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The Mindbuffs Podcast is for people who want to get the most out of their lives, without burning out. Combining the latest research with quality conversation, we debunk unhealthy examples of high-performance living and teach you how to master your mind. — If you’d like to learn more about Mindbuffs and what we do, go check us out at www.mindbuffs.com or send us a message at info@mindbuffs.ca
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This Week on The Mindbuffs Podcast: Join Mat and special guest Kayla, a sports psychologist, as they dive into the multifaceted nature of confidence in sports. Building on their previous episode that laid the groundwork for understanding confidence, Mat and Kayla take a deeper look into what confidence really means for athletes and how they can har…
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The Power and Control Wheel: Coercion Pt 2
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This Week on The Mindbuffs Podcast: Join Mat and special guest Lindsay Piper, a sports psychologist and performance dynamics expert, for Part 2 of their in-depth exploration into the complex world of coercion in sports. Building on their previous discussion, Mat and Lindsay dive deeper into real-world examples of coercion and how it manifests in at…
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This Week on The Mindbuffs Podcast: In Part 2 of our series on Business Appreciation, Mat is once again joined by Shawna Shuster, a mental performance consultant at Mindbuffs. This episode dives deeper into how businesses can create and sustain environments where employees truly feel seen and heard, even during challenging times. Shawna brings her …
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The Power and Control Wheel: Coercion Pt 1
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This week on The Mindbuffs Podcast: Mat is joined by special guest, Lindsay Piper, a sports psychologist and expert in performance dynamics, to delve into the often-overlooked topic of coercion and control in sports. Lindsay brings a wealth of knowledge on how power dynamics shape interactions and the profound effects they have on individuals. Mat …
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This week on The Mindbuffs Podcast: Mat is joined by special guest Shawna Shuster, a mental performance consultant at Mindbuffs, to share their focus on enhancing workplace dynamics through appreciation. Shawna shares her extensive knowledge on the nuances of appreciation and its vital role in fostering a positive workplace culture. Both Mat and Sh…
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Megan Dart - Executive Director of The Fringe Theatre
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This week on The Mindbuffs Podcast, Mat and Alex are joined by Megan Dart, the executive director at Edmonton Fringe Theatre. With the Fringe festival just around the corner, Megan shares her insights on the intersection of art and entrepreneurship, the unique spirit of the Fringe, and the importance of community in fostering creativity. From her j…
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Olympic Recap: Adversity, Body Image, Genetics, and Controversy
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Join Mat de Moissac and Alex Schinke on the latest episode of The Mindbuffs Podcast as they dive into some of the most memorable moments from the recent Olympics, exploring the games through the lens of sports psychology. From awe-inspiring performances to heated controversies, Mat and Alex break down the psychological elements in the games' bigges…
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The Power and Control Wheel: Abuse in Sports
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Hello friends! We have another exciting new Mindbuffs Podcast for you, live in high definition video! We are starting another new series this week, entitled the Power and Control Wheel: Abuse in Sport. This series will explore the power dynamics between coaches and athletes, using the Power and Control Wheel to show examples of this dynamic being a…
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The positive mindset and emotions that come with genuine confidence are so powerful that they can significantly alter our neurochemistry. Dozens of studies in medical journals show that confidence in one's recovery leads to accelerated and longer-lasting healing. In performance, confidence gives us a direct pathway to that sweet, sweet flow state. …
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Pride Month: Diversity and Practical Tips for Difficult Conversations
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If you haven't already, go back and listen to our What is the Difference Between Discomfort and Insecurity episode here! Also, before we get started, here are some important concepts we go over: - SOGIE: Sexual Orientation Gender Identity and Expression. We use this acronym as our umbrella term for the conversation - Safe space versus welcoming and…
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Accommodations and Understanding Neurodiversity at Work Pt 2 | Business and Culture Ep 7
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Continuing their chat about tangible accommodations for neurodiverse employees, Mat and Shawna dive into the science of neurodiversity. Are we all neurodiverse, or has social media taken over the world of medicine? This episode offers additional tools for you to use or gain a better understanding of, giving a glimpse into the mind of the neurodiver…
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Accommodations and Understanding Neurodiversity at Work Pt 1 | Business and Culture Ep 6
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We're really cooking now! Last week on the Podcast, Mat and Shawna had a great discussion about Neurospiciness (Neurodivergence) in the Workplace. They talked about all the different ways Neurodiversity can show up and the challenges and opportunities it brings. This week, we're getting into how employers can support their Neurospicy employees and …
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Neurospiciness in the Workplace | Business and Culture Ep 5
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Ready to spice things up? If you've been keeping up with social media, you know that neurodivergence (or as we like to call it, neurospiciness) is one of the hottest topics online right now. So this week on The Mindbuffs Podcast, we're starting a new series called Neurospiciness in the Workplace. Our goal is to help create inclusive work environmen…
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Inquisitive vs. Curious - When Did Curiosity Kill the Cat? | Language and Performance Ep 4
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You’re not going to want to miss out on this one. You might think that curiosity and inquisitiveness are the same thing, but there is a significant difference between how it feels to be on the receiving end of both of these mindsets. The goal of this week's podcast is to improve the quality of our conversations by leaning into curiosity, and away f…
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Wait…that’s normal?! | Power Differentials Ep 4
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In this episode, we talk about something that often gets overlooked in sports culture: the normalization of negativity. Athletes deal with injuries and intense pressure all the time, but we don't always talk about it openly. We are going to explore how this affects their mental health and performance, and why it's so important to address these issu…
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Oilers Playoffs: Coaching Under Pressure and Player Confidence
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This one is for the Oilers fans! Can we just take a second to acknowledge the crazy rollercoaster of coaches that McDavid has had in his career? But this year, it finally feels like we've got the right leader behind the bench. Knoblauch has been killin' it since he took over from Woodcraft, with the best record in the NHL. There are some clear reas…
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Final Burnout | Business and Culture Ep 4
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Mat and Shawna discuss what employers can do to help their employees prevent and/or manage burnout. From culture to government-sponsored support, there is hope even in the darkest times! If you are a leader, mentor, or have people who rely on you, check this episode out to review what you can do today to help your business and people in the future.…
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The Adventures of a Pro Hockey Player with Nick Johnson Part 4 | Faith and Flow
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No Cheat Codes: Tools and Skills to Defeat Burnout | Business and Culture Ep 3
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Explore the tangible tools during the stages of burnout. Mat and Shawna explore proactive self-care, early onset of burnout, and the dreaded "I am ready to die" levels of burnout and how to take care of you at each step. If you need some tools to address your own stage of burnout then this episode is for you! Let’s all admit we are human and work o…
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The Adventures of a Pro Hockey Player with Nick Johnson Part 3 | The Annoying Inner Critic
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This episode is either going to make you feel a lot better, or a lot worse about yourself. The reality is that even as sports psychologists who know all the tricks, all the tools, and all of the science, we still have to battle with those annoying inner critics. Critics are pluralized because it's actually several different parts of self that give …
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Me, Myself, and My Thoughts: Rumination vs. Processing | Language and Performance Ep 3
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Have you ever tried to think about how to “solve” a problem, but instead, you end up feeling worse off than when you started? If your inner voice becomes repetitive and narrows to only negative conclusions, folks, we have entered the land of rumination. This podcast explores how rumination or its more adaptive counterpart, emotional processing, may…
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The Coach-Athlete Relationship | Power Differentials Ep 3
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In this episode, we unravel the intricate dynamics of the coach-athlete relationship and discuss the difference between intent and impact. Learn how fostering healthy relationships is not just essential for wins on the court, but how it can shape athletes’ lives beyond their sporting careers. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the unseen influ…
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Swamp Kings and the Glorification of Abusive Leadership | Performance Psychology and Pop Culture Ep 2
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It’s both maddening and unsurprising that a show like Swamp Kings celebrates only the toxic aspects of sport and masculinity. The headline quote of the show is “I treat my superstars like superstars and my shit like shit.” Coach Urban Meyer smiles with satisfaction at the quote and the football players on the show, which are only the superstars, ch…
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Is it me? Am I the Drama? Internal vs. External Locus of Control | Language and Performance Ep 2
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We lost because of the Ref tonight - We lost the contract because we didn’t learn enough about our client. How much control do you believe you have over your success? Your performance and its outcome can be seen as your responsibility entirely, a result of outside forces, or somewhere in between. Where on the spectrum of Locus of Control do you lie…
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Burnout and Its Many Faces | Business and Culture Ep 2
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Episode 2 of the burnout series brings us face to face with how burnout happens and what ways it can impact us beyond just being “overworked”. We explore burnout types and how it expresses itself in sneaky ways. We squash common myths about motivation and discuss how expectations can lead us down unexpected paths.…
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The Adventures of a Pro Hockey Player with Nick Johnson Part 2 | Purpose and Identity Ep 2
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During part 2 of this conversation, Nick and Mat discuss the conundrum of one’s fixed identity within sport and how it impacts a player’s progression through competitive sports. There are a million books on “how to be successful” written by millionaires and famous people who completely leave out the two most important variables: Who you know and wh…
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The Culture of Silence in Coach-Athlete Relationships Part 2 Ep 2
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In the world of sports, power differentials between athletes and coaches represent a complicated interplay that significantly influences the dynamics both on and off the field. This episode delves into the multifaceted layers of these relationships, examining the power dynamics of different coaching styles and exploring common examples of power str…
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The Culture of Silence in Coach-Athlete Relationships | Power Differentials Ep 1
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In this episode, we unpack how a culture of silence can impact personal mental health and collective performance. From locker rooms to boardrooms, athletes and professionals often grapple with an atmosphere of fear that discourages open dialogue around critical issues. In this episode we discuss the impact of maintaining silence, both on the well-b…
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Daily Double: What is the difference between discomfort and insecurity? | Language and Performance Ep 1
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The feeling of discomfort can show up in many ways; a churning stomach, a sense of heightened awareness, or a general feeling of unease. Maybe this feeling shows up when you enter a room of unfamiliar faces, a boardroom of the “weekly culprits”, or your not-so-favourite “see you at the holidays” family members. The feeling of being uncomfortable or…
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What is Sport and Performance Psychology? | Performance Psychology and Pop Culture Ep 1
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There are a lot of misconceptions about the world of sport psychology from what it is, how it helps, and who it’s for. For the last few decades, you would only ever see a sport psychologist working at the Olympic games, helping athletes with focus, self-talk, pre-competition routine, visualization, and the invisible power of confidence. The work th…
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The Adventures of a Pro Hockey Player with Nick Johnson Part 1 | Purpose and Identity Ep 1
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There isn’t a lot of room for individuality in elite-level sports, especially in team sports. Just think back to hockey night in Canada with Don Cherry and how with every segment he would show clips of “good ole hockey boys” with his iconic thumbs up while scoffing at goal celebrations from the likes of Ovechkin and Subban. Every culture, regardles…
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Burnout is Real, and it Takes No Prisoners | Business and Culture Ep 1
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In business and life, we often hear the term “burnout” used to describe the tired employee and employer in the workforce. As this buzzword makes its way into our daily language, we discuss the importance of taking it seriously because it will seriously take you. With hustle culture, expectations, and a post-covid world, we begin our deep-dive explo…
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By combining the latest research with quality conversation, The Mindbuffs Podcast is for people who want to get the most out of their lives, without burning out. We debunk unhealthy examples of high performance living and teach you how to master your mind. — Contact Mat de Moissac | Mindbuffs: Website: Mindbuffs.com Instagram: @Mindbuffs Facebook: …
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