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
Day 6 - The Calm Before the Gold: Mental Preparation for the Gymnastics All-Around Final | The Game Inside The Games
Gold medalist Nastia Liukin reveals the intense mental preparation and pivotal moments before gymnastics' all-around final, offering unprecedented insights into an Olympian's mindset.
00:22:51 |
Wed 31 Jul 2024
Day 5 – From Roommates to Rivals: The Olympian Balancing Act | The Game Inside The Games
Join Nastia Liukin and Dr. Michael Gervais as they explore the complex dynamics of Olympic teammates – transitioning from roommates one day to rivals the next.
00:25:45 |
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Day 4 – What Are Elite Athletes Teaching Us About Mental Health? | The Game Inside The Games
Nastia Liukin and Dr. Michael Gervais are reshaping the conversation around mental health, emphasizing what we can learn from elite athletes about the importance of mental skills.
00:24:36 |
Mon 29 Jul 2024
Day 3 – Lindsey Vonn on Overcoming the Weight of Gold and Expectations | The Game Inside The Games
Join legendary skier Lindsey Vonn as she discusses overcoming expectations and breaks down her ideal competitive mindset, with Dr. Michael Gervais and Nastia Liukin.
00:18:46 |
Sun 28 Jul 2024
Day 2 - The Approval Game: Flipping the Script on Judgement| The Game Inside the Games
Dr. Michael Gervais and Nastia Liukin give a rare behind-the-scenes look at the psychological strategies that can make or break an Olympic gymnast’s dream – and the human behind it – when your every …
00:22:47 |
Sat 27 Jul 2024
Day 1 - The Stage is Set | The Game Inside the Games
In the premiere of The Game Inside The Games, five-time Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin and high-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais delve into the psychological challenges athletes face at t…
00:23:54 |
Fri 26 Jul 2024
Ryan Holiday: Do the Right Thing, Right Now| Stoic Practices For Your Daily Life
Ryan Holiday offers a fresh perspective on balancing stoic principles with compassion and empathy.
01:18:55 |
Wed 24 Jul 2024
Work from the Inside Out | AMA Vol. 21 with Dr. Michael Gervais
Dr. Michael Gervais and O’Neil Cespedes answer your questions on the healthy limits of FOPO, finding freedom from trauma, and the dark side of the word “potential.”
00:49:33 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
High-Stakes Performance and Leadership Aboard an Active US Aircraft Carrier | Captain Daryle D. Cardone & Captain Patrick Corrigan
Tune in for a fascinating conversation aboard the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, as the CO and CAG discuss what it takes to be battle-ready in an environment of extreme consequence.
01:06:22 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
Misty Copeland on The Art of Resilience — Lessons from a Barrier-Breaking Ballet Dancer
Join us as ballet dancer Misty Copeland discusses her artistic approach to turning adversity into strength - and how mentorship shaped her trailblazing journey to the top of her profession.
01:08:07 |
Wed 10 Jul 2024
No Regrets: Lessons from One of the Greatest Leaders in Pro Hockey | Zdeno Chara
Pro-hockey legend Zdeno Chara shares how humble, positive, consistent and value-driven leadership can inspire any team to excellence.
01:18:09 |
Wed 03 Jul 2024
Reclaim Your Health: A Common-Sense Approach to Food and Wellness | Darin Olien
Best-Selling author and Emmy Award-winning wellness expert Darin Olien shares his insights into how we can regain our health through common-sense lifestyle choices.
01:18:51 |
Wed 26 Jun 2024
The Way of the Champion: How to Win Each Day | Sport Psychologist, Dr. Jerry Lynch
Author, mentor and sports psychologist Jerry Lynch shares how a focused pattern of intention can “win the day” – every day – in a fulfilling life.
01:09:11 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Master What’s in Your Control | AMA Vol. 20 w/ Dr. Michael Gervais
Dr. Michael Gervais answers your questions on passion, flow state, control, and what to do when passion seems to be fading away.
00:59:05 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
"You Are Stronger Than You Think" — How An Olympian Runner Went Up Against One of the World's Biggest Brands | Kara Goucher
Olympian and World Champion runner Kara Goucher details her experience of living through - and speaking out about - one of the biggest scandals in running.
01:07:44 |
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Mindful Movement: How Mobility Work Can Transform Your Life | Scott Perkins
Movement is an essential part of being human. Join in as Scott Perkins, the Founder of pliability, shares how mobility work not only changed his life, but how it can shape the rest of your life too.
00:53:17 |
Wed 05 Jun 2024
How To Escape the Comparison Trap | Creator of 'FOMO', Patrick McGinnis
Patrick McGinnis shares how he coined the term ‘FOMO,’ and why learning to harness the “Fear Of Missing Out” can lead to sharp focus, powerful intention and incredible growth.
00:58:10 |
Wed 29 May 2024
Love as a Leadership Strategy: Insights from Whole Foods Co-Founder, John Mackey
Join us as Whole Foods Co-founder, John Mackey, shares how he nurtured Whole Foods from a local market to an international powerhouse by prioritizing love, purpose, and ethical leadership.
00:57:42 |
Wed 22 May 2024
Redefining Failure, Effective Parenting, and Facing Pain | AMA Vol. 19 with Dr. Michael Gervais
Explore how reframing your failures can lead to growth, why trauma doesn’t define us, and the keys to effective communication in Volume 19 of our AMA series.
01:01:02 |
Mon 20 May 2024
Fighter Pilot: What It Takes to Perform Under Pressure | Commander Kristen Findlay
Commander Kristen Findlay, a Navy fighter pilot, shares key strategies for sustaining high performance in high-pressure situations, ideal for anyone looking to elevate their game.
01:32:41 |
Wed 15 May 2024
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