Mental Training Lab

This episode, we’ve got Jean Laurenz ( @jeanlaurenz ) in the lab. Jean is a trumpet player and Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a dog enthusiast, and a succulent killer. As a performer, Jean has enjoyed appearances with Adele, The Hanson Brothers, The Boston Pops, The New York Philharmonic, and the Hong Kong New Music Ensemble.  Jean’s also a vocalist and stag...

Today's episode is a little bit different. There have been a ton of ideas and concepts that have only gotten touched on briefly in previous episodes that are worth spending more time unpacking. In the first of what will hopefully be many, I'm taking a look at what we actually mean when we say 'mindset'.  I then break down two different skills that I think are critical when it c...

Today I had the opportunity to sit down with my friend and colleague Jeffrey Siegel ( @jeffsiegelwellness ). Jeff's holistic background in Mind and Brain Education from Harvard University and Buddhist Studies from The University of Hong Kong provides a way towards lasting wellbeing that feels as good as it looks. Jeff coaches clients to help integrate the deep inner work of personal transform...

Today’s conversation was so much stinkin fun to have. My guest is 3x Olympian Gevvie Stone ( @gevgevs ). Gevvie, a native of the Boston area, is a three-time Olympic rower. She raced for the USA in the women's single at the London games (where she placed 7th) and 2016 in Rio, where she took home a silver medal. She will represent the USA in the women's double in the upcoming 2021 Olympic...

Today’s guest is Dr. Vanessa Shannon ( @cardinalmindset ). Vanessa has served as the Director of Mental Performance for the University of Louisville Athletic Department and Norton Sports Health since October 2015. Prior to moving to Louisville, Vanessa spent two years at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, where she served as the Mental Conditioning Coach for several programs, coordinated Psychologi...

Today’s guest is Jon Kinner ( @ultrajonk ). Jon’s an endurance athlete who followed his dream of nordic skiing to Western Colorado University. Jon grew his passion for exercise and fitness into a career as an elementary PE teacher in Golden, CO, and earned a Master’s in Sport & Exercise Science from the University of Northern Colorado as well.  As you’ll hear in the show, one missed bus ride a...

Today’s guest is Sam Zizzi ( @DoctorSizzle ). Sam is a father of three, an outdoor enthusiast, and a lover of travel and culture. He is passionate about bringing mindfulness to the masses, not to improve performance, but to foster self-awareness and compassion.  As a Professor of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology at West Virginia University, he guides his students in their mindfulness re...

Today in the lab we’ve got Evren Gunduz ( @evrenenjoylife ). Evren is an award winning educator, coach, and entrepreneur whose mission is to empower teens to succeed in life. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Enjoy Life Education Inc. through which he helps young athletes to strengthen their mindset, become empowering leaders, and develop a high achieving team culture. Evren received a Master of E...

Today in the lab we’ve got Ali Levy. Ali is the Director of Product at O2X ( o2x.com ) and a Mental Performance Specialist. In her role at O2X, Ali works with leading researchers and educators around the country to create tailored, integrated programs designed to meet the unique demands facing tactical athletes and elite organizations. She also holds an M.Ed. in Counseling and Sport Psychology. In...

For today's episode, I'm joined by Brett Malone. Brett is a dynamic executive now leading the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center ( www.vtcrc.com ), one of the largest research enterprises in the country. He’s fluent in a broad range of technologies and has had 4 successful startups in his career. He’s been in aerospace, biotech, software, and engineering and he’s passionate about bu...

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