

Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
BRIAN CAIN
Oftentimes, what separates truly elite performers from everyone else isn’t talent, luck, or connections—it’s preparation. In this podcast, listeners get to hear short, daily messages from one of the leading mental performance coaches in the world, Brian Cain.
For years, these 3-minute daily meditations, motivational messages, and mental performance tips were reserved for star athletes, corporate executives, and high-profile coaches. Now, they’re available to everyone through this daily podcast, helping you close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
For years, these 3-minute daily meditations, motivational messages, and mental performance tips were reserved for star athletes, corporate executives, and high-profile coaches. Now, they’re available to everyone through this daily podcast, helping you close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 2min
The Trust → Next Play Loop
A breakdown of the trust → next play loop and how trust builds neutrality for better performance. A look at treating each play as its own chance, inspired by Nick Saban’s mindset. Discussion on accepting mistakes quickly so the loop keeps running. Practical tips for managing ego and staying present, one play at a time.

Jan 29, 2026 • 1min
Smart Trust, Not Blind Trust
In this episode Brian deciphers between smart trust and blind trust and talks about the importance of accountability as it relates to trust.Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories, strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast. 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200👉Athlete or parent of an athlete? Join Brian’s exclusive one-on-one coaching program

Jan 28, 2026 • 2min
Visualization Builds Trust
They explore how imagining performance acts like mental rehearsal, making real-time execution feel familiar. The conversation covers using mental reps when injured to stay sharp and prepared. A simple framework contrasts physical reps, mental reps, and no reps and stresses avoiding no reps. Practical tips on staying calm and trusting practiced imagery round out the discussion.

Jan 27, 2026 • 1min
Trust the Reset
In this episode Brian discusses how you can trust the resets you have in game and in life to keep you present, grounded and on the attack.Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories, strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast. 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200👉Athlete or parent of an athlete? Join Brian’s exclusive one-on-one coaching program

Jan 26, 2026 • 5min
Life's Great Question
In this episode Brian dissects the book Life’s Great Question by Tom Rath and gives you his biggest mental performance takeaways that you can use right now.Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories, strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast. 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200👉Athlete or parent of an athlete? Join Brian’s exclusive one-on-one coaching program

Jan 25, 2026 • 6min
Sunday Meditation
In this episode Brian recaps the week's lessons related to building trust and confidence with this 5 minute meditation session.Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories, strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast. 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200👉Athlete or parent of an athlete? Join Brian’s exclusive one-on-one coaching program

Jan 24, 2026 • 1min
Mistakes Don’t Break Trust
In this episode Brian talks about how mistakes don’t break trust, you do.Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories, strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast. 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200👉Athlete or parent of an athlete? Join Brian’s exclusive one-on-one coaching program

Jan 23, 2026 • 4min
Cue Words Rebuild Trust Fast
Building trust starts with your self-talk. Discover how cue words can revolutionize your mindset under pressure. Learn to embrace short-term focus and avoid getting lost in future worries. Brian highlights three key strategies: a powerful one-word focus, three guiding keys, and affirmations to create immediate positive conversations with yourself. He emphasizes living in the moment while keeping the bigger picture in sight. Tune in for practical tips that can change the way you approach challenges!

Jan 22, 2026 • 2min
Neutral Thinking Is Trust
In this episode Brian discusses how neutral thinking impacts trust in performance.Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories, strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast. 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200👉Athlete or parent of an athlete? Join Brian’s exclusive one-on-one coaching program

Jan 21, 2026 • 1min
Trust Under Pressure
In this episode Brian shares how to develop intense trust and confidence in pressure situations.Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories, strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast. 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200👉Athlete or parent of an athlete? Join Brian’s exclusive one-on-one coaching program


