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
How To Level Up Your Leadership with Chief of Navy Reserve - Vice Admiral John Mustin | Part 2
In this two-part conversation, Chief of Navy Reserve, Vice Admiral John B. Mustin details his frameworks for leadership at scale, high performance teams, and what it takes to be “war ready.”
01:05:36 |
Thu 06 Jul 2023
How To Level Up Your Leadership with Chief of Navy Reserve - Vice Admiral John Mustin | Part 1
In this two-part conversation, Chief of Navy Reserve, Vice Admiral John B. Mustin details his frameworks for leadership at scale, high performance teams, and what it takes to be “war ready.”
00:50:22 |
Wed 05 Jul 2023
Tune Up Your Mind – A Music Legend’s Journey of Self-Evolution | Moby & Lindsay Hicks
Music icon Moby and Lindsay Hicks take center stage, unraveling the intricacies of therapy, introspection, the fear of other people’s opinions, and the harmonious process of uncovering one's true sel…
01:18:57 |
Wed 28 Jun 2023
Overcome Burnout, Enhance Focus, Build Culture & More | AMA Vol. 8 with Dr. Michael Gervais
Psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais answers YOUR questions about burnout, focus, building great culture, and the psychology of a great leader.
01:09:19 |
Mon 26 Jun 2023
Built To Move — How To Take Care Of Your Body | Dr. Kelly Starrett
As humans, we are built to move - and we’re not doing it enough. Best-selling author and physical therapist Dr. Kelly Starrett shares his insights and best practices for building a resilient body to …
01:55:25 |
Wed 21 Jun 2023
What It Takes to Win - On and Off the Field | 2x World Cup Winner, Julie Foudy
2x World Cup Winner and 3x Olympic Medalist Julie Foudy discusses the importance of finding joy, championing the future of women's sports, and unlocking the true power of being an extraordinary teamm…
01:07:14 |
Wed 14 Jun 2023
Unlock Your Excellence — Insights From Coach to Federer and Sampras | Paul Annacone
Legendary tennis coach to Roger Federer and Pete Sampras, Paul Annacone, offers his approach to collaborative coaching and a guide to playing, thinking, and being the best you can be.
01:18:35 |
Wed 07 Jun 2023
Pivot With Purpose — How To Navigate Life Transitions | Apolo Ohno
Speedskating legend Apolo Ohno shares his insights on making hard pivots in life, what it means to “do the work,” and the psychology behind becoming the world’s best.
01:17:51 |
Wed 31 May 2023
Leading Through Chaos — Lessons From an Elite Special Ops Commander | Phil Kornachuk
A highly-trained military expert with 22 years of service in the U.S. Army Special Ops Command details his experience overseas, what mental toughness and discipline mean, and a framework for high per…
01:34:49 |
Wed 24 May 2023
Navigating Conflict, Relationships & The "Self Help" Industry | Ask Me Anything Vol. 7 with Dr. Michael Gervais
Dr. Michael Gervais jumps into the Mastery Lab to answer YOUR questions about the art of listening, flow state, how (and when) to be vulnerable, navigating conflict in intimate relationships, the maj…
01:10:14 |
Mon 22 May 2023
How To Approach The Future — AI, Humanity, and Creative Thinking with Futurist Jamie Metzl
What sets humans apart? Technology and healthcare futurist Jamie Metzl dives into the intersection of artificial intelligence and humanity, why learning and creativity are crucial, and what it really…
00:59:46 |
Wed 17 May 2023
The Art and Science of Building Healthy Relationships | Drs. John and Julie Gottman
Called the “Einsteins of Love”, Drs. John and Julie Gottman share their insights and strategies for building love and long-lasting relationships, offering a deep dive into the science of what makes r…
01:00:11 |
Wed 10 May 2023
How To Sustain High Performance As You Age | Steven Kotler
Steven Kotler returns to the podcast to explore the connection between aging, peak performance, accessing flow states, teaching old dogs new tricks, and how these all tie together in his new project,…
01:10:01 |
Wed 03 May 2023
The Power of Pain, Narcissism, and Vulnerability | AMA Vol.6 with Dr. Mike Gervais
Dr. Michael Gervais sits down to answer YOUR questions on selfishness, vulnerability, mental agility, pain & much more.
01:11:38 |
Wed 26 Apr 2023
How To Master Your Money and Live a Rich Life | Ramit Sethi
Ramit Sethi, a personal finance expert and best-selling author, shares his insights on the psychology of money, what living your “rich life” means, and the importance of creating systems to achieve f…
01:25:35 |
Wed 19 Apr 2023
Embrace Your Greatness | Mindset Coach to Michael Jordan & Kobe - George Mumford
George Mumford, a.k.a. The Mindfulness Performance Whisperer, digs into the dynamics of successful teams, the formula for unlocking your potential, and how dark moments can lead to our greatest revel…
01:10:38 |
Wed 12 Apr 2023
How To Live the Good Life - Lessons From The Longest Study On Happiness | Dr. Robert Waldinger
Harvard professor and Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Dr. Robert Waldinger, offers insights from 85 years of research into what makes a “good life” and how we can all build more m…
01:12:39 |
Wed 05 Apr 2023
A Masterclass On Honesty, Courage and Perseverance | Charlie Webster
Broadcaster and journalist Charlie Webster details her near death experience, her process of post-traumatic growth, and how it shaped her perspective on perseverance, mental health and the motivation…
01:12:37 |
Wed 29 Mar 2023
Morality, Aggression, and Human Nature with Dr. Richard Wrangham
Human beings can be the nicest - and nastiest - species on the planet. Biological anthropologist Dr. Richard Wrangham details what he calls the “goodness paradox” and how we can use this understandin…
01:08:56 |
Wed 22 Mar 2023
Passion, Therapy, Proving Yourself & More | AMA 5 Vol. with Dr. Michael Gervais
Dr. Michael Gervais sits down with actor Michael Rosenbaum to answer YOUR questions on psychological safety, therapy, motivation, passion, and so much more.
01:05:44 |
Wed 15 Mar 2023
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