Mindbender Mental Performance Podcast
Welcome to the Mindbender Mental Performance Podcast, hosted by mental performance coach Michael Kowalski. This podcast is your go-to playbook for mastering the mental game, breaking through barriers, and performing with confidence and consistency when it matters most.
Drawing on lessons from the best in the game, Kowalski brings you hard-hitting insights, proven strategies, and tools to sharpen your mindset and level up your performance. From the 10 Pillars of Mental Performance to real-world drills and stories from elite athletes and coaches, this podcast delivers the exact systems and routines you need to dominate your sport and your life.
Michael speaks directly to athletes, coaches, and competitors who are serious about developing discipline, focus, and resilience. Whether you’re looking for a proven system to conquer your goals in life, on the field, in the iron paradise, or just take your mental toughness to the next level, this podcast is for you.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 40
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Reframing Pressure As A Privilege on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses key mental game terms from Harvey Dorfman's book 'The Mental Keys to Hitting'. He emphasizes the importance of reframing pressure as a privilege and not letting it dictate performa…
00:17:05 |
Sun 10 Aug 2025
Mental Game Terms on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
This episode discusses mental game terms from Harvey Dorfman's book 'The Mental Keys to Hitting'. It covers topics such as turning adversity into an advantage, body language, clutch hitting, fear of …
00:10:59 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Confidence & Capacity In Relation To Hitting a Baseball on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses confidence and capacity in relation to hitting a baseball. He emphasizes that confidence is not a feeling or mood, but rather something that can be built through preparation, minds…
00:13:30 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
The Importance of Separating Approach & Result on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses the importance of separating approach and result. He discusses how to develop a consistent approach through breathing techniques, visualization, and mental triggers. He stresses th…
00:13:52 |
Thu 31 Jul 2025
The Importance of Relaxation & Mental Clarity in Sports Performance on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Michael Kowalski discusses the importance of relaxation and mental clarity in sports performance. He emphasizes that tension is not just physical but also a result of poor perspective and that addres…
00:10:49 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
The Importance of Preparation in Sports Performance on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses the importance of preparation in sports performance, citing the quote 'the strength of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special exertions, but by his habitual acts.' He…
00:11:52 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
The Importance of a 'Full Send' Mindset in Sports on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Michael Kowalski discusses the importance of a 'full send' mindset in sports, drawing parallels with elite fighter pilots. He emphasizes the need for commitment, preparation, and trust to perform at …
00:09:06 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
The Importance of Having a Purposeful Routine on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Host Michael Kowalski discusses the importance of having a purposeful routine versus superstition. A routine is built on discipline and prepares you to compete with confidence, while superstition is …
00:10:32 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
'Perspective & Recognizing The Real' on the MINDBENDER MENTAL PERFORMANCE PODCAST
On this episode of the MINDBENDER MENTAL PERFORMANCE PODCAST, host Michael Kowalski breaksdown Chapter 7 of 'The Mental Keys to Hitting' by Harvey Dorfman. The discussion centers around perspective a…
00:10:00 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Turning Fear Into Fuel on the MINDBENDER MENTAL PERFORMANCE PODCAST
Host Michael Kowalski discusses the scripture 2 Timothy 1:7, which states that God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. He explains how this verse can be applied to me…
00:09:23 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
The Importance of Concentration in Achieving Consistent Performance on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses the importance of concentration and focus in achieving consistent and confident performance. He talks about how most hitters take focus for granted and struggle to stay present whe…
00:12:01 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Self-talk & Its Impact on Performance on the MINDBENDER MENTAL PERFORMANCE PODCAST
Kowalski discusses self-talk and its impact on performance. He talks about how language can be viewed as a brain tool that shapes performance. He also shares key takeaways from Harvey Dorfman's book …
00:10:58 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Self-Coaching in the Heat of Battle on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses self-coaching in the heat of battle, as described by Harvey Dorfman's book 'The Mental Keys to Hitting'. He emphasizes the importance of taking control and responsibility for one's…
00:08:01 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
The Importance of Setting Goals & Living Up to One's Own Expectations on MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses the importance of setting goals and living up to one's own expectations rather than others'. He emphasizes that players should focus on their behavior and process, not just results…
00:11:55 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Learning from Failures & Setbacks in Baseball on Mindbender Mental Performance Podcast
Kowalski discusses the importance of learning from failure and setbacks in baseball. He breaks down chapter 10 of 'Heads Up Baseball' by Ken Revizza and Tom Hanson, focusing on special opportunities …
00:11:15 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
How to Work on your Mental Game in Practice on Mindbender Mental Performance Podcast
Kowalski discusses how to work on your mental game in practice from chapter 9 of 'Heads-Up Baseball' by Ken Revizza and Tom Hanson. He emphasizes the importance of purposeful reps, intentional mental…
00:13:42 |
Fri 16 May 2025
'Heads-Up Baseball' on Mindbender Mental Performance Podcast
Kowalski discusses fielding and base running from the book 'Heads-Up Baseball' by Ken Revizza and Tom Hanson. He emphasizes the importance of self-control, planning, and trust in achieving elite-leve…
00:12:12 |
Fri 16 May 2025
Hitting Confidence in the Face of Fear & Failure on Mindbender Podcast
Kowalski discusses hitting confidence in the face of fear and failure. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that hitting is hard and embracing the challenge. He also discusses the concept of '…
00:18:51 |
Thu 15 May 2025
Trusting Oneself While Pitching on Mindbender Mental Performance Podcast
Kowalski discusses the importance of trusting oneself while pitching in baseball. He emphasizes that it's not about being perfect but rather about being prepared and dominating with one's best stuff …
00:15:12 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
The Importance of Mental Preparation & Self-Control in Baseball on Mindbender Podcast
Kowalski discusses the importance of mental preparation and self-control in baseball. He breaks down chapter four of Ken Ravizza's book 'Heads-Up Baseball' which focuses on playing the game one pitch…
00:17:30 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
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