Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

Dive into the minds of the world’s greatest athletes, leaders, thinkers, and doers with Dr. Michael Gervais—a high performance psychologist and world-renowned expert on the relationship between high performance and the mind. Dr. Gervais’s client roster includes Super Bowl winning NFL teams, Fortune 50 CEOs, Olympic medalists, internationally acclaimed artists, and more. On Finding Mastery, Dr. Gervais sits down with the best at what they do, like David Goggins, Brene Brown, Toto Wolff, soccer legend Abby Wambach, neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella — translating their life stories, mental skills, and personal practices into applicable tools you can use to unlock your potential. Walk with us to the edge of human possibility and learn what you are capable of. New episodes every Wednesday.

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Every guest on Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

482 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Matt Breitfelder

   Leadership's Missing Link: How Empathy Unlocks Human Potential with Matt Breitfelder · Apr 2025

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   Mike Massimino

   An Astronaut’s Guide to Achieving the Impossible | Mike Massimino · Feb 2024

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   Nneka Ogwumike

   Creating Opportunities, Resiliency, and Confidence | WNBA MVP, Nneka Ogwumike · Feb 2021

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   Pedram Shojai

   Bring Your Attention In Line with Your Intention | Dr. Pedram Shojai · Oct 2020

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   Soledad O'Brien

   Standing Up to Racism | Soledad O'Brien · Jun 2020

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   Stephanie Venn-Watson

   The Science of Aging Well: What Dolphins Can Teach Us About Human Health | Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson · Oct 2024

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   Akshay Nanavati

   Find Your Edges, Engage Your Fear – A Radical Approach to Wisdom | Akshay Nanavati · 2 episodes

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   Ankur Jain

   The Factors That Make or Break a Business | Ankur Jain and Alex Fiance · Feb 2021

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   Anousheh Ansari

   Dare to Dream Bigger - Defying Limits with XPRIZE CEO | Anousheh Ansari · Aug 2023

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    Carolina Reis Oliveira

    Can You Reverse Aging? The Surprising Role of Skin in Longevity | Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira · Apr 2025

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    Daniel Chao

    Dr. Daniel Chao, Halo Neuroscience Co-Founder · Oct 2018

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    Drew Bledsoe

    NFL QB Drew Bledsoe on Being a Life Student, Entrepreneurship, Wine · Oct 2016

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    Jermaine Jones

    Jermaine Jones, German-American Soccer Player · Jul 2019

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    John Berardi

    Dr. John Berardi, Precision Nutrition Co-Founder · Feb 2019

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    Kevin Harlan

    Kevin Harlan, Sports Play By Play Announcer · Feb 2019

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    Lawrence Levy

    Former Pixar CFO Lawrence Levy on Decision Making & Relationships · Mar 2017

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    Luc Robitaille

    NHL Hall Of Famer | From Underdog to Hockey Legend - Luc Robitaille, LA Kings President · Oct 2025

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    Mark Divine

    Entrepreneur Mark Divine on SEALFIT & Mindset Training · Jan 2017

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    Mark Goulston

    Dr. Mark Goulston, Suicide Prevention Expert · Sep 2018

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    Tom Walters

    The Psychology of Pain | Dr Tom Walters · Sep 2026

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    Ulrich Dempfle

    Get Fit in 5 Minutes? Revolutionizing the Health and Fitness Industry | Ulrich Dempfle · May 2022

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    Zdeno Chara

    No Regrets: Lessons from One of the Greatest Leaders in Pro Hockey | Zdeno Chara · Jul 2024

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    Mick Fanning

    Hard Work, Resiliency, and Sacrifice | Surfer, Mick Fanning · Nov 2019

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    Richard Harris

    Heroic Decision Making - The Tham Luang Cave Rescue | Dr. Richard Harris · Jun 2021

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    Peter Park

    Peter Park, Fitness and Wellness Coach · Jun 2018

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    Rick Welts

    Golden State Warriors President Rick Welts on Culture, Leadership, Alignment · Jul 2017

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    Matthew Jacobson

    Matt Jacobson, Facebook Head of Market Development · Oct 2018

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    Pete Carroll

    Living and Leading Authentically | Pete Carroll and Dr. Michael Gervais · 3 episodes

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    Sean Waxman

    Suffer Smarter: Sean Waxman on Harnessing Pain for Growth · Dec 2024

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    Yogi Roth

    Write Your Own Story & Quarterback Your Life | Yogi Roth · Nov 2022

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    Tara Lipinski

    The Truth Behind Early Success | Tara Lipinski, Unfiltered · May 2022

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    Tommy Caldwell

    Embracing Challenge & Conquering ‘The Impossible’ | Insights from Legendary Climber, Tommy Caldwell · Oct 2023

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    Wendy Behary

    Author Wendy Behary on Narcissism and High Performance · Jun 2017

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    Zak Williams

    Mental Health, Processing Loss, and Finding Happiness | Zak Williams · Sep 2021

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    Jake Olson

    Jake Olson, Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Athlete · May 2019

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    Jill Ellis

    The Pressure of Coaching | Former USWNT Coach, Jill Ellis · Oct 2020

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    Annie Murphy Paul

    The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain | Science Writer, Annie Murphy Paul · Dec 2021

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    Emma Seppala

    How to Thrive in a Distracted World | Psychologist, Emma Seppälä, Ph.D. · Aug 2024

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    Mark Leary

    Strengthen Your Self Esteem: Insights on Belonging and Social Approval | Dr. Mark Leary · Dec 2023

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    Chade-Meng Tan

    Google Pioneer Chade-Meng Tan on Joy at Scale & Global Peace · Apr 2017

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