leader; working through the mental health continuum; the impact COVID had on mental health, etc. Dr. Doll's book, Building Psychological Fitness, tackles all of these topics and so much more. It also includes many resources, practices and interventions to help improve ones psychological fitness.You won't want to miss this episode and you'll definitely want to grab the book. Learn more about Dr. Karen Doll at: www.drkarendoll.com You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and find her book on Amazon and other places where books are sold. To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

In the last show of 2023, the MAP boys reflect back on the year and the lessons learned from all of the amazing guests that have been on the show. Thank you all for listening this year -- there will be lots of great guests coming on the show in 2023.To write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net For Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net