Best Sportperformance Podcasts (2025)

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002 - Jordan Schmaltz - First Round Draft Pick St. Louis Blues, Former NHL Player, Podcast Host with NHL Media 58:12

1d ago58:12

58:12

On this episode of A Moment with Mart, I bring you Jordan Schmaltz. It was an electric show with Jswish 93.1 as we dove into many topics around sports, media, and life identities. I first met Jordan years ago when he played in the National Hockey League. He became a part of the early crowd and a staple in the Mt. Rushmore of professional hockey pla…

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001 - Burning Away Your Identity 46:31

8d ago46:31

46:31

In this inaugural episode of 'Moment with Mart,’ Harvey reflects on his journey of reintegration into content creation after years in Major League Baseball. He discusses self-perception challenges, the importance of detachment from material identities, and the nature of high performance. The conversation emphasizes the significance of asking profou…

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Mini Series - JP Martinez - Major League Pitching Coach of the San Francisco Giants 32:51

15d ago32:51

32:51

Episode 6- The mini-series "The Art of Something" comes to a finish with my good friend Jp Martinez. It's hard to put into words what this guy means to me. I first met Jp on a phone call near the end of 2020. I was anticipating a role with the San Francisco Giants; he was the assistant pitching coach then. I believe he thought we were having a shor…

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The Football Feast - Dr Maria G Aramburu - Ep011 1:27:10

24d ago1:27:10

1:27:10

Send us a text Dr. Maria G. Aramburu @pediatricsmom is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Board-Certified Paediatrician & MPH, and a true trailblazer in adolescent mental health! 🏆 With extensive experience as a former Medical Director at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and a global advocate for trauma-informed care, Dr. Aramburu has help…

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Mini Series - Alex Easby - Performance and Breathwork Coach Working with Impact Founders and CEOs 33:51

28d ago33:51

33:51

Episode 5 of the Mini-Series on The Art of Something is with my friend Alex Easby. I can't actually recall the moment I was introduced to Alex. I know it was a few years ago from a mutual friend I believe, but I can't give you the moment. To my memory, it was a classic situation where someone I knew wanted me to meet someone they knew. Either way, …

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Mini Series - Jake Butt - BTN Football Analyst, Michigan 2x All-American and Former NFL Tight End 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

Episode 4 - The Art of Something Mini-Series with the deep-thinking, curious brother of mine, Mr. Jake Butt. (@jakebutt) I first got in touch with Jake while he was playing with the Denver Broncos. What was supposed to be a quick phone call turned into a deep-dive conversation about life, the universe, and the reasoning behind our existence. I reme…

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The Football Feast - Christie Murray - Ep010 45:21

1M ago45:21

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Send us a text Christie Murray (@christiemurray7) is the Captain of Birmingham City Women’s Team 🔵 and a true inspiration in the world of football! 🏆 With over 100 games for Birmingham, former stints at Arsenal and Liverpool, and 50+ caps for Scotland, Christie has achieved incredible milestones in her career. 🌟 She’s also the founder of the Christ…

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Mini Series - Alyssa Nakken - First Female MLB Coach, Current Assistant Director of Player Development with the Cleveland Guardians 34:38

1M ago34:38

34:38

Episode 3 with Coach Nak! Let's talk about perspective. I had a front-row seat to history over the last few years while watching Alyssa break through the walls of Major League Baseball as the first female coach in the big leagues. I would never have been able to describe what this experience must have been like from her lens, nor would I ever try. …

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Mini Series - Brian Bannister - Senior Advisor to Pitching with the Chicago White Sox 36:21

2M ago36:21

36:21

Episode 2 of The Art of Something Mini-Series is with my good friend Brian Bannister. I was fortunate to coach alongside Banny for a few years in San Francisco, and it was a true honor to pick the brains of a master such as Banny. The first time I saw him, he was hovering over a computer with his hood over his head. He was dialed on a pitcher's mec…

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The Football Feast - Alan Deriard - Ep009 1:28:15

2M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

Send us a text Alan Deriard (@EliteFootballAustralia) is the founder of Elite Football Australia and Australia’s No. 1 player agent. ⚽ Alan has been instrumental in shaping the careers of young football/soccer players, helping them navigate the complex world of football, contracts, and professional negotiations. With years of experience, he’s a tru…

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Mini Series - Tyler Beede - MLB Pitcher and Co-founder of PitchSafe 30:50

2M ago30:50

30:50

Hello friends, I did a mini-series of podcasts nearly a year ago during the fall of 2023. I recorded these with a 40-minute time restraint. The platform I used to record was only allowed for such a time. If you have followed my podcast in the past, you know I love raw, authentic conversation. I've never been one for scripts. These podcasts coming u…

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The Football Feast - Tom Coughlin - Ep008 34:18

3M ago34:18

34:18

Send us a text Tom Coughlin (@tomnutritionist) is a performance nutrition expert with a Master’s in Sport & Exercise Nutrition and a Bachelor’s in Sport Psychology. ⚽ He’s one of the top consultants for elite sports teams and athletes, currently working with Hibernian Football Club, and was the lead nutritionist for Scotland Rugby. 📚 As the founder…

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The Football Feast - Leonardo Cannavale - Ep007 51:38

4M ago51:38

51:38

Send us a text Leonardo Cannavale is an incredible culinary chef who cooks for elite athletes such as Marcus Thuram, Alessandro Bastoni, Jasmine Paolini and Jasper Philipsen. In todays episode we discuss: What do elite athletes eat What it was like learning from some of the best chefs in the world The habits and discipline of the top athletes The b…

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The Football Feast - Bojan Sobot - Ep006 2:00:22

4M ago2:00:22

2:00:22

Send us a text 🎙️ REMEMBER THE NAME! 🎙️ Born in Australia and handpicked by Barcelona as Australia’s top youth talent, Bojan Šobot was offered a full-time scholarship and represented Barcelona U15’s in an international tournament 🏟️🇪🇸. On this episode of The Football Feast Podcast, Bojan takes us inside La Masia, Barcelona’s legendary academy that …

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The Football Feast - Abdul Sesay - Ep005 1:17:42

5M ago1:17:42

1:17:42

Send us a text Abdul Sesay played professional football in Serbia & Montenegro and played for some of the top Western Australia NPL teams such as Inglewood and Bayswater. Abdul shares with us his journey from Sierra Leone to Australia at 10, then moving again at 17 this time from Australia to Serbia so that he could chase his dream. He gives us an …

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The Football Feast - Dylan Cognard - Ep004 57:52

5M ago57:52

57:52

Send us a text In this episode I sat down with @dylancognard 🇫🇷. Dylan grew up and played football in Yvetot, France. Right next door to Le Havre Football Academy which has produced world class players such as Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli, Manchester City, Leicester), Paul Pogba (Juventus, Manchester United) and Dimitri Payet …

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The Football Feast - Dayle Anderson - Ep003 32:53

6M ago32:53

32:53

Send us a text On this episode of The Football Feast, I sat down with Dayle Anderson, Striker for the Seaford Rangers. We discussed his journey through football, Dayle's life, his game day fuelling and we visited Plunge Recovery at Brighton to go through Dayle's recovery protocol and to chat ice bath and compression sock study data. Remember to fue…

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The Football Feast - Marcus Gentile - Ep002 1:01:17

6M ago1:01:17

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Send us a text In this episode I sat down with Marcus Gentile also known as A1 Athletic Performance. Marcus is the head strength & conditioning coach for Fulham United and also works out of PEAQ performance. Marcus has worked with some of South Australia's top footballers including A-league and NPL players both men and women and a host of youth pla…

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Ep 1 - The Football Feast - Alex Rideout 35:56

6M ago35:56

35:56

Send us a text Podcast interviewing Alex Rideout about all things football, his gameday fuelling strategy and Jude Bellingham's umm... height :D. Disclaimer: I am currently a University Nutrition & Exercise student. But I am an accredited performance nutrition coach. Some figures used on the show are rough estimates only. Alex - https://www.instagr…

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#151 - Minnesota Wild Forward - Nick Bjugstad 1:10:00

3y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Episode 151 the boys finally grabbed the mic. A long and anticipated podcast with Nick Bjugstad of the Minnesota Wild. Nick is a former 1st round pick for the Florida Panthers after attending the University of Minnesota. He was Mr. Hockey in Minnesota out of Blaine and is an absolute beast out on the ice. The tall, gangly stud loves to talk breathi…

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#150 - Bench Coach for the Texas Rangers (MLB) - Donnie Ecker 41:30

3y ago41:30

41:30

Donnie Ecker is the Bench Coach for the Texas Rangers. He was recently named the 2021 Major League Coach of the year and former hitting coach for NL West Champions San Francisco Giants. He is a mastermind within human performance. Extremely knowledgeable and able to articulate information to athletes at the highest level. Beyond the field of sport,…

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#149 - MLB Analyst, Former Big Leaguer, Owner of Xtraordinary Athletes - Xavier Scruggs 49:27

3y ago49:27

49:27

Harvey and Xavier Scruggs sit down and talk about professional baseball, life after baseball, being an MLB Analyst, and much more. Xavier played his college ball at UNLV, and after his junior season was picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 19th round of the MLB draft. Scruggs ended his major league career after a few seasons and then went to Ko…

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#148 - Former Milwaukee Brewer Pitcher, Interior Designer, Snowboarder - Tucker Neuhaus 59:12

3y ago59:12

59:12

Tucker and Harvey are former teammates through the Milwaukee Brewers organization where Tucker was a 2nd round draft pick out of High school. After a few years of professional baseball injuries soon plagued his career and it was time to move on. After 4 years of living in a van and finding peace in simplicity. Tucker traveled the world letting his …

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#147 - Breathing Coach, Nature Enthusiast, and Student of Holistic Health - Andrew Richie 1:02:05

3y ago1:02:05

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Andy is a breathing coach, nature enthusiast, and student of holistic health. Harvey and Andy connected over the data he was finding surrounding HRV (Heart Rate Variability) scores in nature compared to indoors. Time after time Andy was finding that simply being outside raised the overall health of the human organism. Andy has been taking students …

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#146 - Screenplay Writer, Baseball Coach & Song Writer - Spencer Robinson 1:43:53

3y ago1:43:53

1:43:53

Spencer Robinson is a writer who quit his day job in 2020 to devote himself to writing screenplays full time. Although scripts are the focus, he has also written songs with a local recording artist, interviewed professional athletes for the lifestyle clothing brand UNRL, and given a best man speech to boot. Originally a declared sports management m…

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#145 - Sauna Enthusiast & Customer Sauna Builder - Glenn Auerbach 1:12:50

3y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Glenn is the founder of Sauna Times and the Sauna Research Institute (S.R.I) Glenn has been doing sauna protocols for over thirty years with authentic wood-burning heat. He is a builder of saunas and sells DIY instruction manuals to build a personal wood-burning sauna. Glenn was born and raised in Upstate, NY but now resides in Minnesota. In this e…

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#144 - Head Baseball Coach at Augsburg University - Keith Bateman 1:34:18

3y ago1:34:18

1:34:18

Ep #144 - Keith Bateman Keith Bateman has been at the helm of the Augsburg Baseball program since 2003. Leading them to multiple conferences tournaments and championship games. Coach Bateman is a prime example of a servant leader. Keith serves as the Co-Director of Academic Support at Augsburg University. He has helped shape hundreds of young baseb…

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#143 - Dan Wilson - Sauna Enthusiast, Food Forest Installer & Long Time Friend 1:02:42

3y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Harvey and Daniel Wilson met in 2015 through the discovery of cold water immersion and breath work. Dan hosted some of the first sauna & breathing sessions in MindStrong history. He is a sauna expert and built the MindStrong mobile sauna. You can find him hosting the Ddon.life podcast via Apple Music. Also, you can follow along with him as he trave…

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#142 - Cory Gregory: Fitness Entrepreneur, Competitor, Author, and Speaker 1:15:09

3y ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Cory Gregory (@corygfitness @maxeffortmuscle) is a life long fitness entrepreneur and competitor. He is joined by Brian Peters and Harvey Martin in an electric conversation about purpose, entrepreneurship, developing confidence, the importance of grit and standards, and making generational change. The boys dive deep into Cory's journey to create th…

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#141 - Lara Dallman-Weiss: US Olympic Sailor 1:36:56

3y ago1:36:56

1:36:56

On this episode, we were joined by US Olympic Sailor, Lara Dallman-Weiss. This podcast is packed with awareness found through growth, success, and struggle. In our conversation, Harvey and Brian get to learn all about the art of sailing, the bond of the Olympic family, and how Lara keeps her body and mind sharp to compete against the best in the wo…

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#140 - Nate Thompson, Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Player 57:18

3+ y ago57:18

57:18

On this episode, 13-year NHL veteran and current Philadelphia Flyers center Nate Thompson joins us to share some of the vast wisdom gained from a long career in the NHL. Along with his wisdom, Nate's continued passion for the game is inspiring. He continues to chase every edge possible at 37 years of age to sustain his success. Along with that, you…

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#139 - Michael Easter: Best-Selling Author, "The Comfort Crisis" 1:04:23

3+ y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

On this episode, Michael Easter joins the show for an in-depth discussion regarding his literary masterpiece, "The Comfort Crisis". Harvey, Brian, and the MSP crew have long believed in the power of doing hard things and "getting comfortable being uncomfortable", which makes this conversation a must-listen as they dive deep with Michael into the sc…

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#138 - Florence Williams: Award-Winning Author of "The Nature Fix" 45:17

3+ y ago45:17

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DID YOU KNOW ... Research has shown that 2+ hours a week spent in nature is associated with higher levels of health and happiness. We learned that valuable fact and many others on this week's episode of The MindStrong Project Podcast thanks to Award-Winning author, Florence Williams. The MSP crew has long believed in the value of nature-based livin…

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#137 - Steve Wright: Former NFL Player & Survivor Participant 56:04

3+ y ago56:04

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After a long podcast hiatus, we are back with an absolute stallion of a guest. Steve Wright joins our show to talk about his journey with the philosophy of minimalism. This dude will bring the juice to your ears in sharing his unique lifestyle and habits surrounding meditation, fasting, training, and all things health. Join Harvey Martin and specia…

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#136 - Chase Chewning - Host, Ever Forward Radio 1:00:52

3+ y ago1:00:52

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On this episode of the MindStrong Project Podcast, Chase Chewning joins the show. Chase is and Army Vet and health coach turned podcaster who has a passion for greatness. He is currently the host of Ever Forward Radio, which has over 1.6 million downloads, and founder of Operation Podcast - a venture that trains prospective podcasters the ins and o…

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#135 - Jake Butt, Denver Broncos 53:13

3+ y ago53:13

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On this episode, MindStrong Founder Harvey Martin sits down with Jake Butt, TE Denver Broncos to chat about his time in the NFL, navigating a series of injuries, and advice on keeping your head above water when injuries try to drag you down. Simply put, Jake is one tough son of b****. He has been through multiple ACL tears, meniscus tears, and the …

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#134 - Rich Hill, University of San Diego Head Baseball Coach 1:09:06

4y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

On this episode, MindStrong Project founder Harvey Martin and Strength Coach Brian Peters have an amazingly energizing conversation with Rich Hill, the Head Baseball Coach at the University of San Diego. In our conversation, Coach Hill shares his thoughts on how his success in coaching has been so sustainable. A few themes stuck out - Relationships…

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#133 - James Comerford, Founder/CEO of Replenishing Care & Technologies - Cellular Health for Performance & Healing 1:03:29

4y ago1:03:29

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On this week's episode, James Comerford comes on the show to share his amazing journey in attempting to re-invent the healthcare system, his cellular health technology clinic/systems, and the "medical miracle" he experienced in his 40s to now working out every day at 64 and having a resting heart rate of 50 BPM. James is the Founder and CEO of the …

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Coffee Buzz Friday #72 41:48

4y ago41:48

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On this week's episode, Harvey and Austin talk about one of the biggest buzz-words in the mental performance world: confidence. The duo offers a controversial definition of what confidence really is, and talk about some of the world's greatest athletes being prime examples of inner confidence - including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Tom Brady. …

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#132 - Jessie Inchauspé, Glucose Goddess - Managing Glucose Spikes for Optimal Health 56:17

4y ago56:17

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Each day we make over 200 food decisions. As athletes, what we put in our bodies directly impacts our performance and the speed at which we recover from training or exercise. Glucose is used by the body for energy production, but too much of it and it begins to cause serious cell damage oftentimes leading to severe inflammation, diabetes, cardiovas…

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Coffee Buzz Friday #71 32:09

4y ago32:09

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On this week's episode, Harvey and Austin discuss the concept of "knowledge vs wisdom". Particularly, how do we transform knowledge into wisdom? Why is experience such an important factor in that equation? Is rock bottom necessary for us to finally apply our knowledge? We talk heavily about internalizing these concepts through the concept of choice…

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#131 - Life/Mental Edge Coach Darleen Santore 38:39

4y ago38:39

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On this week's episode, we throw it back to an early-quarantine conversation with Coach Harvey Martin, MindStrong Ambassador Brian Peters, and our good friend/mentor - Coach Dar. The trio takes a fun and relevant dive into emotional intelligence with a ton of gold nuggets - specifically how the pandemic is forcing people to understand themselves an…

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Coffee Buzz Friday #70 39:19

4y ago39:19

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On this week’s episode, Harvey and Austin attempt to answer one of the most important questions in team sports: Is each member of the team equally important for team success? Also, you won’t want to miss hearing about the coffee shops in Montana. Let’s just say they do things a little differently in that neck of the woods. Finally, the duo finishes…

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#130 - Netflix's "Down To Earth" Co-Host Darin Olien 1:06:46

4y ago1:06:46

1:06:46

On this week's episode, Darin Olien is back on the show to chop up breath, nutrition, and wellness with our host, Harvey Martin. The two human performance nerds dive heavily into not only the intuitive side of breath work and nutrition, but also some of the science regarding how our habits literally affect our molecular biology. The conversation hi…

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#129 - Human Performance Specialist Brian Mackenzie 1:17:04

4y ago1:17:04

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On this week's episode, Harvey has an in-depth conversation with Brian Mackenzie, a human performance specialist and founder of Shift - a sports & fitness instruction company working with high performers all over the world, as well as co-founder/president of Health and Human Performance Foundation. Harvey and Brian talk heavily about how the psycho…

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Coffee Buzz Friday #69 36:10

4y ago36:10

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On this week's episode, Harvey and Austin have a unique conversation around the idea of energy. Specifically, that there is a fundamental problem or misunderstanding about how the brain and body communicate based on available energy and energy efficiency. In fact, most Americans - even the majority of professional athletes - are metabolically ineff…

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#128 - Founder of Apiros Movement Training Austin Einhorn 1:05:56

4y ago1:05:56

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On this week's episode, Harvey shares a conversation with the brilliant Austin Einhorn - Founder of Apiros Movement Training in Santa Cruz, California. During his tenure of coaching movement, Austin has had the privilege to help athletes and organizations in every major professional sports league in America; including the PGA, Seattle Seahawks, Hou…

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Special Episode: MindStrong Nutrition Protocol 36:03

4y ago36:03

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The MindStrong Project Nutrition Protocol launches today, Nov. 9th! Tune in as Harvey and Matt talk about what the Nutritional Protocol and how you can join a community of pro and elite performers looking to better understand their unique nutritional needs. Each week, join the MindStrong team on Instagram (@themindstrongproject) to get cooking and …

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Coffee Buzz Friday #68 40:07

4y ago40:07

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On this week's Episode, Harvey and Austin go to Instagram Live to talk about breathing and performance, as well as field questions from viewers that relate to many different topics within performance and breath work. Questions range from adapting the body for cold/hot environments in performance through breathing, understanding how breathing is imp…

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#127 - New York Yankees Hitting Coach Rachel Balkovec 46:09

4y ago46:09

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Rachel Balkovec is a current hitting coach for the New York Yankees who is breaking the barriers of sport in society one day, one job, and one stereotype at a time. In 2019, she was hired as the first full-time female hitting coach in a Major League Baseball organization. Outside of that, Rachel's resumé contains arguably one of the most formidable…

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