The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast

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.

Episodes

Wake Up And Execute | Matthew Liberatore & Brian Cain

February 3, 2025 • 5 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, brought to you by Pison, Brian is joined by Matthew Liberatore, pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. Matthew was selected 16th overall in the 2018 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays out of high school and later traded to the Cardinals, where he has continued to develop into a key piece of their pitching staff. In this episode, Brian and Matthew dive deep into the mental side ...
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The Mindset Behind The #1 Pickleball Team In The World

December 2, 2024 • 47 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Pison, Brian is joined by World Champion pickleball icons and brothers Ben and Collin Johns. Collin Johns made his professional debut at the 2019 US Open and quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the sport’s most accomplished doubles players. A former professional tennis player and collegiate coach, Collin’s deep understanding of strategy, discipline,...
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Dorfman 03 - Al Leiter - Know Your Job

November 11, 2024 • 39 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian continues a tribute series to one of his mentors and a mental performance coaching icon, Harvey Dorfman.   Al Leiter pitched in Major League Baseball from 1987-2005, was a 2x All-Star, a 3x World Series Champion, and New York Mets Hall of Famer.  Leiter worked closely with Harvey and attributes a lot of his success over his career to his work on the mental game with ...
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Reflect and Refocus 27 - Return To Play From Injury and The Use of MPM Training

November 4, 2024 • 14 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, Brian discusses what Mental Performance Coaches can do to help their athletes return to play from injury. In this episode Brian shares 10 ways you can help your athletes during a return to play from injury. 1. Goal Setting for Rehab Progress: Encourage them to set specific, measurable, and realistic goals related to their rehab progress, focusing on what...
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Climbing A Mountain With No Summit - Coach Steven Cutter, Lansing Community College

November 1, 2024 • 39 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Pison, Brian is joined by Lansing Community College Head Baseball Coach Steven Cutter.  Coach Cut has led the Stars to 2 Juco College World Series Appearances and the #2 overall best winning percentage in Juco Baseball the last 3 years. In this Podcast Brian and Coach Cut discuss: Coach Cut’s unique journey into coaching baseball and mental performance A...
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Why Should You Work With A Mental Performance Coach?

October 4, 2024 • 6 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian discusses why you should work with a Mental Performance Coach.  👉Athlete or parent of an athlete? ⁠Join Brian’s exclusive one-on-one coaching program⁠ ✅ 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 Pison, The World’s First Cognitive Performance App and Wear...
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Awareness, The Foundation of Athletic Development with Donovan Santas

October 1, 2024 • 35 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian is joined by Donovan Santas. Over his 21-year-long career in professional baseball in different capacities, Donovan has seen some of the most momentous changes and shifts in the sports industry – from how strength training is implemented to how the strength & conditioning coach’s role has gained prominence to the importance of mental performance and cognitive training...
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Reflect & Refocus 26 - Moving From Perfection to Progress

October 1, 2024 • 15 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, Brian discusses everything you need to know about helping your athletes move from a perfectionist mindset into one of progress.  If you work with perfectionistic clients and athletes, this is a must listen. 1. Shift from Perfection to Progress 2. Emphasize Process Over Outcome 3. Set Realistic and Flexible Goals 4. Normalize Mistakes as Part of Growth ...
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Reflect & Refocus 25 - Winning The Battle Within - Self-Talk Training For Coaches

September 17, 2024 • 15 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, Brian discusses everything you need to know about winning the battle within and improving your athletes' self-talk. Self-Talk Patterns. Reframing Affirmations Mental Imagery Cue Words or The 3 Keys To Keep It Simple Modeling Self-Compassion - The Friend/Teammate Technique Shadow reps What If & What Is Reflective Reinforcement Brian Cain, MPM, ...
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Sleep Science, Fatigue Management and Elite Performance With Alison Brager Ph.D.

September 5, 2024 • 37 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Pison, the world's first cognitive performance tracker, Brian is joined by Military Scientist Alison Brager Ph.D.   Alison is one of the world’s leading authorities on sleep science, fatigue management, and elite performance. Her ability to blend science with action and application is second to none and in this podcast, she shares science-backed practical ...
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Reflect & Refocus 24 - 10 Tips To Improve Your Focus

August 12, 2024 • 15 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation, Brian discusses everything you need to know about goal setting. In this podcast, Brian discusses 10 Tips for Improving Focus 1) Set Clear Goals: Define what you need to accomplish. Break larger tasks into smaller, manageable goals to keep your focus sharp. 2) Eliminate Distract...
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The 5Ps of Peak Performance - Mark Budzinski, Toronto Blue Jays

August 8, 2024 • 42 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by Toronto Blue Jays 1st Base Coach Mark “Bud” Budzinski to discuss the mental aspects of baseball and The 5Ps of Peak Performance.   Preparation, Perspective, Present Moment Focus, Performance and Pison.  Bud shares how he maximizes mental performance with Pison the world's first cognitive performance tracker. In t...
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Reflect & Refocus 23 - Everything You Need To Know About Goal Setting

August 5, 2024 • 15 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation, Brian discusses everything you need to know about goal setting. 👉Click here to get Brian Cain’s Free Video on The MVP Process In this podcast, Brian discusses: Telescope and Microscope goals The SMART Framework The 3 critical areas of goal setting How to beat the best in t...
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Reflect & Refocus 22 - The Ideal Day

July 29, 2024 • 14 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation, Brian discusses why you don’t need adrenaline for optimal performance, you need intention.. In this podcast, Brian discusses: Knowing How You Work Best Time Blocking The Daily Routines You MUST Have to Optimize Your Performance Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental ...
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Reflect & Refocus 21 - Culture Doesn't Beat Strategy...

July 22, 2024 • 15 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation, Brian discusses how culture doesn’t beat strategy... In this podcast, Brian discusses: The 5 stages of culture development in detail Becoming the average of those you associate with most The deadly culture killers of BCD Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Perform...
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The Best Book of 2024 - Push The Sled

July 18, 2024 • 30 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Fundraising University, Brian is joined by authors DJ and Craig Hiller to talk about their book Push The Sled, The 7 Skills to Build an Elevated Mindset and amplify performance in any sport. In this podcast, Brian, DJ, and Craig talk about: 1. The Benefits of Being Deeply Curious Accepting The Feedback Without Pushback 2. Focus and Awareness Control The...
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Reflect & Refocus 20 - The Secret of Success in One Word

July 15, 2024 • 15 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation, Brian the secret of success in one word… Consistency. In this podcast, Brian discusses: The ABCs of Consistency The Ideal Day Showing Up The Best Version of You Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories...
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Reflect & Refocus 19 - You Don't Need Adrenaline... You Need This Instead

July 10, 2024 • 15 mins
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, brought to you by Fundraising University and The Coaching Matters Foundation, Brian discusses why you don’t need adrenaline for optimal performance, you need intention.. In this podcast Brian discusses: How adrenaline can hurt you more than it helps you The critical areas to set your intention Defining success for yourself The importance of knowing yo...
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Riding The Raged Edge of Control - NASCAR Driver Anthony Alfredo

July 8, 2024 • 40 mins
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 simulat...
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Reflect & Refocus 18 - How to Become Unforgettable

July 1, 2024 • 9 mins
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...
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