Poker On The Mind Podcast

In episode 14, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss two listener questions that both came into our respective Facebook groups this week. The first question tackled has to do with setting poker goals when you have limited time available and lots of potential study material. It is important to gain clarity about what it is you exactly want and then you want to break your goals into specific small but focused daily tasks. This episode also features Gareth answering a query about how to play a 15-25bb stack. This is a situation that comes up all the time in MTTs. Gareth outlines a series of questions to ask about our opponent’s tendencies that can help us determine our proper play. He also provides instructions for using Holdem Resources calculator to examine various plays. Doing this work in advance is critical to being able to play well in the moment. Want us to answer your poker question? Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomOr tweet it to us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @gazelligpokerDon’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) If you have issues with procrastination, my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination can help (use coupon code wsop2017 for $20 off): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In episode 14, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss two listener questions that both came into our respective Facebook groups this week. The first question tackled has to do with setting poker goals when you have limited time available and lots of potential study material. It is important to gain clarity about what it is you exactly want and then you want to break your goals into specific small but focused daily tasks. This episode also features Gareth answering a query about how to play a 15-25bb stack. This is a situation that comes up all the time in MTTs. Gareth outlines a series of questions to ask about our opponent’s tendencies that can help us determine our proper play. He also provides instructions for using Holdem Resources calculator to examine various plays. Doing this work in advance is critical to being able to play well in the moment. Want us to answer your poker question? Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomOr tweet it to us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @gazelligpokerDon’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) If you have issues with procrastination, my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination can help (use coupon code wsop2017 for $20 off): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In episode 13, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss a listener question on how to set and achieve more goals using Parkinson’s Law and the Eisenhower Effect. This episode also features a hand history where hero flops a straight on a monotone board. All aspects of play on each street are considered and we hash out the best lines on each street from both the point of view of the hero as well as the villain. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind or @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardner or post it in my private facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/and join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomSign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) If you have issues with procrastination, my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination can help (use coupon code wsop2017 for $20 off): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In episode 13, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss a listener question on how to set and achieve more goals using Parkinson’s Law and the Eisenhower Effect. This episode also features a hand history where hero flops a straight on a monotone board. All aspects of play on each street are considered and we hash out the best lines on each street from both the point of view of the hero as well as the villain. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind or @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardner or post it in my private facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/and join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomSign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) If you have issues with procrastination, my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination can help (use coupon code wsop2017 for $20 off): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss a listener question about how to deal with a SB who constantly shoves on your BB. Many people find this situation very frustrating! Tricia covers the psychological aspects of the situation while Gareth provides a solid theoretical foundation for when you should fold and when you should call. After listening to episode and doing a bit of practice with ICMizer, Holdem Resources Calculator & Flopzilla, you’ll be well on your way to defending your BB effectively with minimal mental fuss!Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind or @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardner or post it in my private facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out her new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss a listener question about how to deal with a SB who constantly shoves on your BB. Many people find this situation very frustrating! Tricia covers the psychological aspects of the situation while Gareth provides a solid theoretical foundation for when you should fold and when you should call. After listening to episode and doing a bit of practice with ICMizer, Holdem Resources Calculator & Flopzilla, you’ll be well on your way to defending your BB effectively with minimal mental fuss!Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind or @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardner or post it in my private facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out her new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss a bit about her play in the Marathon event at the World Series of Poker. They also talk about how to respond to being card dead in tournaments. Then, they turn their attention to this week’s question which is about handling relationship issues that come with a poker career. They discuss common pain points and offer up some advice on how to use organization and communication to improve things. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind or @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardnerGet your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out her new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss a bit about her play in the Marathon event at the World Series of Poker. They also talk about how to respond to being card dead in tournaments. Then, they turn their attention to this week’s question which is about handling relationship issues that come with a poker career. They discuss common pain points and offer up some advice on how to use organization and communication to improve things. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind or @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardnerGet your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out her new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss her trip to the World Series of Poker. They talk about the various tournament series in Las Vegas as well as some common mistakes opponents are making. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind, @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardnerGet your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss her trip to the World Series of Poker. They talk about the various tournament series in Las Vegas as well as some common mistakes opponents are making. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind, @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardnerGet your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions on rebuy MTTs and on how to break bad habits. They also discuss their thoughts on the Super High Roller Bowl (SHRB) with special emphasis on Kevin Hart and what his presence could mean for the poker world. A brief conversation was also had about Phil Hellmuth showing up late to the SHRB which is a stacked, tough event. Dr. Tricia answers a question from a potential coaching client on how to break bad habits. She discusses the role of awareness, how cues trigger us and how environmental design can help. Gareth then explains the factors that go into deciding whether or not to play a rebuy MTT. He also covers how your strategy should change for rebuy events. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind or @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardnerGet your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions on rebuy MTTs and on how to break bad habits. They also discuss their thoughts on the Super High Roller Bowl (SHRB) with special emphasis on Kevin Hart and what his presence could mean for the poker world. A brief conversation was also had about Phil Hellmuth showing up late to the SHRB which is a stacked, tough event. Dr. Tricia answers a question from a potential coaching client on how to break bad habits. She discusses the role of awareness, how cues trigger us and how environmental design can help. Gareth then explains the factors that go into deciding whether or not to play a rebuy MTT. He also covers how your strategy should change for rebuy events. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind or @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardnerGet your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions related to dealing with big blind defense and focus at the table. They also discuss the pros and cons of hotel versus house/condo while at the WSOP. Dr. Tricia answers a question from one of her members from her private Facebook group (Poker Mindset Mastery Lab) regarding how to stay focused – especially after a mistake. She discusses a quick and yet effective process for regaining focus. Gareth then explains the importance of big blind defense and gives some things to think about when deciding whether or not to defend. Frequencies are discussed as are opponent tendencies. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind or @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardnerGet your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions related to dealing with big blind defense and focus at the table. They also discuss the pros and cons of hotel versus house/condo while at the WSOP. Dr. Tricia answers a question from one of her members from her private Facebook group (Poker Mindset Mastery Lab) regarding how to stay focused – especially after a mistake. She discusses a quick and yet effective process for regaining focus. Gareth then explains the importance of big blind defense and gives some things to think about when deciding whether or not to defend. Frequencies are discussed as are opponent tendencies. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind or @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardnerGet your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions related to stack size awareness and dealing with obnoxious opponents at the table. Dr. Tricia answers a question from one of her members from her private Facebook group (Poker Mindset Mastery Lab) regarding how to deal with unsavory and obnoxious behavior at the table. She discusses how going into the session with a clear focus can help. It is also advisable to make plans in advance for how you will deal with such a scenario. Gareth then tackles a question about how to play various stack sizes. He offers advice for stacks ranging from 1bb – 40bb and talks about the various considerations that go into deciding which lines to take. Since most MTTs are played with 40bbs or less, this information is critical to understand. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind or @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardnerGet your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse