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...
Latest episodes
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57 min
Mind Bender, The Mental Game of Baseball
The episode discusses base running as a skill that requires preparation, anticipation, and judgment. The hosts discuss how base running is not just about speed but also about being…
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42 min
Mind Bender, The Mental Game of Baseball- Fielding
The podcast discusses the mental game of baseball, specifically fielding. The hosts break down chapter 17 of 'The Mental Game of Baseball' by Harvey Dorfman, focusing on the import…
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41 min
Mind Bender, The Mental Game of Baseball Part 2
The podcast discusses the mental game of baseball, specifically chapter 16 of the book 'The Mental Game of Baseball' by Harvey Dorfman. The hosts talk about the importance of pitch…
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39 min
Mind Bender, The Mental Game of Baseball
The episode discusses the mental game of baseball, specifically hitting. The host, Michael Kowalski, breaks down chapter 15 of Harvey Dorfman's book 'The Mental Game of Baseball' w…
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52 min
Winning Is Not Just About Results on the MINDBENDER PODCAST with Michael Kowalski
This episode discusses chapter 14 of 'The Mental Game of Baseball' by Harvey Dorfman. Kowalski emphasizes that winning is not just about results, but a state-of-mind and a repeated…
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38 min
The Importance of Relaxation in Baseball on the MINDBENDER PODCAST with Michael Kowalski
Kowalski discusses the importance of relaxation in baseball, specifically how tension can hinder performance. He talks about how players often try harder when they're under pressur…
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47 min
Mental Discipline in Baseball on the MINDBENDER PODCAST with Michael Kowalski
Host Michael Kowalski discusses mental discipline in baseball, specifically how players can maintain their approach and process when facing slumps, anger, and pain. He emphasizes t…
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54 min
How Players Stay Balanced Under Pressure on the MINDBENDER PODCAST with Michael Kowalski
Host Michael Kowalski discusses mental discipline in baseball, specifically how players can stay balanced under pressure. He emphasizes that mental discipline is not about being a…
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40 min
The Mental Discipline of Baseball on the MINDBENDER PODCAST with Michael Kowalski
Kowalski discusses the mental discipline in baseball, specifically how to control thoughts and feelings under pressure. He emphasizes that mental discipline is not about pretending…
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39 min
Concentration In Baseball Is Not A Magical Feeling on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski emphasizes that concentration is not a magical feeling but rather a skill that can be trained with practice and consistency. He provides examples of how to train attention…
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38 min
The Importance of Concentration & Attention on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses the importance of concentration and attention in baseball. He discusses how elite players focus their attention on the task at hand, separating themselves from a…
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47 min
The Importance of Visualization on the MINDBENDER PODCAST with host Michael Kowalski
Kowalski discusses the importance of visualization in baseball performance. He emphasizes that elite players practice on both the physical and mental fields, using visualization to…
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29 min
The Importance of Preparation in Achieving Success on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses the importance of preparation in achieving success. He emphasizes that awareness alone is not enough and that consistent behavior and routine are crucial. The be…
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29 min
The Importance of Preparation on the MINDBENDER PODCAST with Michael Kowalski
Kowalski discusses the importance of preparation and learning in building confidence. He highlights that confidence isn't a feeling but an attitude that comes from being prepared.…
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25 min
Confidence in Baseball on the MINDBENDER PODCAST with Michael Kowalski
Kowalski discusses the importance of confidence in baseball, and it's not just about feeling confident but also about choosing to act with confidence. He discusses how fear can be…
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28 min
The Importance of Attitude in Baseball on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses the importance of attitude in baseball. He shares personal anecdotes and quotes to illustrate how a positive attitude can lead to success. He emphasizes that att…
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25 min
Focusing on Responsibility & Accountability on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses focusing on responsibility and accountability. He emphasizes that being a responsible player means taking ownership of thoughts, choices, actions, process, routi…
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21 min
Focusing on Dedication on the MINDBENDER PODCAST with host Michael Kowalski
Kowalski discusses 'The Mental Game of Baseball', focusing on dedication. He emphasizes that dedication is about translating desire into action and making daily choices, especially…
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22 min
Focusing on Internal Control & Responsibility on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses the importance of setting personal goals and not letting external expectations dictate performance in baseball. He emphasizes the need to focus on internal contr…
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19 min
The Importance of Goal Setting in Baseball on the MINDBENDER PODCAST
Kowalski discusses the importance of goal setting in baseball, specifically how to set proper goals that stimulate action and lead to success. He emphasizes the need to focus on pr…