Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.
For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world.
Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!
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Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.
For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world.
Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!
Instagram: @scienceandsoul & @drkristenholmes
TikTok: @scienceandsoulpod
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/
MLB Coach: How Baseball Can Teach You to Deal with Failure
Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes
1 hour 32 minutes
2 months ago
MLB Coach: How Baseball Can Teach You to Deal with Failure
What if baseball’s biggest moments aren’t in the highlights? Miami Marlins Mental Skills Coach Marius Aleksa reveals the hidden tools elite athletes use to stay mentally sharp. In this episode, he shares the best techniques to stop letting your thoughts sabotage your performance, how pros recover from failure faster, and how to redefine success for yourself. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or just someone chasing high performance, you’ll walk away with powerful mindset shifts that you can start using today.
(00:00) Intro
(01:24) What Does a Mental Skills Coach Do?
(04:50) Why Baseball Is a Game of Constant Failure
(08:24) How to Build a Process to Deal With Failure
(14:37) Mental Performance Training for Everyone
(17:53) How to Stay Focused Without Overthinking
(22:01) Using High-Performance Strategies in Daily Life
(26:00) Learning From Failure Is Critical for Improving
(29:12) Why Your Performance Doesn’t Define Your Identity
(36:32) Learning to Separate Work From Life
(41:56) How to Mentally Prepare for High-Pressure Moments
(44:53) Bon Charge Ad
(45:59) Shopify Ad
(47:03) Routines vs. Superstitions in Athletics
(51:03) Mental Health Challenges in Elite Sports
(53:07) The Real Costs of Being in the Top 1% of Athletes
(59:19) Visualization Technique to Achieve Your Goals
(01:04:56) How to Define Success and Celebrate Small Wins
(01:09:19) WHOOP Ad
(01:10:21) Staying Present During Games and High-Pressure Moments
(01:14:28) How the Miami Marlins Stay Mentally Tough in 2025
(01:22:15) Why the Inner Scoreboard Matters More Than Stats
(01:24:58) How to Constantly Perform to Your Potential
(01:29:03) What Does It Mean to Be Human?
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Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes
Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.
For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world.
Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!
Instagram: @scienceandsoul & @drkristenholmes
TikTok: @scienceandsoulpod
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/
