75 episodes

Drs. Keith Kaufman and Tim Pineau (along with Dr. Carol Glass) developed the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) mental training program and founded the MSPE Institute, which provides training and consultation to promote greater success, satisfaction, and well-being in sport and other realms of performance (e.g., performing arts, business). In this podcast, Keith and Tim discuss various topics related to mental training, mindfulness, peak performance, and optimal experience for a wide range of performers -- from recreational to elite, kids to adults. They offer practical tips and exercises from their own work, and interview other top-level experts to highlight effective approaches to performance enhancement. The Mindful Sport Performance Podcast will give listeners a full catalogue of fresh ideas on how to thrive in competitive environments and embrace a more mindful way of being. Get in touch with Keith and Tim at MSPEPodcast@gmail.comSupport our podcast here! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1105595/supporters/new

Mindful Sport Performance Podcast Dr. Keith Kaufman & Dr. Tim Pineau

    • Sports
    • 5.0 • 25 Ratings

Drs. Keith Kaufman and Tim Pineau (along with Dr. Carol Glass) developed the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) mental training program and founded the MSPE Institute, which provides training and consultation to promote greater success, satisfaction, and well-being in sport and other realms of performance (e.g., performing arts, business). In this podcast, Keith and Tim discuss various topics related to mental training, mindfulness, peak performance, and optimal experience for a wide range of performers -- from recreational to elite, kids to adults. They offer practical tips and exercises from their own work, and interview other top-level experts to highlight effective approaches to performance enhancement. The Mindful Sport Performance Podcast will give listeners a full catalogue of fresh ideas on how to thrive in competitive environments and embrace a more mindful way of being. Get in touch with Keith and Tim at MSPEPodcast@gmail.comSupport our podcast here! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1105595/supporters/new

    Ep. 73: A Mindful Coaching Philosophy with Wes Ng

    Ep. 73: A Mindful Coaching Philosophy with Wes Ng

    In this episode, University of Pennsylvania Head Women's Rowing Coach Wes Ng joins the conversation. He talks with Keith and Tim about his unique coaching philosophy that has guided him to success across divisions of NCAA competition, including being named 2023 Ivy League and Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) D1 Region I Coach of the Year.

    Social Media Mentioned:
    Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast,  @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

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    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Books Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

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    • 57 min
    Ep. 72: The Compatibility of Mindfulness & Competition - Part 2

    Ep. 72: The Compatibility of Mindfulness & Competition - Part 2

    In this episode, Keith, Tim, and Taylor continue their conversation about the compatibility of mindfulness and competition. Part 1 of this conversation centered largely on mindfulness aspects of this debate, while this episode delves deeper into the competition side.
     
    Social Media Mentioned:
    Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast,  @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    www.enduromind.com

    Books Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

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    Keith, Tim, and Taylor 
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    • 51 min
    Ep. 71: The Compatibility of Mindfulness & Competition - Part 1

    Ep. 71: The Compatibility of Mindfulness & Competition - Part 1

    In this episode, Keith, Tim, and Taylor have a conversation about an ever-present tension in their work: the compatibility of mindfulness and competition. From one perspective, packaging mindfulness for the inherently striving act of winning is counter to the very foundations of this type of practice. Alternatively, helping make mindfulness digestible, accessible, and practical can allow people to benefit in their sporting and everyday lives. Join us for Part 1 of this discussion.    

    Social Media Mentioned:
    Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast,  @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    www.enduromind.com

    Books Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    Remember to rate and support our podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! 

    Very much appreciated, 

    Keith, Tim, and Taylor 
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    • 40 min
    Ep. 70: The Lost Art of Play with Dr. Matt Bowers

    Ep. 70: The Lost Art of Play with Dr. Matt Bowers

    Rediscover the transformative power of play as we sit down with Dr. Matt Bowers, faculty member in the Sport Management program at the University of Texas at Austin and key contributor to the Aspen Institute's Project Play. His fascinating research is challenging the current understanding of athlete development in youth sport, and he helps us explore the often overlooked value of play in fostering creativity, passion, and mindfulness in young athletes.
     
    Social Media Mentioned:
    Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast,  @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    mindfulsportperformance.org

    enduromind.com

    projectplay.org

    Books Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    Remember to rate and support our podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! 

    Very much appreciated, 

    Keith, Tim, and Taylor 
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    • 56 min
    Ep. 69: Ongoing Impacts of the Pandemic on Athletes and Sport

    Ep. 69: Ongoing Impacts of the Pandemic on Athletes and Sport

    In this episode, Keith, Tim, and Taylor unpack some of the profound impacts that the COVID pandemic has had across the world of sport and on athletes of all ages and levels - including impacts on personal identity, mental health, and performance. We also celebrate the strength and adaptability that has emerged during this challenging time, and discuss how the integration of mindfulness and other wellness strategies can be crucial as echoes of the pandemic linger.  

    Social Media Mentioned:
    Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast,  @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    www.enduromind.com

    Books Mentioned:

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    Remember to rate and support our podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! 

    Very much appreciated, 

    Keith, Tim, and Taylor 
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    • 41 min
    Ep. 68: Participation Trophies in Youth Sports: Pros vs Cons

    Ep. 68: Participation Trophies in Youth Sports: Pros vs Cons

    Are participation trophies merely shiny objects that distract from the true essence of competition, or do they play a key role in building self-esteem and encouraging future sport involvement? In this episode, we explore the pros and cons with a critical eye, weighing the possibility that these awards might be diluting the significance of hard work and resilience, while also acknowledging that kids are often more perceptive about the value of these trophies than we give them credit for. 

    The episode culminates with a broader discussion on how sports shape kids' beliefs and values, particularly as they stand at the crossroads of either deepening their involvement or stepping away from competitive play. This conversation contributes to a dialogue on the importance of intrinsic motivation, the overemphasis on winning, and how mindfulness practices can help reinforce a healthy perspective on self-worth that transcends the playing field.

    Social Media Mentioned:
    Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast,  @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    www.enduromind.com

    Books Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    Remember to rate and support our podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! 

    Very much appreciated, 

    Keith, Tim, and Taylor 
    Support the show
    Support the show

    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

sdoneill16 ,

Great for athletes and practitioners

The MSPE podcast is great! A nice compliment to the MSPE book and training. As a sport psychology consultant, they have enhanced my ability to use mindfulness with athletes. As a person, they have deepened my mindfulness practice. Each episode starts with the guest guiding a mindfulness practice. Helpful to hear how each practitioner approaches them differently. Keith and Tim guide the conversations so skillfully. They do a great job of summarizing and presenting info in a digestible way that can be presented to athletes.

pgk216 ,

Accessible and insightful

I really enjoyed the first episode of this podcast—hearing the journeys of both the hosts as well as the field of mindfulness in sport. I found the meditation practice calming and accessible and look forward to future interviews with other pillars of the field!

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