The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast

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The Official Long-Form Podcast of Brian Cain, MPM, #1 Best-Selling Author, Creator of The Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaching Certification and The 30 Days to Mental Performance for Athletes Course. The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast is dedicated to helping you reach your maximum potential through mastering the 10 pillars (skills) of mental performance.  Brian Cain has worked with the top coaches and athletes in professional, collegiate and high school sports on building an elite mindset and the routines, habits and culture they need to win. His client list includes 6 UFC mixed martial arts World Champions, 10 NCAA National Champions, 4 MLB Cy Young Award winners, a Heisman Trophy winner, Olympic gold medalists, and top performing school, corporations and law enforcement teams from around the globe. Also be sure to check out Brian's daily podcast, The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.

  1. 10H AGO

    The REAL Job of a Pitcher | Al Leiter – 19-Year MLB Pitcher

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian sits down with Al Leiter — a 19-year Major League pitcher, MLB Network analyst, and father of current Texas Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter — for a powerful conversation on the evolution of the mental game in baseball. Al shares what it was like embracing mental performance at a time when talking about the “mental game” in baseball was often considered taboo, and how that commitment helped shape his longevity and success in the big leagues. Brian and Al also explore how the landscape of mental performance in baseball has evolved — from Al’s playing days to now watching the next generation of players, including his son, navigate the demands of professional baseball. Inside this episode, Brian and Al discuss: Why Al first embraced the mental side of performance during his playing career How mental performance in baseball has evolved over the past three decades What makes a truly effective mental performance coach The real job of a Major League pitcher and how to simplify the game under pressure Why focusing on execution and controllables is foundational to a strong mental game How elite pitchers prepare mentally before they ever step on the mound The power of visualization and imagery as part of performance preparation This episode is a masterclass in pitching, preparation, and the mindset required to succeed at the highest level of baseball. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen, leave a review, and connect with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⚾ Take Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass 🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200 💻 Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, You Tube 👍 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Coaches Mini-Course 💪 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Athletes Mini-Course

    34 min

  2. FEB 23

    From Target Shift to The Show: The Intentional Rise of Mitch Spence

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian sits down with Mitch Spence, pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, to unpack one of the most intentional journeys to the big leagues you’ll hear. Undrafted out of high school. Division II college baseball. Working shifts bagging groceries at Target while grinding through the minor leagues. Mitch didn’t rely on hype. He relied on standards. This conversation goes far beyond talent. It’s about choosing to be a professional long before anyone calls you one. It’s about discipline when nobody’s watching. It’s about intention layered into daily routines, mindset work, and personal accountability. Inside this episode, Brian and Mitch break down: What to do when you feel overlooked or underestimated Why daily routines separate amateurs from pros The MVP Process — Mission, Vision, Process — and setting personal standards Using mental imagery and visualization to stay prepared Managing your mindset when moving from starter to bullpen The power of “breathe and release” to stay in control under pressure This is a masterclass in resilience, intentional growth, discipline, and belief. If you’re an athlete chasing the next level — or someone building something bigger than your current circumstances — this episode will challenge you to raise your standards and stack days like a pro. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen, leave a review, and connect with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⚾ Take Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass 🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200 💻 Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, You Tube 👍 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Coaches Mini-Course 💪 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Athletes Mini-Course

    17 min

  3. FEB 17

    Josh Jung – 15 Years of Mental Training | From Overlooked to MLB All-Star & World Series Champion

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian sits down with 2024 MLB All-Star and World Series Champion Josh Jung of the Texas Rangers. Josh shares his journey from being undrafted out of high school to becoming a College All-American at Texas Tech, a 1st round draft pick, an MLB All-Star, and a World Series Champion — and the 15 years of intentional mental training that fueled that rise. This conversation goes far beyond talent. It’s about preparation, discipline, and building a championship mindset long before the spotlight arrives. In this episode, Brian and Josh unpack: Advice for athletes who feel overlooked or underestimated The importance of a daily routine and personal standards Using mental imagery and visualization to prepare for success The power of journaling for clarity and growth Why he uses concentration grids to sharpen focus Keeping a quiet mind under pressure Talking to yourself instead of listening to self-doubt The 3 keys he uses to “keep it simple” How Stoicism and reading have strengthened his resilience Building awareness around sleep, recovery, and readiness This episode is a masterclass in mental resilience, work ethic, preparation, and performing at your best when it matters most. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen, leave a review, and connect with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⚾ Take Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass 🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200 💻 Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, You Tube 👍 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Coaches Mini-Course 💪 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Athletes Mini-Course

    24 min

  4. FEB 17

    An MLB All-Star’s Blueprint for Mental Performance and Continuous Growth, Cole Ragans

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian sits down with 2024 MLB All-Star Cole Ragans of the Kansas City Royals for a deep dive into his mindset behind all-star level performance. Cole shares his journey from being a 1st round draft pick, through two Tommy John surgeries, to earning an 2024 MLB All-Star selection — and the mental resilience required at every stage. In this conversation, Brian and Cole unpack: The adversity that shaped his identity as a competitor Why he made the decision to invest in mental performance coaching His disciplined daily routine and preparation habits The power of using a Success Checklist Creating a Vision Board and Perspective Poster Mind Movies, mental imagery, and visualization Building awareness around sleep, recovery, and readiness The job of a pitcher in one word: Execution Shadow bullpens, in-game routines, and how he resets under pressure This episode is a masterclass in commitment, preparation, and executing with intent when it matters most. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review, and connect with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⚾ Take Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass 🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200 💻 Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, You Tube 👍 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Coaches Mini-Course 💪 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Athletes Mini-Course

    34 min

  5. FEB 9

    The Power of Routine Chicago Cubs Catcher - Carson Kelly

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Brian is joined by Carson Kelly, catcher for The Chicago Cubs.  In this episode, Brian and Carson talk about… Carson’s journey into the mental game The importance of keeping consistent routines Carson’s pre-game routine Carson’s in game routines Carson’s post game routines Managing being a parent and professional athlete Building awareness around sleep and recovery Add much more… Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⚾ Take Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass 🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200 💻 Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, You Tube 👍 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Coaches Mini-Course 💪 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Athletes Mini-Course

    22 min

  6. 11/11/2025

    The Shift From Being Talented To Being A Pro

    In this Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian Cain is interviewed by former PGA Golfer Aaron Goldberg to discuss what it means to go from being talented to being a professional and the competitive edge you get from mental performance training. 0:40 - Podcast Overview 1:35 - How do pro players set up their personal operating system?  3:30 - How do we make our best our new baseline? 4:50 - Brian Cain’s MVP Process System 9:04 - The Danger of Athlete Identity  9:48 - How Do I Operate My Best Day? 11:16 - How do AM & PM routines help set us up for success? 12:17 - The Hour Glass Concept 20:53 - The Importance of Physical Triggers in routines  21:13 - The post shot Reflection Phase  21:53 - The Process of Coming out a Shot  23:00 - Ideal Days and Ideal Weeks 26:15 - Golfers Biggest Objections to Mental Performance 27:12 - Time Blocking 28:28 - Tracking and Measuring Accountability 28:45 - The 4 Step player development formula 29:55 - The Success Checklist  32:15 - Strokes Gained Attitude  32:48 - How do you measure the mental game? 33:09 - More on The Success Checklist 33:39 - Behavior Analytics  34:33 - Simple questions to ask yourself? 35:50 - How Do We Keep Rising to another level? 36:25 - What Success Means To you? 39:15 - Greatest Gift: Mental Toughness  For more from Brian Cain Peak Performance, visit BrianCain.com Golfers - take Brian's FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf

    40 min

  7. 07/04/2025

    Improving Reaction Time - Anthony Alfredo, NASCAR Driver

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian is joined by NASCAR Driver Anthony Alfredo to discuss improving reaction time and cognitive performance.  Alfredo is one of the top NASCAR Drivers in The World and shares how he trains his mental game and cognitive performance with Pison the world's first cognitive performance tracker. In this Podcast Brian and Anthony discuss: How you can use mental agility to make the RIGHT decision more quickly Processing your performance accurately in a sport where you lose more than win Dealing with factors impacting performance that are out of your control  Using failure as feedback and an opportunity to learn and get better Activating your readiness and being at your best when it means the most Using Pison data to get you ready for elite performance Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  🎥 Click here to watch to Brian & Anthony first podcast on Riding The Ragged Edge of Control 🎙️ Click here to listen to Brian & Anthony first podcast on Riding The Ragged Edge of Control 👉Connect with Anthony Alfredo on Instagram  ⌚Lean More About Pison, The World’s First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable 🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast

    24 min

  8. 06/11/2025

    Implementing a MPM Program as a High School AD and Coach

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian is joined by two of the top high school athletic directors in the nation and sought-after mental performance coaches, Tom Mietus, MPM, and Kevin Guzzo, MPM. In this podcast, Brian, Tom, and Kevin talk about: Where to start as a HS Coach or AD when implementing an MPM Program What are the fundamental non-negotiable skills of MPM at the HS Level How to create one cohesive culture vs. silos in your athletic department How to use MPM as a an AD to give yourself the best chance for success and longevity And More… Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching, brings you practical tips, techniques, stories, strategies, meditations, and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⌚ Learn More About Pison, The World’s First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200 💻 Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube 👍 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Coaches Mini-Course💪 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Athletes Mini-Course

    42 min
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The Official Long-Form Podcast of Brian Cain, MPM, #1 Best-Selling Author, Creator of The Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaching Certification and The 30 Days to Mental Performance for Athletes Course. The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast is dedicated to helping you reach your maximum potential through mastering the 10 pillars (skills) of mental performance.  Brian Cain has worked with the top coaches and athletes in professional, collegiate and high school sports on building an elite mindset and the routines, habits and culture they need to win. His client list includes 6 UFC mixed martial arts World Champions, 10 NCAA National Champions, 4 MLB Cy Young Award winners, a Heisman Trophy winner, Olympic gold medalists, and top performing school, corporations and law enforcement teams from around the globe. Also be sure to check out Brian's daily podcast, The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.

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