Poker On The Mind Podcast

Welcome to Episode 126! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts started the episode by reflecting on the last episode and Gareth shared that he had not been feeling his best lately - probably due to Seasonal Affective Disorder.Then they answered a question sent in by Johnny on how to effectively take notes on poker training videos. Topics covered include:●Why it’s important to maintain a foundation of good sleep, diet and fitness for optimal mental health●How to use a note taking process (Cornell, Mindmapping, and Outlining methods were all discussed)●Why it’s critical to focus on what you don’t know●How to organize your notes so you can access them later. ●Links to SAD lamps: https://www.amazon.com/shop/drtriciacardner 
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

Welcome to Episode 125! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed Gareth’s complicated feelings around live poker as well as the pros and cons of playing live events.Topics covered include:●The WSOP moving from Rio to Bally’s/Paris●Whether or not being “card dead” is a leak●How the brain perceives punishments and rewards●How to use the MTT Game Changer Range Viewer to identify and fix leaks
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

Welcome to Episode 124! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed how written poker materials get dated really quickly and Gareth shares a potential leak in his development. Topics covered include:●Why you need a specific process for studying hands●How to use solvers correctly to enhance your learning●Why it’s critical that you consider a hand from both sides (and not just your own perspective)●How to come up with your own theories and then test those using the tools you have available
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

Welcome to Episode 123! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed whether or not players should be able to register for the WSOP Main Event on Day 2 as well as how the game changes based on stack depth.Topics covered include:●Why it’s difficult to assess someone’s skill level at really deep stack depths●How to decide if late reg is a good idea for you●Why it’s critical that you study sub 100 situations because that’s where the bulk of the play will be●How to manage your expectations at shallower stack depths
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

Welcome to Episode 122! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts celebrated a friend and listener of the show who won a WSOP bracelet. The bulk of the show was devoted to Phil Hellmuth’s recent tantrum at the WSOP as Tricia received numerous comments and questions about it. Topics covered include:●Why it’s difficult to think straight when you are angry●How to calm yourself down using one of a variety of breathing methods●Why it’s crucial that you be able to mentally detach yourself from a frustrating situation●How to learn from your experiences so you can move forward in a more effective way
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

Welcome to Episode 121! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. This episode is devoted to Gareth’s recent adventures playing live poker in Dublin. After he talked about the event, he & Tricia got into some of the mindset difficulties that can surround not cashing. Topics covered include:●Why it’s important to be aware of your expectations & what your mind is telling you●How a case of the “shoulds” can get you into trouble●Why the rational mind and the emotional mind get focused on different things●Why it’s essential to pay attention to what your mind is telling you & then to formulate a plan to deal with it
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/pokerprofitsLooking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureBuy Gareth's tournament poker course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 120! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. This episode is devoted to going over the various types of study tools that are available. One of Gareth’s group members sent in a question where he asked which tools are most helpful for improving online pokerTopics covered include:●A brief overview of the various tools that are available (e.g. PIO, Poker Tracker IV, Hold’em Resources Calculator, DTO●Why it is important to identify leaks and work on bread and butter skills●An overview of resources for newer players●Why it’s essential to go one step at a time to avoid overwhelmWant 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-cureBuy Gareth's tournament poker course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-courseOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 119! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. This episode is devoted to labeling opponents and how that can influence our decisions. Jake sent in a question where he asked how to take notes on player types in a way that doesn’t lead to emotional play.Topics covered include:●A brief overview of confirmation bias and how it can lead to us to “see” what we expect to see●Why the human brain defaults to quick impressions●Why it’s important to understand belief perseverance●The importance of considering alternative theories. 
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-cureBuy Gareth's tournament poker course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-courseOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 118! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The episode starts off with a discussion of this year's WSOP which is kicking off, but sadly neither host will be attending. Then they turned their attention to a question sent in by a listener who recently experienced the death of his adult child. He wanted some advice on how to keep his focus at the table while grieving a major loss. The tips given in this episode are valid for all kinds of losses like breakups, death, job losses and the like. Topics covered include:●A brief overview of the states of grief and how they can manifest themselves●How to effectively deal with grief●Why it’s important not to try to discount your feelings & to show yourself compassion●Concrete strategies to deal with grief (journaling, emotional support, etc.)
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-cureBuy Gareth's tournament poker course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-courseOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 117! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back after a brief hiatus. After catching up on all the things (WCOOP & house moves), the hosts turned their collective attention to poker! This episode’s question came from a member of Gareth’s Facebook Group who is skeptical about the application of GTO to the fields he encounters. Topics covered include:●Why it’s important to ask yourself what you can learn from each hand●How to effectively use trainers●Why cognitive bias is a major hindrance to improving your game & what you can do about it●How to articulate your thought processes and check them with a solver
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-cureBuy Gareth's tournament poker course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

After some reflection on Gareth’s early training videos and how cringeworthy he now thinks they are, the hosts talked about how it’s important to give yourself kindness and compassion! Everyone is changing and growing over time and it’s important to acknowledge that. Then they turned their attention to a question sent in by a listener who wants to know if he made a mistake in a bounty spot.Topics covered include:● A brief summary of how decisions change based on available bounties● How to evaluate chip EV versus bounty EV● Why it’s important not to call too tight when bounties are involved● Why sometimes the “mistakes” we get hung up on are actually a form of mental game leakWant 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/pokerprofitsLooking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureBuy Gareth's MTT course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-courseOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 115! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After a bit of catching up, the hosts turned their attention to answering a question sent in by Derek who wants to know what aspects of the mental game are most important for an aspiring pro to address.Topics covered include:● A brief overview of 3 pillars of peak poker performance● How to start small & stay consistent● Why it’s important to use time blocking in order to be more productive● Why it’s critical to understand the role of luck and adaptability when it comes to a successful poker career.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/pokerprofitsLooking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-curePurchase Gareth's MTT course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-courseOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 114! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After a bit of catching up, the hosts turned their attention to answering a DTO hand that was sent in by a listener.Topics covered include:● A brief overview of DTO and how it works● How to play a 15bb limped pot blind versus blind ● Why it’s important to look back at prior streets so you have the full “story” of the hand● Why it’s critical to consider how wide you should float on the flop & how to use this information to make turn and river decisions correctlyGet 20% discount on all DTO products with "COACHGAZ". Code only works on the web version (postflop.dto.poker & preflop.dto.poker)⁠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/mttpokerschoolclassroomLooking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 113! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After a bit of catching up, the hosts turned their attention to answering Angelo’s question about how to get in there and play - especially when you know you still have a lot to learn & you are fearful of making mistakes. Topics covered include:● The Dunning-Kruger Effect & the role it plays in confidence● How fear and perfectionism stop us from performing our best ● Why it’s important to put yourself in spots where you are not comfortable to increase your learning● Why risk and incomplete information naturally leads to discomfortWant 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/pokerprofitsLooking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureBuy MTT Game Changer, Gareth's tournament poker course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-courseOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 112! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts started off by catching up on Gareth’s upcoming house move before turning to a listener question about a river spot.Specifically, Evgenij wanted to know if he missed a spot to triple-barrel bluff.Topics covered include:● The key factors to consider when running a triple-barrel bluff● How to size your bets to achieve the outcomes you want● Why it’s important to consider the range of hands your opponent has and to estimate which ones will fold to your river bluff● Why it’s a mental game leak to fixate on the thought that, “I’ll never get him to fold”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/pokerprofitsLooking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureWant coaching with Gareth? Apply here: https://forms.gle/5sb8PZw3moEaYFD28Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind