Poker On The Mind Podcast

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

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions related to late MTT registration and discipline at the table. Listener Jon asked how late one should register for an online MTT when registration is open for hours. Gareth explains that how late you should register depends on a variety of factors with the most important being your skill level at various stack depths. He also covers how this applies to live MTTs. Dr. Tricia then answers a question from Daniel regarding how to cultivate discipline at the table – especially when you want to play every hand. She discusses the difference between a pro attitude and an amateur one as well as how to utilize the mantra “try to create a game that you can win.” Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind, @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardnerDownload 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 late MTT registration and discipline at the table. Listener Jon asked how late one should register for an online MTT when registration is open for hours. Gareth explains that how late you should register depends on a variety of factors with the most important being your skill level at various stack depths. He also covers how this applies to live MTTs. Dr. Tricia then answers a question from Daniel regarding how to cultivate discipline at the table – especially when you want to play every hand. She discusses the difference between a pro attitude and an amateur one as well as how to utilize the mantra “try to create a game that you can win.” Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind, @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardnerDownload 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 regarding how wide you should call shoves at a final table when you have a medium stack. Gareth explains that it is critical to react correctly to big stack shoves when there are small stacks on the table. It would be a disaster if you busted with a 25 bb stack when there are sub-20bb stacks on the table. He outlined the top-down approach that he uses to make these decisions while at the table. Dr. Tricia then answers a question regarding the pregame warmup. She shares a 4 step process that you can use to design a personalized warmup routine. You can also use this routine anytime you feel out of sorts at the table. If you want to maintain a focused, calm demeanor, then take the time to map out your own warmup. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMindGet 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/ProOnlineCourseFollow us: @PokerOnTheMindThe WSOP 2017 Schedule spreadsheet mentioned in the episode is available at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8f949eiqi7swl7q/WSOP2017.xlsx?dl=0. Thanks to Kenny Hallaert for putting this together.

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions regarding how wide you should call shoves at a final table when you have a medium stack. Gareth explains that it is critical to react correctly to big stack shoves when there are small stacks on the table. It would be a disaster if you busted with a 25 bb stack when there are sub-20bb stacks on the table. He outlined the top-down approach that he uses to make these decisions while at the table. Dr. Tricia then answers a question regarding the pregame warmup. She shares a 4 step process that you can use to design a personalized warmup routine. You can also use this routine anytime you feel out of sorts at the table. If you want to maintain a focused, calm demeanor, then take the time to map out your own warmup. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMindGet 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/ProOnlineCourseFollow us: @PokerOnTheMindThe WSOP 2017 Schedule spreadsheet mentioned in the episode is available at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8f949eiqi7swl7q/WSOP2017.xlsx?dl=0. Thanks to Kenny Hallaert for putting this together.

In today’s episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions regarding how to adjust your push-fold strategy based off of both stack size and opponent tendencies. Gareth explains what we should do if our opponents are not shoving correctly because in these spots it is critical that we get these decisions right: our bankroll depends on it! Dr. Tricia then answers a question regarding speech play. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle speech play at the table, we’ve got you covered. Besides letting you know the best book on the subject (Verbal Tells by Zachary Elwood), we explain how most people are not able to balance their verbal tells and as such give off quite a bit of useful information that you can use to your advantage.We also chat about my new online course called Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination & I give a few helpful tips and Gareth's Mini Sunday Million Review.Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMindGet 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/ProOnlineCourseFollow us: @PokerOnTheMind

In today’s episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions regarding how to adjust your push-fold strategy based off of both stack size and opponent tendencies. Gareth explains what we should do if our opponents are not shoving correctly because in these spots it is critical that we get these decisions right: our bankroll depends on it! Dr. Tricia then answers a question regarding speech play. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle speech play at the table, we’ve got you covered. Besides letting you know the best book on the subject (Verbal Tells by Zachary Elwood), we explain how most people are not able to balance their verbal tells and as such give off quite a bit of useful information that you can use to your advantage.We also chat about my new online course called Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination & I give a few helpful tips and Gareth's Mini Sunday Million Review.Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMindGet 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/ProOnlineCourseFollow us: @PokerOnTheMind

In today’s episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions regarding how to properly play a 20bb stack and how to study more efficiently. Gareth received a hand history whereby hero found himself in a tricky spot with AQo in the big blind and a 20bb stack. Gareth reveals the proper way to play your hands if you find yourself in a similar spot.Dr. Tricia then goes over an equation that, if mastered, will turn you into an efficiency ninja. She explains that if you want to get more out of your study, you must increase your focus and intensity. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMindGet 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)Follow us on Twitter: @PokerOnTheMind

In today’s episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions regarding how to properly play a 20bb stack and how to study more efficiently. Gareth received a hand history whereby hero found himself in a tricky spot with AQo in the big blind and a 20bb stack. Gareth reveals the proper way to play your hands if you find yourself in a similar spot.Dr. Tricia then goes over an equation that, if mastered, will turn you into an efficiency ninja. She explains that if you want to get more out of your study, you must increase your focus and intensity. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMindGet 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)Follow us on Twitter: @PokerOnTheMind

In this week's episode, MTT Coach Gareth James answers a question from a listener on how to deal with downswings. He gives a detailed response that includes information on:- Moving down in stakes- Playing smaller fields- Studying and its importance to downswings- Volume adjustments - FocusMental Game Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner advises a listener on how to stop tilt. She explains that our brain exhibits a negativity bias and that it is simply not possible to live an emotion-free existence. The trick is to understand that we can still make +EV choices even when we don’t feel like it. She then reveals the two things that we can control while at the table. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMindGet 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)Follow us on Twitter: @PokerOnTheMind

In this week's episode, MTT Coach Gareth James answers a question from a listener on how to deal with downswings. He gives a detailed response that includes information on:- Moving down in stakes- Playing smaller fields- Studying and its importance to downswings- Volume adjustments - FocusMental Game Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner advises a listener on how to stop tilt. She explains that our brain exhibits a negativity bias and that it is simply not possible to live an emotion-free existence. The trick is to understand that we can still make +EV choices even when we don’t feel like it. She then reveals the two things that we can control while at the table. Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMindGet 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)Follow us on Twitter: @PokerOnTheMind

Gareth James and Dr Tricia Cardner discuss two questions sent in by listeners: one on anger, how it manifests itself in poker and how to deal with it; and the other on a specific tournament spot with AQs facing a preflop raise.

Gareth James and Dr Tricia Cardner discuss two questions sent in by listeners: one on anger, how it manifests itself in poker and how to deal with it; and the other on a specific tournament spot with AQs facing a preflop raise.