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David Buck is a former professional playing pro who’s competed on the Canadian Tour, mini tours, and traveled extensively across North America and internationally chasing the game. He now operates an engaged community through his brand Big Swing Kings, where he blends humor and real coaching, swing roasts, and totally unique ways of thinking about the game. And he says he does this all with the intent to help players play better and enjoy the game more.

You can find David at these places:

Youtube: Big Swing Kings

TikTok: bigswingkings

Instagram: bigswingkings

Website: bigswingkings.com

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In this FundaMENTALS episode, we look at how expectations add tension and narrow your options, and why shifting to clear standards helps you swing with freedom. I cover the basic brain mechanics, a simple process to use before each shot, and a few practical course examples. The goal is steadier decision-making and more durable confidence.

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What if your pain wasn’t just a body problem, but a brain and golf problem? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Carly Hunt—Mid-Am Golfer/Pain Psychologist and author of Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain—to talk about how golf can both ease and amplify pain, why “it’s all in your head” is a terrible (and wrong) message, and how the brain’s alarm system actually works. We get into practical tools for playing with ongoing pain, navigating fear of re-injury, dealing with the identity grief of not being the golfer you used to be, and how to shift from fighting your body to working with it so you can keep playing the game you love.

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Carly Hunt's links:

Carly Hunt's Book: Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain: How to Harness the Power of the Mind-Body Connection - https://www.amazon.com/Train-Your-Brain-Beat-Chronic/dp/1462558526

Pain Reprocessing Therapy - https://www.painreprocessingtherapy.com

The Pain Psychology Center - https://painpsychologycenter.com/therapy-techniques

Carly on LinkedIn

Carly on Instagram

Email Carly

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🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here.

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How do you lean in when the round of golf starts going sideways? It’s so easy to eject mentally and just go through the motions.

Let's dive into the concept of Exposure Therapy as a tool to build your mental resilience.

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Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions.

Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'.

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Paul Salter joins The Mental Golf Show (for the second time). Paul is a mindset and performance coach who uses hypnosis to help his clients get unstuck, uncover their edge, and unlock their potential.

We cover these topics:

The Commitment to Golf Mastery The Power of Language in Self-Talk Building Confidence Through Action Understanding Fear and Success The Role of Beliefs in Performance Unlearning Limiting Beliefs Navigating Fear and Anxiety in Golf The Art of Unlearning for Success The Pressure of Expectations The Secret to Consistent Success The Secret to Extraordinary Success Challenging Societal Norms and Rules The Balance Between Success and Fulfillment Identity and Performance in Sports Communication and Relationships in Golf and Life

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Paul Salter's Links:

The Scratch Golfer's Mindset podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Instagram - thegolfhypnotherapist

Website - thegolfhypnotherapist.com

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Get more from Josh Nichols:

The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here.

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Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions.

Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'.

Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com.

PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter.

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Most of us don't have caddies helping us get fully committed to shots, so we have to be our own caddies. Learning how to be your own caddie effectively can give you a huge advantage over your opponents and your own unhelpful tendencies.

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The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here.

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Get more from Josh Nichols:

📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter.

Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions.

Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'.

Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com.

PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter.

Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas.

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Dr. Doug Tataryn is the founder of the Bio-Emotive Framework. And we get into things like integral theory, the Four Facets Model of Human Transformation, and the effects of your childhood experiences on your worldview.

But, and this is very important, Dr. Doug is very good at grounding these abstract topics back to golf. And I’d like to think that I represent you, the listener, in being relatively new, if not completely ignorant of these concepts. Hopefully I do you justice and ask the questions you might ask.

Dr. Doug's links:

Read (and sign up for) Dr. Tataryn's Substack: https://drdougbioemotive.substack.com/p/fairways-of-the-mind-worldviews-intro

The Bio-Emotive Website: https://bioemotiveframework.com/

Sign up for Dr. Tataryn's "Fairways of the Mind" online offerings to improve your Golf Psychology: https://mailchi.mp/bioemotiveframework.com/fairwaysofthemind

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Topics Covered:

• The Universality of Golf and Mental Game
• Introduction to the Four Facets of Human Experience
• Understanding the Four Facets Framework
• The Role of Emotional Processing in Golf
• Disidentification and Its Impact on Performance
• The Interplay of Childhood Experiences and Golf
• Balancing the Four Facets for Optimal Performance
• Real-Life Applications of the Four Facets
• The Relationship Between Golf and Personal Growth
• Navigating Feelings of Inadequacy in Golf
• The Quest for Balance in Golf and Life
• Emotional Holes and Compulsive Behavior
• Worldviews and Personal Growth
• Pattern Recognition and Ego Deconstruction
• Vision, Motivation, and Emotional Conditioning
• Exploring Regret and Self-Betrayal
• Embracing Current Reality
• Betrayal vs. Abandonment
• Core Feelings and Emotional Depth
• Vision for Success and Loneliness
• Reframing Isolation in Golf
• Worldviews and Emotional Reactions

Special guest Coach Bruce Chalas and I talk all about college golf, the psychological demands of college golf, and the recruiting process for junior golfers. So if you’re a junior golfer, college player, a parent of one, or a coach helping players navigate this stage, this one’s for you.

And even if you’re not in that world, it’s still a really cool peek behind the curtain at how high-level players get noticed, develop, and play great golf under pressure.

Bruce Chalas is the head coach of the Boston University women’s golf team and he’s been there for 17 years.

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Junior Girls Golf Clinic: https://bostonuniversitygirlsgolfclinic.com/

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Get more from Josh Nichols:

The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here.

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Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'.

Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions.

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Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas.

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