Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
Dive into the minds of the world’s greatest athletes, leaders, thinkers, and doers with Dr. Michael Gervais—a high performance psychologist and world-renowned expert on the relationship between high performance and the mind. Dr. Gervais’s client roster includes Super Bowl winning NFL teams, Fortune 50 CEOs, Olympic medalists, internationally acclaimed artists, and more.
On Finding Mastery, Dr. Gervais sits down with the best at what they do, like David Goggins, Brene Brown, Toto Wolff, soccer legend Abby Wambach, neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella — translating their life stories, mental skills, and personal practices into applicable tools you can use to unlock your potential.
Walk with us to the edge of human possibility and learn what you are capable of. New episodes every Wednesday.
Education
Psychology
Business
Self Help
Mental Health
Self-Improvement
Mindset
Mindfulness
Health & Fitness
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 72 minutes
- Episodes
- 573
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Your Best Days Are Ahead of You | Ultra Runner, Hillary Allen
Hillary Allen, one of the world’s most accomplished trailrunners, opens up about her near-death experience and how she has returned to the peak of her sport.
01:30:36 |
Wed 02 Feb 2022
A Creative’s Crusade Against the Mundane | Chris Burkard
Chris Burkard, an iconic adventure photographer, discusses his desire for discomfort and why he continues to choose the road less traveled.
01:29:44 |
Wed 26 Jan 2022
The Delicate Dance Between Risk, Reward, and Death | Skiing Legend, Cody Townsend
Cody Townsend skis some of the most challenging and dangerous lines on the planet - all with an affable nature and a smile on his face. In this loaded conversation, he details his relationship with r…
01:45:29 |
Wed 19 Jan 2022
How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways | Sarah Stein Greenberg
Sarah Stein Greenberg, the Executive Director of the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University (the “d.school”), shares how to nurture creative thinkers and help spread the methods of…
01:13:21 |
Wed 12 Jan 2022
Wiring Your Brain for Performance Under Pressure | ER Physician, Dr. Dan Dworkis
An emergency room physician, Dr. Dan Dworkis, discusses how we can all train our minds for performance under pressure and the art of making critical decisions in uncertain environments.
01:30:29 |
Wed 05 Jan 2022
Narrowing the Gap Between the Body and the Mind | Neuroscientist, Dr. Antonio Damasio
Dr. Antonio Damasio discusses emotions and feelings, the magic of consciousness, and the constant interaction between our minds and bodies.
01:08:38 |
Wed 29 Dec 2021
Pain, Pleasure, and the Addictive Chase for Dopamine | Dr. Anna Lembke
Dr. Anna Lembke, a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, discusses the science of addiction, the pleasu…
01:26:11 |
Wed 22 Dec 2021
Maintaining a Fighter’s Mindset While Battling Disease | Corey Coopersmith
A special two-part conversation, detailing Corey Coopersmith's battle with COVID and Stage 4 Lymphoma, all within a year... His journey is not over, and he refuses to give up the fight.
02:20:39 |
Wed 15 Dec 2021
The Truth About Conspiracy Theories | Journalist, David Farrier
David Farrier shares why he’s drawn to the stranger and more dangerous sides of life, how conspiracy theories are growing, and how they’re changing the world we live in.
01:14:57 |
Wed 08 Dec 2021
The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain | Science Writer, Annie Murphy Paul
Annie Murphy Paul, an acclaimed science writer, offers a new view on how our minds work and how we can think better.
01:04:46 |
Wed 01 Dec 2021
Transcendence - Become Your Ultimate Self | Consciousness Expert, Dr. Tony Nader
Dr. Tony Nader expands on his understanding of the relationship between mind and body, consciousness, physiology and the furthest reaches of human potential.
01:29:52 |
Wed 24 Nov 2021
Take Control of Your Future, Now | Disruptor, Jay Samit
Jay Samit, one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation, shares his insights on entrepreneurship, overcoming fear, and redefining success.
01:13:33 |
Wed 17 Nov 2021
How Surfing's World Champ is Reinventing Herself | Carissa Moore
Carissa Moore, the first surfer to win a WSL world title and Olympic Gold Medal in the same year, shares why reinvention was at the center of her success.
01:10:57 |
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Inside the Mind of a Modern Leader | Micsoroft CMO, Chris Capossela
Chris Capossela, Microsoft's CMO, shares what's required to be a successful leader in the modern workplace.
01:05:24 |
Wed 03 Nov 2021
The Man Behind the Voice | Hall of Fame Broadcaster, Jim Nantz
Sportscaster Jim Nantz shares his journey - how he struggled with anxiety and utilized imagery to work his way through it...
01:03:15 |
Wed 27 Oct 2021
Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention | Psychology Professor, Dr. Amishi Jha
Dr. Amishi Jha, a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, shares how you can train your brain to pay attention more effectively.
00:59:16 |
Wed 20 Oct 2021
The Journey to Olympic Gold | Alix Klineman and April Ross
Beach volleyball stars, Alix Klineman and April Ross, discuss the formation of their partnership and what led to them winning Gold in Tokyo.
01:24:47 |
Wed 13 Oct 2021
Optimizing Wellness from the Inside Out | Dr. Gil Blander
Dr. Gil Blander shares how nutrition, movement, psychology, and genetics not only impact your life span, but more importantly your health span - the amount of time you’re able to live life in a high …
01:00:19 |
Wed 06 Oct 2021
Emotional Intelligence is a Trainable Superpower | Dr. Daniel Goleman
Dr. Daniel Goleman discusses his key findings, frameworks, and insights around why emotional intelligence is foundational – and how you can develop it.
01:07:01 |
Wed 29 Sep 2021
The Explorer's Guide to Self-Discovery | 7x World Champ, Rebecca Rusch
Rebecca Rusch, one of the most adventurous people on the planet, shares what she's taken away from her expeditions: insights on purpose, sacrifice, and confidence.
01:27:48 |
Wed 22 Sep 2021
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