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Welcome to Optimize Mind Performance’s podcast The Mind’s Eye On... In this podcast, OMP’s world-renowned coaches will speak about all things mental performance.

  1. Connor Fields | The Mental Skills of Winning Gold

    FEB 26

    Connor Fields | The Mental Skills of Winning Gold

    Connor Fields, is a BMX Racer who has experienced the ups and downs that elite sport can bring. From making an Olympic Final in London, to claiming gold in Rio four years later, before his career was abruptly ended after a crash that almost took his life in Tokyo in 2021 - it's fair to say that Connor's BMX career had it all. In this conversation we'll look at how he used mental skills to overcome setbacks and power him to Olympic glory, and he shares the lessons he learned from an athletic Career that reached the highest of highs and almost cost him everything.

    30 min
  2. Building Psychological Safety | Dr. David Lacocque & Dr. Jay Bean

    FEB 11

    Building Psychological Safety | Dr. David Lacocque & Dr. Jay Bean

    Student-athletes face all sorts of pressures but Isolation and Trauma also impact the mental health and performance of a number of them. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr David Lacocque Director of Mental Health and Performance Psychology and his team, which includes Dr Jay Bean, strive to ensure they have a psychologically safe and healthy environment for their athletes and coaches. In this conversation, Dr Lacocque and Dr Bean speak about how they're driving this using proactive programs and language, and are leveraging technology to ensure their athletes are receiving the highest level of care.

    30 min

  3. FEB 3

    Motivation | Dr. Shawn Zeplin & Dr. Kacey Oiness

    Motivation is one of the key pillars to ensure an athlete is in the right mindset to perform at their best.  Join Dr Kacey Oiness and Dr Shawn Zeplin as they explain about how athletes can find their motivation and use it to perform at their best.

    6 min

  4. JAN 31

    Pressure | Dr. Shawn Zeplin & Dr. Kacey Oiness

    When it comes to sport, regardless of the level of competition athletes are bound to feel pressure. Joined by Dr Kacey Oiness and Dr Shawn Zeplin as they discuss how they help athletes to not just handle but to thrive under pressure.

    10 min
  5. Working Across Sports & Codes | Dr Sam McLeod

    JAN 26

    Working Across Sports & Codes | Dr Sam McLeod

    Dr Sam McLeod is a sport psychologist with over 30 years of experience. Dr McLeod currently works with the Victorian Institute of Sport's elite swimmers, AFL club Richmond, and New Zealand's National Women's Basketball team. In this conversation, Dr McLeod joins OMP's Ryan Miller to talk about the differences in Female and Male athletes and the challenges that Dr McLeod faces in providing services to organizations with athletes spread across the globe.

    24 min
  6. Training the Next Generation of Sport Psychologists | Dr Mark Aoyagi & Dr Jamie Shapiro from the University of Denver

    JAN 13

    Training the Next Generation of Sport Psychologists | Dr Mark Aoyagi & Dr Jamie Shapiro from the University of Denver

    The University of Denver’s Master’s in Sport & Performance Psychology (MASPP) Program is one of the leading graduate programs in the United States. Dr. Mark Aoyagi & Dr. Jamie Shapiro are two of DU's Professors training the next generation of Sport Psychologists. They join Ryan Miller and Shawn Zeplin to discuss the evolution and current state of sports psychology, focusing on the growth of applied jobs, the integration of mental health and performance psychology, and the impact of technology on the field. They explore the skills necessary for success in sports psychology, the diverse career paths available to graduates, and the importance of adapting to new trends and challenges, including the use of technology and AI.

    40 min
  7. The Confident Performer | Dr Andrea Wieland

    12/08/2025

    The Confident Performer | Dr Andrea Wieland

    Former Olympian turned Sport Psychologist Dr. Andrea Wieland joins Ryan Miller and Dr. Shawn Zeplin to speak about her book The Confident Performer. In this conversation Dr. Wieland emphasizes the significance of self-awareness as the foundation for personal growth and performance and discusses the essential health fundamentals that support well-being and the core mental skills that can enhance performance in athletes.

    42 min
  8. Changing the Mental Game in DIII | Beaux Myers & Dr Anne Beethe | Colby College

    12/05/2025

    Changing the Mental Game in DIII | Beaux Myers & Dr Anne Beethe | Colby College

    This episode explores the innovative approach to mental performance at Colby College, highlighting how they are leading the way in Division III. Head of Performance Dr. Anne Beethe and Mental Performance Coach Beaux Myers discuss the integration of mental performance into the athletic program, the challenges faced, and the positive changes observed in athlete engagement and performance. They also emphasize the importance of technology, particularly the Optimize Mind Performance platform, in enhancing mental training and accessibility for athletes.

    27 min
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Welcome to Optimize Mind Performance’s podcast The Mind’s Eye On... In this podcast, OMP’s world-renowned coaches will speak about all things mental performance.

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  • Creator
    Optimize Mind Performance
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Optimize Mind Performance
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