The Mental Golf Show

• 262: Caddie Yourself into Full Commitment

  Most of us don't have caddies helping us get fully committed to shots, so we have to be our own caddies. Learning how to be your own caddie effectively can give you a huge advantage over your opponents and your own unhelpful tendencies. ----- The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email [email protected] or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here.   

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• Dr. Doug Tataryn - Inadequacy, Self-Betrayal, and Core Beliefs are Affecting Your Golf Game

  Dr. Doug Tataryn is the founder of the Bio-Emotive Framework. And we get into things like integral theory, the Four Facets Model of Human Transformation, and the effects of your childhood experiences on your worldview. But, and this is very important, Dr. Doug is very good at grounding these abstract topics back to golf. And I’d like to think that I represent you, the listener, in being relatively new, if not completely ignorant of these concepts. Hopefully I do you justice and ask the questions you might ask. Dr. Doug's links: Read (and sign up for) Dr. Tataryn's Substack: https://drdougbioemotive.substack.com/p/fairways-of-the-mind-worldviews-intro   The Bio-Emotive Website: https://bioemotiveframework.com/   Sign up for Dr. Tataryn's "Fairways of the Mind" online offerings to improve your Golf Psychology: https://mailchi.mp/bioemotiveframework.com/fairwaysofthemind   ----- Topics Covered: The Universality of Golf and Mental Game Introduction to the Four Facets of Human Experience Understanding the Four Facets Framework The Role of Emotional Processing in Golf Disidentification and Its Impact on Performance The Interplay of Childhood Experiences and Golf Balancing the Four Facets for Optimal Performance Real-Life Applications of the Four Facets The Relationship Between Golf and Personal Growth Navigating Feelings of Inadequacy in Golf The Quest for Balance in Golf and Life Emotional Holes and Compulsive Behavior Worldviews and Personal Growth Pattern Recognition and Ego Deconstruction Vision, Motivation, and Emotional Conditioning Exploring Regret and Self-Betrayal Embracing Current Reality Betrayal vs. Abandonment Core Feelings and Emotional Depth Vision for Success and Loneliness Reframing Isolation in Golf Worldviews and Emotional Reactions -----   Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'.   The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here.   Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com.   -----   Get more from Josh Nichols:   📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter.   PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter.   Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email [email protected] or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions.   Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas.   -----   Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here.   

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• 260: Bruce Chalas - College Golf Recruiting and Performing Under Intense Pressure

  Special guest Coach Bruce Chalas and I talk all about college golf, the psychological demands of college golf, and the recruiting process for junior golfers. So if you’re a junior golfer, college player, a parent of one, or a coach helping players navigate this stage, this one’s for you. And even if you’re not in that world, it’s still a really cool peek behind the curtain at how high-level players get noticed, develop, and play great golf under pressure. Bruce Chalas is the head coach of the Boston University women’s golf team and he’s been there for 17 years. ----- Junior Girls Golf Clinic: https://bostonuniversitygirlsgolfclinic.com/ ----- 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email [email protected] or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Custom Weekly Practice Plan: Hand-built plans based on your stats and schedule at joshnicholsgolf.com. Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

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• 259: FundaMENTALS - Handle Pressure Better in Three Simple Steps

  Welcome to Episode 3 of the FundaMENTALS series, where Josh Nichols will be walking through the core components of a good mental game. This week: Handling Pressure On this episode, I want to talk about that feeling in your chest, that slight tremor in your hands, that racing thought pattern that can suddenly appear when the stakes feel higher. Something that every golfer deals with on the course, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned tournament player, and whether you realize it or not: pressure.  ----- 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email [email protected] or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Custom Weekly Practice Plan: Hand-built plans based on your stats and schedule at joshnicholsgolf.com. Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

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• 258: Jayne Storey - Relaxed Readiness, Inner Quietude, and the Deeper Dimensions of Golf

  In this episode, I sit down with Jayne Storey for a deep conversation about golf, performance, and the inner life of an athlete. Jayne brings decades of experience in meditation, movement, and spiritual practice. Golf feels hard when you’re trying to control every move. So we dig into how letting go leads to freedom and flow on the course. If you’re tired of grinding and want to just feel golf again, this is the conversation you need. Thanks to Jayne for the thoughtful exploration of how golf can open the door to something far greater than just the game itself. Topics discussed: Golf as a Spiritual Practice – beyond the game and into self-expression Sri Aurobindo’s Teachings – spirit, matter, and the athletic body Scheffler’s Search for Fulfillment – dissatisfaction and meaning in sport Flow and Meditation – entering the state where golf plays itself Jayne’s Journey Through Movement Arts – Tai Chi, yoga, and swimming Chi Energy in Sport – subtle awareness and performance Relaxed Readiness – the paradox of being loose yet prepared Getting Out of Your Own Way – surrendering to the swing Ego on the Course – tension, fear, and the desire to succeed Vigilant Passivity – alert presence without interference Trusting the Body – allowing skill to emerge naturally Equanimity Under Pressure – calmness when it matters most Practices for Presence – meditation, grounding, and soft focus Gratitude and Devotion – embracing golf as a higher offering The Spiritual Horizon of Sport – where performance meets transcendence ----- Jayne Storey's links: Website: chi-performance.com Books: chi-performance.com/books ----- 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email [email protected] or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Custom Weekly Practice Plan: Hand-built plans based on your stats and schedule at joshnicholsgolf.com. Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

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