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Mental Advantage Podcast

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Mar 31, 2023 • 1h 4min

Episode 92: "Hope, Grit and Resilience", Dr. Brian Davidson, MindVue

The MAP boys sit down with Dr. Brian Davidson to discuss his mission of building hope, grit and resilience across the globe. Dr. Davidson is the founder and president of MindVue. As chief architect of the MindVue Profile assessment and MindVue's learning solutions, Brian applies his work in measuring and developing mindsets to support educational institutions, healthcare organizations, sports teams, businesses, and the military in maximizing human performance. He has had the privilege to work with leading organizations such as Johnson & Johnson, the San Antonio Spurs, Workday, and the United States Military Academy (West Point). In this episode, he talks about the MindVue profile assessment and how it takes a snapshot of a person's mindset to understand how they are thinking and feeling relative to others. Based on this information, they provide learning solutions to grow these skills and others.For more information about the system or to work with Dr. Davidson and his company, go to www.mindvue.com Have a question or comment for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo contact Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
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Mar 24, 2023 • 1h 11min

Episode 91: "Unbreakable Foundation," Caleb Kimbrough and Roger Kitchen, Jr.

On this episode, the MAP boys sit down with Caleb Kimbrough, Head Basketball Coach at Hampden-Sydney College in Farmville, VA and Roger Kitchen Jr., Founder of Power Mental Performance. The two discuss how they have incorporated the systems and strategies of mental performance to build and enhance the winning culture at Hampden-Sydney. This combination of purpose and passion is the "unbreakable foundation" of Tiger DNA. The 2022-23 season saw H-S finish the season 22-7 and go to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2013, the best season in 10 years and finish in the Top 20 of lots of national polls.To learn more about Power Mental Performance, you can visit the website: www.powermentalperformance.com To learn more about Hampden-Sydney Basketball, you can visit the website: www.hscathletics.comHave a question or comment for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net Want to work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
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Mar 17, 2023 • 1h 12min

Episode 90: "Score Better", Dr. Mo Pickens

He's back!! The MAP boys welcome Dr. Mo back on the show. Dr. Mo is a sports psychologist on the PGA tour who works with such players as Zach Johnson, Stewart Cink, Lucas Glover and Keegan Bradley. He has helped his clients achieve a combined 29 PGA Tour victories, including 4 majors, over 300 amateur wins and 2 NCAA championships. He is the founder and creator of the SCORE BETTER system for golfers, a video series that helps golfers think more effectively, practice more productively and manage specific competitive situations on and off the course. He is also the creator of ELEVATE PERFORMANCE for executive coaching.Dr. Mo and the boyst talk about such topics as the Netflix series, Full Swing, maintaining the proper perspective for players and parents, dealing with the uncontrollable and how to play at your best when it counts the most.To follow Dr. Mo on social media: @drmolearntowinTo learn more about his programs - visit his website: www.drmolearntowin.com To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netFor Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
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Feb 25, 2023 • 48min

Episode 89: "Burnout and Quiet Quitting", John Cullen and Brandon Allen

The MAP boys discuss a listener's question and talk about their thoughts on the differences between burnout and quiet quitting. They also break such topics as how the choices we make on a daily basis can have a lasting impact on our success or failure -- what makes some people have that extra persistence to drive forward while others are ready to quit.To write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net For Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
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Feb 10, 2023 • 1h 14min

Episode 88: "The Mindset Advantage", Dr. Mat Park

The MAP boys sit down with Dr. Mat Park to discuss all things mindset-related. This episode has a little bit of everything and will be a tremendous value to the athlete and business person alike. Some of the topics were: dealing with burnout and protecting your well being as well as lessons in leadership and emotional intelligence.For the past 20 years, Dr. Mat has trained in psychology and has combined his clinical background with sport and performance psychology. He has a Masters in Sport Psychology and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is currently an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business and Applied Social Sciences at Holy Names University. He has consulted with numerous world-class sports figures, olympians, politicians, and executives on how to infuse peak performance habits into their everyday lives. Dr. Mat runs the Mat Park Golf Academy (MPGA), a worldwide online mental training academy for elite golfers on building a masterful mindset, emotional agility, and peak performance results on and off the course. He and his wife also founded The Insight Company, where their mission is to help you master your own life and own your greatness. He currently hosts a mental performance podcast, the Mastering Mindset Podcast, a training platform to guide individuals on how to master their thoughts, their emotions, and their performances in life; and will soon be co-hosting the Wholehearted Living and Leading with his wife.Grab your pen and paper.For Mat Park Golf Academy: www.drmatpark.com For Insight Company: theinsightcompany.org To write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net For Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
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Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 14min

Episode 87: "Mental Warrior", China McCarney

In the first episode of Season 3, the MAP boys sit down with China McCarney, VP of Jaeger Sports and founder of the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation. China talks about the "Mental Warrior" program that he works on along with Jim Vatcher, President of Jaeger Sports. He also provides an update on how things have been going with AAADF and how things have been going on his own personal journey.Other topics include the challenges of labeling our own emotions and experiences before they even play out, the process to success, etc.Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation: www.aaadf.orgTo order Mental Warrior: www.jaegersports.com/product/mental-warrior-program To follow China on social media: Instagram: @chinamccarney @aaadfoundation @jaegersportsTikTok: @jaegersports @chinamccarneyTo write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net For Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
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Dec 16, 2022 • 34min

Episode 86: "Year End Wrap-up", John Cullen and Brandon Allen

In this, the last show of 2022, the MAP boys reflect back on the year and the lessons learned from all of the amazing guests that have been on the show. They also discuss the untimely death of Mississippi State football coach, Mike Leach and his impact on so many people. In addition, they talk about what we can learn from Coach Leach when it comes to staying present more in our lives.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
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Dec 2, 2022 • 60min

Episode 85: "Competitive DNA", Adam Moseley, Head Baseball Coach, Hoover HS, Hoover, AL

The MAP boys sit down with Adam Moseley, the head baseball coach at Hoover HS in Hoover, AL as well as member of coaching staff for Team USA 18U National Team. They discuss lots of topics with Adam, including how he got involved in coaching and his coaching influences; the secret to developing great coach/player/parent relationships; how to help your players develop that competitive edge; his experiences with Team USA; his upcoming speaking engagement at the ABCA Convention and many other topics you won't want to miss.Get your pen and paper ready for Adam Moseley.To follow Adam on social media: @MoseleyAdam on Twitter. To write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net For Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
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Nov 11, 2022 • 1h 6min

Episode 84: "Play Present," Graham Betchart, Co-Founder of Train the Mind and MaxConscious

The MAP boys sit down with Graham Betchart, the Mental Skills Coach for the Sacramento Kings, who is also the co-founder of "Train the Mind," an online program with over 600 mental performance exercises that can be used by anyone looking to improve their performance. Graham is also the author of the best-selling book, "Play Present: A Mental Skills Training Program for Basketball Players." We also discuss his project with Grant Parr called "MaxConscious" that combines music with meditations and other key teachings.Graham has worked with many of the top NBA players, including Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons, Karl Anthony-Towns, Andrew Wiggins and Jaylen Brown to name a few. The conversation includes such topics as the unique mental challenges of the professional athlete, how to stay present when it matters most, challenges of the young athlete -- how you can use the same systems and strategies he teaches athletes in your day to day living.You are definitely going to want to have your pen and paper ready to listen to this 'electric factory' known as Graham Betchart. Enjoy the conversation.To follow Graham on social media: @grahamtheguide for all platforms (Instagram and Twitter). You can also follow @trainthemind on Instagram to learn more about the amazing programs offered. To write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net For Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
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Nov 4, 2022 • 1h 6min

Episode 83: "Creating a Positive Culture", Roger Kitchen Jr., Power Mental Performance

The MAP boys sit down with Roger Kitchen, Jr., the founder of Power Mental Performance to discuss the importance of culture and how to create a positive one. Roger holds a Master's degree in Christian Management and Leadership, with certifications in Emotional Intelligence, Team Cohesion and Human Behavior. He works with athletes, teams and organizations on how to achieve their goals with the right systems and strategies. He was the perfect person for this discussion on the importance of culture. Get your pen and paper ready.To find out more about Roger and Power Mental Performance, visit him on social media: Instagram @roger_kitchen_jr and on Facebook @powermentalperformance.To write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo write John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo write Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

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