Neuro Beast Podcast

In this episode of the Neuro Beast podcast, Mental Performance Coach Tuck Taylor explores the fascinating concept of conscious depolarization and its potential to enhance an athlete's confidence. Contrary to popular belief, confidence is innate, and Taylor discusses how experiences shape our self-perception. He explains the role of the reticular activating system in amplifying our beliefs and perc...

In this episode, Tuck engages in an incredible dialogue with Dr. Velasquez, a remarkable individual who combines his expertise as an interpersonal neurobiological neuroscientist and a doctorate in leadership to serve as a 'Combat Sports Brain Performance Coach'. Dr. Velasquez has developed a unique specialization known as the 'Fight Sport Neuro Cognitive' approach, which he applies to enhance MMA...

In this episode, mental performance, coach Tuck Taylor talks about how cognitive motor training leverages the power of neural plasticity to engineer the brains of today’s elite athletes.

Join us as we delve into the significance of maintaining a well-rounded identity for athletes, with the guidance of host and Mental Performance Coach , Tuck Taylor. Tuck emphasizes the potential dangers of solely identifying oneself as an athlete, as it may result in identity foreclosure. This narrow self-perception can contribute to heightened levels of anxiety, depression, and added performance...

In this episode of the Neuro Beast Podcast, join host Tuck Taylor as he sits down with renowned sports scientist and former college basketball player, Dr. Colleen O'Connell. Together, they delve deep into the world of peak performance, exploring an updated approach to coaching. Dr. O'Connell, a respected professor at Millersville College, brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as she shares her...

In this episode mental performance coach Tuck Taylor talks about physiological regulation the impact it has on athletic performance.

In this episode Mental Performance Coach Tuck Taylor talks about the impact of verbal persuasion on athletic performance.

In this episode, Mental Performance Coach Tuck Taylor talks about how our confidence is rooted in the vicarious experiences we have.

In this episode, Mental Performance Coach Tuck Taylor talks about one of the origins of confidence pass performance outcomes. He also gives to tools that he uses with his athletes to help engineer confidence using past outcomes.

In this episode, Mental Performance Coach Tuck Taylor defines confidence and talks about the proper mindset needed to start engineering confidence.

In this episode Mental Performance Coach Tuck Taylor talks about how Cognitive Training can prepare you for your Pro Day.

In this episode Mental Performance Coach Tuck Taylor talks about the science behind visualization and how to set up your own visualization practice.

In this series Mental performance coach Tuck Taylor talks about things athletes want to consider when getting their brains prepared for the NFL combine/Pro Day. On today’s episode Tuck talks about the importance of having a morning routine and key ingredients of an effective routine.

In this episode Mental performance coach Tuck Taylor talks about finding the right emotional intensity to optimize your performance.

In this episode Mental performance coach Tuck Taylor talks about how to generate and maintain competitive focus.

Tuck shares is thoughts on invisible expectations and why we judge others.

In this episode Mental performance coach answers a question from one of the viewers. Rob from Sarasota says... “I’ve gotten considerably better in the last year and I’m now starting on my high school basketball team for the first time. Lately I’ve been feeling a lot more pressure to perform better and when I don’t I can feel my confidence slip. What can I do about this?”

In this episode Tuck and Mental Performance Coach Gladine Frasso talk about the importance of confidence and how to create it.

In this episode Tuck Talks about the yips twisties and how cognitive impairment could lead to loss of skill in athletes.

Mental Performance Specialist Tuck Taylor talks about the 3 main reasons why every athlete should be working on their mental health.

Tuck and Josh talk about mental performance strategies that every athlete should embrace.