# How Players Stay Balanced Under Pressure on the MINDBENDER PODCAST with Michael Kowalski

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Podcast: [Mindbender Mental Performance Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindbender-mental-performance-podcast-7120391)
Published: 2026-07-02T19:24:00+00:00
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Host Michael Kowalski discusses mental discipline in baseball, specifically how players can stay balanced under pressure. He emphasizes that mental discipline is not about being a robot or numb to emotions, but rather about controlling thoughts and feelings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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