The Secrets to Winning with Dr. Bhrett McCabe

"When you start winning, people start paying attention." The MindSide Podcast struck gold this week as we brought on the star of the Netflix documentary, Last Chance U, founder of 10 Thousand Pencils, and nationwide inspiration leader, Brittany Wagner. Wagner has made a dent in the world of college athletics as she has turned her dream of impacting young athletes into a reality. In the show, Last...

"It's the closest sport to an actual battle." Dr. Rob Bell, author of The Hinge , No Fear , Mental Toughness: Training for Golf , and Don't "Should" On Your Kid , joins The MindSide Podcast to talk about what he has learned from the game of soccer as a sport psychology coach. In the game of soccer there is both a team and an individual aspect, and if one person is not a team player, they will get...

"To me, a great story is something that is so good on its own, I can't mess it up as a researcher or as a writer."  Jeffrey Marx, author of 6 bestsellers and keynote speaker, joins The MindSide Podcast this week to discuss his path as a journalist, as well as his perspective on today's chaotic world. Marx believes that people hold the best stories, and it simply takes building and maintaining a re...

Before turning 13, Sean Fredella would have battled cancer 4 different times. Sean's war with cancer started on Valentine's Day of 2003, when he was no older than 2 years-old. Having gone through leukemia, a bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy, and radiation all within a seven-and-a-half-year course, Sean represents the definition of resiliency. In 2011, the Mountain Brook native was diagnosed wi...

"The way people see their money is so interwoven into who they are." Pete Bush, certified financial planner and advisor joins The MindSide Podcast this week to discuss the intangibles needed for managing a person's (including elite athlete's) wealth. Bush dives in to the importance of the relationship between a financial advisor and their clientele by highlighting the "bond" that is formed between...

It's more than just a play call. It's a lifestyle. This week, The MindSide Podcast brings on "Kick-Six" (Auburn Football) announcer, Rod Bramblett, to share his wisdom and life lessons he has learned from being a sport's announcer. An announcer creates the vision for the listener at home, and it's not as easy as it seems. You must know the people, the stats, the opponents, the personalities, it's...

"People who tend to help other people tend to live the most fulfilled life." Former NFL Defensive Tackle, and current medical student, Jeremy Towns, joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe to discuss his journey through life, school, and the NFL. From a young age, Towns had to face challenges that most 13 year olds would run away from, but instead of bowing out, he stood up to his circumstances. Jeremy talks abou...

Always be honest. Always be positive. Always be building your players up. These are just a few of the principles legendary golf instructor Bryan Gathright stuck to when approaching the coaching arena. Gathright steps in front of the mic this week and highlights on his own mentor and golf legend, Harvey Penick. "He challenged his players very well." Bryan explains a few life lessons he had learned...

Picture this, a stampede of 3500 LB machines flying by, only a few feet away from you, at over 200 miles per hour. That's the life of a pit crew in the world of NASCAR. Former LSU baseball player, Ray Wright, joins our podcast this week to discuss his transition from an outfielder to a position managing 6 pit crews. Through the interview, Wright talks about the "flush it" mentality crew members mu...

In his new book, "Conscious Coaching," author, Brett Bartholomew, exposes a relevant gap in the strength and conditioning world. The connection between a coach and their athlete. "You can have all the books marked in the world, but you don't know how to connect with people. What's it worth in this world?" In the sport's world, we are all often focused on the result. From the number on the bar we s...

What does it look like to compete in a sport where you don't have much control? Cody Meyer, professional angler with over 8 years on the Fishing League Worldwide Professional tour, knows exactly how to handle this kind of game. "You're fishing against another fish that has it's own brain." Being a professional angler Meyer has developed an investment into mental components such as patience, mental...

It's not just a logo, it's a lifestyle. The world of a loyal SEC fan revolves around commitment, emotional connections, and a scoreboard that can bring both tears of joy and tears of grief. We brought our mic in front of a few individuals that have dedicated their love to one of the largest conferences in the U.S.A. Enjoy!

March 5 th 2014 would be a day that ESPN Baton Rouge radio host, Matt Moscona's life would change directions. This would be a day he would find out how his 20-week-old unborn son would be delivered into this world with CDH, congenital diaphragmatic hernia. CDH is a birth defect in which the diaphragm of an infant does not completely form, this leads to the entrapment of major organs in the diaphra...

There is genius in simplicity. This week's podcast spotlight shines on two innovation leaders, Kyle Shay and Michael Napoleon who have established their company on this widely known ideal. Shay and Napoleon are the founders of SuperSpeed Golf, a systematic, innovative golf program that has integrated unique principles of speed training to help improve club speed. Michael and Kyle built SuperSpeed...

Decades ago Michael Hebron played a key role in orchestrating the first PGA of America Teaching and Coaching Summit, bringing together over 700 instructors from 14 countries to share ideas on teaching methods. Following that event, Michael gained the nickname of "the teacher's teacher".  Highly respected throughout the international golf community, Michael consults on golf instruction to PGA Ameri...

This week's podcast guest is very interesting to us, and we hope to you as well. Brandon Sneed, writer-at-large for Bleacher Report and B/R Mag, as well as CNN, is also a published author of Head in the Game, and he joins Dr. McCabe to share some of his insights into the human mind and the effects that our daily lives have on it. Learning his wife was pregnant with their first child four years ago...

Concussions, torn muscles, broken bones, and even psychological scars are a clear and present danger in almost all sports. This has been made more apparent than ever in recent years with films like Concussion drawing focus to the subject. The human body is capable of incredible feats, especially those that compete in the highest level of athletics. We sometimes forget just how fragile it can be as...

We see him on the sidelines for the SEC Network. Some hear him on the radio every morning, but it hasn't been an easy path for Cole Cubelic. The former Auburn University offensive lineman and captain joined ESPN in 2011 as an analyst covering the SEC and Sun Belt Conference football games.  Before joining the network, Cole took on different jobs to provide for his family. Cubelic says he knew this...

What leads to confidence? Why do fashion trends go and come? How is social media influencing us? No topic is off limits when The MindSide and MindPump come together. Dr. Bhrett McCabe traveled to California to team up with MindPump for this special edition episode.   MindPump is an online radio show/podcast that has been described as Howard Stern meets fitness. It is sometimes raw, sometimes shock...

Julie Fox has been passionate about good food and good health for two decades, but when her husband Mike was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus in 2015, it caused her to re-evaluate what those words really mean.  Julie an­­­d Mike made significant diet changes, omitting processed foods, grains, dairy and sugar from their diet.  While Julie was committed to helping her husband heal with good health...

Purpose is one of the single most important intangible influences that human beings struggle with. Without purpose, no one and nothing can or will live up to their true potential, because they will not be giving anything their full dedication. Knowing one's own self purpose is the first step to truly living a life with meaning. Whether that purpose is being a successful athlete, business person, p...

Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman is a professional speaker, mentor, and author. Following a successful high school wrestling career, Charlie took his talents to Lock Haven University where he achieved a top 12 finish at Division I Nationals and 1st Team All-Academic. After teaching Spanish for three years and winning Spike TV's Pros vs. Joes, Charlie decided to leave his job to pursue a master's d...

Faith is a powerful influence. It has helped shape men, women, teams, cities, and even countries. Our guest today has been greatly influenced by his faith and uses his experiences as a platform to spread it to other. Chris Hammond, a 14-year veteran of Major League Baseball and a Birmingham, AL native, joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe in this episode to discuss his faith and his foundation, The Chris Hammo...

Are we devaluing the important of losing in today's youth sports? Are we numbing our athletes to the pains of experiencing a loss in competition? Losing is an important and vital part of the process in creating an elite athlete. How they process and grow from the experience of coming up short can be a huge influence on how they perceive and react to the game. In today's MindSide Insights, Dr. Bhre...

Founder and President of Yoga For Golfers®, Roberts Yoga for Baseball™ and Robert's Kinetic Yoga For Sports™, Katherine Roberts' proven approach to golf and sports conditioning has positioned her as a leader in the field. Her unique and highly effective approach blends yoga, science, biomechanics, and proprietary golf-specific conditioning strategies into one powerful methodology – Yoga For Golfer...