Dr. David Spiegel - Hypnosis, Trauma, the Yips, Breathing, and Why Golf is So Hard
Dr. David Spiegel is a Stanford psychiatrist, and he is one of the most published and respected experts in the field of hypnotherapy.
He is the cofounder of the self-hypnosis app Reveri. Rory has been outspoken about his use of the Reveri app.
Dr. Spiegel has been on podcasts such as Huberman Lab, Tim Ferriss, and Rich Roll. So to add The Mental Golf Show to that list is an incredible honor.
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Dr. Spiegel’s app: Reveri
Get 25% off Reveri yearly and lifetime plans with code MENTALGOLF
This code is available on Reveri's website only, so go to reverihealth.app.link/e/mentalgolf
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Timestamps & Topics:
(00:00:00) What happens to us when we experience “golf trauma”?
(00:06:15) How to address our own past “golf trauma”
(00:09:53) The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course - joshnicholsgolf.com/course
(00:11:37) How can hypnosis help our golf game?
(00:14:58) What is self-hypnosis?
(00:20:30) Should we be in hypnosis on the golf course?
(00:22:27) Can we hypnotize ourself into being able to hit a high draw (or any other shot)?
(00:24:19) Basic and Custom Practice Plans - joshnicholsgolf.com/practice
(00:26:26) Hypnotism: Is it for skill access, or skill acquisition?
(00:30:11) Hypnosis helps you shift how you see yourself and your own thoughts
(00:40:14) Nerd Fitness - nerdfitness.com and mention Josh at The Mental Golf Show sent you
(00:42:18) The Yips and Hypnosis
(00:47:19) Why is golf so hard mentally?
(00:49:27) Breathing Exercises for Golf
(00:53:07) Golf is Just One of the Things We Do with Our Mind
(00:53:58) Dr. David Spiegel
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🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine Digital Course
Six modules plus downloadable practical exercises to help you be consistently present and freed up on every shot.
Check out the Pre-Shot Routine course here
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🏌️♂️🗓️ Plan Your Practice Better
A Basic Practice Plan to organize your busy life while staying flexible to a changing schedule. And a Custom Practice Plan built for you to structure your entire week of golf down to the minute.
Check out the Practice Plans here
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🏋️ Nerd Fitness
Get stronger, feel better, change your habits, and improve your life. Start working with a personal coach by going to nerdfitness.com and mention Josh at The Mental Golf Show sent you.
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FREE Weekly Mental Game Newsletter
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your inbox every week.
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Assess Your Mental Game
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Mental Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code MentalGolf10 to get 10% off your entire purchase.
Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏
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📚 2025 Book Club!
Click here to join the exclusive group chat where we discuss the books we're reading, questions and struggles about the mental game, and first access to Q&A's and event info.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
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Instagram: @joshlukenichols
YouTube: Josh Nichols Golf
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1:00:14
Webb Simpson - U.S. Open Nostalgia, What Scottie Does Different, and Building (and Losing) Confidence
Webb Simpson needs no introduction. Timely conversation for U.S. Open week.
Timestamps & Topics:
(00:00:00) How does Webb Simpson feel about the U.S. Open now 13 years after winning?
(00:02:58) Webb’s U.S. Open Final qualifying this year
(00:05:24) Closing out the 2012 U.S. Open at Olympic Club
(00:07:09) The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course - joshnicholsgolf.com/course
(00:09:11) Does Webb think he’s a good golfer?
(00:11:16) How to increase (and decrease) confidence
(00:16:40) Is Webb’s best golf behind him?
(00:20:23) Basic and Custom Practice Plans - joshnicholsgolf.com/practice
(00:22:44) Do the best players in the world think about their pre-shot routine?
(00:25:34) Mental Scorecards and Post-Round Reviews
(00:27:11) How does a pro treat casual rounds?
(00:34:27) Has Webb gotten comfortable with his success?
(00:38:01) Did winning the U.S. Open change Webb?
(00:42:49) What does Scottie Scheffler do different?
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🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine Digital Course
Six modules plus downloadable practical exercises to help you be consistently present and freed up on every shot.
Check out the Pre-Shot Routine course here
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🏌️♂️🗓️ Plan Your Practice Better
A Basic Practice Plan to organize your busy life while staying flexible to a changing schedule. And a Custom Practice Plan built for you to structure your entire week of golf down to the minute.
Check out the Practice Plans here
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FREE Weekly Mental Game Newsletter
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your inbox every week.
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Assess Your Mental Game
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Mental Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code MentalGolf10 to get 10% off your entire purchase.
Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏
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📚 2025 Book Club!
Click here to join the exclusive group chat where we discuss the books we're reading, questions and struggles about the mental game, and first access to Q&A's and event info.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
YouTube: Josh Nichols Golf
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Mike Booker – No More Golf Victimhood, Embrace the Suck, and Become a Tournament Golfer
Mike Booker is a Texas Golf Hall of Famer, a former tour pro, and an accomplished amateur. He's the author of the The Tournament Golfer's Playbook.
Timestamps and Topics:
(00:00:00) How do you build (and lose) confidence?
(00:05:23) Using Swing Keys to Turn a Bad Round Around
(00:15:35) Last chance for 50% off The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course - joshnicholsgolf.com/course
(00:17:49) Tournament Golfer vs. A Golfer Who Plays Tournaments
(00:29:47) Is Being a Good Golfer Miserable?
(00:35:18) How to not let the game bring the worst out of you.
(00:40:44) Pre-Shot Visualization
(00:50:03) Basic and Custom Practice Plans - joshnicholsgolf.com/practice
(00:52:25) Why did Mike write The Tournament Golfer's Playbook?
(00:58:55) Should we treat match play differently than stroke play?
(01:00:21) How do you embrace the suck? How do you embrace a really bad screw up?
(01:02:27) Texas Golf Hall of Fame
(01:05:09) Mike Booker, author of The Tournament Golfer's Playbook
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Mike Booker's Links
Book: The Tournament Golfer's Playbook on Amazon
Website: tgplaybook.com
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🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine Digital Course
Last chance for 50% off! Intro price ends Wednesday, June 4th.
Six modules plus downloadable practical exercises to help you be consistently present and freed up on every shot.
Check out the Pre-Shot Routine course here
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🏌️♂️🗓️ Plan Your Practice Better
A Basic Practice Plan to organize your busy life while staying flexible to a changing schedule. And a Custom Practice Plan built for you to structure your entire week of golf down to the minute.
Check out the Practice Plans here
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FREE Weekly Mental Game Newsletter
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your inbox every week.
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Assess Your Mental Game
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Mental Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code MentalGolf10 to get 10% off your entire purchase.
Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏
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📚 2025 Book Club!
Click here to join the exclusive group chat where we discuss the books we're reading, questions and struggles about the mental game, and first access to Q&A's and event info.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
YouTube: Josh Nichols Golf
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1:10:38
Joe Bronson - Exclusive Golf Courses, Balancing Golf and Life, and Simplifying a Complex Game
Joe Bronson joins The Mental Golf Show. He's the author of PARdon Me, which was just released and you can get the book, and any of Joe's other books, by clicking here.
Topics & Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Golf as a Cerebral Activity
(00:03:46) Making Golf Simple
(00:06:30) Does confidence come from playing experience, or practice?
(00:09:14) How has Joe Bronson played almost all of the Top 100 golf courses in the world?
(00:16:32) What’s more fun: good venue, or competitive round at a so-so venue?
(00:18:14) Good venue and bad playing partners? Or bad venue and good playing partners?
(00:19:56) Playing Augusta, Pine Valley, and other Super Exclusive Courses
(00:21:43) Good and Bad Experiences Under Pressure
(00:30:50) The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course - joshnicholsgolf.com/course
(00:32:57) How to Increase Your Love of the Game
(00:38:21) Joe Helps Josh Maximize Enjoyment of the Game
(00:47:02) Get the most out of your time with a Practice Plan - joshnicholsgolf.com/practice
(00:49:22) Balance vs. Guilt in Playing Golf
(00:53:42) The Most Exclusive Golf Course in the World
(01:01:01) What Makes Pasatiempo So Difficult?
(01:04:25) Pick One Country to Play Golf In for the Rest Of Your Life
(01:06:35) Joseph Bronson, author of PARdon Me
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🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine Digital Course
Six modules plus downloadable practical exercises to help you be consistently present and freed up on every shot.
Check out the Pre-Shot Routine course here
-----
🏌️♂️🗓️ Plan Your Practice Better
A Basic Practice Plan to organize your busy life while staying flexible to a changing schedule. And a Custom Practice Plan built for you to structure your entire week of golf down to the minute.
Check out both Practice Plans here
-----
FREE Weekly Mental Game Newsletter
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your inbox every week.
-----
Assess Your Mental Game
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Mental Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code MentalGolf10 to get 10% off your entire purchase.
Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏
-----
📚 2025 Book Club!
Click here to join the exclusive group chat where we discuss the books we're reading, questions and struggles about the mental game, and first access to Q&A's and event info.
-----
Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
YouTube: Josh Nichols Golf
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1:11:52
Dan Abrahams - Pressure, Fighting Your Brain, and Your A-B-C-D Game
Dan Abrahams is a Sport Psychologist and former professional golfer. At one time he was the Lead Psychologist for England Golf. Dan joins The Mental Golf Show.
Topics and timestamps:
00:00:00 Why is it so hard to perform under pressure?
00:07:42 How to choose what you think on the course
00:13:06 How to use past experience to make you better
00:17:12 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course - joshnicholsgolf.com/course
00:20:26 Should we take responsibility for every mistake?
00:25:33 Your A-B-C-D Game
00:37:39 Upgrade your practice! Go to joshnicholsgolf.com/practice
00:39:59 The Masters: Rory, Bryson, and Rose and their Mental Games
00:51:48 Are we fighting our brain while we’re on the course?
00:56:08 Dan Abrahams - danabrahams.com
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Dan Abrahams' links:
X
Instagram
Facebook
danabrahams.com
Golf Tough on Amazon
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🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine Digital Course
Six modules plus downloadable practical exercises to help you be consistently present and freed up on every shot.
Check out the Pre-Shot Routine course here
-----
🏌️♂️🗓️ Plan Your Practice Better
A Basic Practice Plan to organize your busy life while staying flexible to a changing schedule. And a Custom Practice Plan built for you to structure your entire week of golf down to the minute.
Check out both Practice Plans here
-----
FREE Weekly Mental Game Newsletter
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your inbox every week.
-----
Assess Your Mental Game
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Mental Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code MentalGolf10 to get 10% off your entire purchase.
Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏
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📚 2025 Book Club!
Click here to join the exclusive group chat where we discuss the books we're reading, questions and struggles about the mental game, and first access to Q&A's and event info.
-----
Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
YouTube: Josh Nichols Golf
Host Josh Nichols shares from his own 20 years of competitive and golf psychology coaching experiences, along with years of learning psychology, as well as interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the golf industry, all with the goal of helping you think better on and off the golf course.
*This podcast is not meant to apply to every individuals’ mental health. And not all opinions expressed by guests reflect Josh’s opinions and experiences.