
The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast
The Official Long-Form Podcast of Brian Cain, MPM, #1 Best-Selling Author, Creator of The Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaching Certification and The 30 Days to Mental Performance for Athletes Course.
The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast is dedicated to helping you reach your maximum potential through mastering the 10 pillars (skills) of mental performance.
Brian Cain has worked with the top coaches and athletes in professional, collegiate and high school sports on building an elite mindset and the routines, habits and culture they need to win.
His client list includes 6 UFC mixed martial arts World Champions, 10 NCAA National Champions, 4 MLB Cy Young Award winners, a Heisman Trophy winner, Olympic gold medalists, and top performing school, corporations and law enforcement teams from around the globe.
Also be sure to check out Brian's daily podcast, The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.
Latest episodes

7 snips
Jul 10, 2024 • 15min
Reflect & Refocus 19 - You Don't Need Adrenaline... You Need This Instead
Brian Cain, the world's leader in Mental Performance, discusses why intention is more crucial than adrenaline for optimal performance. Key topics include how adrenaline can hinder success, setting clear intentions, defining personal success, knowing core principles, and the importance of sustainable mental strategies for peak performance.

Jul 8, 2024 • 41min
Riding The Raged Edge of Control - NASCAR Driver Anthony Alfredo
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by NASCAR Driver Anthony Alfredo to discuss the mental aspects of racing, riding the raged edge of control, and how Anthony trains his mental game and cognitive performance with Pison the world's first cognitive performance tracker.
In this Podcast Brian and Anthony discuss:
Anthony’s mental training through simulation
The mental aspects of NASCAR driving
Riding and living on the raged edge of control
How Anthony trains his cognitive performance with Pison
How Anthony uses Mental Imagery
The culture and trust you must build with your team
Eliminating fear and coming back after adversity
Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak
👉Connect with Anthony Alfredo on Instagram
⌚Lean More About Pison, The World’s First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable
💰 Learn More About Fundraising University and How You Can Join The Team
⚾ Take Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass
🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast

4 snips
Jul 1, 2024 • 10min
Reflect & Refocus 18 - How to Become Unforgettable
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian discusses how you can become unforgettable and more consistent with doing what you know is good for you.
In this podcast, Brian discusses:
How to be more consistent
How to stop forgetting to do the things that are good for you
How to make and great habits atomic habits style
The Habit Loop
B=MAP Process
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.
Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak
💰 Learn More About Fundraising University and How You Can Join The Team
🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast
💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200
💻 Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube
📧 Sign up for Brian’s MPM email

Jun 24, 2024 • 15min
Reflect & Refocus 17 - How to Elevate Your Life In 2 Minutes a Day
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian discusses how you can elevate your life in just 2 minutes a day.
In this podcast, Brian discusses:
The Cainer - Brian’s cold plunge protocol that you can use to elevate your life in just two minutes a day
1. One word Focus
2. Setting your intentional 3 keys to keep it simple
3. Creating your 3 personal affirmations
4. Celebrating your 3 daily wins
5. Building an attitude of gratitude
6. Reflecting through the start, stop, continue process
7. HAGL Statements
The 3 keys to ownership
1. I Know It
2. I Do It
3. I Own It
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.
Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak
💰 Learn More About Fundraising University and How You Can Join The Team
🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast
💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200
💻 Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube
📧 Sign up for Brian’s MPM email

6 snips
Jun 17, 2024 • 17min
Reflect & Refocus 16 - The Best 90 Days of Your Life
Unlock your potential in just 90 days with a structured action plan. Explore a four-step formula for setting intentions and measuring progress. Discover the power of reflection and accountability in your personal growth journey. Uncover your core principles and create a personal mission that aligns with your vision. Plus, find out how to effectively manage your time and habits to dominate your goals!

4 snips
Jun 10, 2024 • 17min
Reflect & Refocus 15 - How To Start Your MPM Coaching Sessions
In this podcast, Brian discusses starting mental performance coaching sessions, including strategies like the KENS assessment, habit assessments, and success checklist. He also covers topics such as what to charge for coaching sessions.

Jun 1, 2024 • 41min
Dorfman 02 - The One Book That Changes Baseball Players Lives with Sean Casey
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian continues a tribute series to Harvey Dorfman, one of his mentors and a mental game of baseball coaching icon.
Joining Brian today is Sean Casey. “Case” played Major League Baseball from 1997-2008, was a 3x All-Star, a Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer, hit .302 for his career, and says he would have NEVER made it to MLB without daily reading one of Harvey’s books and working with him during his career.
In this episode Sean & Brian discuss:
The three keys to keep it simple
See The Ball, Be Easy, Hammer It
Getting and grading your best looks at the plate 1-5.
Pison, The World’s First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable
How what you measure improves
Working with Sean and his Breakthrough Pro Program
Conversations, Content, and Careers - The Life and Legacy of Harvey Dorfman is a series in which Brian interviews former players and staff who had their careers positively impacted by Harvey.
Check out Harvey’s Books on Amazon
📕The Mental Game of Baseball
📕The Mental Keys to Hitting
📕The Mental ABCs of Pitching
📕Coaching The Mental Game
📕Copying It Down
📕Each Branch, Each Needle
📕Babbling Echoes
📕Persuasion of My Days
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.
Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak
💰 Learn More About Fundraising University and How You Can Join The Team
🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast
💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200
⚾ Take Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass

May 23, 2024 • 15min
Reflect & Refocus 14 - Recommit Don't Recreate
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus brought to you by Fundraising University , Brian discusses the importance of making a recommitment vs. a recreation.
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.
Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak
💰 Learn More About Fundraising University and How You Can Join The Team
🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast
💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200
💻 Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube
📧 Sign up for Brian’s MPM email

May 10, 2024 • 34min
Unleashing Your Cognitive Performance - David Cipoletta
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by David Cipoletta, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer of Pison the world's first cognitive performance tracker.
In this Podcast Brian and David discuss:
Tracking The Nervous System vs. Blood Flow
Mental Fatigue, Sleep and Their Role In Cognitive Performance
The Importance of Objectifying Your Mental State and Cognition
Identifying Your Circadian Rhythms and When You Are Sharpest During The Day
Cognitive Readiness and The Snapshot of Mental Processing Time
Cognitive Agility and The “Go-No-Go” Test
Cognitive Focus and The “PVT” - Psycho Vigilance Test
How Anthony Alfredo has used Pison to Improve NASCAR Performance
Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak
⌚Lean More About Pison, The World’s First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable
💰 Learn More About Fundraising University and How You Can Join The Team
⚾ Take Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass
🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast

May 8, 2024 • 30min
Sport Nutrition Domination - Twin Fitness and Nutrition
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by Michelle Hutton and Kristie Winter of Twin Fitness and Nutrition. Brian Kristie and Michelle discuss fueling for elite performance and the specialized performance nutrition concierge service Michelle and Kristie provide to some of the top-performing athletes Brian works with.
In this podcast, Brian, Michelle and Kristie discuss:
The Role of Macro Nutrients in Performance
The Role of Insulin in Performance
The Difference Between Simple and Complex Carbs
What It Actually Means to Eat Clean
The Role of Complete Proteins in Muscle Mass and Strength and Fat Loss
The Role of Fat in Your Performance Diet
The Role of Omega-3 in Decreasing inflammation
You can engage with Michelle and Kristie on Instagram @EliteNutrition_TF and at their website TwinFitness.com
Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak
🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast
💰 Learn More About Joining The Team at Fundraising University
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