Episodes

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Dec. 5, 2024

#52: [Inside the Mind] Ryan Mouque: The Benefits of Off-the-Ball Training, Goldilocks Swing Training, and Cultivating a Growth Mindset on the Course

Meet Ryan Mouque, Golf Coach and Caddy helping develop players to play to their potential. Ryan produces a mass amount of online content that is generated through the lens of educating and empowering his clients and followers. He possesses a unique depth of knowledge and experience about not only the swing, but how to play outstanding golf. In today’s episode, you’ll: Learn how adopting a growth mindset can redefine mistakes as opportunities, helping golfers improve and stay motivated. Disco...
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Nov. 28, 2024

#51. Where the Results You Seek Reside (and how to unlock them)

In today’s episode, you’ll learn… Where the results you’re seeking reside (and how you’ve been looking in the wrong place) Why continuing to learn more information is holding you back from your goals How the same core topics of golf mindset are surface-level distractions preventing you from the breakthrough you crave Start listening. Tickets for the Mental Game of Golf Summit are live! Make Playing to Your Potential A Habit: Unlock the mental tools and proven strategies to make playing to y...
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Nov. 21, 2024

#50: [Inside the Mind] Jim Waldron: Super-Slow Motion Swings, Golfing Like a Buddhist, Decontaminating Swing Thoughts, and Your Yips Solution

Meet Jim Waldron, a nationally acclaimed golf teaching professional, mental game coach, author, and lecturer best known for his pioneering research on the mind/body connection approach to learning and teaching golf. In my own words, I’d describe him as equal parts Buddhist Monk, Golf Nerd, Zen Master, Yogi, Cool Dude. And it’s this demeanor and zen that he’s been bringing to the course for more than 35 years to help his students play better golf - and to do so fast using a variety of models of ...
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Nov. 14, 2024

#49. Prioritizing Off-the-Course Emotional Resiliency to Play Better Golf

In today’s episode, you’ll learn… Why Mindset Matters More Than Mechanics – Discover how mindset, not your swing, could be the primary barrier to playing your best golf. How Stress Affects Your Game – Understand how unresolved stress and emotions follow you onto the course, impacting your focus, energy, and swing. The Importance of Releasing Emotions – Learn why emotions are “energy in motion” and how finding a healthy outlet for anger, frustration, and anxiety leads to better performance. T...
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Nov. 12, 2024

#48 [Journey to Scratch] Is this Rock Bottom? Am I Committed? Humbled and Moving Forward.

In today’s episode, I’ll recap… Gulp…my worst round to date. The collection of emotions I experienced during and after this round - and how I am moving forward. The learning lessons I extracted from this round and the action steps that have followed since. Start listening. P.S. If you’re interested in learning more about how mindset coaching and hypnotherapy can help you get unstuck from the proverbial bunker of poor performance on (and off) the course, click here to schedule a coaching dis...
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Nov. 7, 2024

#47: [Inside the Mind] Melvin Beard: Get A (Better) Grip, Man Theory, and Becoming a Confident Golfer

Meet Melvin Beard a 30-year Golf Professional, Certified Level II Science in Motion Instructor, Certified Adaptive Golf Coach, and Certified Golf Mental Coach. Oh, he’s also a four-handicap with eight hole in ones. Evenmore, he also happens to be that guy who gave me unsolicited swing advice one Friday morning, spent 30 minutes working with me (because he’s that type of guy), and the same Coach Melvin I ended up hiring a few weeks later to help me achieve my goal of becoming a scratch golfer. ...
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Nov. 5, 2024

#46 [Journey to Scratch] Unlocking the Next Level, Slower Swings, and Taking the Next Step in My Game

In today’s episode, I’ll recap… A four-hour practice session that unlocked my next level of growth The round I played the following day How I’ve altered my approach to practice What I’m most excited about What I’m doing in 2025 to accelerate progress Start listening. P.S. If you’re interested in learning more about how mindset coaching and hypnotherapy can help you get unstuck from the proverbial bunker of poor performance on (and off) the course, click here to schedule a coaching discove...
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Oct. 31, 2024

#45. Overcoming the Yips: Get out of Your Own Way and Play Freely

Imagine yourself standing over the 18th hole, preparing to step up and sink a four-foot putt you’ve made dozens of times… As you begin to sink into your alignment and posture, you begin thinking about missing the putt, how far back to go on your backswing, and how much strength to put behind the ball. You also allow yourself to begin seeing and feeling what it will be like if you miss the putt. Your hands become tense, and your grip tightens, which leads to you taking a jab at the ball and mis...
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Oct. 29, 2024

#44 [Journey to Scratch] You Can’t Change Unless You Change

In today’s episode, I’ll recap… Reaching a breaking point of frustration and disappointment after two rounds of repeated mistakes. Striking the ball versus confidently swinging the club; overly fixated on hitting the ball lately. Being a magnet for swing advice on the range. Struggling to find my competitive identity mixed with having fun and socializing. Prioritizing intentional practice and stepping into my next set of lessons with a clear focus. Start listening. Also, here's a heads-up...
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Oct. 24, 2024

#43: [Inside the Mind] Maurice Harden: Activate Your Muscles to Prevent Injury and Hit the Ball Further

Meet Dr. Maurice Harden - a military veteran with a doctorate in kinesiology who is obsessed with getting your muscles to perform to your true potential. Maurice is the first and only M.A.T.® specialist in the Tampa Bay area who graduated with a Master’s Degree focused on Muscle Activation Techniques®. He is also mastery certified in muscle activation and also holds a Bachelors in Health & Wellness, and an Associates in Pre-Physical Therapy. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: How to upgrade yo...
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Oct. 22, 2024

#42 [Journey to Scratch] Pressure to Perform, Slowing Down, and Humbling Observations from My Past Two Rounds

In today’s episode, I’ll recap… A moment of trusting my instinct to change clubs - and it paying off big time. Feeling distracted, overwhelmed, and unfocused during a round. How getting comfortable on the course has not prepared me for my next goal - and what I will do about it. Finding another birdie in an otherwise tough day of scoring (I forgot to mention I shot a 98 that round). Making silly mistakes and skipping steps in my preparation process because I was…having too much fun? Start ...
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Oct. 17, 2024

#41. 6 Month Progress Update: Breaking 90, Understanding the Process, and Learning Lessons Thus Far

In April 2024, I shot a 65 on nine holes. And, to be honest, it was likely closer to a true 75 with the amount of OB and mulligans present. In October, I broke 90 for the first time. In today’s episode, I’m recapping this journey, specifically, what I’ve learned and what has helped me the most in shaving a significant number of strokes off of my rounds. I’ll package these learning lessons into stories and also help you better understand how what has helped me play better golf faster can help...
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Oct. 15, 2024

#40 [Journey to Scratch] Cultivating Confidence, The Gap and the Gain, and My Next Goal

In today’s episode, I’ll recap… How I’ve been feeling since shooting a lifetime low last week (87) How achieving my goal has affected my confidence The power of short-term goals - and why they’re essential if you’re committed to playing to your potential Why and how I look backward to empower me to move forward My next goal and what I’m excited about for this week’s rounds Start listening. Also, here's a heads-up: I updated my Instagram tag to @thegolfhypnotherapist. P.S. If you’re inter...
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Oct. 10, 2024

#39: [Inside the Mind] Jon Sherman: Mismanaged Expectations, Pattern Recognition, and Having More Fun to Play Better Golf

Meet Jon Sherman, author of the international best-selling Foundations of Golf series. He also is the co-host of the Sweet Spot podcast, a PGA Tour coach, and the owner of Practical Golf. Jon has been a content machine for the past 10 years, as he’s committed himself to sharing practical and proven insight into the mental, emotional, and technical aspects of the game of golf. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: The power of pattern recognition during a round and how to use it to learn more (an...
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Oct. 8, 2024

#38 [Journey to Scratch] The Click, Playing in the Mud, and Playing a Complete Round

In today’s episode, I’ll recap… Navigating a week of significant lower back pain and the decision to take 72 hours off from both the gym and touching a golf club. Calling a last-minute audible on Friday morning to practice on the range versus try and play a round of 18. Playing a new course - from the blue tees - and learning how to play golf in the mud. Squeezing a last-minute round of golf on before Hurricane Milton - and being the only golfer out there. My next goal… Start listening. A...
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Oct. 3, 2024

#37. 13 Quotes and Questions that Have Changed My Life (and Golf Game)

In today’s episode, I’m sharing stories and learning lessons - both on and off the course - that have shaped who and where I am today. Specifically, I’ll share 13 of the most impactful quotes and questions that have helped guide me over the past 20 years. Below is a list of the quotes I discuss in the episode. But for added context, stories, and action steps, make sure you listen to this episode. Start listening. Heads-up: I updated my Instagram tag to @thegolfhypnotherapist. P.S. If you’re...
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Oct. 1, 2024

#36 [Journey to Scratch] Bogey Golf, Slowing Down, and Addressing Work to be Done Away from the Course

In today’s episode, I’ll recap… An on-par round, yet, feeling dissatisfied. A productive lesson that helped a few aspects of my swing finally click into a place of consistency. The priority and work I’m focused on away from the course to help me play to my potential. The construction of my at-home practice domain (finally) and how I plan to use it moving forward. My upcoming opportunities to break 90 before November 13. Start listening. Also, here's a heads-up: I updated my Instagram tag ...
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Sept. 26, 2024

#35: [Inside the Mind] Jesse Perryman: Stop Trying So Hard and Play Better Golf

Buckle up. You’re about to enter into the ether of a zen-like, hypnotic flow conversation with a +2 handicap index golfer who recently won his club tournament - at 54 years of age. Meet Jesse Perryman - a competitive amateur golfer, father of five, with a deep-rooted fascination of psychology (alongside a degree in it) and the host of the Flaghunters Golf Podcast. He’s been golfing for over 40 years, including three years as a Division I golfer, alongside multiple tournament trophies. Jesse ...
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Sept. 24, 2024

#34. [Journey to Scratch] Trying (Too) Hard to Break 90, A New Low, And A Reality Check

In today’s episode, I’ll recap… The dark recesses of the mind I hung out in after a frustrating start to my opening nine - and what happened after I got out of there. Putting like a professional only to get eaten alive by the same greens the next day. The pressures and challenges from a feisty group behind us and a slower-than-usual pace of play - and what I learned. A tap-in birder after a blind shot that kicked-off an impressive run to finish the round. The physical toll so many practice ...
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Sept. 19, 2024

#33. How the Improv Comedy Framework “Yes, And” Can Help You Play Better Golf

Aside from the comedy you gain watching your buddy repeatedly shank his tee shot into the water (he’ll eventually get it, right!?), you and I can both learn a lot about the art of comedy when it comes to improving our golf game. Specifically, from the improv framework, “yes, and,” which fosters acceptance, creativity, open-mindedness, collaboration, and focus. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how and why you should adapt the “yes, and” framework on the golf course to find more resiliency, acce...
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Sept. 17, 2024

#32 [Journey to Scratch] Scoring Low and Letting Go (A New Putting Grip)

In today’s episode, I’ll recap… The long-term benefit one of my clients has experienced since our initial call in early 2024 (his handicap has dropped from 5.7 to 2.1 this year) Shooting my lowest score of the year… …and having the most number of putts during the round What continues to sabotage my score and hold me back from breaking 90 What I’m specifically working on this week Why I feel this coming weekend is the round I break 90… Start listening. Also, here's a heads-up: I updated m...
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Sept. 12, 2024

#31: [Inside the Mind] Chris Ardolina: Get to the Root Cause of Your Struggles and Accelerate Improvement

Meet Chris Ardolina - a multi-award-winning teaching professional at Cove Cay Golf Club in Clearwater, Florida. Chris became a scratch golfer at - wait for it - the age of 14. After deciding not to pursue professional golf, he decided to give teaching a go. He immediately fell in love with it and the rest is history. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: How to identify the root cause of your struggles AND develop an effective practice plan to overcome them. How to infuse both intention and purp...
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Sept. 10, 2024

#30 [Journey to Scratch] Patience, Pressure, and Focus On (And Away From) the Course

In today’s episode, I’ll recap… An incredibly awful round I’d like to forget and move on from (whoops). The price of skipping my warm-up and neglecting pre-round mental work. A joyous weekend of love, laughter, and (too much?) fun - and how it impacted my golf game. Focusing on shortening my backswing off the tee box. Hitting ‘em well, yet, still scoring too high… Start listening. P.S. If you’re interested in learning more about how mindset coaching and hypnotherapy can help you get unstu...
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Sept. 5, 2024

#29. The Art and Science of Acceptance to Accelerate Progress

Imagine starting your round with a triple bogey… In most cases, letting this poor start set the tone for the day is easy, ultimately leading to a poor round and less-than-enjoyable experience. But what if you could weather the tough start and go on to play one of the best rounds of your life? Acceptance empowers you to do just that. Acceptance in this scenario means acknowledging the rough start without letting it dictate the rest of your round. It allows you to reset your mindset, focus on ...