25 MAY. 2024 · 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 has worked with many college and professional teams including the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and currently FC Dallas and St. Louis University.   Travis discusses how the principles of improvisation are the principles of life. By applying the "yes, and" approach to life, you can better accept the new realities you face and make the right adjustments. He also talks about how the same principles can be applied to building powerful cultures within athletic teams and organizations. You can find his book, "Live Yes, And" on his website, www.liveyesand.com as well as other places books are sold.  You can also find the links to some of the upcoming workshops Travis has scheduled for athletes of all ages and business leaders on his website.   On many social media apps, he can be found @liveyesand To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

17 MAY. 2024 · 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 a Navy SEAL.  He also talks about the key lessons he is trying to teach his kids and others in his book, "Young Athletes' Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness."   Other topics include how to use failure as fuel, the importance of mental toughness in the real world, his definition of GRIT, etc. Get your pen and paper ready -- you won't want to miss this episode.  You can find his books, "Young Athletes' Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness" and "TEEN Confidence Unlocked" on his website, www.mentaltoughnessandconfidence.com as well as other places books are sold.   On many social media apps, he can be found @chad_metcalf To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

10 MAY. 2024 · 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 experience leading high-performing divisions at Bridgewater and Moody's made him the perfect guest to answer questions about many leadership/management topics like when and how to manage up, how to have crucial conversations with direct reports and other challenges facing managers and leaders.  He also talks about the importance of feedback and creating the right culture.  The hour flies by in this episode as Dave shares alot of his expertise on these subjects. Get your pen and paper ready -- you won't want to miss this episode. To learn more about MGMT Accelerator and MGMT Playbook visit mgmt.beehiv.com and https://maven.com/dave-kline/mgmt-accelerator    On many social media apps, he can be found @dklineii To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

26 ABR. 2024 · 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 middle of the night would change her life forever as she unexpectedly lost both of her parents within hours of each other.  In the next days, months and years, Lauren would learn more about her parents' battle with prescription drug addiction.  As Lauren has navigated her journey through grief, she will share with the listeners her story of how whe removed the shackles of shame, embraced her story and found hope again.   Get your pen and paper ready -- you won't want to miss this episode. To learn more about Lauren, go to www.laurensisler.com  On many social media apps, she can be found @laurensisler  Look for her upcoming book "Shatterproof" which can be found in stores and where books are sold online. To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

13 ABR. 2024 · 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 your progress and just keep working on yourself.  Other topics included the importance of changing identity to achieve long-term success, letting go of suffering, filling in the gaps with facts you don't have, etc. China is the founder of  the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation www.aaadfoundation.org . He is also the Vice President of Jaegar Sports and developed the Mental Health Manual / Companion Journal www.mentalhealthmanual.org  You can find China on many social media platforms at @chinamccarney  To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

5 ABR. 2024 · 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, internal and self-aware leadership, helping to overcome stress, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, the importance of curiosity when it comes to self awareness and many more topics. Get your pen and paper ready for Kamini Wood. Learn more about Kamini at: www.kaminiwood.com To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

2 MAR. 2024 · 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 performance reset), bioenergy healing and more. She believes the brain is where the injury starts and she shares some systems and strategies that will help you overcome some of the mental blocks that stand in your way of optimal performance. Get your pen and paper ready for Mischelle Lee. Learn more about Mischelle Lee at: www.neurobasedtraining.org You can also connect with her on social media: Instagram: @neurobasedtraining TikTok: @mischellelee2 To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

5 FEB. 2024 · 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 high-achieving professionals. Her mission is to help people thrive, enhance well-being and optimize leadership skills at every phase. The many topics include: what is psychological fitness; how to deal with chronic stress and burnout in the workplace and how it can be identified by the individual and the leader; working through the mental health continuum; the impact COVID had on mental health, etc. Dr. Doll's book, Building Psychological Fitness, tackles all of these topics and so much more. It also includes many resources, practices and interventions to help improve ones psychological fitness. You won't want to miss this episode and you'll definitely want to grab the book. Learn more about Dr. Karen Doll at: www.drkarendoll.com You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and find her book on Amazon and other places where books are sold. To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

29 DIC. 2023 · 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: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net For Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

22 NOV. 2023 · 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. Mike Taylor is the co-founder of AgDiago and has worked in the sports industry for more than 20 years where he has held leadership roles working with college coaches, the American Football Coaches Association, American Football Coaches Foundation and with other sports organizations such as United States Olympic Committee, NASCAR and ESPN. Roger Kitchen, Jr. is the founder and mental skills coach for Power Mental Performance and friend of the Mental Advantage Podcast having been on the show multiple times. The AgDiago athletic assessment can be used to help identify an athletes best cultural fit in a program and has been used by many high profile NCAA and professional teams. To learn more about the assessment and other services provided by AgDiago - visit www.agdiago.com or follow the company on social media @agdiago To learn more about Power Mental Performance - visit www.powermentalperformance.com or follow @rogerkitchenjr If you have a comment or question for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To contact Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net