Podcast · 70 episodes
Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
by Dr. Michael Gervais · English
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.
Latest episodes
The Psychology of Inner Peace | Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi ShankarInner peace and psychological agility—how to reduce excessive stress (stress as “salt,” not more), practice non-attachment, and use breathing/meditation to stay calm while acting fast.30 Sep 2026 · 34 min
The Psychology of Pain | Dr Tom WaltersHow pain is shaped by the brain and meaning (not just tissue damage), and how fear/anxiety and clinician messaging can worsen outcomes; includes “nocebo” vs “placebo” and practical movement/education…23 Sep 2026 · 1 h 18 min
The Psychology of Motivation | Dr. Masud HusainMotivation and attention as brain-computable processes; how apathy can be caused by basal ganglia damage (not depression), how dopamine circuits relate to addiction, and how attention control (overt…16 Sep 2026 · 1 h 44 min
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The Psychology of Inner Peace | Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi ShankarInner peace and psychological agility—how to reduce excessive stress (stress as “salt,” not more), practice non-attachment, and use breathing/meditation to stay calm while acting fast.30 Sep 2026 · 34 min · 14 chapters
The Psychology of Pain | Dr Tom WaltersHow pain is shaped by the brain and meaning (not just tissue damage), and how fear/anxiety and clinician messaging can worsen outcomes; includes “nocebo” vs “placebo” and practical movement/education…23 Sep 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 31 chapters
The Psychology of Motivation | Dr. Masud HusainMotivation and attention as brain-computable processes; how apathy can be caused by basal ganglia damage (not depression), how dopamine circuits relate to addiction, and how attention control (overt…16 Sep 2026 · 1 h 44 min · 40 chapters
The Psychology of The 10 Commandments| Jamie MetzlJamie Metzl argues that the Ten Commandments’ moral intent should be reinterpreted for the AI era, and proposes “AI Ten Commandments” drawn from many religious and ethical traditions to guide human…9 Sep 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 30 chapters
The Psychology of Menopause | Tamsen FadalThe psychology and lived experience of menopause/perimenopause, emphasizing that many symptoms (hot flashes, racing heart, anxiety/depression-like feelings, brain fog, mood/libido changes, sleep…2 Sep 2026 · 59 min · 32 chapters
The Psychology of Fighting Dementia | Dr Tommy WoodHow dementia risk can be reduced through modifiable life factors and beliefs, framed as the “3S model” (Stimulus, Supply, Support).26 Aug 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 30 chapters
The Psychology of Positive Habits | Jon GordonThe psychology of positive habits—how changing habits reshapes identity, how “wounds” drive recurring patterns, and practical mental/leadership habits for stress, anxiety, and relationships.19 Aug 2026 · 40 min · 21 chapters
The Psychology of Authenticity | Seth Godin - From The VaultThe psychology of authenticity and leadership, arguing that “authenticity” is often misused; instead, people should aim for consistent, disciplined “best versions” of themselves aligned to values and…12 Aug 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 33 chapters
The Psychology of Youth Sports | AMA Victoria Garrick Browne and Dr Michael GervaisYouth sports psychology—how to build identity beyond performance, distinguish healthy competitiveness from unhealthy pressure, and recognize burnout; includes guidance for parents/coaches and mental…5 Aug 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 28 chapters
The Psychology Of Speaking Under Pressure | Matt AbrahamsHow to speak effectively when anxious or “on the spot,” including the psychology of threat/fight-or-flight, reframing, and practical communication structures (e.g., What-So-What-Now-What;…29 Jul 2026 · 49 min · 28 chapters
The Psychology of Youth Mental Health | Ross SzaboYouth mental health education and how to define, recognize, and build skills for coping before crises.22 Jul 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 37 chapters
Women Are Not Small Men | Dr Stacy SimsThe episode argues that women’s physiology (especially across the menstrual cycle and perimenopause/menopause) is fundamentally different from men’s, so research, diagnosis, and training/nutrition…15 Jul 2026 · 1 h 48 min · 54 chapters
The Psychology Of Building Team Culture | Eddie JonesEddie Jones discusses how to build team culture using psychology: creating identity, applying pressure in training, managing “knuckleheads,” giving immediate discreet feedback, and balancing…8 Jul 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 38 chapters
The Psychology Of Parenting | Dr. Dan SiegelThe psychology and neuroscience of parenting through Dr. Dan Siegel’s interpersonal neurobiology framework—how relationships shape the developing mind, why “repair” matters more than perfection, and…1 Jul 2026 · 1 h 34 min · 41 chapters
The Psychology of Fighting Cancer | Dr Valter LongoDr. Valter (Walter) Longo discusses “Fasting Cancer” and how longevity biology may prevent cancer and improve outcomes alongside standard oncology care.24 Jun 2026 · 59 min · 18 chapters
The Psychology Of Winning The Super Bowl | Seattle Seahawks Coach Mike MacdonaldHow Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald builds a Super Bowl–winning mindset through mental skills, clarity, and “through not around” leadership—staying honest, aligning coaches and players, and…17 Jun 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 37 chapters
The Psychology Of Spirituality | Dr. Lisa MillerThe psychology and neuroscience of spirituality, arguing it’s an inborn “awakened awareness” (not just religion) that protects mental health and supports recovery.10 Jun 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 30 chapters
The Psychology of Awareness | Jon Kabat-ZinnJon Kabat-Zinn discusses “the psychology of awareness” through mindfulness and its role in medicine, personal well-being, and societal action.3 Jun 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 22 chapters
The Psychology Of Not Giving A F*ck | Mark MansonMark Manson discusses “not giving a f*ck” as a psychology of choosing what to care about amid fractured information, social media comparison, and disinformation.27 May 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
The Psychology Of Feeling Loved | Dr Sonja LyubomirskyThe episode argues that happiness depends less on being loved and more on feeling loved.20 May 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 29 chapters
The Psychology of Being a Super Communicator | Charles DuhiggHow to communicate as a “super communicator” by matching the other person’s mindset across three conversation types—practical (problem-solving), emotional (empathizing), and social (acknowledging…13 May 2026 · 52 min · 20 chapters
5 Questions to Unlock Your Inner Potential | Dr. Mike Gervais - AMA Vol.29An Ask Me Anything episode with Dr. Michael Gervais and guest Jeff Byers (former NFL player; co-founder/CEO of Momentus) answering community, purpose, and identity questions, plus how to handle…6 May 2026 · 1 h · 20 chapters
The Psychology of Performance Under Pressure |Andrew WhitworthAndrew Whitworth discusses how elite performance under pressure depends on “mastery of self” (emotional regulation, self-talk, anxiety management, and empathy) as much as technical training.29 Apr 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 29 chapters
The Psychology Of Money | Tom BilyeuThe psychology of money—how people misunderstand money, why they feel financially stuck, and how economic incentives (especially inflation and asset ownership) shape modern inequality.22 Apr 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 30 chapters