The Secrets to Winning with Dr. Bhrett McCabe
by Bhrett McCabe
Winning is a mental skill, mastered by the best of the best, and held as a secret by those dominating the competition. Not anymore. In this weekly podcast, join Dr. Bhrett McCabe, a clinical sports psychologist to multiple National Champions and Pro athletes and a former 2X Division 1 National Champion himself, as he exposes the "secrets" of human performance through in-depth interviews with world class athletes, elite-level coaches, and the most brilliant business minds in the world. New episode drops every week!
Episodes
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Taking Golf and Baseball Power and Precision to the Next Level
In this week's episode, we look back at a recent Instagram Live I did with my good friend Liam Mucklow, the foremost authority on power and precision in the game of golf (and soon to be baseball). Liam is a Golf Top 100 instructor as well as running The Golf Lab. He also founded The Baseball...
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Chat with former PGA Tour Player & NBC Golf Analyst Smylie Kaufman
In this episode, we revisit episode 27 of Mental Game LIVE where I sat down with former PGA Tour player and current NBC Golf Analyst Smylie Kaufman. Smylie has made a pretty seamless transition from player to analyst and does an awesome job for NBC's golf broadcast. We discuss Smylie's career as…
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How to Overcome Performance Anxiety
In this week's episode, we revisit episode 26 of Mental Game LIVE, where we dive into how to overcome performance anxiety. Look, we are experiencing an epidemic of anxiety in this country. People are suffering at rates that we have never seen before. The volume of stuff that is flooding down our...
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How to Manage FEAR
In this episode, we revisit episode 25 of Mental Game LIVE where we discuss FEAR and how to manage it. Whether it's fear of failure, fear of the unknown, or any other form of anxiety holding you back, we provide practical tools and strategies to help you face and conquer your fears. Join us as we...
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So You Failed, NOW WHAT?
In this episode, we revisit episode 23 of Mental Game LIVE. It is all about the response to failure and disappointment. Look, no one wants to fail or be disappointed after a performance. But, we need disappointment to help us grow and reach new levels. I break down the two responses to failure in...
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How Nick Dunlap WON the 2023 U.S. Amateur
In this week's episode, we revisit episode 21 of Mental Game LIVE when we got to speak with Nick Dunlap, winner of the 2023 US Amateur and 2024 American Express. Nick also happens to be a client of mine, and this was something I have seen coming for a long time! We talk about Nick's career as a...
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Golf Training Blueprint: 3 Phased Plan to Help You Shoot Lower Scores
In this week's episode, we revisit episode 20 of Mental Game LIVE where we dive into my 3-phased approach to practice and training. This is the same process I use with the PGA Tour players that I work with, and it can even be used across multiple sports. By setting up and organizing your practice...
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How to Build a Culture of Belief
In this episode, let's revisit episode 19 of Mental Game LIVE, where I chatted with former University of Georgia linebacker and current high school head coach Jake Ganus. Jake took over as the head coach at Moody HS in Birmingham, AL, and has had tremendous success by getting his whole program to...
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How To Achieve A Navy SEAL Mindset
In this episode, we revisit episode 18 of Mental Game LIVE where we brought on former Navy SEAL Chad Metcalf to talk about his time as a SEAL. We dove headfirst into all things pertaining to the mindset of what it takes to: Make it through BUDS (SEAL training) - including Hell Week Keep going/not...
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How Anxiety Affects Your Performance
This week's episode features episode 17 of Mental Game LIVE where I take a deep dive into anxiety and how it affects our performance. We go through what it looks like in performance and in real life, some tools you can utilize when it hits, and also how you can continue to manage it so that you…
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Paul Skenes & Montana Fouts: SECRETS to Becoming the Best College Pitchers EVER
In this episode, we revisit episode 16 of Mental Game LIVE where I sat down with the best pitchers in college baseball and softball, LSU's Paul Skenes and Alabama's Montana Fouts. Paul and Montana are generational talents touting numbers and impact that we may never see again in the college game....
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DEBUNKING 5 Popular Performance Myths
This episode of the podcast is as recap of episode 14 of Mental Game LIVE. We broke down, in-depth, the 5 Myths of Performance that I hear in working with athletes on a daily basis. Some of these make me want to cringe because these MYTHS have become so popularized and mainstream that athletes…
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5 Ways to Break Free From Struggle & Self-Doubt
This episode of the podcast features episode 13 of Mental Game LIVE where we break down all things relating to STRUGGLE and SELF-Doubt and how to break free from those. I wrote a book about it titled Break Free From Suckville, with Suckville being the space between your potential and your…
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Michael Phelps REVEALS the Secrets Behind His Dominance and Mental Health Journey
Episode 12 of Mental Game LIVE was an all-time great! We dive into the extraordinary journey of a true legend as Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, opens up about his remarkable career, mindset, and the untold story behind his unprecedented Olympic gold medal triumphs. In…
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Is Emotion Bad For Your Game?
In episode 11 of Mental Game LIVE, we dove into all things dealing with EMOTIONS. I'm sure a lot of you have heard that emotions are bad for your game. But I take a deep dive into why that isn't necessarily the case if used correctly. If you are an emotional player, this episode is definitely for...
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#1Thing to Do If You're Serious About Playing Better Golf
Episode 10 of Mental Game LIVE was a pretty unique one as we had two special guests - Swing Coach for Sam Burns, Brad Pullin and Callaway Golf's Johnny Wunder. Brad came on to talk about player development and working with Sam Burns throughout the years while Johnny came on to chop it up about…
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The STRATEGY Davis Riley Used to Win the Zurich Classic | Mental Game LIVE - Episode 8
In episode 8 of Mental Game LIVE, I sat down with Team Riley - Davis Riley, his caddie James Edmondson, and his swing coach Mark Blackburn to talk about Riley's BIG win at the 2023 Zurich Classic. This episode is PACKED with audio and video gold! We go inside the ropes with Team Riley to talk…
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Why Golfers Are The WORST Practicers in Sports
In this podcast, we dive into episode 7 of my Mental Game LIVE YouTube show. Most golfers are terrible when it comes to practice. Whenever they show up, they head to the range, get a couple toe-touches in, and start moving through the bag starting with the wedge and ending with the driver. There…
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The Moment Jon Rahm Won the 2023 Masters | Mental Game LIVE - Episode 6
In episode 6 of Mental Game LIVE, we recap my man Jon Rahm's HUGE win and how was able to finish down the stretch to take home the 2023 Masters. I knew from a certain moment during the tournament that he was going to win, which one was it? Also, want to take a minute to talk about our new live...
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5 Steps to Slow The Game Down and Quiet Your Mind | Mental Game LIVE - Episode 5
In this episode, I highlight the 5th episode of Mental Game LIVE where I dive into meditation and mindfulness. We do so much to tap into the physical side of our performance - nutrition, strength, flexibility, mobility, etc. Why aren't we tapping into our mental side more? This episode is a must...
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The 5 Reasons You Play Bad | Mental Game LIVE - Episode 4
This episode of the Secrets to Winning is highlighting episode 4 of Mental Game LIVE where we talk about the 5 reasons why you probably play badly. Look, we all experience failure, struggle, and adversity. We all lose. Let's not waste a loss or a failure and learn the 5 most common reasons why…
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What Causes the YIPS & How To Overcome Them
This episode of the Secrets to Winning is highlighting episode 3 of Mental Game LIVE. I dive heavily into the dreaded YIPS. How do they show up? How can we get rid of them? What if they come back? I tackle those questions and so much more pertaining to the "Y word" in this episode! Also, want to...
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Capability and Capacity: What To Do When You Only Have Your "C" Game
In episode 2 of Mental Game LIVE, we talk about the difference in your capability vs. your capacity as it pertains to your performance. How can you perform well when you don't have your "A" game? What if you are only working with your "C" game, how can you still get it done? The answer to that…
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Breaking Down the Ryder Cup Captain's Picks
In this episode, we dive into a segment from Mental Game LIVE, my weekly, live YouTube show where we break down all things regarding mental performance. This episode is all about the Ryder Cup, especially the captain's picks that were released earlier this week. There was a lot of controversy...
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Kurt Hines: How to Be the Coach Your Players Never Forget
In this episode of The Secrets to Winning, I sat down with high school football coach Kurt Hines. Coach brought the absolute fire during this show, and you will be able to see why he has garnered such a huge social media following as well as become a sought-after motivational and inspirational...
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Glenn Guilbeau: Everything Matters in Baseball - The Skip Bertman Story
On this episode of The Secrets to Winning, I chat with Glenn Guilbeau of OutKick.com and author of Everything Matters in Baseball: The Skip Bertman Story. The book is about my former LSU head baseball coach Skip Bertman, the man who brought winning baseball to LSU. It sheds light on Skip's work...
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IG Live Rewind With Dan Rapaport: The State of Golf in 2023
On this episode of The Secrets to Winning: IG Live Rewind, I speak with Dan Rapaport Barstool Sports and the Fore Play Podcast. I have known Dan for a while from his days at Golf Digest, where he would consult with me on a number of topics pertaining to the mental game on the PGA Tour. During…
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A Different Way to Look at Success
We often romanticize success as this "rah-rah", "you can do it" type of feeling. In fact, to achieve success, it is usually quite the opposite. The greatest athletes and high achievers are trained to believe that they can succeed regardless of circumstance, in the most difficult of moments. Do…
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Travis Grappo: Going ALL IN to Achieve Success
Travis Grappo is a veteran in the restaurant industry, working for some of the most recognizable brands in the country, most notably Fleming's Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and Metro Diner. But his newest venture is the definition of going ALL IN to achieve success. Travis opened Oak House in...
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IG Live Rewind With Gavin Flo: Finding Your "Flo"w
Gavin "Flo" Parker was named to Golf Digest's 2021 list of the Best Young Teachers in America. More than that, he is an entrepreneur, content creator, and one of the most entertaining golf instructors anywhere. He has developed a truly fresh approach to his teaching, making the game fun for…
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IG Live Rewind With Geno Bonnalie: Going Inside The Ropes With A PGA Tour Caddie
PGA Tour caddie Geno Bonnalie has become a bit of a social media star on his own. Whether it be one of his A+ motel reviews or him describing his on-the-road meal plans, the man knows how to provide quality content without the help of his tour-pro boss, Joel Dahmen. But Geno is savvy on the bag…
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IG Live Rewind With Chris Herren: Mental Health & Substance Abuse in Today's World
Chris Herren is a former NBA player, a voice on the topic of substance use prevention, and a wellness advocate. Since 2009, Chris has spoken to over one million students, athletes, and community members, sparking honest discussions on the topics of substance use disorder and wellness. A person in...
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IG Live Rewind With Tim Hightower: Never Let Obstacles Stop You From Being Your Best Self
On October 23, 2011, Tim Hightower was the starting running back for the Washington Commanders (then known as the Redskins) of the National Football League, when he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a game. Over the next four years, he faced a lengthy recovery in body and soul. The…
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IG Live Rewind With Eric Cressey: Importance of Preparation, Training, and Specialization in Player Development
Every athlete is unique. It's important for each player and their coaches to understand what is unique about each player so that they can get the most production out of him/her. Our guest on this installment of the IG Live Rewind is renowned sports performance coach Eric Cressey. Like me, Eric is…
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IG Live Rewind: 5 Insights From The Open That Can Improve Your Game
In this installment of the IG Live Rewind, I am going to talk about my recent trip to The Open Championship at St. Andrews in Scotland. The Open, and more specifically links-style golf, always gives us a great test of our mental games because it is so unique and so different than what we are used...
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IG Live Rewind with Jeff Smith: Player Development and Coaching the Best Players in the World
On this episode of the IG Live Rewind, I talked with my good friend Jeff Smith. Jeff is commonly known in the golf social media circles as @RadarGolfPro and one of the brightest instructors on the PGA Tour. He's led players to PGA Tour wins, Rookie of the Year awards, mini-tour winners, and he's...
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IG Live Rewind with Scott Fawcett: Golf Strategy, Mental Health, and Success in Life
On this episode of The Secrets to Winning: IG Live Rewind, I speak with Scott Fawcett. Scott's golf course-management system DECADE has been sweeping through the competitive golf world over the last few years. In its simplest form, DECADE gives you optimal targets based on your distances, trouble...
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Why Are We Crushing Our Kids' Mental Flexibility?
A common question I get from people is, "What does it take to bounce back?" One of the biggest myths in performance is when you experience something negative, you should snap your fingers and it should automatically go away. We train our athletes by saying, "Just let it go. It doesn't matter.…
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Minimizing Negative Influences Around Athletes
This podcast is a little window into my Catalyst School platform. It is about shining the light on the successful coaches, athletes, and teams that I work with to give you an inside look at what they do on a regular basis to perform at the highest levels. The best of the best have processes and...
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Common Trends Among Championship Coaches
In my profession, I am fortunate to get to be around some great athletes, but I also spend a lot of time around coaches. I have a unique perspective as I have played for the best college baseball coach of all time, Skip Bertman at LSU, and I also currently work for the best college football coach...
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Do Your Job
We are not a patient society. We are plagued with entitled individuals who think that they deserve a position, role, roster spot, job opportunity, etc., without ever earning it. Those individuals feel like they should be handed the greatest of roles and responsibilities, yet they have no idea…
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Building Your Mental Bookshelf
Recently, I was invited to sit on a panel with one of my great clients, Billy Horschel. Sitting on that panel, along with Billy and his swing coach Todd Anderson, allowed me to gain tremendous perspective. It reminded me of the way Billy feels about his team and the trust he has with every single...
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Facing the Stress in Your Life
The many stresses and burdens the world has placed on us have taken their toll on so many people, and I want to make sure you are taking a moment to check in on your mental health. Believe it or not, our mental health is all we have. It takes care of you. It's not so much the major stresses that…
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Our Communication is Broken
In today's world, communication is ever-changing and becoming increasingly difficult. I have spoken with a number of people, both in and out of the sports world, who tell me that they're overly cautious, if not somewhat scared, when communicating what they feel, and what they think. Why? Because...
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Tune Into Your Higher Frequency
So many things are bombarding us for attention on a daily basis. There is so much noise in our lives and clutter in our heads. It's almost like we are standing in Times Square in NYC trying to focus on one small billboard. Surrounding us on all sides are loud noises, cars honking, bright lights,...
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Bhrett McCabe and Ben Newman: A Discussion About Uncommon Leadership
This week, I brought in a familiar voice to The Secrets to Winning. That person is none other than my Alabama Football colleague and fellow consultant, Ben Newman. Ben recently wrote a book titled, Uncommon Leadership where he takes you inside the minds and hearts of eleven exceptional…
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John O'Leary: On Fire - How to Live a Truly Inspired Life
He was expected to die. Now he is teaching others how to truly live. In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. His epic story…
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Inside the Mental Health of Elite Athletes
With Simone Biles' withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health issues, the subject of the pressure, stress, and expectations placed upon high-profile athletes has been at the forefront of the conversation. There have been many athletes who came out in support of Biles, including…
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Overcoming Disappointments in Your Performance
One of the most consistent things I ask my clients is, "What disappoints you most about your performance? And, when those disappointments inevitably happen, what does it say about you?" At any given moment during the course of a competition, we have to be willing to put ourselves out there. We…
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Why Are You So Anxious?
Today's podcast is about how to deal with struggle and all the stress we have in today's world. Look, people are experiencing more anxiety in today's world than we have ever seen. This was the case even before the COVID situation. We live in a world with constant uncertainty, threat, and…
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About this show
Winning is a mental skill, mastered by the best of the best, and held as a secret by those dominating the competition. Not anymore. In this weekly podcast, join Dr. Bhrett McCabe, a clinical sports psychologist to multiple National Champions and Pro athletes and a former 2X Division 1 National Champion himself, as he exposes the "secrets" of human performance through in-depth interviews with world class athletes, elite-level coaches, and the most brilliant business minds in the world. New episode drops every week!
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