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Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

Written by: Dr. Keith Kaufman & Dr. Tim Pineau
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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.com

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Episodes
  • Ep. 108: The Value of Informal Mindfulness Practice

    Ep. 108: The Value of Informal Mindfulness Practice
    May 29 2026

    In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss the value and applications of informal mindfulness practice - from handling unpleasant, chaotic, or stressful situations to finding empathy with and connection to self and others.

    Social Media Mentioned:

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    Mindful Games

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    57 mins
  • Ep. 107: The Catch-22 of Unplugging

    Ep. 107: The Catch-22 of Unplugging
    May 15 2026

    In this episode, Keith and Tim continue their explorations of attention. Specifically, how divided our attention can be, and how difficult it often is to resist the various pulls to engage (emails, texts, social media, etc). They consider what realistic boundaries could look like, whether it is possible to avoid the "costs" of unplugging, and potential implications for performance.

    Social Media Mentioned:

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    The Argument: Helen DeWitt is the Psycho we Need

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    52 mins
  • Ep. 106: War for Attention: Addiction by Design?

    Ep. 106: War for Attention: Addiction by Design?
    May 1 2026

    In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss the bellwether "Zuckerberg Social Media Addiction Trial" in Los Angeles. Arguments and evidence that have emerged from both the prosecution and the defense have profound implications in the current "war for attention" that is raging across domains of our society, including in sport.

    Social Media Mentioned:

    Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc

    YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

    Websites Mentioned:

    www.mindfulsportperformance.org

    Zen in the Zone

    Books and Articles Mentioned

    Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

    Addiction by Design: The Landmark Case Against Meta and Google

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    50 mins
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