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
Embracing Challenge & Conquering ‘The Impossible’ | Insights from Legendary Climber, Tommy Caldwell
Dive deep with elite climber Tommy Caldwell as he scales the heights of personal challenge - from a harrowing hostage situation in Kyrgyzstan to the introspective inspirations of self-discovery.
01:17:11 |
Wed 25 Oct 2023
Stop Worrying About What People Think Of You | AMA Vol. 12 with Dr. Michael Gervais
Discover how to recognize and overcome the fear of people’s opinions (FOPO) so you can embrace authenticity on your journey to becoming your best self.
00:54:28 |
Mon 23 Oct 2023
Is There Free Will? The Unsettling Science Behind Our Everyday Decisions | Dr. Robert Sapolsky
Join us for a mind-bending conversation with distinguished Stanford Professor Dr. Robert Sapolsky, exploring a theory that not only challenges our understanding of free will but also has the potentia…
01:27:53 |
Wed 18 Oct 2023
How To Break Free From Perfectionism | Thomas Curran
Join us as Thomas Curran, a world-leading expert on perfectionism, delves deep into societal pressures, the psychological implications, and the path to breaking free from perfectionism.
00:54:48 |
Wed 11 Oct 2023
A CEO’s Battle Through Cancer and Corporate Turnarounds | Paula Schneider, President and CEO of Susan G. Komen®
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we sit down with the inspirational Paula Schneider, CEO of Susan G. Komen®, to explore her awe-inspiring journey through uncharted waters in both leadership…
01:07:47 |
Wed 04 Oct 2023
How Improv Can Level Up Our Creativity, Connection and Leadership | Kelly Leonard, VP of The Second City
Explore the transformative power of improv as a life philosophy with Kelly Leonard - a visionary who's turned The Second City theater into an innovation lab for leadership, creativity, and personal g…
01:22:10 |
Wed 27 Sep 2023
Self-Talk, Mental Imagery, and Finding Joy | AMA Vol. 11 with Dr. Michael Gervais
Performance psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais, answers YOUR questions about mindset, self-talk, mental imagery, and offers best practices for living a high performance life.
01:11:51 |
Mon 25 Sep 2023
How Elite Teams Operate - Navy SEAL Leadership Skills for Life and Business | Rich Diviney & Brent Gleeson
Gain a rare glimpse into Navy SEAL-caliber resilience and leadership and learn how you can apply these principles to your own life - straight from former Navy SEALs, Rich Diviney and Brent Gleeson.
01:36:46 |
Wed 20 Sep 2023
Mikaela Shiffrin | The World's Best Skier on Pressure, Passion & Perseverance
Join us as we delve into the extraordinary journey of Mikaela Shiffrin, the world's greatest alpine skier, and explore her fearless pursuit of excellence, honest approach to self-coaching, and resili…
00:55:15 |
Wed 13 Sep 2023
Geno Smith | Seattle Seahawks Quarterback on the Power of Self-Belief
Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Geno Smith shares his journey from backup QB to the Pro Bowl - how he builds habits, uses mental imagery, grows confidence, and encapsulates what leadership means.
00:52:27 |
Wed 06 Sep 2023
The Way of the Warrior — Legendary Green Beret on Pain, Love, and Discipline | Tu Lam
In this gripping conversation, US Special Forces veteran Tu Lam shares his emotional journey as a refugee, his profound insights into life and love, captivating stories from his time as a Green Beret…
01:29:44 |
Wed 30 Aug 2023
Dealing With Your Feelings: Purpose, Death, and Perfectionism | AMA Vol. 10 with Dr. Michael Gervais
Psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais answers YOUR questions about how you find your purpose, what to do if you're given 6 months to live, and how to work through perfectionism.
00:45:47 |
Mon 28 Aug 2023
Dare to Dream Bigger - Defying Limits with XPRIZE CEO | Anousheh Ansari
Anousheh Ansari details her inspirational journey - from her ambitious dreams to her transformative experiences in space, along with insights on entrepreneurial resilience, team dynamics, and driving…
01:01:21 |
Wed 23 Aug 2023
Elevate Your Thinking, Elevate Your Life | 15x Best-Selling Author, Jon Gordon
Best-selling author Jon Gordon delves into the transformative power of mastering one's state of mind, revealing how to overcome anxiety, embrace authentic positivity, and reconnect with a sense of on…
01:01:41 |
Wed 16 Aug 2023
The Recipe For Great Sleep - How To Get Your Best Rest | Dr. Aric Prather
Dive into the realm of sleep with Dr. Aric Prather, as he decodes the ingredients for great sleep, how sex affects your sleep, and the new science you can apply to your sleep ritual.
01:25:36 |
Wed 09 Aug 2023
Born to Feel – Unraveling The Root of Stress and Anxiety | Psychiatrist, Dr. David. Rabin
Join renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Dr. David Rabin, as he takes us on a journey into the profound connection between our innate capacity to feel and the pervasive experiences of stress an…
00:53:19 |
Wed 02 Aug 2023
How To Set a Vision & Live With Passion | AMA Vol. 9 with Dr. Michael Gervais
Sport and performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais answers YOUR questions about setting a vision, living with passion, and how to shed the weight of other people's opinions.
00:56:31 |
Mon 31 Jul 2023
Putting People First - Leadership Insights from Former United Airlines CEO | Oscar Munoz
Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines, gives us a behind the scenes look into one of modern business’s greatest turnarounds - detailing leadership skills and frameworks that we can all learn fro…
01:22:32 |
Wed 26 Jul 2023
Take Command of Your Wellness – Lessons from Chef & 'The Golden Girl of Wellness'| Candice Kumai
“Wellness” has become a buzzword, and we’ve lost its true meaning. Uncover the transformative power of reclaiming your wellness as award-winning chef and author, Candice Kumai, dives deep into ancien…
01:02:47 |
Wed 19 Jul 2023
Push Beyond Your Limits: Top Big Wave Surfer on The Art of Challenging the Unknown | Kai Lenny
Big wave surfer and waterman Kai Lenny dives deep into conquering fear, pushing boundaries, and mastering the mind in his quest for innovation, purpose, and ultimate mastery in extreme water sports -…
01:12:40 |
Wed 12 Jul 2023
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