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
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
On this episode we’ve got Mark Broadie, golf analytics extraordinaire.
We’re going to be talking about
who Mark Broadie is
what golf analytics is
why is it valuable for us to even care about stats
how adjusting your aim helps you save strokes
what stats and analytics does for confidence
can knowing your stats actually hurt your game
and more!
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Mark Broadie on Twitter/X
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The 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 🙏😇🤑
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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 mentalgolfshow@gmail.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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Follow Josh on social:
Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
On this episode we’ve got Part 2 of 2 with Ryan Mouque.
We talk about:
whether or not you should think about your swing while you play
how much should you work on at a time
how invested in a coach should you be
how to get the most out of a lesson
the value of knowing your own swing tendencies
and getting it done with ugly golf
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Ryan Mouque's links
Ryan on twitter
ryanmouquegolf.com
Ryan on YouTube
Ryan on Skillest
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The 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 🙏😇🤑
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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 mentalgolfshow@gmail.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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Follow Josh on social:
Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
On this Golf Thought Thursday episode we’re going to be talking about closing out good rounds, why we tend to play better at the end of rounds that have gone off the rails, and how those are related.
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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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Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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Follow Josh on social:
Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
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Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
On this episode we’ve got Ryan Mouque.
He’s a swing instructor and he does lessons on Skillest, but he’s a lot more than that.
We get into his thoughts on his swing philosophy, the learning process that he takes students on, how to long to stick with a swing change or swing coach even if you’re not seeing quick progress, and more.
This part 1 is less about mental game specific stuff and more about some helpful ways to think about swing progress and instruction, which I think is a key component to improvement.
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Ryan Mouque's links
Ryan on twitter
ryanmouquegolf.com
Ryan on YouTube
Ryan on Skillest
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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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Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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Follow Josh on social:
Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
TikTok: mentalgolfshow
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
On this episode we’re going to be talking about positive self-talk, expecting things to go great, trying to make things go exactly how you want them to… and why that sets you up for failure.
You’re going to leave this episode with a better mental strategy than positive self-talk.
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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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Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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Follow Josh on social:
Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
TikTok: mentalgolfshow
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
On this episode we’ve got part 2 of 2 of my conversation with Kiel Alderink. If you haven’t heard episode 1 it’s got some great stuff in it so I encourage you to go listen to it.
In this episode we’re going to be talking about
- sticking to a process of improvement rather than jumping right into fix mode
- learning your own discomfort level and preparing for it and overcoming it
- building your game to have confidence when the pressure is on
- and more
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Kiel Alderink's links
10x Better Golf
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Check out the Mental Golf Type
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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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Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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Follow Josh on social:
Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
TikTok: mentalgolfshow
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
On this episode we’re going to be talking about how to properly warmup before a round of golf, from a mental perspective.
You’re going to learn why the unhelpful ways we sometimes warmup can lead to issues on the course, and how going at your pre-round warm up from a place of better psychology will allow you to play better.
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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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Golf Psychology Coaching with Josh Nichols
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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Follow Josh on social:
Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
TikTok: mentalgolfshow
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
On this episode we’ve got part 1 of my conversation with Kiel Alderink.
He’s one of the best young instructors in the country and has been a highly skilled, influential coach in the industry for years now.
We’re going to be talking about:
- what Kiel does with players to help them perform better
- how long to stick with a swing change or a putter or a swing instructor
- how to manage your expectations with getting better
- should you make major changes to your golf swing
- and more
I expect you to leave this episode with a better understanding of the value of having better control of your emotions.
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Kiel Alderink's links
10x Better Golf
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Check out the Mental Golf Type
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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.
-----
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
-----
Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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Follow Josh on social:
Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
TikTok: mentalgolfshow
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
On this episode we’re going to be talking about the number one thing that helps you play your best on a shot by shot and round by round basis. We all know that mental game issues make us play worse, but on this episode you’re going to learn why, and how to turn that around and play up to your potential.
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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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Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
-----
Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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Follow Josh on social:
Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
TikTok: mentalgolfshow
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
On this episode we’ve got part 2 of 2 of my conversation with Michael Leonard.
We talk about:
a different kind of goal for your round
having a consistently detailed structure
what it’s like to play q school as an amateur
techniques to move on from bad shots
what better players do that average players don’t
playing your own game and being true to yourself
And more
You should walk away from this episode having a better mentality around leaning into your own game and not trying to be something you’re not.
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Michael Leonard's links:
TikTok
Instagram
YouTube
Book
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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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Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
-----
Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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Follow Josh on social:
Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
TikTok: mentalgolfshow