The Mindset Advantage

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Mental Sports Performance Coach, Brian Cain. Brian is one of the world’s leading mental performance coaches and has worked with perennial professional athletes in the UFC, MLB, NFL, NBA, NFL, PGA, and Olympians. He also regularly works with Fortune 500 executives and companied including John Paul Mitchell Systems, Whirpool, Fuddruckers and Burton Snowboards, and is a sought after keynote speaker as well as bestselling author of several books about optimizing your mental game.Brian’s client list includes 3 Major League Baseball Cy-Young Award winners, a Heisman Trophy Winner, 6 UFC World Champions, World Series and Super Bowl Champions, Olympics Medalists, Team USA baseball, bowling, and over 1000 professional sports draft selections.Topics-10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery-How to be more motivated-4 Steps for effective goal setting-Not over celebrating the wins and hanging your head on the losses-Creating a healthy relationship with failure-Prove others wrong or prove yourself rightFollow Brian on Instagram at @briancainpeak and learn more about his course at https://briancain.comIf you enjoyed the show be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer to a friend. That stuff helps the show grow tremendously and i’m so very thankful for it. 

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with NBA performance coach Mike G. Mike is one of the most sought after coaches in the industry and has worked with guys like Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard, and several more. Mike is a very passionate individual who loves what he does and takes an athlete-centric approach and values quality over quantity. If you are a Coach, Trainer, or a fan of strength and conditioning, this episode is for you!Topics-Unilateral vs. Bilateral vs. Barefoot Training-Mobility for athletes-What it means to be basketball strong-How to create an environment for success-RAMP warm-up protocol-Advice for young coaches and youth athletesFollow Mike on Instagram @mrdoitmoving If you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer a friend. All of that helps the show grow tremendously and also makes my day. Thank you all for the continued support. Enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with founder and owner of Training Think Tank, Max El-Hag. Max’s client roster includes top CrossFit competitors, business executives, sport athletes, and general fitness enthusiasts. He also currently coaches two perennial CrossFit Games athletes Travis Mayer and Noah Ohlsen. Max’s passion for sports, commitment to excellence and endless curiosity about all things related to the human experience are the inspiration for him and his TTT brand. Max is a deep thinker, an incredible coach, a successful entrepreneur, and one of the most intelligent people i’ve interviewed on this show. Enjoy!Topics-Thoughts and intentions behind creating an on-site competitive group-How Max Defines, Manages, and Models expectations with his athletes and staff-How to raise of the game of some of the best CrossFitters in the world-Individualized programming vs. group style-2021 CrossFit Games reflections Follow Max on Instagram @maxelhag and @trainingthinktank and follow along with the latest educational content at www.trainingthinktank.comIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer it to a friend. That stuff helps the show grow tremendously and also makes my day. Thank you everyone for the support!

In this throwback episode of The MiFit Podcast I chat with mobility king, Dr. Kelly Starrett. Kelly is a man of many hats including coach, speaker, author, physical therapist, gym owner, and CEO of The Ready State. Kelly is an icon in the sport of CrossFit and his mission is to give people the knowledge to relieve pain, prevent injury, and improve physical performance. Starrett has worked with athletes and olympians in every sport you can possibly imagine. Most of you may recognize Kelly from his garage videos where he pioneered the idea of using bands, lacrosse balls, and basic home items to improve range of motion and help eliminate pain. Kelly is a wealth of knowledge and it was an honor to be able to share this platform with him. Topics-How we need to view pain-What to do when you get injured?-What movements are most important for the aging athlete?-Mastering the basics before moving to complexity-Biggest take away from COVID-19 seasonYou can find Kelly at the following linksIG @thereadystateFacebook @thereadystateYouTube ​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnB4zDBqZHhQ4uLTAX8eYAIf you enjoyed the show be sure to leave a rating or review and pass it along to a friend. Thank you everybody for the support. Enjoy the show.

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Dr. Jim Loehr. Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist and author of 17 books, including his most recent, Leading with Character, which also comes with The Personal Credo Journal: A Companion to Leading with Character. He also co-authored the national bestseller The Power of Full Engagement.From his more than 30 years of experience and applied research, Dr. Loehr believes the single most important factor in successful achievement, personal fulfillment, and life satisfaction is the strength of one’s character. He strongly contends that character strength can be built in the same way that muscle strength is built—through energy investment. Dr. Loehr has worked with hundreds of world-class performers from the arenas of sport, business, medicine, and law enforcement, including Fortune 100 executives, FBI hostage rescue teams, and military special forces. Today’s show takes a deep dive into self development, aligning your inner and outer voices, and becoming the person you want to be.Topics-What does it mean to repurpose sport to build character?-The X’s and O’s of character development-“Who you become as a result of the chase is the most important thing”-Identifying your hidden scorecard-Creating intention and purpose to what you are doing-The impact of the story we tell ourselves -The impact of journaling and creating a personal credoFollow Dr. Jim on Linked In and purchase his book on his website at https://www.jim-loehr.com—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————SAVE 15% OFF AT LEGENDS BY USING CODE MIFIT215 AT CHECKOUT!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with former FBI top hostage negotiator, Chris Voss. Chris is one of the preeminent practitioners and professors of negotiation skills in the world. He is the founder and principal of The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm that provides training and advises Fortune 500 companies through complex negotiations. Chris currently teaches at the University of Southern California and also Georgetown University. Voss is also the co-author of the best selling book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your life depended on it. Chris is an incredibly talented individual who has years of experience at the highest level making pressure filled negotiations with some of the biggest threats around the world. He has now taken what he learned from the FBI and wants to share it with anybody who is interested in learning how to become a master of negotiation.Topics-Preparing for the FBI hostage team-3 Components of communication-Difference between sympathy and empathy-Labeling emotions-Tactical empathy-No is better than yesFollow Chris on Instagram at @thefbinegotiator and take his master class at https://www.masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation?utm_source=Paid&utm_medium=AdWords&utm_campaign=CV&utm_content=Instructor-%7Bkeyword%7D-US_BM&utm_term=Aq-Prospecting&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJqHBhC4ARIsAChq4auI9ni6e62r5-6ltM9MHB5EzNYY3lyiudeiutU1HxaSQf9sng-MKUQaAnaVEALw_wcB——————————————————————————————————SAVE 15% OFF AT LEGENDS BY USING CODE MIFIT215

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Molly Galbraith. Molly is the cofounder of Girls Gone Strong, the world’s largest platform providing evidence-based, interdisciplinary health, fitness, nutrition, and pregnancy education for women and the health and fitness professionals who work with them-including industry-leading certification programs and personal coaching for women. The Strong Women Lift Each Other Up philosophy is woven through the fabric of Girls Gone Strong, as Molly leads a team of women from the US, Canada, UK, Mexico, India, and Australia. Molly and her company is dedicated to serving their community of over 90+ countries around the world. Molly also speaks internationally and has been featured in publications like Time, People, Today, ABC, Women’s Health, and several more. Molly is making huge waves in the fitness space and taking people’s struggles head on by giving applicable ways to improve your self while also lifting up other women. Topics-Process of starting the #1 fitness education platform for women-Most common struggles women are facing with exercise, body image, and comparison-4 Principles of Lifting Women Up-Overcoming the Comparison Trap-How men can lift up womenFollow Molly on Instagram at @themollygalbraith and @thegirlsgonestrong and also purchase her brand new book “Lift Women Up” at your local book store or at her website https://www.mollygalbraith.com/home1USE CODE MIFIT215 TO RECEIVE 15% OFF YOUR ORDER AT @LEGENDS

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back Training Think Tank Coach, Brannen Dorman. Brannen is an incredibly intelligent and talented coach who works remotely with CrossFitters, Military Personnel, Triathletes, Weightlifters, and Field Sport Athletes. Brannen also programs the Masters path on the DSGN training program and has found a lot of success in doing so. Brannen is somebody who I look up to in the fitness industry and is someone that I believe has a great heartbeat on what’s needed to succeed in the sport of CrossFit.Topics-Thoughts on new season structure-3 Core Values for coaching masters athletes and how to improve upon them-Improving strength metrics as you age-Finding your limiter -Differences in male / female masters athletes-Boosting recovery-Balancing high intensity training and optimal recovery-Going from class participant to competitive athleteFollow Brannen on IG @brannendorman_ttt and head over to trainingthinktank.com to check out the DSGN.Use code MIFIT215 to receive 15% off your order at Legends

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Dr. Sean Pastuch, founder os Active Life Rx and Active Life Professional. Dr. Sean has been working to bridge the gap between fitness and healthcare since 2005. Over the past 15 years Dr. Sean has helped Olympic medalists, professional athletes, CrossFit Games champions, and thousands of every day people to get out of pain and perform at their best without going to the doctor or missing the gym. He’s helped doctors, gym owners, coaches, and trainers around the world to build their fulfilling careers serving their clients in the best way possible. Dr. Sean has a burning passion for improving the fitness industry, turning coaches into professionals, and teaching the skills and tactics of sales. Topics-What does it mean to Turn Pro?-Foundational principles of sales-6 Questions to schedule a sales conversation-Acknowledge, Agree, Repeat, Pivot. AARP!-Dealing with money objections-Quick tips and tricks for better salesFollow Dr. Sean on Instagram at @drseanpastuch, @activeliferx, and @activelifeprofessional and purchase his brand new book Turn Pro.USE CODE MIFIT215 TO SAVE 15% OFF AT LEGENDS

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with highly sought-after mental skills coach, Jim Afremow. Jim is the author of best selling books The Champion’s Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive and also The Champion’s Comeback: How Great Athletes Recover, Reflect, and Reignite.For over 20 years, Dr. Afremow has assisted numerous high school, collegiate, recreational, and  professional athletes. Major sports represented include MLB, NBA, WNBA,  PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, NHL,  NFL, and the UFC. In addition, he has mentally trained several U.S. and international Olympic competitors. He served as the staff mental coach for two international Olympic teams, the Greek Olympic softball team and India’s Olympic field hockey team. He served as a senior staff member with Counseling Services and Sports Medicine at Arizona State University, and as a Mental Skills Coach and the Peak Performance Coordinator with the San Francisco Giants MLB organization.Jim is a brilliant and talented individual who is passionate about helping others achieve peak performance and personal  excellence, and reach their true potential.Topics-Being a Champion doesn’t require being an athlete-“If you can spot greatness in others, then you have greatness inside of you.”-Lessons learned from Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance” documentary-4 C’s of Mental Toughness-3 P’s of Peak Performance-Overcoming self-doubt-Ego Oriented vs. Mastery Approach-Peak Performance and a pile of sand-Train like No.2 and compete like you’re No.1Follow Jim on Instagram at @jimafremow and his website https://goldmedalmind.netAlso, purchase his book The Champion’s Mind at https://www.amazon.com/Champions-Mind-Great-Athletes-Thrive/dp/1623365627/ref=asc_df_1623365627/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312149988622&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4519809878065764526&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019498&hvtargid=pla-333067440690&psc=1USE CODE MIFIT215 TO RECEIVE 15% OFF AT LEGENDS!