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
When to Lean In and Let Go - The Art of Leadership, Teaching, and Raising Resilient Kids | National Teacher of the Year, Missy Testerman
Learn how 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman turns challenges into opportunities and cultivates leadership in every student she teaches.
01:08:53 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
The Power of Failure: Transforming Setbacks into Success with Dr. Amy Edmondson
Discover how Harvard Business School’s Dr. Amy Edmondson redefines failure as a tool for growth, innovation, and achieving your full potential.
01:06:31 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
James Clear on The Science of Building Habits That Last | From The Vault
Discover how James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, reveals the science behind building habits that last and achieving lasting success.
01:02:34 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
How Creativity Can Help Us Unlock Our Potential | Writer of Pixar's Inside Out, Meg LeFauve
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Meg LeFauve reveals how vulnerability and creativity shape Pixar's Inside Out and offers lessons for crafting emotionally resonant stories.
01:13:53 |
Wed 22 Jan 2025
Does Manifestation Really Work? Top Neuroscientist on the Power of Intention | Dr. James Doty
Discover the neuroscience of compassion with Dr. James Doty, as he reveals how empathy and mindfulness can transform your life, relationships, and leadership.
01:18:45 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
‘The War of Art’ Author Steven Pressfield on Conquering Fear, Self-Doubt, and Procrastination
Bestselling author Steven Pressfield reveals how to overcome fear, self-doubt, and procrastination to unlock creativity and live your purpose.
01:09:47 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
Start the New Year With Purpose and Intention | Olympic Medalists, Nicole Davis & Caroline Burckle
Learn from Olympians Nicole Davis and Caroline Burckle as they explore the power of fresh starts, intentional growth, and building a life of trust, clarity, and purpose.
00:48:16 |
Wed 01 Jan 2025
Finding Stillness: A Guided Holiday Meditation with Dr. Michael Gervais
Join Dr. Michael Gervais for a short guided meditation to help you to hit pause, reconnect with yourself, and navigate the holiday season with intention.
00:15:08 |
Mon 23 Dec 2024
Suffer Smarter: Sean Waxman on Harnessing Pain for Growth
Sean Waxman shares his journey from aspiring Olympian to transformative coach, unpacking the powerful lessons he’s learned about failure, suffering, and purpose.
01:09:05 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
Dr Joe Dispenza on Using The Power of Your Mind To Heal
Join Dr Joe Dispenza as he shares powerful insights on how rewiring our minds can unlock profound healing and personal transformation.
01:30:35 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
NFL Legend Greg Olsen on Helping Children Thrive
Join Greg Olsen and Dr. Michael Gervais as they dive into one of the most crucial yet challenging moments in youth sports: the car ride home.
00:23:49 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
Unlocking Human Potential: Dr. Cristina Versari's Approach to Thriving in Life
Join Dr. Cristina Versari as she discusses how to design a personalized approach to growth and tapping into your potential.
01:37:41 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
5x Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings on Pressure, Greatness, and Resilience
Join us as Kerri Walsh Jennings, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, shares her mindset strategies for staying resilient, thriving under pressure, and achieving greatness on and off the court.
00:59:00 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
The Power of Attitude and Effort | Former NFL Player & Momentous CEO, Jeff Byers
Join us as Jeff Byers explores the intersection of high performance and proactive health, offering strategies to optimize your life through mindful nutrition and mental resilience.
01:14:35 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
The Fine Line Between Burnout and Mastery | AMA Vol. 25 with Dr. Michael Gervais
Learn how to harness emotional intelligence and discipline to master your mindset and stay connected to what matters most in life and work.
01:08:30 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
The Science of Happiness: Arthur Brooks on Building a Fulfilling Life
Harvard professor Arthur Brooks reveals the surprising keys to lasting happiness and how embracing life's struggles can lead to deeper meaning.
01:30:09 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Lead Singer of Sum 41: Deryck Whibley on Conquering Addiction, Embracing Resilience, and Unlocking Creative Power
Join us as Deryck Whibley, lead singer of Sum 41, shares how he channeled adversity, addiction, and a punk rock spirit into a path of resilience, recovery, and creative purpose.
01:10:36 |
Wed 06 Nov 2024
Dan Ariely on the Psychology of Stress, Misinformation, and Misbelief
Explore how Dan Ariely, a pioneer in behavioral economics, unpacks the psychology behind misbelief and offers powerful insights on how empathy and curiosity can bridge today’s divides.
01:23:18 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
How To Live Life On Your Own Terms | AMA Vol. 24
Dr. Michael Gervais and O’Neil Cespedes answer YOUR questions on designing a life based on your priorities, having emotional range, and the dangers in asking for advice in Volume 24 of our AMA series…
00:56:49 |
Mon 28 Oct 2024
Malcolm Gladwell On Creativity, Failure, and the Revenge of the Tipping Point
Explore how Malcolm Gladwell’s unplanned journey into writing led him to become one of the most influential thinkers of our time.
01:15:42 |
Wed 23 Oct 2024
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