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Mental Advantage Podcast
by John Cullen & Brandon Allen
This podcast will serve as your MAP to the best version of yourself. No matter what your goals, it all starts with having the right mindset and the right system, in place, that will set you up for success. We want to give you the Mental Advantage.
Episodes
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Episode 132: "The Leadership Trap," Jimmy Burroughes
What happens when the skills that made you successful start getting in the way of your leadership? In this episode, Jimmy Burroughes, Founder of JBL High Performance, explores the identity shift from expert to leader, why great leaders must empower other to make mistakes, and how coaching can...
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Episode 131: "Next Play: Mastering Your Emotions, Your Mindset & Your Life", Alan Stein Jr.
What if the biggest game-changing skill isn't controlling your emotions -- but learning how to respond to them? In this powerful conversation, Alan Stein Jr. explores the "Next Play" mentality and how emotional regulation, self-awareness, and intentional responses can transform the way we lead,...
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Episode 130: "The Champion Within", Ricky Scruggs
The MAP boys sit down with Ricky Scruggs, the founder of Centerfield Coaching and Consulting and the author of the book, "The Champion Within: Overcome Approval Addiction and Compete with Greatness." Some of the topics discussed in this episode include: what led Ricky to become fascinated with…
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Episode 129: "Master Your Mindset, Master Your Performance", Collin Henderson
The MAP boys are joined by Collin Henderson, Founder of Master Your Mindset and a Limitless Minds Mental Conditioning Coach. In this episode, Collin explains how he learned to train his mind through techniques like Trevor Moawad's concept of neutral thinking to help manage negativity. The...
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Episode 128: "Why Thinking Is Becoming a Competitive Edge", John Cullen and Brandon Allen
After nearly a year away, the MAP boys are back -- and a lot has changed. In this episode, we break down how AI is reshaping performance, why over-automation can weaken decision-making, and what it really takes to lead in a world where certainty is gone. This is a real conversation about the…
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Episode 127: "Old Dog, New Tricks", Barry Davis
The MAP boys sit down with Barry Davis. The longtime college baseball coach discusses his new book, "Old Dog, New Tricks -- the Power of Leading with Emotional Intelligence." Coach Davis spent 20 years as head coach at Rider University and a total of 35 years of coaching at different levels. His...
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Episode 126: "(Sp)identity", Holly Stofa
The MAP boys sit down for a fascinating conversation with Holly Stofa, a smalltown girl who went on to become a Covert CIA Operator, author, coach, mom, collegiate athlete and mental performance coach. After her career in the CIA, she has now set her agenda on helping people like yourself to…
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Episode 125: "Nobody's Sleeping," Dr. Bijoy John
The MAP boys caught up with Dr. Bijoy John, a board-certified sleep specialist with over 25 years of experience in treating various sleep disorders across all age groups. In addition to his book, "Nobody's Sleeping: 7 Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health and Happiness," Dr. John also runs…
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Episode 124: "Confidence is Overrated," Travis Thomas
In today's episode, the MAP boys sit down with second-time guest, Travis Thomas, to discuss such topics as confidence and courage. Travis is a speaker, author, coach and creator of "Live Yes, And." He has dedicated his life to helping individuals, teams and organizations with mindset, team…
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Episode 123: "We're Back", John Cullen and Brandon Allen
After a longer than expected holiday break, the MAP boys are back. On this episode, they discussed their experiences with wellness, mental health and meditation. They also explored the importance of focus, mental preparation, and control in in sports and life; the role of gratitude and discipline...
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Episode 122: "What is Your Legacy?", Tim Neiman
The MAP boys welcome Tim Neiman, head baseball coach at DeSales University, to the program. Coach Neiman is also the author of "What is Your Legacy? A Blueprint for Your Personal and Professional Journey". Coach Neiman has over 35+ years of experience as a college baseball coach and he shares…
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Episode 121: "Kick Anxiety's Ass", Dr. Bhrett McCabe
The MAP boys welcome back to the show, Dr. Bhrett McCabe. Bhrett is a clinical and sport psychologist known by top performers, teams, organizations and companies as a true catalyst for excellence. He works with those on the razor's edge of human performance, striving to illuminate pathways to…
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Episode 120: "Celebrate Everything", Shawn Lopez
The MAP boys sit down with longtime friend and former college teammate, Shawn Lopez. "Pez" has been the Head Softball Coach at Olathe Northwest in Olathe, KS since 2019. In 2024, his team went 23-4 and won the 6A State Championship and he was named the 6A Coach of the Year. Shawn shares his...
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Episode 119: "Keep It Simple", Monte Lee
On this week's episode of the Mental Advantage Podcast, the MAP boys sit down with Monte Lee, the Associate Head Baseball Coach at the University of South Carolina. He talks about the various stops he has made in his coaching journey from being an assistant coach for Tim Wallace (Spartanburg...
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Episode 118: "Authentic Excellence", Joanna Lohman
On this week's episode of the Mental Advantage Podcast, the MAP boys sit down with Joanna Lohman. Joanna is a former professional soccer player and member of the United States Women's National Team. She is the first player in Washington Spirit history to have her jersey retired, honoring her...
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Episode 117: "Don't Fight the Game", Isaac Collins, Nashville Sounds
The MAP boys sit down with Isaac Collins, a professional baseball player with the Nashville Sounds (AAA affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers). It won't take long to understand why Isaac's mindset and mental toughness are a big part of his success in baseball. He credits alot of people for helping…
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Episode 116: "Score Better", Dr. Mo Pickens
He's back!! After a long break, Dr. Mo returns to the Mental Advantage Podcast to talk to the boys about the mental game of golf. A longtime friend of the show, Dr. Mo discusses the Netflix series, Full Swing, and the episode on mental performance. He discusses the real life challenges so many of...
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Episode 115: "Live 'Yes, And'", Travis Thomas
The MAP boys sit down with Travis Thomas a team performance coach – improvisor – author (book Live Yes, And) – speaker and founder of the “Live Yes, And” movement. He is also a Limitless Minds room tilter. Travis was the Leadership and Team Dynamics coach for the US Men's National Soccer Team and...
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Episode 114: "Find Your Calling, Change the World", Chad Metcalf
The MAP boys sit down with Chad Metcalf, a Navy SEAL turned professional golfer turned entrepreneur and author. Chad discusses the keys to building mental toughness and the lessons he learned at a young age that served him well during BUDs (Basic Underwater Demolition school) on his way to become…
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Episode 113: "Leading Leaders", Dave Kline
The MAP boys sit down with Dave Kline, an entrepreneur, writer, speaker and coach who founded and developed MGMT Accelerator and Codified Management Playbook as well as many other resources designed to train leaders on the playbook for leading high-performance teams. Dave's 20+ years of…
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Episode 112: "Shatterproof", Lauren Sisler
On this week's episode of the Mental Advantage Podcast, the MAP boys sit down with Lauren Sisler. Lauren is a two-time Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster who has worked for ESPN and SEC Network since 2016. In 2003 as a freshman on the gymnastics team at Rutgers University, a phone call in the...
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Episode 111: "No Finish Line", China McCarney
The MAP boys sit down with long time friend of the show (and one of their favorite humans), China McCarney. They talk about China's social media posts and his ongoing journey towards mental wellness. The unpack how there is "no finish line" when you are on this journey, but the key is to embrace...
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Episode 110: "Challenges of the High Performer", Kamini Wood
The MAP boys sit down with Kamini Wood, a certified life coach who helps high-achievers heal their relationships with themselves. She is a best-selling author who is also the creator of AuthenticMe and CEO of Live Joy Your Way. Topics of discussion include: raising high-performing young adults,...
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Episode 109: "NeuroBased Training", Mischelle Lee
The MAP boys sit down with Mischelle Lee, a former collegiate athlete who is now a personal trainer and coach who specializes in neurobased training. Her program combines her degree in Exercise Science with lymphatics knowledge, Z-Health neurology, nutrition, breathing techniques, RPR (reflexive...
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Episode 108: "Building Psychological Fitness", Dr. Karen Doll
The MAP boys sit down with Dr. Karen Doll, the author of Building Psychological Fitness: How High Performers Achieve with Ease. Dr. Doll is a licensed psychologist, consultant, coach, and #1 international bestselling author. She collaborates with industry-leading organizations and coaches...
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Episode 107: "Finishing Out 2023 - A Year in Review", John Cullen and Brandon Allen
In the last show of 2023, the MAP boys reflect back on the year and the lessons learned from all of the amazing guests that have been on the show. Thank you all for listening this year -- there will be lots of great guests coming on the show in 2023. To write the show: [email protected]...
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Episode 106: "The Search for GRIT", Mike Taylor and Roger Kitchen Jr.
The MAP boys sat down with Mike Taylor and Roger Kitchen Jr. to discuss an athlete assessment that uses AI to take a comprehensive view of an athlete's profile to measure "heart" and "head" through the merits of five traits: mastery; persistence; competitiveness; work ethic and team orientation....
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Episode 105: "You are Loved", Aaron Machbitz
In this episode the MAP boys talk with Aaron Machbitz, host of podcasts, "Something for Everybody" and "Champions Adjust." A former D-1 baseball player and professional wrestler Aaron is also the founder and CEO of "You are Loved". Aaron opens up about how pain and curiosity fueled him on his...
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Episode 104: "Freedom to Fail", Major General (Ret.) Chris Hughes
In this episode, the MAP boys sit down with Major Gen. (Ret.) Chris Hughes to discuss the lessons of leadership that he learned in over 35 years of leadership experience in the US Army, from platoon leader to Commanding General. Over the course of his career, Chris served as the Executive Officer...
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Episode 103: "I AM, because WE ARE." Vital Akimana
The MAP boys sit down with public speaker, facilitator and master of healing arts, Vital Akimana. Vital shares his unbelievable journey from Rwanda where he and his family escaped the genocide that saw 800,000 people slaughtered in 100 days of blood-letting. He talks about the unspeakable things…
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Episode 102: "Productive Thought", John Cullen and Brandon Allen
The MAP boys sit down to discuss the feedback from the Brendan Suhr episode. They also talk about some of the interesting things they have been following in the world of mental performance. For more information about MindVue and the mindset skills assessment go to www.mindvue.com - to receive a…
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Episode 101: "Coaching U", Brendan Suhr
The MAP boys sit down with Brendan Suhr, the founder of Coaching U and long-time NBA assistant coach who coached many of the greatest basketball players of all-time. Brendan talks to the boys about his start in coaching and shares some of the stories from his distinguished career that saw him be…
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Episode 100: "How it Started..How it's Going", Dave Meyer
For the 100th episode of the Mental Advantage Podcast, the MAP boys sit down with their very first guest ever, Dave Meyer. Dave is a physical therapist and mental performance coach who has been working in professional sports for many years. He is the author of the book, "Injured to Elite" and the...
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Episode 99: "Major League University", Austin Byler
The MAP boys sit down with Austin Byler, co-founder of Major League University to discuss his career and how he got motivated to become a mental performance coach. The importance of culture in programs, the Breath A.I.R. method for helping improve better self-talk and many other topics. For more...
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Episode 98: "Mental Performance in Action", John Cullen and Brandon Allen
The MAP boys sit down to discuss the feedback from the Damon West episode, "The Coffee Bean." They also talk about the hard choices that have to made around when it is time to retire or walk away from something you have been doing for a long time. The importance of identity in that decision.…
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Episode 97: "The Coffee Bean", Damon West
The MAP boys sit down with Damon West to hear one of the most fascinating and inspiring stories you will ever hear. Make sure you are sitting somewhere that you can take lots of notes as this one is packed full of life lessons. Damon tells us the story of his life and the lessons he has learned...
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Episode 96: “Mental Performance Observations”, Sean ONeill and Zach Cohen
The MAP boys catch up with Sean ONeill, founder of ONE Mental Performance and Zach Cohen, founder of ACME Mental Performance. Both men are friends of the show and have been doing a lot of great work in the field of mental performance. Topics include: learnings from their work with athletes…
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Episode 95: "The Character Edge", Lt. General Bob Caslen and Dr. Mike Matthews
The MAP boys were honored to sit down with Lt. General (Retired) Bob Caslen and Dr. Mike Matthews to discuss the important role that character plays in our lives. Among the many topics discussed were character as a "toolbox" of attributes that is a great "multiplier of talent" and predictor of...
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Episode 94: "Just Move Forward", Dr. Mary Ritz, Almenta International
This week, the MAP boys sit down with Dr. Mary Ritz, the owner and founder of Almenta International. Almenta International focuses on customer management and leadership development training. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Dr. Ritz discusses the challenges she faced growing up in the Southern…
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Episode 93: "Snapshot", John Cullen and Brandon Allen
The MAP boys sit down to discuss the results of their MindVue profile assessments they took after MindVue founder, Brian Davidson, was a guest on the show. The assessment looks at 13 different skills including grit, resilience, hope, etc. The boys talked about how enlightening the process was and...
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Episode 92: "Hope, Grit and Resilience", Dr. Brian Davidson, MindVue
The MAP boys sit down with Dr. Brian Davidson to discuss his mission of building hope, grit and resilience across the globe. Dr. Davidson is the founder and president of MindVue. As chief architect of the MindVue Profile assessment and MindVue's learning solutions, Brian applies his work in...
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Episode 91: "Unbreakable Foundation," Caleb Kimbrough and Roger Kitchen, Jr.
On this episode, the MAP boys sit down with Caleb Kimbrough, Head Basketball Coach at Hampden-Sydney College in Farmville, VA and Roger Kitchen Jr., Founder of Power Mental Performance. The two discuss how they have incorporated the systems and strategies of mental performance to build and…
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Episode 90: "Score Better", Dr. Mo Pickens
He's back!! The MAP boys welcome Dr. Mo back on the show. Dr. Mo is a sports psychologist on the PGA tour who works with such players as Zach Johnson, Stewart Cink, Lucas Glover and Keegan Bradley. He has helped his clients achieve a combined 29 PGA Tour victories, including 4 majors, over 300...
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Episode 89: "Burnout and Quiet Quitting", John Cullen and Brandon Allen
The MAP boys discuss a listener's question and talk about their thoughts on the differences between burnout and quiet quitting. They also break such topics as how the choices we make on a daily basis can have a lasting impact on our success or failure -- what makes some people have that extra...
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Episode 88: "The Mindset Advantage", Dr. Mat Park
The MAP boys sit down with Dr. Mat Park to discuss all things mindset-related. This episode has a little bit of everything and will be a tremendous value to the athlete and business person alike. Some of the topics were: dealing with burnout and protecting your well being as well as lessons in...
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Episode 87: "Mental Warrior", China McCarney
In the first episode of Season 3, the MAP boys sit down with China McCarney, VP of Jaeger Sports and founder of the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation. China talks about the "Mental Warrior" program that he works on along with Jim Vatcher, President of Jaeger Sports. He also...
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Episode 86: "Year End Wrap-up", John Cullen and Brandon Allen
In this, the last show of 2022, the MAP boys reflect back on the year and the lessons learned from all of the amazing guests that have been on the show. They also discuss the untimely death of Mississippi State football coach, Mike Leach and his impact on so many people. In addition, they talk...
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Episode 85: "Competitive DNA", Adam Moseley, Head Baseball Coach, Hoover HS, Hoover, AL
The MAP boys sit down with Adam Moseley, the head baseball coach at Hoover HS in Hoover, AL as well as member of coaching staff for Team USA 18U National Team. They discuss lots of topics with Adam, including how he got involved in coaching and his coaching influences; the secret to developing...
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Episode 84: "Play Present," Graham Betchart, Co-Founder of Train the Mind and MaxConscious
The MAP boys sit down with Graham Betchart, the Mental Skills Coach for the Sacramento Kings, who is also the co-founder of "Train the Mind," an online program with over 600 mental performance exercises that can be used by anyone looking to improve their performance. Graham is also the author of...
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Episode 83: "Creating a Positive Culture", Roger Kitchen Jr., Power Mental Performance
The MAP boys sit down with Roger Kitchen, Jr., the founder of Power Mental Performance to discuss the importance of culture and how to create a positive one. Roger holds a Master's degree in Christian Management and Leadership, with certifications in Emotional Intelligence, Team Cohesion and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast will serve as your MAP to the best version of yourself. No matter what your goals, it all starts with having the right mindset and the right system, in place, that will set you up for success. We want to give you the Mental Advantage.
HOSTED BY
John Cullen & Brandon Allen
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