Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
MurmurCast publishes AI-generated summaries of Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais’s Podcast episodes — 23 summarized so far, covering psychology of high performance, pre-competition mental preparation, self-knowledge and awareness, visualization and mental imagery, controlling competitive environment, distinguishing nervousness from fear. Each summary distills the key insights, topics, and takeaways so you can decide what’s worth your time before pressing play.
The Psychology of Winning | Michael Johnson
Olympic champion Michael Johnson discusses his psychology of winning, revealing how deep self-knowledge and controlling the controllables enabled his dominance in track and field. He shares insights on managing pre-race nerves versus fear, visualization techniques, and how a life-threatening stroke taught him to depend on others.
The Psychology of Truth In a World of Lies | Sam Harris
Sam Harris discusses the psychology of truth in a world of misinformation, arguing that radical honesty and meditation are fundamental tools for navigating reality. He explores how to distinguish truth from lies, the dangers of tribalism and dogmatism, and how mindfulness can reduce suffering by helping us observe thoughts rather than identify with them.
The Psychology of Limiting Beliefs | Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal explores the psychology of limiting beliefs and how they sabotage motivation, arguing that beliefs are tools rather than truths that can be examined and changed to unlock human potential. The conversation covers how to identify limiting beliefs, transform them into liberating ones, and use the three powers of belief (attention, anticipation, and agency) to improve performance and reduce suffering.