In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss what can be the very difficult processes of student-athlete tryouts and recruiting. They explore from a mindfulness-based perspective how athletes can thrive under these pressure-filled conditions, and what coaches can do to improve the process.

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In this episode, Keith and Tim wade (gently) into the fray of political tensions, and the roles that sports and athletes can sometimes find themselves in. How can mindfulness help in these very complicated situations where there are often no "right" or "easy" answers?

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In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss what it means to show up and do your best (as a performer and/or a meditator), even when you "don't feel like it."

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In this episode, Keith and Tim brainstorm on an exciting (and hopefully groundbreaking) insight that had just come up in their MSPE Institute meeting about the "why" of mindfulness as applied to sport performance.

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In this episode, Keith and Tim welcome their colleague, sport and health psychologist Dr. Carly Hunt, to discuss her exciting new book and the fascinating topic of training the brain to manage both acute and chronic physical pain.

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In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss how we can respond to feelings of betrayal in sport - whether related to injury, relationships, losing, or something else - with mindful acceptance. Spoiler alert: it's not easy, but it can be done with practice!

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In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss how we can relate to mistakes differently. When revisiting what happened - everywhere from in our minds to through sports analytics or film sessions - how the approach we take can influence whether we learn from or repeat them.

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Autobiography in Five Short Chapters by Portia Nelson

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In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss psychological safety in sports environments - exactly what is it and why is it so important? And, what role can mindfulness play in helping players, coaches, and administrators to establish psychological safety? They share examples from their work and reflect on what's happening in cultures across levels of sport.

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ADU: Cultivating Psychologically Safe Team Environments

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