
The Mindset Advantage
The Mindset Advantage Podcast is a show dedicated to insightful conversations in a world full of sound bytes. Hosted by fitness coach, performance optimization coach, and national speaker DJ Hillier. These podcasts are designed to help you attack the gap: from where you are now to where you want to be. The episodes take a deep dive into leadership, mindset, and fitness. Follow the show on Instagram at MindsetAdvantagePodcast, and subscribe to his newsletter at www.djhillier.com.
Latest episodes

Oct 28, 2024 • 10min
The Pygmalion Effect with DJ Hillier

Oct 22, 2024 • 1h
The Athlete’s Guide to Crushing Anxiety with Dr. Bhrett McCabe
Dr. Bhrett McCabe is the founder of The MindSide, a center for Sports and Performance Psychology, and trusted advisor for the top performing competitors in the country. Dr. McCabe works with elite level athletes, corporate leaders, and teams including The University of Alabama Athletics, PGA Tour, NFL, and NBA. Dr. McCabe is also the author of several books including his latest, Kick Anxiety’s Ass: Take Control of the Controllable Force in Your Life.Topics-Where anxiety comes from-Five mental landmines that ruin athletes-5 A’s to face anxiety-4 Types of animals that face pressure-Lessons learned from Nick SabanDownload my FREE top 40 book list at djhillier.com/40books

Oct 21, 2024 • 7min
The Story of the Butterfly with DJ Hillier

Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 23min
Unlocking a Gold Medal Mindset with Regan Smith
Regan Smith is an eight time Olympic Gold Medal swimmer, world record holder, and national champion. At the most recent Paris Olympics, Regan took home 5 medals which was a tie for most models from any American in any sport. Topics-Most proud of during her olympic run-Importance of looking at the facts-How Regan uses habits to focus on the process over the outcome-Battling through sickness, change, and adversity before the Olympics-Where confidence comes from-Advice to young athletes and coaches who are pursuing excellenceMindset Advantage Apparel: https://shirt-werks-promotionals-inc.printavo.com/merch/the-mindset-advantage-store---stay-curious-tshirts/Get my NEW free 40 book list at: djhillier.com/40booksWatch this episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@deejayhillierGet my new book: https://a.co/d/74TPp9v

Oct 14, 2024 • 7min
How Bad Do You Really Want It with DJ Hillier

Oct 8, 2024 • 56min
The ABC’s of Mental Performance Mastery with Brian Cain
Brian Cain is a world renowned mental performance coach who works with professional athletes in a variety of sports, as well as teams and organizations to help enhance their mental toughness and optimize performance. Brian is also the creator of the Mental Performance Mastery Coaches Certification program, author to over 40 books, and host of the mental performance daily podcast. Brian uses his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery to help the highest performers on the planet attack the gap from where they are now to where they want to be. Links:DJ’s website: djhillier.comDJ’s 30 book list: djhillier.com/30booksDJ’s new book Push the Sled: PushtheSled.comBrian’s website: briancain.comMental Performance Daily Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tcUk9PLI3A4T39yQ5tcQW?si=mdefJsJFSt-bdHstmfSTrw

Oct 7, 2024 • 5min
Wisdom from Einstein with DJ Hillier

Oct 1, 2024 • 55min
Rowing to Gold: Winning Mindset Strategies for Peak Performance with Ben Hunt-Davis
Ben Hunt-Davis is a former British Olympic rower and motivational speaker. In 2000 Ben and his team took home the gold medal at the Sydney Olympics. Since retiring from competitive rowing, Ben has co-authored the book Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?, founded a performance consultancy and helps organizations improve their focus and achieve high performance results.Topics-The story of Will the Boat go Faster?-The importance of getting clarity on the big goal-How to have high performance conversations-How Ben and his team used visualization, evidence walls to stay motivated-Using adversity as an advantage -Top 2 struggles Ben sees in his consulting workDownload my FREE top 30 book list written by Mindset Advantage Guests djhillier.com/30booksPurchase my brand new book, Push the Sled https://a.co/d/9JDTfjOSubscribe to the Mindset Advantage on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UChBJ_5qGYsRakx2TCa5cCEw

Sep 30, 2024 • 9min
Practice Excellence with DJ Hillier

Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 9min
How to Change Your Story and Win Your Life with Dr. Jim Loehr
Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist and co-founder of the Human Performance Institute. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked with seventeen #1 athletes, top executives, and high performing individuals on sustained success through energy management and mental resilience. Dr. Loehr is also the author of numerous best-selling books including The Power of Story: Change Your Story and Win in Business and in Life.Topics-Tombstone exercise-Michelle Wie’s powerful purpose-Private voice vs. Public voice-Strategies to improve your inner voice-The importance of parents public voiceOrder my brand new book, Push the Sled on Amazon: https://a.co/d/c5UNUI3Download my FREE top 30 book list: djhillier.com/30booksSubscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UChBJ_5qGYsRakx2TCa5cCEw
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