{"podcast":{"title":"The SPMI Podcast","slug":"the-spmi-podcast-452260","podcast_index_feed_id":452260,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/5jVfBczc","website_url":"https://the-mindset-of-setting-goals.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/019e130e-9d91-4ec4-a21a-1319d6f37e8d/40cb2c0d-386a-4371-84d3-077bf48e5a0a/3000x3000/the-spmi-podcast.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"SPMI LLC","episode_count":52,"summary":"Welcome to the ultimate mental toughness podcast for athletes, coaches, parents, and performers. On this podcast you will learn mental toughness techniques and methodologies utilized by SPMI, one of the sports industry leaders in mental training. This podcast is filled with science-based mental toughness techniques and methodologies to help you overcome the struggles and challenges you've face in your sport. In addition, SPMI founder, Patrick Albán, interviews world-class athletes, coaches, and more to get a detailed understanding of why they succeed. This is a podcast you want to make sure to subscribe to. In addition, if you are interested in learning more about the SPMI company and the services that have helped thousands of athletes in over 70 sports, please visit the company site at www.gospmi.com","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-spmi-podcast-452260"},"episode":{"title":"EP #45: Believing is Seeing - The Science Behind a Champion's Mindset","slug":"ep-45-believing-is-seeing-the-science-behind-a-champion-s-mindset","published_at":"2025-09-07T02:39:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-spmi-podcast-452260/ep-45-believing-is-seeing-the-science-behind-a-champion-s-mindset","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-spmi-podcast-452260","url":"https://the-mindset-of-setting-goals.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-45-seeing-if-believing-the-science-behind-a-champions-mindset-Ufk8qSWK","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/5581077e-40ba-4956-9ba4-df631587ddd1/episodes/047c272e-294c-4465-aea3-1138cbd2a9f6/audio/0e862f44-2fbe-4f73-8a75-31561c17ac4f/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=5jVfBczc","summary":"In this episode, Patrick Alban discusses the critical role of belief in athletic performance. He emphasizes that belief should precede achievement, challenging the common notion of 'seeing is believing.' Through scientific insights and real-world examples, he illustrates how a strong belief system can enhance performance, resilience, and even physiological responses. The conversation also explores the importance of environment, vision versus fear, and the necessity of facing challenges to build a robust belief system in athletes. Takeaways Believing is essential for athletes to reach their potential. The belief system influences performance and recovery. Confidence can reduce stress and improve outcomes. Beliefs can physically affect hormone levels and performance. Self-efficacy leads to greater effort and resilience. Positive beliefs can enhance pain tolerance and recovery. Athletes must act on their beliefs to solidify them. Challenging environments can strengthen belief systems. Vision must be fed to grow, while fear must be minimized. Struggles and challenges are crucial for developing resilience.","meta_description":"In this episode, Patrick Alban discusses the critical role of belief in athletic performance. He emphasizes that belief should precede achievement, challe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2206,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-spmi-podcast-452260/episodes/ep-45-believing-is-seeing-the-science-behind-a-champion-s-mindset/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-spmi-podcast-452260/ep-45-believing-is-seeing-the-science-behind-a-champion-s-mindset.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}