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Drs. Keith Kaufman and Tim Pineau (along with Dr. Carol Glass) developed the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) mental training program and founded the MSPE Institute, which provides training and consultation to promote greater success, satisfaction, and well-being in sport and other realms of performance (e.g., performing arts, business). In this podcast, Keith and Tim discuss various topics related to mental training, mindfulness, peak performance, and optimal experience for a wide range of performers -- from recreational to elite, kids to adults. They offer practical tips and exercises from their own work, and interview other top-level experts to highlight effective approaches to performance enhancement. The Mindful Sport Performance Podcast will give listeners a full catalogue of fresh ideas on how to thrive in competitive environments and embrace a more mindful way of being. Get in touch with Keith and Tim at MSPEPodcast@gmail.com Support our podcast here! http
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Signup to Generate a PitchDrs. Keith Kaufman and Tim Pineau (along with Dr. Carol Glass) developed the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) mental training program and founded the MSPE Institute, which provides training and consultation to promote greater success, satisfaction, and well-being in sport and other realms of performance (e.g., performing arts, business).
Recent episodes include "Ep. 110: Mindful Sports Analytics with 360Play Insights" (16 October 2026, 52 minutes), "Ep. 109: Experiencing Flow with Dr. Sue Jackson" (12 June 2026, 54 minutes), and "Ep. 108: The Value of Informal Mindfulness Practice" (29 May 2026, 57 minutes).
Mindful Sport Performance Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 112 episodes.
Booking probability for Mindful Sport Performance Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Mindful Sport Performance Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Mindful Sport Performance Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #1
In this episode, Keith and Tim talk with their colleagues, Drs. Natalie Léger and Jacqueline Douglas, about the cutting-edge work being done by 360Play Insights, and how sport psychology and sports analytics can enhance...
Episode #16
In this episode, Keith and Tim talk all things flow (and get a bit starstruck) with one of their professional heroes, Dr. Sue Jackson. Sue is a renowned performance psychologist and leading expert in the psychology of...
Episode #15
In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss the value and applications of informal mindfulness practice - from handling unpleasant, chaotic, or stressful situations to finding empathy with and connection to self and others...
Episode #14
In this episode, Keith and Tim continue their explorations of attention. Specifically, how divided our attention can be, and how difficult it often is to resist the various pulls to engage (emails, texts, social media...
Episode #13
In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss the bellwether "Zuckerberg Social Media Addiction Trial" in Los Angeles. Arguments and evidence that have emerged from both the prosecution and the defense have profound...
Episode #12
In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss the expansive coverage of Alysa Liu's recent gold medal figure skating win in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. She seems to have found and embraced a mentality that is very much...
Episode #11
In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss what can be the very difficult processes of student-athlete tryouts and recruiting. They explore from a mindfulness-based perspective how athletes can thrive under these...
Episode #10
In this episode, Keith and Tim wade (gently) into the fray of political tensions, and the roles that sports and athletes can sometimes find themselves in. How can mindfulness help in these very complicated situations...
Episode #9
In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss what it means to show up and do your best (as a performer and/or a meditator), even when you "don't feel like it." Social Media Mentioned: Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast...
Episode #8
In this episode, Keith and Tim brainstorm on an exciting (and hopefully groundbreaking) insight that had just come up in their MSPE Institute meeting about the "why" of mindfulness as applied to sport performance...
Episode #7
In this episode, Keith and Tim welcome their colleague, sport and health psychologist Dr. Carly Hunt, to discuss her exciting new book and the fascinating topic of training the brain to manage both acute and chronic...
Episode #6
In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss how we can respond to feelings of betrayal in sport - whether related to injury, relationships, losing, or something else - with mindful acceptance. Spoiler alert : it's not easy...
Episode #5
In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss how we can relate to mistakes differently. When revisiting what happened - everywhere from in our minds to through sports analytics or film sessions - how the approach we take can...
Episode #4
In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss psychological safety in sports environments - exactly what is it and why is it so important? And, what role can mindfulness play in helping players, coaches, and administrators to...
Episode #3
In this episode, Keith and Tim discuss the shifting landscape across levels of sport (from youth through professional) due to rampant monetization. How can we explain what is happening, what are the impacts on athletes'...
Episode #2
In this episode, Tim provides a candid update on his grief process and where he finds himself this year at a significant anniversary. His courage and authenticity is on full display, and the resonance is clear whether...
Episode #1
In this episode, we talk social polarization through the lens of sport rivalries. Is it true that "to hate like this is to be happy forever" or is there advantage in loving even our fiercest competitors? Weigh in on the...
Episode #18
In this episode, we are re-joined by Chad McGehee, Director of Meditation Training within University of Wisconsin - Madison Athletics. We discuss the value of actually doing mindfulness practice - for athletes, coaches...
Episode #17
In this episode, we are joined by Tampa Bay Rowdies Interim Head Coach Steve Coleman to discuss his unique integration of storytelling in building elite soccer/football cultures - first in New Zealand and now in the...
Episode #16
In this episode, we have a candid, impromptu discussion about Tim's recent work with a college rowing team, and the unique experience of crafting a MSPE sport (rowing) meditation with them. Social Media Mentioned...
Recent guests on Mindful Sport Performance Podcast. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
sport & health psychologist, former Division I golfer, author of Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain, Thinkbettergolf
Associate Professor in Sports and Performance Psychology
Founder & Director of High Performance, Hoosier Seedstock
co-founder, Antifragile Academy
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