Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
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.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 49min
The Psychology of Truth In a World of Lies | Sam Harris
Sam Harris, neuroscientist, philosopher, and author who created the Waking Up app, joins for a wide-ranging conversation. They probe a disciplined form of honesty and how truth builds high-performing cultures. They also tackle tribalism, AI and deepfakes, the value of expertise, critiques of religious dogma, and the inner work of mindfulness that separates pain from suffering.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 18min
The Psychology of Limiting Beliefs | Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal, behavioral design expert and bestselling author who studies habit, attention, and motivation. He explores how beliefs act like the mind’s software. Short stories and research illustrate limiting versus liberating beliefs. Practical tactics, from small acts of agency to testing perspectives, are used to reshape attention, anticipation, and persistence.
Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 7min
The Psychology Of YouTube Success | Michelle Khare
Michelle Khare, YouTube creator and host of Challenge Accepted who trains with elite performers, shares stories about building a million‑plus channel and betting on herself. She discusses training for extreme stunts, managing fear and failure in public, blending creative work with entrepreneurship, and the rituals and relationships that make high‑risk projects possible.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 60min
Five Questions That Matter | Dr Mike Gervais AMA Vol.28
Jeff Byers, former NFL lineman and CEO of Momentous, joins to talk performance and resilience. They reframe perfectionism into purpose. They explore downregulating the nervous system with breath and recovery. They discuss working with anger skillfully and handling loneliness on the road. Practical rhythms for reflection and presence round out the conversation.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 9min
The Only Financial Advice You’ll Ever Need | Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel, behavioral finance writer and bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, discusses the shift from accumulation to intentional spending. He explores why money choices are emotional, how status and comparison drive regret, the difference between getting rich and staying rich, and why defining “enough” matters for a life aligned with your values.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 56min
Why Young People Are Struggling | Angela Duckworth
Angela Duckworth, psychology professor and bestselling author known for research on grit and self-control. She unpacks what grit truly is and how passion develops over time. Short takes cover the unseen work behind excellence, why youth mental health has declined since 2010, how screens and loss of nature affect connection, and practical parenting and school changes that help kids thrive.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 1h 20min
Why You’re Tired, Anxious & Inflamed I Dr Tim Spector
Dr. Tim Spector, epidemiologist and gut microbiome pioneer behind TwinsUK, explains why missing fiber and microbial diversity—not just calories—may drive tiredness, anxiety, and inflammation. He discusses problems with ultra-processed foods, why diverse plants and fermented foods matter, and practical shifts like time-restricted eating and choosing whole, fiber-rich foods.
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Feb 8, 2026 • 24min
The Moment You Have to Decide | Brandon Marshall
Brandon Marshall, former NFL star turned entrepreneur known for candid talks on failure and mental health. He mixes stories of film study, instinct, and sideline tech. Short tales cover reading tells, trusting feel vs analytics, building intuition, handling public mistakes, and translating athlete routines into business processes.
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Feb 7, 2026 • 29min
The Weight We Carry: Ricardo Lockette on Loss and Healing
Ricardo Lockette, former NFL receiver known for his role in the Seahawks’ Super Bowl runs, shares candid reflections on injury, grief, and resilience. He revisits the final play that still haunts him. They explore public vulnerability, how setbacks shaped his leadership and family, and the slow work of healing and showing up for community.
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Feb 7, 2026 • 16min
Brandon Marshall: Inside the Huddle
Brandon Marshall, former NFL All-Pro wide receiver and mental health advocate, shares lessons from the huddle. He explores how spacing, signals, and rapid processing shape team culture. He breaks down quarterback duties, nonverbal communication in noise, and resetting between plays with breathing. He connects practice, film study, and leadership with parenting and presence under pressure.
