Self-Talk, Mental Imagery, and Finding Joy | AMA Vol. 11 with Dr. Michael Gervais
25 September 2023 - 1 hour 11 minsWelcome to the 11th installment of our Ask Me Anything series.
The purpose behind these AMAs – is to hear from YOU and have conversations… to explore the topics and questions that you have been wrestling with on your path to becoming.
The goal is to expand on the themes, lessons, and best-practices we’ve discussed on the Finding Mastery podcast in order to make them even more applicable to your own life.
We’re back with our favorite co-host—O’Neil Cespedes—and today, we cover some really interesting and insightful territory, including:
Where joy comes from (and the art of finding it, every day)Why we must practice self-careThe intricacies of ADD and ADHDBeing a good friend to yourselfThe...
Series Episodes
Five Questions That Matter | Dr Mike Gervais AMA Vol.28
Join Dr. Michael Gervais and co-host Jeff Byers (Co-Founder & CEO of Momentous) for this Ask Me Anything episode as they tackle deep questions from the Finding Mastery community—exploring perfectionism vs. purpose, nervous system downregulation, anger and emotional skill, loneliness and connection, and how to build a sustainable rhythm for reflection when life feels full.
59 mins
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The Only Financial Advice You’ll Ever Need | Morgan Housel
Bestselling author Morgan Housel returns to explore a deceptively simple question: once the basics are covered, what is money actually for?
1 hour 9 mins
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Why Young People Are Struggling | Angela Duckworth
Angela Duckworth breaks down the difference between healthy perseverance and harmful grind, explains how passion develops slowly over time, and offers practical parenting insights on how environments shape behavior more than pressure ever could
56 mins
18 February Finished
Why You’re Tired, Anxious & Inflamed I Dr Tim Spector
World‑renowned microbiome researcher Dr. Tim Spector challenges what we think we know about nutrition and reveals why gut health, not counting calories, may be the most overlooked key to better energy, mood, immunity, and long‑term wellbeing.
1 hour 19 mins
11 February Finished
The Moment You Have to Decide | Brandon Marshall
Dr. Michael Gervais and NFL legend Brandon Marshall unpack how, in high‑stakes moments, data, intuition, and hard‑wired threat responses collide—and why the real edge is knowing which voice to trust and how to align them, on and off the field.
24 mins
8 February Finished
The Weight We Carry: Ricardo Lockette on Loss and Healing
Dr. Michael Gervais sits down with former NFL wide receiver Ricardo Lockette for a deeply personal conversation about loss, resilience, and the moments that still linger long after the game ends. Returning to the site of the Super Bowl loss brings unresolved emotions back to the surface—and at times, the conversation becomes an honest search for meaning.
28 mins
7 February Finished
