26 APR 2024 · On this week's episode of the Mental Advantage Podcast, the MAP boys sit down with Lauren Sisler.  Lauren is a two-time Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster who has worked for ESPN and SEC Network since 2016. In 2003 as a freshman on the gymnastics team at Rutgers University, a phone call in the middle of the night would change her life forever as she unexpectedly lost both of her parents within hours of each other.  In the next days, months and years, Lauren would learn more about her parents' battle with prescription drug addiction.  As Lauren has navigated her journey through grief, she will share with the listeners her story of how whe removed the shackles of shame, embraced her story and found hope again.   Get your pen and paper ready -- you won't want to miss this episode. To learn more about Lauren, go to www.laurensisler.com  On many social media apps, she can be found @laurensisler  Look for her upcoming book "Shatterproof" which can be found in stores and where books are sold online. To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

13 APR 2024 · The MAP boys sit down with long time friend of the show (and one of their favorite humans), China McCarney.  They talk about China's social media posts and his ongoing journey towards mental wellness.  The unpack how there is "no finish line" when you are on this journey, but the key is to embrace your progress and just keep working on yourself.  Other topics included the importance of changing identity to achieve long-term success, letting go of suffering, filling in the gaps with facts you don't have, etc. China is the founder of  the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation www.aaadfoundation.org . He is also the Vice President of Jaegar Sports and developed the Mental Health Manual / Companion Journal www.mentalhealthmanual.org  You can find China on many social media platforms at @chinamccarney  To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

5 APR 2024 · The MAP boys sit down with Kamini Wood, a certified life coach who helps high-achievers heal their relationships with themselves. She is a best-selling author who is also the creator of AuthenticMe and CEO of Live Joy Your Way. Topics of discussion include: raising high-performing young adults, internal and self-aware leadership, helping to overcome stress, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, the importance of curiosity when it comes to self awareness and many more topics. Get your pen and paper ready for Kamini Wood. Learn more about Kamini at: www.kaminiwood.com To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

2 MAR 2024 · The MAP boys sit down with Mischelle Lee, a former collegiate athlete who is now a personal trainer and coach who specializes in neurobased training. Her program combines her degree in Exercise Science with lymphatics knowledge, Z-Health neurology, nutrition, breathing techniques, RPR (reflexive performance reset), bioenergy healing and more. She believes the brain is where the injury starts and she shares some systems and strategies that will help you overcome some of the mental blocks that stand in your way of optimal performance. Get your pen and paper ready for Mischelle Lee. Learn more about Mischelle Lee at: www.neurobasedtraining.org You can also connect with her on social media: Instagram: @neurobasedtraining TikTok: @mischellelee2 To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

5 FEB 2024 · The MAP boys sit down with Dr. Karen Doll, the author of Building Psychological Fitness: How High Performers Achieve with Ease. Dr. Doll is a licensed psychologist, consultant, coach, and #1 international bestselling author. She collaborates with industry-leading organizations and coaches high-achieving professionals. Her mission is to help people thrive, enhance well-being and optimize leadership skills at every phase. The many topics include: what is psychological fitness; how to deal with chronic stress and burnout in the workplace and how it can be identified by the individual and the leader; working through the mental health continuum; the impact COVID had on mental health, etc. Dr. Doll's book, Building Psychological Fitness, tackles all of these topics and so much more. It also includes many resources, practices and interventions to help improve ones psychological fitness. You won't want to miss this episode and you'll definitely want to grab the book. Learn more about Dr. Karen Doll at: www.drkarendoll.com You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and find her book on Amazon and other places where books are sold. To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

29 DEC 2023 · In the last show of 2023, the MAP boys reflect back on the year and the lessons learned from all of the amazing guests that have been on the show. Thank you all for listening this year -- there will be lots of great guests coming on the show in 2023. To write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net For Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

22 NOV 2023 · The MAP boys sat down with Mike Taylor and Roger Kitchen Jr. to discuss an athlete assessment that uses AI to take a comprehensive view of an athlete's profile to measure "heart" and "head" through the merits of five traits: mastery; persistence; competitiveness; work ethic and team orientation. Mike Taylor is the co-founder of AgDiago and has worked in the sports industry for more than 20 years where he has held leadership roles working with college coaches, the American Football Coaches Association, American Football Coaches Foundation and with other sports organizations such as United States Olympic Committee, NASCAR and ESPN. Roger Kitchen, Jr. is the founder and mental skills coach for Power Mental Performance and friend of the Mental Advantage Podcast having been on the show multiple times. The AgDiago athletic assessment can be used to help identify an athletes best cultural fit in a program and has been used by many high profile NCAA and professional teams. To learn more about the assessment and other services provided by AgDiago - visit www.agdiago.com or follow the company on social media @agdiago To learn more about Power Mental Performance - visit www.powermentalperformance.com or follow @rogerkitchenjr If you have a comment or question for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To contact Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

2 OCT 2023 · In this episode the MAP boys talk with Aaron Machbitz, host of podcasts, "Something for Everybody" and "Champions Adjust." A former D-1 baseball player and professional wrestler Aaron is also the founder and CEO of "You are Loved". Aaron opens up about how pain and curiosity fueled him on his journey to be an advocate for those suffering from mental health issues. He discusses the tragic loss of his sister and how that impacted his life and lays out some great strategies to be used in helping others who may be suffering as well. Many other topics are discussed. To learn more about Aaron and his wonderful work in this arena: www.aaronmachbitz.com If you or someone you love is in crisis or just need someone to talk to, you can call or text the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988. If you have a comment or question for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To contact Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

22 SEP 2023 · In this episode, the MAP boys sit down with Major Gen. (Ret.) Chris Hughes to discuss the lessons of leadership that he learned in over 35 years of leadership experience in the US Army, from platoon leader to Commanding General. Over the course of his career, Chris served as the Executive Officer for the Secretary of the Army, the Army Senior Liaison to the US House of Representatives, and he commanded an Infantry Battalion from the 101st Airborne Division during the invasion of Iraq in 2003. He assisted in the creation of five major organizations within the Department of Defense and served as an investigator on the USS Cole Commission in 2000. After retiring from military service, Chris became the President and CEO of Northwest Consulting, LLC. He's also the author of "War on Two Fronts: an Infantry Commander's War in Iraq and the Pentagon." To work with General Hughes, please visit www.the-way-forward.com Remember you can use the code MA20 and get 20% off anything on the MindVue site including the amazing mindset assessment. Fix your mindset and start closing the gap today between where you are and where you want to be. If you have a question or comment for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To contact Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

15 SEP 2023 · The MAP boys sit down with public speaker, facilitator and master of healing arts, Vital Akimana. Vital shares his unbelievable journey from Rwanda where he and his family escaped the genocide that saw 800,000 people slaughtered in 100 days of blood-letting. He talks about the unspeakable things he saw before he was even 10 years old and how these events shaped his life. A graduate of Guilford College, he studied Comparative Religion and Peace Studies. He is a certified mediator and facilitator trainer through the Guilford College Conflict Resolution Center and an NEDA End of Life Counselor. In his capacity as a facilitator he has served with various organizations including the National Conference for Community and Justice as well as the National Student Leadership Conference. His story has been written about in various outlets including: "Our Search for Belonging," written by Howard Ross and a Washington Post piece by Courtland Milloy, "A Peacemaker Who Knows the Horror of War." To have Vital come to your organization as public speaker or to see what other services he provides go to: www.vitalakimana.com Remember you can use the code MA20 and get 20% off anything on the MindVue site including the amazing mindset assessment. Fix your mindset and start closing the gap today between where you are and where you want to be. If you have a question or comment for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To contact Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net