Poker On The Mind Podcast

Welcome to Episode 156! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered the question: what are the top essential tools for players looking to improve their MTT strategy? Topics covered in this episode include: ●A discussion of why it’s important to train in the right way & tips on how to use the various recommended tools●Why you need tracking software - PokerTracker was recommended for this●The best preflop solver - HRC Beta was recommended●The best postflop trainer - DTO is our pick 
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Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 155! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered an anonymous listener who wanted feedback on the proper ways to improve his mental game. Topics covered in this episode include: ●A rundown of the common tilt triggers●The role self-control and instant gratification play in the tilt response ●How to increase your awareness of tilt triggers●Specific steps/strategies for dealing with tilt in-game
Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 154! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a listener question from Peter who wanted to find out if he played his hand well - particularly on the river. Topics covered in this episode include: ●A rundown of the hand as well as the factors that influence bet sizing●The best sizing to use on jack and ten-high flops●How to think about the hands that villain is most likely calling flop and turn with●Assessing how value heavy opponent is on the river to determine the best playWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 153! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a listener question from Neil about the best personality type for poker. Topics covered in this episode include: ●What personality is and how it influences behaviour●The big 5 personality categories●How personality type may determine the type and format of poker that is preferred●The difference between a “good” personality and the dark triad
Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 152! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, Gareth announced that he has a new book coming out next summer called The Final Table. Then the conversation turned to a listener question on the best way to study turn strategy in position. Topics covered in this episode include: ●Gareth’s book writing workflow & some of the topics he will be covering in his new book (ICM, BB defense, equity realization, short-handed play, HU play and more!)●How flop play influences turn play●The importance of categorizing turn cards (Gareth offered 6 categories)●How to use drilling tools like DTO to practice a ton of turn spots
Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 151! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a question from a listener who wants to know how to deal with nerves at the table. Topics covered in this episode include: ●Why self-awareness & self-observation are important to mental training●The 6-2-7 breathing technique: what it is & how to use it ●The importance of meditation and exercise to improved mindset●How to use progressive relaxation exercises to train yourself to calm down & release tension immediately - here’s a link to one of Dr. Tricia Cardner’s youtube videos that will walk you through a short progressive relaxation exercise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBbuwcFbfFA
Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 150! In this extended episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner take a walk down memory lane in celebration of 150 episodes! They took turns talking about their favourite episodes from 2017 to now. The episodes mentioned (which you can check out here) were: ●Episode 36: Staying motivated after winning●Episode 01: Anger management and AQs●Episode 49: Pull the trigger: Fear of failure, perfectionism and resilience●Episode 36: Staying motivated after winning●Episode 18: Deliberate practice●Episode 57: We’ve finished the book!●Episode 82: Run bad mindset & the role of luck●Episode 46: A Las Vegas recap●Episode 111: Dealing with ADHD as a poker player●Episode 26: Dealing with sleep issues●Episode 69: The effects of sleep on poker performance●Episode 74: Can we retrain the brain for better sleep?●Episode 121: Respect the mental game●Episode 122: Our friend won a bracelet
Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 149! In this extended episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts recapped the last couple of months since the show has been on hiatus due to Gareth’s wedding and Tricia’s WSOP excursion.●Gareth updated us on the wedding & on how life’s been as a married gent●Tricia told some tall tales from her time at theWSOP●Gareth & Tricia shared tips and strategies for playing large field MTTs●Tricia shared the most common mistakes she saw her opponents making and Gareth offered his suggested adjustments
Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 148! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a mindset question about imposter syndrome. ●What imposter syndrome is and how to determine if you suffer from it.●Link to the imposter test: https://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPTestandscoring.pdf ●How to recognize your pattern of imposter feelings & tips for reducing imposter syndrome●Why using a kanban board can help you improve productivity and motivation while decreasing procrastination
Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofitsCheck out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 147! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a question about the mindset and strategic components of satellite poker. ●Why optimism is an important personality trait for poker players in general and satellite players in particular●How to observe and critically evaluate your thoughts in the moment●How the size of your bankroll impacts the number and size of the games you play●Why keeping yourself challenged is a good way to stay engaged and motivated & how learning new games can help with this
Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofitsCheck out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 146! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a question about knowing when to sell action and otherwise move up in buyin. ●The factors to use when deciding if it is time to move up●The factors to consider when selling action & why buying your own action may be preferable●Always ask yourself if playing higher is about ego●Why playing satellites can be a good option for playing higher buy-in MTTs
Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofitsCheck out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 145! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a facebook member question about how to ease yourself away from tilt when things don’t go your way at the table : ●How to rate yourself on a variety of reactive versus responsive techniques (including the rating question)●The importance of noticing and understanding both your emotions and your opponents emotions●Always ask yourself, “what can I do to improve my abilities?” ●Are there any spots where you respond differently than you would like?
Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/ Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure For more about Gareth's coaching, head here: https://www.mttpokerschool.comOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 144! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered not one, but two mental game queries : ●How changing to a closed pool can affect how you approach the game●The importance of changing your focus in order to stay motivated when the games you can play are dramatically curtailed●How the brains of older players differ from those of younger players●How to optimize your brain function through diet, exercise, sleep, social interaction, and continuous mental stimulation●How Gareth’s new program Train and Play Like the Pros can prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live) - check it out: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ 
Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/ Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure For more about Gareth's coaching, head here: https://www.mttpokerschool.comOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 143! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discussed the book Stillness is the Key with a focus on how it can relate to poker. Topics include:●How important it is to have release judgment, practice acceptance and have a hobby●The reasons why most poker “training” doesn’t work and what does●Why you must apply what you learn and connect the dots between theory and practice●How Gareth’s new program Train and Play Like the Pros can prepare you for a large MTT series (both online and live) - check it out: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ 
Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/ Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure For more about Gareth's coaching, head here: https://www.mttpokerschool.comOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 142! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a Poker Mindset Mastery Lab Facebook Group member question about controlling reckless behavior. Topics covered include: ●How most behavior is actually unconscious & why it takes work to control it●The difference between an emotional response and a strategic response●How to practice responding so you can train yourself to respond rather than react●How Gareth’s new program Train and Play Like the Pros can prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live) - check it out: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ 
Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/ Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure Buy Gareth's tournament poker course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind