Episodes

  • Creating Your Identity and Confidence Conditioning - Charlie Smith, MPM

    Creating Your Identity and Confidence Conditioning - Charlie Smith, MPM
    Apr 29 2026
    In this episode of the Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian Cain sits down with Charlie Smith, MPM for a powerful conversation on identity, confidence, and how elite performers train their mind to win—before performance ever begins.This episode is all about flipping the script:Stop taking your identity from what you do… and start bringing your identity to what you do.Charlie shares how he works with elite performers—from USA Rugby, top college quarterbacks and Academy Award winners—to build unshakable confidence, resilience, and a rock-solid self-image.If you’re looking to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be—in sport and in life—this episode gives you the tools to do it starting today.Know Who You Are – Define your identity at your bestYour Self-Image Drives Performance – You don’t outperform your self-conceptYou Become What You Think About Most – The foundation of Psycho-CyberneticsBuild Guardrails – Flip negative patterns into affirmative standardsIdentity → Behaviors → Results – Lock in 2–3 behaviors that reflect your best selfInner Critic vs. Inner Champion – Train the voice that drives performanceConscious vs. Subconscious Mind – Understand what’s really running the showActing “As If” – Step into the identity before results show upRewire Negativity Bias – Your brain is wired for safety, not greatnessStop Comparison & Destination Disease – Win where your feet areCondition Confidence Daily – Happiness and confidence are trained skillsOwn Your Thinking – You’re not responsible for your first thought—but you are for your thinkingThinking vs. Thought – Who’s really in control?3 “Do Wells” – Build confidence by stacking winsShift Self-Talk – From “I am” to “You are” to create separation and objectivityReframe the Negative – “I suck” becomes “I’m improving” or “this needs work”My Life, My Pen – Take ownership of your storyIf you’re serious about mastering your mindset and building real, lasting confidence, this is an episode you’ll want to come back to again and again.Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen, leave a review, and connect with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens.💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200💻 Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, You Tube👍 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Coaches Mini-Course⛳ Take Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass⚾ Take Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast
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    29 mins
  • The REAL Job of a Pitcher | Al Leiter – 19-Year MLB Pitcher

    The REAL Job of a Pitcher | Al Leiter – 19-Year MLB Pitcher
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian sits down with Al Leiter — a 19-year Major League pitcher, MLB Network analyst, and father of current Texas Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter — for a powerful conversation on the evolution of the mental game in baseball.

    Al shares what it was like embracing mental performance at a time when talking about the “mental game” in baseball was often considered taboo, and how that commitment helped shape his longevity and success in the big leagues.

    Brian and Al also explore how the landscape of mental performance in baseball has evolved — from Al’s playing days to now watching the next generation of players, including his son, navigate the demands of professional baseball.

    Inside this episode, Brian and Al discuss:

    • Why Al first embraced the mental side of performance during his playing career

    • How mental performance in baseball has evolved over the past three decades

    • What makes a truly effective mental performance coach

    • The real job of a Major League pitcher and how to simplify the game under pressure

    • Why focusing on execution and controllables is foundational to a strong mental game

    • How elite pitchers prepare mentally before they ever step on the mound

    • The power of visualization and imagery as part of performance preparation

    This episode is a masterclass in pitching, preparation, and the mindset required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

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    34 mins
  • From Target Shift to The Show: The Intentional Rise of Mitch Spence

    From Target Shift to The Show: The Intentional Rise of Mitch Spence
    Feb 23 2026

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian sits down with Mitch Spence, pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, to unpack one of the most intentional journeys to the big leagues you’ll hear.

    Undrafted out of high school.

    Division II college baseball.

    Working shifts bagging groceries at Target while grinding through the minor leagues.

    Mitch didn’t rely on hype. He relied on standards.

    This conversation goes far beyond talent. It’s about choosing to be a professional long before anyone calls you one. It’s about discipline when nobody’s watching. It’s about intention layered into daily routines, mindset work, and personal accountability.

    Inside this episode, Brian and Mitch break down:

    • What to do when you feel overlooked or underestimated

    • Why daily routines separate amateurs from pros

    • The MVP Process — Mission, Vision, Process — and setting personal standards

    • Using mental imagery and visualization to stay prepared

    • Managing your mindset when moving from starter to bullpen

    • The power of “breathe and release” to stay in control under pressure

    This is a masterclass in resilience, intentional growth, discipline, and belief.

    If you’re an athlete chasing the next level — or someone building something bigger than your current circumstances — this episode will challenge you to raise your standards and stack days like a pro.

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    17 mins
  • Josh Jung – 15 Years of Mental Training | From Overlooked to MLB All-Star & World Series Champion

    Josh Jung – 15 Years of Mental Training | From Overlooked to MLB All-Star & World Series Champion
    Feb 17 2026

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian sits down with 2024 MLB All-Star and World Series Champion Josh Jung of the Texas Rangers.

    Josh shares his journey from being undrafted out of high school to becoming a College All-American at Texas Tech, a 1st round draft pick, an MLB All-Star, and a World Series Champion — and the 15 years of intentional mental training that fueled that rise.

    This conversation goes far beyond talent. It’s about preparation, discipline, and building a championship mindset long before the spotlight arrives.

    In this episode, Brian and Josh unpack:

    • Advice for athletes who feel overlooked or underestimated

    • The importance of a daily routine and personal standards

    • Using mental imagery and visualization to prepare for success

    • The power of journaling for clarity and growth

    • Why he uses concentration grids to sharpen focus

    • Keeping a quiet mind under pressure

    • Talking to yourself instead of listening to self-doubt

    • The 3 keys he uses to “keep it simple”

    • How Stoicism and reading have strengthened his resilience

    • Building awareness around sleep, recovery, and readiness

    This episode is a masterclass in mental resilience, work ethic, preparation, and performing at your best when it matters most.

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    24 mins
  • An MLB All-Star’s Blueprint for Mental Performance and Continuous Growth, Cole Ragans

    An MLB All-Star’s Blueprint for Mental Performance and Continuous Growth, Cole Ragans
    Feb 17 2026

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian sits down with 2024 MLB All-Star Cole Ragans of the Kansas City Royals for a deep dive into his mindset behind all-star level performance.

    Cole shares his journey from being a 1st round draft pick, through two Tommy John surgeries, to earning an 2024 MLB All-Star selection — and the mental resilience required at every stage.

    In this conversation, Brian and Cole unpack:

    • The adversity that shaped his identity as a competitor

    • Why he made the decision to invest in mental performance coaching

    • His disciplined daily routine and preparation habits

    • The power of using a Success Checklist

    • Creating a Vision Board and Perspective Poster

    • Mind Movies, mental imagery, and visualization

    • Building awareness around sleep, recovery, and readiness

    • The job of a pitcher in one word: Execution

    • Shadow bullpens, in-game routines, and how he resets under pressure

    This episode is a masterclass in commitment, preparation, and executing with intent when it matters most.

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    34 mins
  • The Power of Routine Chicago Cubs Catcher - Carson Kelly

    The Power of Routine Chicago Cubs Catcher - Carson Kelly
    Feb 9 2026

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Brian is joined by Carson Kelly, catcher for The Chicago Cubs.

    In this episode, Brian and Carson talk about…

    • Carson’s journey into the mental game

    • The importance of keeping consistent routines

    • Carson’s pre-game routine

    • Carson’s in game routines

    • Carson’s post game routines

    • Managing being a parent and professional athlete

    • Building awareness around sleep and recovery

    Add much more…

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    22 mins