A Moment with Mart

Harvey Martin
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Welcome to A Moment with Mart, hosted by Harvey Martin. Harvey is a coach, author, and entrepreneur. He is at the top of his field in human performance, having led workshops and coaching seminars with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Over the last ten years, he has consulted at every level of college athletics and with MLB, NHL, NFL, and Olympic teams and individuals. He was most recently the Human Performance Coach for the San Francisco Giants and consulted with the team in 2021 when they set a franchise record with 107 wins while winning the National League West. He is the author of Breathe, Focus, Excel and Without Words, "Mastering the Art of Being." His work has been featured in major publications such as Sports Illustrated and The Athletic. In addition, you can find early episodes of The MindStrong Project, a project crafted over five years with a collective group of individuals focused on high performance. Another show, Coffee Buzz Friday, is a raw and authentic question-and-answer format. Most recently, the mini-series The Art of Something was short-form interviews with coaches and former professional athletes. One Love

  1. 6h ago

    051 - Part 2: Everyday Breathing & Your Nervous System

    Harvey explains how breathing relates to the nervous system's stress and recovery responses, and how intentional breathing can help you shift toward calm. He shares practical breathing techniques and ways to choose stressors that support adaptation.   Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Remembrance: In the Digital Age | Amazon Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon |  Barnes & Noble   Chapters 00:00 Episode 2: Breathing and the Nervous System 02:05 Heart Rate Variability, Coherence and Flow 07:04 The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems 08:12 Breathing: Automatic and Voluntary 10:01 Modern Life and How We Breathe 13:20 The Sympathetic Stress Response 16:39 The Parasympathetic Adaptation Response 19:56 Signs of Sympathetic Stress 22:06 Choosing Stress to Build Resilience 24:37 The Dog's Stress-and-Recovery Cycle 27:31 Recognizing Stress in Everyday Life 29:20 Balancing Stress, Rest and Recovery 30:44 Breathing to Downregulate 33:55 Two Practical Breathing Techniques 34:52 Coherent Breathing Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on  Apple Podcasts, YouTube and  Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

  2. 3d ago

    011 - Mart and Dave - The Person Behind the Performance

    Harvey and David explore how technology, social media and creative work are changing the way we connect and express ourselves. They also reflect on separating identity from performance and choosing who we want to be.   Chapters 00:00 Catching Up Across Continents 04:23 A Viral Clip Goes Global 07:09 Staying Connected—and Feeling Lonely 09:09 Living in Digital and Analog Realities 12:14 What AI and "Finch" Say About Being Human 14:08 Adapting Without Losing What Matters 17:15 Who Gets to Decide What Counts as Art? 20:18 Social Media, Judgment and Being Present 22:08 Creativity Without Gatekeepers 25:02 The Value of Process and Practice 29:40 What Is Worth Creating? 31:35 Technology, Young People and What Comes Next 33:46 Local News in a Global World 39:38 Finding Wisdom in the Digital Noise 43:14 Choosing Who You Want to Be 47:09 The Roles We Play Online 54:10 Identity Beyond Labels 58:19 Finding Yourself After Sports 1:05:19 Separating Performance from Identity 1:12:33 Balancing Ego and Awareness 1:13:34 Loving the Game Beyond the Rewards 1:18:14 The Cost of Commitment and the Pain of Regret   Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Remembrance: In the Digital Age | Amazon Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon |  Barnes & Noble   Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

    011 - Mart and Dave - The Person Behind the Performance

  3. 5d ago

    002 - Sundays with the Marts - Don't See The Crowd

    Harvey and his father Jim talk about coaching in the moment, finding creative flow, and making art that carries a personal story. Along the way, Jim shares how his handmade work brings joy and connection—and they reflect on what we leave behind through the things we create.   Chapters 00:00 — Flying by the Seat of Our Pants 04:20 — Coaching in the Moment 07:50 — Instinct, Data and the Flow State 13:14 — How Jim Found His Creative Practice 19:01 — Growing Through Honest Feedback 22:30 — Making Art for the Joy of It 29:26 — The Feeling of Letting Art Go 35:38 — The Stories Behind Handmade Art 43:08 — Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places 49:23 — Staying Focused When the Crowd Is Watching 54:10 — Speaking Without a Script 01:00:22 — What We Leave Behind 01:08:22 — Learning the Craft of Speaking 01:12:24 — Why Tangible Keepsakes Matter 01:14:46 — Wrapping Up with Mom's Feedback     Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Remembrance: In the Digital Age | Amazon Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon |  Barnes & Noble   Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

    002 - Sundays with the Marts - Don't See The Crowd

  4. Nov 6

    050 - Part 1: Everyday Breathing Basics

    Harvey explains how everyday breathing, especially breathing through the nose, connects to energy, calm, and the nervous system. He guides listeners through simple ways to notice their breathing and build greater breath awareness.   Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Remembrance: In the Digital Age | Amazon Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon |  Barnes & Noble   Chapters 0:00 Breathing as a Foundation 1:35 Everyday Breathing vs. Breathwork 3:47 Try a Simple Breathing Exercise 5:16 Nose vs. Mouth Breathing 7:37 Breath Awareness and the Nervous System 10:56 Nasal Breathing and Calm 13:43 Breath, Oxygen and Energy 14:39 Sauna, Stress and Breath Awareness 19:50 Breath and the Mind-Body Connection 20:34 A Guided Breath Reset 21:40 Breathing, Energy and Performance 23:05 Check Your Breathing Habits 29:26 A Final Sign to Notice: Your Tongue Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on  Apple Podcasts, YouTube and  Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

  5. Nov 3

    010 - Mart and Dave - Commit to the Run

    Harvey and Dave reconnect after a few weeks away and talk about their Minnesota and Detroit roots, how weddings feel different in your late 30s, and the stranger who gave Dave a ride to training. They explore why "it's not that simple" is the biggest lie, how to balance speeding up with slowing down, and why staying open lets the right people and opportunities show up.   Chapters 0:00 Reunion and Wi-Fi Frustrations 2:46 Why We Look Forward to This 4:18 Two Homes: Detroit and Minnesota 5:54 Minnesota Love for the Martin Dave Show 8:44 Weddings in Your Late 30s 14:33 Dave's New Haircut 16:50 The Uber, the Run and Lee 24:37 Certainty vs. the Unknown 29:00 "It's Not That Simple" 33:32 Slow Down, Be Simple 36:58 Speeding Up and Slowing Down 42:04 Urgency vs. Anxiety: Stop Sleepwalking 45:45 The Loon and Grandpa's Cabin 52:16 Stay Open and It Comes   Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Remembrance: In the Digital Age | Amazon Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon |  Barnes & Noble   Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

    010 - Mart and Dave - Commit to the Run

  6. Nov 1

    001 - Sundays with the Marts - Dad's 40 Years in Newspapers

    Harvey interviews his dad, Jim, a longtime newspaper man, in their first podcast together. They talk about "wearing out shoe leather" to get the story right, selling newspapers at championship parades, and what makes a great teammate. They also trade baseball and coaching stories.   Chapters 0:00 Going Live: What "Podcasting" Meant Back Then 1:48 Why We're Doing This: Sh*t My Dad Says 4:21 Wearing Out Shoe Leather 7:19 Getting the Facts Right 9:27 Getting Better Through Practice 11:08 Know Your Audience 16:19 Moving Eight Times for the Job 19:10 The Red Sox Parade Newspaper Run 24:00 Championship Editions: Pistons, Red Wings and Michigan State 29:30 Counting the Money at 1 AM 31:47 What Makes a Great Teammate 38:00 Being a Teammate in the Solo Creator Era 40:15 Coaching Harvey's Swing 47:49 Home Run Stories and Uncle John 50:19 A Teenager in the Tigers' Bullpen 58:36 Growing Up Believing in the Big Leagues 1:03:16 Public Speaking and Making Anxiety Work for You 1:10:02 Wrap-Up and Future Episode Ideas   Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Remembrance: In the Digital Age | Amazon Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon |  Barnes & Noble   Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

    001 - Sundays with the Marts - Dad's 40 Years in Newspapers

  7. Oct 30

    049 - Writing Is Very Much Alive

    Harvey explains his process for writing a book: write for yourself, test your ideas on other people, draft fast from a loose outline, then edit in rounds. AI tools can help, as long as you stay connected to your work.   Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Remembrance: In the Digital Age | Amazon Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon |  Barnes & Noble   Chapters 00:09 Introduction to Modern Writing and Its Challenges 03:23 Balancing Writing for Self and for Others 06:46 From Blogs to Substack: Evolving Writing Platforms 09:30 Devotion vs. Obsession in Artistic Practice 11:27 Research and Development in the Writing Process 12:27 Testing Material and Gathering Feedback 14:19 The Importance of Audience and Feedback 16:38 Creating and Using Outlines to Structure Writing 19:24 The Emotional and Physical Experience of Writing a Book 21:21 Post-Season and Post-Project Emotional Lows 22:49 The Role of Physical Appearance in the Writing Process 23:17 Rereading and Refining the First Draft 24:15 The Timeline of Writing a Book and Revisions 25:39 The Power of Testing and Feedback in Multiple Rounds 28:32 Final Edits and Preparing for Publication 32:17 Final Testing and Public Feedback 36:15 Achieving a Published Book and Artistic Fulfillment 37:06 The Role of AI and Modern Tools in Writing 38:40 Merging Technology with Artistic Practice 39:10 The Artistic Journey and Final Words of Advice   Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on  Apple Podcasts, YouTube and  Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday and Friday.

  8. Oct 27

    009 - Mart and Dave - Impeccable With Your Word

    Dave argues that you should do exactly what you say, when you say it. He says keeping small commitments like callbacks has made him feel more powerful. Harvey pushes back because he dislikes fixed scheduling and protects his creative flow. They agree you're only on the hook once you give your word. Harvey's story about a sauna build with his type-A friend Nick, plus coaching and sports tangents, rounds out the episode.   Chapters 00:08 – Intro and the "five-minute rant" on integrity in communication 5:21 – Harvey's reaction and why scheduling feels like an attack 11:43 – "Activating" your word: when you're on the hook 14:56 – Owning a missed commitment ("my bad") 17:00 – The Four Agreements and taking things less personally 18:14 – Creative flow, meetings and nuance in commitments 24:19 – Low integrity and "leaking power" 26:21 – Camera-off Zoom frustration and getting back on track 30:49 – Harvey's sauna story with Nick 41:05 – "Available to be wrong" and the yin and yang of workers and creators 43:58 – Tucked-in Nick and the boxers story 46:23 – The humor of seriousness 49:19 – Coaching stories: growl like a bear 51:38 – Lone Survivor and sports tension 56:12 – Wrap-up   Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Remembrance: In the Digital Age | Amazon Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon |  Barnes & Noble   Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday and Friday.

    009 - Mart and Dave - Impeccable With Your Word
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Welcome to A Moment with Mart, hosted by Harvey Martin. Harvey is a coach, author, and entrepreneur. He is at the top of his field in human performance, having led workshops and coaching seminars with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Over the last ten years, he has consulted at every level of college athletics and with MLB, NHL, NFL, and Olympic teams and individuals. He was most recently the Human Performance Coach for the San Francisco Giants and consulted with the team in 2021 when they set a franchise record with 107 wins while winning the National League West. He is the author of Breathe, Focus, Excel and Without Words, "Mastering the Art of Being." His work has been featured in major publications such as Sports Illustrated and The Athletic. In addition, you can find early episodes of The MindStrong Project, a project crafted over five years with a collective group of individuals focused on high performance. Another show, Coffee Buzz Friday, is a raw and authentic question-and-answer format. Most recently, the mini-series The Art of Something was short-form interviews with coaches and former professional athletes. One Love

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  • Creator
    Harvey Martin
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    186
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    A Moment with Mart

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