The Mindset Advantage Poker Podcast

James Whittet, a former high-stakes player and mindset coach to poker professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners, shares why he’s grateful for Black Friday and the possibilities it presented. He talks about what motivates him and how the source of his drive has changed over the course of his life. James and Elliot break down the three biggest challenges poker players have and how a player’s well-being has a direct impact on their bottom line. Listen in to hear James reveal a bulletproof daily routine – and learn why having a community is one of the best things you can do for your personal and professional development. Click here to gain access to all of the show notes for this episode

Jason Koon is one of the most successful high-stakes players in the world, excelling at both tournaments and cash games. In live tournaments, he has over $30,000,000 in earnings, and he can often be found sitting in the biggest cash games in the world. All that being said, this episode is about something different. Recently, Jason posted an incredibly brave series of tweets detailing his journey to overcome an abusive childhood, and sharing some of the wisdom he learned along the way. Poker is a highly emotional game, one that can easily trigger emotions caused by events in your past. Part of becoming the best player you can be, and bringing your A-Game each session, is identifying those emotional triggers and taking steps to manage them or eliminate them altogether. So, we asked Jason if he would come on to discuss his story in more depth, and what resulted was an incredibly open and deep discussion that could help a lot of people struggling with issues similar to what Jason has dealt with in the past. Click here to learn more about Elliot Roe's A-Game Poker Masterclass  Click here to gain access to all of the show notes for this episode

Recently, Fedor Holz invited Elliot to participate in a community coaching session for Fedor's PokerCode students. Usually, it's Elliot who is interviewing Fedor, but this time the tables were turned. What resulted was an engaging and insightful conversation, where Fedor permitted Elliot to be "fully open" with what they've worked on over the years in private coaching sessions. Click here to learn more about Elliot Roe's A-Game Poker Masterclass (currently available for 70% off)

In this episode, former Mindset Advantage Podcast co-host Adrienne Carter returns to discuss her new career in Mindset Coaching and to give some tips on dealing with the COVID-19 situation. Elliot and Adrienne share how they are personally approaching self-isolation and quarantine during the COVID-19, and discuss how you can deal with the stress and anxiety of these uncertain times, and come out of the other side stronger than ever before. Elliot shares the free resources he has made available to help ease stress and anxiety, as well as the significant discount and extra coaching he is offering on his A-Game Poker Masterclass while this situation persists. Click Here To Learn More About The A-Game Poker Masterclass Click here to get the show notes from this week's episode

Daniel Dvoress, a super high roller, shares how he became “numb” to the crazy variance of online $25Ks. He explains how playing online prepared him for his Super High Roller Bowl win in the Bahamas. Elliot and Daniel talk about dealing with pressure, spotting weak mindsets, and controlling your emotions when experiencing big swings. Listen in to hear Daniel break down the secret to effective learning – and find out how to get the most out of your study time. Click here to gain access to all of the show notes for this episode

In this episode, Dara O’Kearney, a professional poker player, author, and award-winning podcaster, breaks down how to form a habit and train your mind like an ultra-runner. Listen in to hear Dara share tips for getting over things you can’t control – and learn what helps him stay hyper-focused despite the repetitiveness of the game. Click here to gain access to all of the show notes for this episode

In this episode, Brad Wilson, a professional live and online cash-game player, coach, and podcaster, reveals how he improved his negative self-talk and criticism. He shares why he believes emotions should be felt – not suppressed – when playing poker and what he does to manage them. Elliot and Brad open up about the reality of failure in poker, the different tells online, and why knowing when to quit may possibly be the best skill to learn. Listen in to hear Brad share tips for becoming a successful player – and listen to what he has to say about the future of poker.  Click here to gain access to all of the show notes for this episode

In this episode, Phil Galfond talks about his series of challenges playing high-stakes PLO against some of the world’s best. He shares how the challenge came about, why he created it, and what he has been doing to prepare. Elliot and Phil discuss the mindset shifts that Phil has undergone, and he opens up about the hidden fear that has kept him from studying. Listen in to hear Phil share what makes Run It Once different– and learn why he won’t need a vacation after these challenges are completed. Click here to gain access to all of the show notes for this episode

In this episode, Dylan Linde, a renowned Run It Once coach, professional poker player, and author of Mastering Mixed Games, reveals what it takes to build and maintain mental toughness. He shares why his ability to see strategic similarities between games has been a catalyst for his success. Elliot and Dylan talk about going back to the basics, learning from small hands, and reviewing your bad plays. Listen in for a quick coaching session from a pro – and learn the mindset training strategies that have done wonders for his game.  Click here to gain access to all of the show notes for this episode

In this episode, Dan Cates AKA Jungleman, opens up about his anger issues and shares what he’s been doing to improve his mindset. He reveals what he has learned about himself while diagnosing the cause of his tilt, and gives some advice to those struggling with the same challenges. Elliot and Dan talk about Dan’s exciting new lifestyle project and we get a peek into what to expect. Listen in to understand Jungleman on a deeper level – and learn some tips and tricks to begin the journey of mastering your mind, too.   Click here to gain access to all of the show notes for this episode