Unlocking Human Potential: Dr. Cristina Versari's Approach to Thriving in Life
4 December 2024 - 1 hour 37 minsHow does an integrative approach to living “the good life” - one that blends mental, physical, and spiritual development — help to unlock new levels of human potential?
That’s a big question.
To help us answer it, I am honored to welcome one of my own mentors to the podcast for this week’s conversation – Dr. Cristina Versari. Cristina is a pioneer in the world of sports psychology and the president of the San Diego University for Integrative Studies. She is renowned for her work mentoring athletes, executives, and high performers using an innovative approach to performance and personal growth.
In this conversation, we discuss how Cristina’s near-death experience shaped her perspective...
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28 mins
7 February Finished
Brandon Marshall: Inside the Huddle
Dr. Michael Gervais and All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Marshall go inside one of the NFL’s mystery boxes: the huddle. In this episode of The Game Inside the Games, the focus is one what really happens when a team comes together before the ball is snapped. Gervais and Marshall explore how the huddle reveals a team’s culture—how trust is built, how accountability shows up, and how pressure is handled in real time. What emerges is a simple but powerful insight: the huddle doesn’t just organize action — it exposes the strength of the relationships underneath it.. Not just in football, but in meetings, decisions, and everyday situations where what happens inside the huddle shapes what happens next.
15 mins
7 February Finished
The Loudest Voice in the Stadium: Cam Newton on Self‑Talk
Dr. Michael Gervais and All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Marshall sit down with former NFL MVP Cam Newton to explore the game that plays out inside the athlete in high stakes environments. In this episode of The Game Inside the Games, the focus isn’t on crowd noise or highlight-reel moments, but on the quiet, internal dialogue that can make or break a player's Super Bowl dream. Through candid stories and lived experience, Gervais uses their conversation to examine how self-talk can shape performance in football’s biggest moments. What emerges is a clearer understanding of how not just elite competitors use their self-talk to access their full capabilities when everything is on the line—but you can, too.
26 mins
6 February Finished
One Yard from Everything: Flow, Pressure, and the Play that Changed Football
A Super Bowl classic looks completely different when you hear it through the eyes of the coaches and players who lived it. In this episode of The Game Inside The Games, Dr. Mike and Brandon Marshall sit down with NFL coach Matt Patricia to unpack the legendary final play of Super Bowl XLIX, the flow‑state thinking behind Malcolm Butler’s interception, and the emotional toll of winning—and losing—on the world’s biggest stage. A fast, powerful hit of elite mindset, leadership, and human performance.
49 mins
4 February Finished
Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions | Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday, bestselling author and one of today’s leading voices on Stoic philosophy, challenges us to think deeply—about parenting, leadership, and why wisdom demands both humility and courage in modern times.
1 hour 22 mins
28 January Finished
Why You’re Aging Faster Than You Think | Dr Gabrielle Lyon
Board-certified physician and NYT bestselling author, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon returns to Finding Mastery to challenge everything you think you know about aging. What if the key to longevity isn’t avoiding decline, but building strength that lasts a lifetime?
1 hour 8 mins
21 January Finished