Mindset Matters

5-Minute Podcast Script: “Autonomy: The Power of ‘I Choose’” Welcome back everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host Riley Jensen and today I want to talk about Autonomy and the power of the phrase “I choose” Let me ask you something like I always do. Do you love what you do? Like, deep down… do you still love it? One of my favorite sports movies of all time is The R...

Dreams Don’t Produce (But Plans Do)" Welcome back everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host Riley Jensen and today I want to talk about turning dreams into plans. Let me ask you a simple question: Are you dreaming… or are you planning? Listen, having dreams is awesome. I’m all for dreaming big. I’m a dreamer—I’ve always been one. But here’s the truth most people won...

🎙️ Title: Tools to Crush Unrealistic Expectations Good morning everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host Riley Jensen and today I want to talk about tools that can crush unrealistic expectations. Question for you... When was the last time you felt like you were behind in life? Behind in your career, behind in your sport, behind in… everything? Yeah… me too. Way too...

Cody Hagen | Faith, Football, and Finding Balance” In this episode of Mindset Matters, Riley sits down with BYU wide receiver Cody Hagen for a candid conversation about the highs and lows of being an elite athlete. From overcoming injuries and balancing life after his LDS mission to mastering the mental side of football, Cody shares powerful lessons on mindset, preparation, and handling pressure o...

Title: “Stop ‘Shoulding’ All Over Yourself” Good morning everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host Riley Jensen and today I want to talk about how the word “should” is dangerous, and it should be handled carefully. Let me ask you something: When was the last time you didn’t meet your own expectations? Be honest… how did that feel? If you're like most high performers...

Winston Reid: From Weber State Walk-On to Cleveland Browns Linebacker | Mindset Matters Podcast Join host Riley Jensen on #MindsetMatters as he interviews Cleveland Browns linebacker Winston Reid! From overcoming two ACL injuries to walking on at Weber State and signing as an NFL free agent, Winston’s journey is packed with resilience and grit. In this episode, we dive into: How Winston bounced ba...

Getting to Neutral: Tools to Fight Perfectionism and Win the Mental Game Good morning everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host Riley Jensen and today I want to talk about tools to fight perfectionism and win the mental game. Let me hit you with something right away—perfectionism isn’t a badge of honor. It’s a burden. But there’s a way out. It starts with what I cal...

Perfectionism: The Performance Killer in Disguise” Good morning everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host Riley Jensen and today I want to talk one of the main performance killers, and how it is the master of disguise. Let me ask you a question—have you ever told yourself… “I can’t.” “I never get this right.” “I always mess up under pressure.” If so, welcome to the...

🎯 Perfectionism Is NOT the Path to Peak Performance Good morning everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host Riley Jensen and today I want to talk perfectionism, and how it is not the path to peak performance.. Let’s do a quick gut check today. Let’s talk about a silent killer of motivation and performance: perfectionism. Are you striving to be your best? That’s hono...

🎙️ Podcast Script: “The 1% Rule That Changes Everything” (Inspired by Chapter 3 of Pure Unadulterated Guts) Good morning everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host Riley Jensen and today I want to talk about the one percent rule that changes everything. Let me ask you something. Right now, today—are you just living, or are you getting better? Because there’s a rule I...

🎙️ Podcast Segment: Chapter 3 – “Comparison is a Thief, Not a Coach” Good morning everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host Riley Jensen and today I want to talk about one of the quietest killers of confidence, motivation, and mental performance: Comparison. Let me ask you something: Have you ever scrolled through Instagram, or TikTok, or maybe just walked into a me...

🎙️ PODCAST MINI-EPISODE: “When the Alarm Goes Off – Motivation, Grit & the Brain” Hello everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host Riley Jensen and today we are talking about when the alarm in your head goes off, and how your amygdala can hijack your brain. Let me ask you something: Have you ever felt like you were doing everything right—but your motivation just disa...

🎙️ PODCAST SCRIPT “Breathe Until You Find Clarity” – Inspired by Chapter 3 of Pure Unadulterated Guts "If you don’t control your breath, you’ll never control your mind. And if you don’t control your mind—you’ll never control your performance.” Let me ask you something: When life hits you in the teeth—what’s your first response? For most of us, it’s panic. Frustration. Freeze mode. But there’s some...

🎙️ Podcast Script: "What Your Kids Need Most (Especially from Dads)" Hello everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host Riley Jensen and today we are talking about what your kids need the most, especially from Dad’s. With Father’s Day coming up, I’ve been thinking a lot about my favorite job in the world: being a dad. Not only is it my favorite—it’s the most rewarding,...

🎙️ Podcast Segment: “Embrace the Suck” – Inspired by Chapter 3 of Pure Unadulterated Guts Hello everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host Riley Jensen and today we are talking about Embracing the Suck. But we are also talking about how the great one’s don’t stay in the suck. Let me ask you a question. Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—showing up,...

Hey there everybody, your listening to the Mindset Matters Podcast, I’m your host, Riley Jensen—and today I want to talk about something every athlete, every coach, every parent, and every high performer deals with: Adversity. Here’s a truth you need to hear: Every great team, every elite performer I’ve ever worked with—they all hit adversity. Not once a lifetime. Not once in a career. Every. Sing...

🎙️ Podcast Segment – Chapter 2: The 90-Second Rule Alright, here’s another question for you. Have you ever said or done something in the heat of the moment—and instantly regretted it? Now… what if I told you the entire field of sport psychology hinges on mastering that exact moment? Today’s episode, inspired by Chapter 2 of my book Pure Unadulterated Guts, is about one of the most powerful concept...

🎙️ Episode Title: “What’s Your Coconut?” Hi everybody, you’re listening to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host, Riley Jensen, and today, we are talking about coconuts. Let me start this podcast like I always do, with a question. What’s the one thing you’re holding on to right now… that’s holding you back? It might feel important, even necessary—but what if that thing is actually your trap?...

🎙️ Produce Where You’re Planted (Podcast Mini-Talk – 5 minutes) Let me ask you something: Have you ever killed a houseplant? If you’re like most people I speak to, you probably have. When I ask this in group settings, about 90% of the room raises their hand. So I always ask the follow-up: Why? And the answers come flying in: “Too much water.” “Not enough sunlight.” “I forgot about it.” “I wasn’t c...

🎙️ Episode Title: “How to Train Without Moving a Muscle (The Power of Mental Reps)” OPENING HOOK (0:00–0:30) “Let me ask you something... Have you ever laid in bed the night before a big game and walked through the whole thing in your head? The warm-up, the noise, the play-call, the snap, the moment... What if I told you—that right there—is actual practice? Yep. Today, I’m gonna show you the scien...

Hey everybody, welcome back to the Mindset Matters podcast, I’m your host, Riley Jensen, and today we are talking about time travel, and how it should be considered an addiction of sorts. Let me ask you something: Right this moment, where are you? Where is your mind right now? Is it replaying a moment you wish you could redo? Or fast-forwarding to a future outcome you're anxious about? You’re not...

🎙️ Episode Title: Treat Triumph and Disaster the Same Let me take you back to a football film session in college. These were not always the easiest meetings, but they were definitely fundamental to our progress. We were reviewing a 3rd-and-5 play. I threw the ball. Receiver catches it. Converts the first down. He stands up and pounds his chest a few times toward the crowd. Click. Coach Uperesa fre...

Let me hit you with a crazy stat: 📊 77% of your thoughts today? Negative. Self-defeating. Counterproductive. That’s 50,000+ thoughts working against you. But you’re not stuck. Here’s how to fix negative thinking 🧵 Stop Speaking in Absolutes “I always screw up.” “They never pass me the ball.” That’s not truth—it’s fear talking. Replace it with: “Sometimes I struggle—but I’m growing.” Audit Your C...

Ever felt resistance from the people closest to you as you start to grow? That’s not random—it's real. And it can wreck your mindset if you’re not ready. 🎧 Listen in: “Crabs in a Bucket” Mindset Matters Podcast #MindsetMatters #MentalToughness #GrowthMindset #HighPerformance 🧵 Quick Thread 👇 Succeed a little? People change. Push for more? They doubt you. Grow too fast? They pull you down. Why?...

This meeting featured an interview with Dallin Holker, a current NFL player for the New Orleans Saints, discussing his football journey from high school through college to the professional level. The conversation covered various aspects of Holker's career, including his transfer from BYU to Colorado State, his experience during the NFL draft, and the importance of mental toughness in sports. Addit...