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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. 99: Bringing Acceptance to Betrayal in Sport

    Ep. 99: Bringing Acceptance to Betrayal in Sport
    Jan 23 2026

    In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss how we can respond to feelings of betrayal in sport - whether related to injury, relationships, losing, or something else - with mindful acceptance. Spoiler alert: it's not easy, but it can be done with practice!

    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

    Heartbreak

    Mindful Games

    Mindful: How Mindfulness Can Help Us Forgive Betrayal

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    50 mins
  • Ep. 98: Relating to Mistakes Differently

    Ep. 98: Relating to Mistakes Differently
    Jan 9 2026

    In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss how we can relate to mistakes differently. When revisiting what happened - everywhere from in our minds to through sports analytics or film sessions - how the approach we take can influence whether we learn from or repeat them.

    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

    Autobiography in Five Short Chapters by Portia Nelson

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    Keith and Tim

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    44 mins
  • Ep. 97: Psychologically Safe Cultures in Sport

    Ep. 97: Psychologically Safe Cultures in Sport
    Dec 19 2025

    In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss psychological safety in sports environments - exactly what is it and why is it so important? And, what role can mindfulness play in helping players, coaches, and administrators to establish psychological safety? They share examples from their work and reflect on what's happening in cultures across levels of 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

    ADU: Cultivating Psychologically Safe Team Environments

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    Keith and Tim

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    53 mins
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