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Mental Training Lab

Pete Kadushin, PhD

65 episodes

22 hours ago

In this episode of the Mental Training Lab, I sit down with Dr. Ryan Hamilton, someone who truly lives the work he teaches. Ryan is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick, a certified mental performance consultant, and the mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Canadian National Team. Ryan embodies what it means to truly practice what we preach in the world of high performance. He deep dives on a couple of stories from his time working with e...

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In this episode of the Mental Training Lab, I sit down with Dr. Ryan Hamilton, someone who truly lives the work he teaches. Ryan is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick, a certified mental performance consultant, and the mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Canadian National Team. Ryan embodies what it means to truly practice what we preach in the world of high performance. He deep dives on a couple of stories from his time working with e...

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Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/65)

Mental Training Lab

Practicing What We Preach: Dr. Ryan Hamilton on High Performance, Self-Awareness, and Pushing Limits

In this episode of the Mental Training Lab, I sit down with Dr. Ryan Hamilton, someone who truly lives the work he teaches. Ryan is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick, a certified mental performance consultant, and the mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Canadian National Team. Ryan embodies what it means to truly practice what we preach in the world of high performance. He deep dives on a couple of stories from his time working with e...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 18 minutes

Mental Training Lab

Don't Step Over "The Suck"

Today's solocast explores the difference between positivity and optimism, and how positivity can often get in the way of both presence and progress. I also cover how to practice The Stockdale Paradox in real time, and the importance of practicing this shift in mindset in order to create lasting change. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Learn more about The Mental Training Lab Connect with Pete on Instagram | LinkedIn | Website Subscribe to the podcast on Apple | Spotify This...

4 weeks ago

12 minutes

Mental Training Lab

The Hero’s Journey: Jilyne Jarvis on Transformation, Dancing with Fear, and Empowering the Next Generation

In this episode of the Mental Training Lab, I sit down with Jilyne Jarvis, co-founder and executive director of ZGiRLS, a confidence-building program transforming the lives of middle school girls. Jilyne was a professional ski racer who built a nonprofit that tackles one of the most pressing challenges facing young women (and human beings everywhere) today: self-doubt. We talk about the baby steps and big leaps it takes to bring an idea to life, how to navigate setbacks without losing momentu...

1 month ago

49 minutes

Mental Training Lab

Not Good Enough, Need to Be Better: A Broken Model of Motivation

In this episode, I explore a common motivation pattern that presents itself as people walk the path of mastery. I'll outline the negative motivation model, why we get hooked on being driven by fear, and how it holds us back. Then, I roll out the alternative approach and offer up some practices that will allow you to cultivate more sustainable motivation over time. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Learn more about The Mental Training Lab Connect with Pete on Instagram | Linked...

1 month ago

18 minutes

Mental Training Lab

Resilience, Trust, and Growth: O2X Founder Adam La Reau on Creating High-Performing Teams

What makes an organization truly high-performing? It’s not just the leader at the top, it’s the system, the culture, and the people who are working together toward a shared mission. In this episode of The Mental Training Lab I sit down with Adam La Reau, co-founder and President of O2X Human Performance. A former Navy SEAL turned organizational builder, Adam has dedicated this phase of his career to helping first responders, tactical athletes, and high level sports teams to unlock their highe...

2 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Mental Training Lab

It's Only Right if it Grooves

Excellence leaves clues, and sometimes, those clues come from the most unexpected places. Today, we're talking about the wisdom of bass guitar legend Victor Wooten and what his approach to rhythm, groove, and performance can teach us about showing up at our best when it matters most. We’ll cover the difference between training and trusting mindsets, why so many skills fail to transfer from practice to performance, and how to make your training look, feel, and sound like the real thing. Along...

2 months ago

13 minutes

Mental Training Lab

From the Octagon to the Playground: How Environment Shapes Elite Performance with William Massey, PhD

Ever wondered what elite MMA fighters, elementary school playground dynamics, and high-performing leaders have in common? Turns out, a lot more than you’d think. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. William Massey, a pioneering sports psychology researcher renowned for his immersive approach to research, from literally stepping into the MMA octagon himself to meticulously observing recess interactions to decode performance under pressure. William shares captivating stories from his groundbrea...

3 months ago

1 hour

Mental Training Lab

Try a Little Tenderness: Exploring ‘Rest With Awareness’ alongside iRest Yoga Nidra Expert Annie Okerlin

Is it possible to truly rest and reset, even amidst constant stress and high performance demands? In this episode, I sit down with Annie Okerlin, Yoga Nidra and iRest instructor who has spent decades guiding veterans, first responders, athletes, and top performers to profound states of rest and resilience. I first met Annie back in 2019 when she masterfully guided a room full of veteran detectives through a iRest yoga nidra practice that left a lasting impression on me. Annie’s approach is an...

3 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Mental Training Lab

We Are All Storytellers

The way we explain the past tells us everything we need to know about how we’ll predict the future… On this solecast, we’ll explore how the stories we tell ourselves about ‘why things happen’ can give us incredible insight into the ways we’re empowering ourselves, and where we’re holding ourselves back. At the heart of this is two questions. Does how we’re telling our story create the opportunity for success in the future, and do we believe that we’ll have influence over those future outcomes...

4 months ago

15 minutes

Mental Training Lab

Leaving the Game: An Athlete's Guide to Transition, Identity, and Curiosity with Tessa West and Kirsten Cooper

What happens when an athlete's passion fades, but their entire identity is wrapped up in their sport? In this episode I sat down with two distinctly qualified experts to talk about the psychological and emotional journey athletes face during career transitions: Tessa West, NYU Professor of Psychology and bestselling author of Jerks at Work and Job Therapy, and Kirsten Cooper, former U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete turned clinical and performance psychologist. We unpack how athletes grapple with ...

4 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Mental Training Lab

The Mattering Mindset: How to Feel Valued and Add Value with Sonya Looney

What does it mean to truly matter, and how can focusing on this concept transform your performance and fulfillment? In this powerful episode of the Mental Training Lab, I sit down with professional mountain biker and positive psychology expert Sonya Looney to explore how she transformed from being driven by external validation to finding deeper purpose and joy in her career. Sonya shares profound insights on why intrinsic motivation often outperforms extrinsic goals, how recognizing your stre...

5 months ago

57 minutes

Mental Training Lab

When a Pro Golfer Runs a Marathon: Lessons in Mental Performance from Scott Stallings and Steve Magness

Scott Stallings is a PGA Tour golfer who stepped off the green and ran right into the Boston Marathon - with no experience. In this episode of the Mental Training Lab, I’m joined by Scott and performance expert Steve Magness to explore this athletic and psychological journey. Inspired by Steve’s groundbreaking book Do Hard Things, Scott stepped completely outside his comfort zone, confronting challenges that tested his resilience, self-awareness, and mental adaptability. We hear what Scott le...

5 months ago

1 hour 24 minutes

Mental Training Lab

From Posture to Performance: Achieving Ease, Efficiency, and Embodied Movement with Mary Bond

How can subtle changes in your physical awareness dramatically improve your performance and well-being? Today on the Mental Training Lab, I’m thrilled to welcome Mary Bond—renowned author, Structural Integration practitioner, and expert in physical intelligence—to discuss the power of posture and embodied movement. Forget the stiff, uncomfortable posture teachings of the past. Mary helps us reframe posture not as rigid alignment but as dynamic, playful, and deeply connected to our internal se...

6 months ago

48 minutes

Mental Training Lab

Unlocking Your Signature Strengths: Sustainable Excellence with Alex Auerbach, CEO of Momentum Labs

Ever wonder how elite performers consistently achieve peak results without burning out? Today I'm diving in with Alex Auerbach, performance psychologist and CEO of Momentum Labs, to unpack his powerful three-stage framework: understanding yourself, becoming your best, and producing maximum results. Alex brings his expertise from working alongside world-class athletes in the NBA, NFL, MLB, Olympians, elite military units, and Fortune 5 companies to share practical insights on how to optimize y...

6 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Mental Training Lab

Building Team Cultures That Nurture People and Potential with Dr. Kensa Gunter

Today we’re working through the dynamics of team culture with Dr. Kensa Gunter. Does the culture shape the team, or do the people define the culture? Join us as we explore how these elements interact like a living, breathing organism, constantly evolving and influencing one another. With Dr. Gunter’s experience as a licensed psychologist and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), we’ll dive into how creating a supportive, inclusive environment is not just beneficial but essential f...

7 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Mental Training Lab

Beyond Resilience: Transforming Challenges into Growth with Dr. Adam Wright and Dr. Nick Holton of the Antifragile Academy

Unlike resilience, antifragility is about growing stronger from challenges and proactively seeking them out. To learn more about this tool, I went straight to the experts: co-founders of Antifragile Academy Adam Wright and Nick Holton. They share practical strategies for fostering psychological and behavioral flexibility, the importance of supportive environments, and how these principles can be applied to achieve not just survival, but thriving success. Tune in to learn how to turn life’s st...

7 months ago

59 minutes

Mental Training Lab

The Long Game: Scott Stallings on Resilience, Recovery, and the Boston Marathon

Today we’re stepping onto the course with PGA Tour pro Scott Stallings, a master of resilience who's turned his recent injuries into opportunities for personal growth. In this episode, Scott takes us through his intense rehab journey following a labrum and bicep tendon tear, and his ambitious goal of running the Boston Marathon. He also shares how his role as a coach for the University of Tennessee golf team has kept him deeply connected and engaged with the sport. Scott also unpacked how he’...

7 months ago

58 minutes

Mental Training Lab

The Trap of Self-Judgment: Perfectionism Meets Performance with Dr. Marina Harris

Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. It drives us, and can also derail us. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Marina Harris, a former Division I gymnast turned psychologist and performance consultant, who’s mastered the art of turning high-pressure expectations into healthy, high performance. Marina brings a unique perspective from the front lines at Bloom Psychology Group, where she works with anxious and perfectionistic high achievers striving to balance their mental well-being with the...

8 months ago

56 minutes

Mental Training Lab

Find Your Laboratory

Ever wonder how groundbreaking discoveries like penicillin, Post-it Notes, microwaves, and Teflon came to be? Believe it or not, they all started as accidents. But it wasn’t just luck—it was the mindset behind the scenes that transformed these unexpected outcomes into revolutionary innovations. Today, I’m going to equip you with tools to make this mindset a consistent habit. We’re diving deep into how cultivating a spirit of curiosity and embracing incremental gains can lead to massive impro...

8 months ago

13 minutes

Mental Training Lab

Storytelling, Visualization, and the Secret Sauce of Sustainable Leadership with Al Lattell (Part 1)

Al Lattell is a trailblazer in athletic leadership at Georgetown Athletics who is breaking the mold by pushing beyond basic leadership drills into something way bigger—building a culture that cultivates leaders for the long haul. He joined me on the show to share how he’s helping craft team cultures that set athletes up for success on and off the field. We’ll cover everything from the power of visualization to why continuous learning and honest reflection are game-changers in leadership. So, ...

9 months ago

1 hour