The Psychology of Winning with Brant Stachel

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, host Sid Bensalah interviews Brant Stachel—psychotherapist, massage therapist, and high-performance coach—on the overlooked mental side of athletic success. From Olympic hopefuls to weekend runners, Brant shares how mental resilience, emotional safety, and process-driven growth unlock true potential.You’ll hear Brant’s journey from struggling athlete to performance coach, practical frameworks like IGNITE for mental strength, and why focusing on “we-go” instead of ego builds better teams.Whether you're an athlete, coach, or simply looking to sharpen your mental game, this episode delivers real stories, science-backed insights, and tools to help you win from within.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro01:42 – Brant’s Journey02:33 – Defining Mental Resilience08:08 – Process Over Outcome16:37 – IGNITE Mental Training31:49 – Safe Spaces for Athletes37:43 – Managing Pressure40:18 – Visualization & Mindfulness45:22 – Team vs. Individual Mindsets48:04 – Coaching Mistakes49:46 – Bouncing Back After Loss01:01:29 – Lightning Round01:04:26 – Outro👉 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes: https://prezerosportstalk.com-  Follow Brant: https://milestonewellness.caSupport the showStay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk.Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Listen, watch, and follow:Spotify Video: Watch full episodesYouTube: Subscribe and join the conversationX: @PreZeroSTInstagram: @PreZeroSportsTalkLinkedIn: Connect with the CommunityTikTok: @PreZeroSportsTalkSubstack: Sid BensalahGot feedback, a topic idea, or a guest suggestion?Send your thoughts here: https://prezerosportstalk.com/contact/Support the Podcast: https://prezerosportstalk.com/donate/