The Mental Golf Show
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.
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Episodes
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
There's not many more important skills than being able to move on from a bad golf shot. Which is why it's so important to actually have a plan for how to do it, and a way to train that ability. Because like any other part of the game, this mental skill is trainable.
In this episode we go through a systematic, evidence-based 4-step plan for moving on from bad golf shots.
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Assessment
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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Newsletter
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
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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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Improve how you practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
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1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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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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Music credits:
Creative Technology Showreel ****Music by Ivan Ohanezov from Pixabay
“Waterfall” Music by Roman Senyk from Pixabay
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
I've always struggled with driving accuracy. Even as a relatively short hitter compared to my peers, for large portions of my golf career I only hit around 50% of my fairways.
But there are some key psychological reasons for that, and processes that have helped me tremendously be able to swing more freely and hit more fairways (and hit it further). We go through 3 of those processes in this episode.
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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 purchase
Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏
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Assessment
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Newsletter
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
📚 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.
-----
Improve how you practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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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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Music credits:
Creative Technology Showreel ****Music by Ivan Ohanezov from Pixabay
“Study” by Chillmore from Pixabay
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
As you’ll hear in this episode, over my 20 years of competitive golf experience my relationship with equipment has been hot and cold. Which I believe has left me at a disadvantage not only with quality of shots but also with my confidence in my clubs.
So in this episode I take you through my relationship with golf equipment, how Titleist stepped in and helped me see the error of my ways, and an interview with one of the best club fitters in all of golf, JJ Van Wezenbeeck. So stay tuned to the end to learn what he has to say about the psychological benefits of having the right equipment.
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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 purchase
Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏
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Assessment
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Newsletter
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
📚 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.
-----
Improve how you practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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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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Music credits:
Creative Technology Showreel ****Music by Ivan Ohanezov from Pixabay
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Golf is full of distractions.
In this episode I want to go through two scientifically proven ways you can improve your attention span and equip you with tools to use while you’re on the course and give you the best chance to play well for a whole round, not just part of one.
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Episode mentioned:
How to Quickly Refocus on the Golf Course
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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 purchase
Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏
-----
Assessment
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Newsletter
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
📚 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.
-----
Improve how you practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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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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Music credits:
Creative Technology Showreel ****Music by Ivan Ohanezov from Pixabay
Smart Technology Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
One of the most common things I hear from players is how they can’t access their skill in competition. Like something comes over them when they get in a tournament.
Why does golf feel like a completely different game when it’s competitive? It’s the same clubs, same course—so why does everything change the moment the stakes go up? Today, we’re diving into the truth about pressure, where it comes from, and how embracing it can be the key to unlocking your best game. We’re going to go through what I call The Two Laws of Pressure and how they can help you play better in tournaments.
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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.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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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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Music credits:
Creative Technology Showreel ****Music by Ivan Ohanezov from Pixabay
“Inspiring Thoughtful Piano” Music by Ivan Luzan from Pixabay
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
It’s the end of the year and very soon the beginning of 2025, so we’re going to talk about fitness. But before you click away, I’m not going to preach at you about getting in shape.
In this episode, Matt Myers of Nerd Fitness and I hit 3 major topics that have been huge for me: the all-or-nothing mentality, mindful eating, and systems over goals. And these aren’t strictly limited to fitness or nutrition. These principles apply to any endeavor you’d like to set out on, like any of your golf or life goals.
I'm confident you'll leave this episode with a thorough understanding of how to get and stay motivated to accomplish fitness goals, not to mention any other goal you have for 2025.
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Previous goal-setting episodes of The Mental Golf Show:
2024: https://pod.fo/e/294fa2
2023: https://pod.fo/e/21145d
2022: https://pod.fo/e/159525
2021: https://pod.fo/e/101a80
2020: https://pod.fo/e/d0ff1
2019: https://pod.fo/e/129bab
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Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan - 25% off for a limited time!
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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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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Music credits:
Creative Technology Showreel Music by Ivan Ohanezov from Pixabay
“Jazz Happy” by Music_For_Videos on Pixabay
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
On this episode, we’re going to be talking about goal-setting.
It’s that time of year that we look ahead and set goals and plans. But I think just as important, if not more important, is to take stock of the year we just had.
So in this episode we’re going to do both of those. You’ll hear me discussing my own year in golf, and my own golf goals for 2025.
My hope is that you’ll be able to use what I say to inspire you and give you the tools to do it for yourself and have the best year of golf yet.
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Mentioned in episode:
The 4-Step Process for Setting and Achieving your Golf Goals in 2024
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-golf-show/id1477550168?i=1000640684543
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wsae7xkjzI629WGQxR9bT?si=b398bd9a58af47a5
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Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan - 25% off for a limited time!
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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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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Music credits:
Creative Technology Showreel Music by Ivan Ohanezov from Pixabay
Smart Technology Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay
“Thoughtful Contemplative Documentary Piano” Music by Ashot Danielyan from Pixabay
“Inspiring Thoughtful Piano” Music by Ivan Luzan from Pixabay
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Feeling those first-tee jitters? In this episode, we break down what causes them and how to stop them from sabotaging your game. Learn three simple strategies to stay calm, focused, and confident—no matter how big the moment.
I'm confident you'll learn:
Why first-tee jitters happen and what they mean.
How to use awareness and grounding techniques to stay present.
The power of pre-acceptance to build unshakable confidence.
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Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan - 25% off for a limited time!
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
-----
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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Music Credits:
Creative Technology Showreel Music by Ivan Ohanezov from Pixabay
“Cozy Coffeehouse” Royalty Free Music by Lunar Years on bensound.com
Contemplative Mellow Thoughtful Piano Music by Ashot Danielyan from Pixabay
“Study” by Chillmore from Pixabay
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
On this episode of The Mental Golf Show we’re going to be talking about a key element of the pre-shot routine: commitment. You’ve chosen your target, now you need to hit the shot. But the step between those two is commitment to the target.
You should leave this episode with a better understanding of what commitment is, and a tangible way to be more committed on every shot to give yourself the best access to your skills.
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Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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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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Music Credits:
“A Long Way” Music by Sergii Pavkin from Pixabay
Smart Technology Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay
“Cozy Coffeehouse” Royalty Free Music by Lunar Years on [bensound.com](http://bensound.comhttps://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/cozy-coffeehouse-shiny-chill)
Thinking Piano Music Ambience Music by Nicholas Panek from Pixabay
“Thoughtful Contemplative Documentary Piano” Music by Ashot Danielyan from Pixabay
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
What is burnout? What causes it? Can we stop it from happening? If so, how?
In this episode, Josh dives into the concept of burnout and give you some knowledge and tools to be able to withstand the forces that can cause burnout, and to bounce out of it if (or when) it happens.
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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 purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏
-----
Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
-----
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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Music Credits:
“Study” by Chillmore from Pixabay
“Savior Search” by DJ Freedem
Contemplative Mellow Thoughtful Piano Music by Ashot Danielyan from Pixabay