Limitless Minds

David Gorsuch joins the Limitless Minds Podcast to explore how neutral thinking, authentic leadership, and trust help leaders turn seemingly impossible goals into achievable results. Learn how to build stronger teams, communicate difficult news with clarity, overcome limiting beliefs, and create a workplace culture where people feel connected to the mission.

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Is optimism enough to achieve peak performance? Josh Lifrak, Limitless Minds' Head Coach & author of Win Today, breaks down the difference between positive thinking and Neutral Thinking, showing how leaders and professionals can manage pressure, His experience working with the Chicago Cubs and how to turn adversity into opportunity.

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Mindset coach and former entrepreneur Charlie Smith shares practical strategies for building discipline, overcoming mental resistance, and staying consistent when business and life get tough. 

Learn how identity-driven habits, neutral thinking, and a simple 15-second reflection can strengthen resilience, build confidence, and sustain long-term performance even when you don’t feel like putting in the work.

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What does it really take to build grit and perform at your best? Cindra Kamphoff, PhD, executive performance coach, author of *Beyond Grit*, and mental performance expert, breaks down how confidence, self-talk, purpose, and resilience help elite performers stay focused and recover from setbacks.

Discover why grit is more than simply pushing harder, how to turn setbacks into comebacks, and how small wins can build the confidence you need to keep moving toward your biggest goals.

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What if real grit means knowing when to slow down? Executive coach, author, and speaker Krista Ryan shares how her experiences surviving the Las Vegas mass shooting, battling stage 3 cancer, and navigating major setbacks taught her the power of grit, grace, and resilience.

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Ever feel like your mind turns into a junk drawer when the pressure hits? In this final part episode, mental performance experts Collin Henderson reveal how to rewire your self-talk, eliminate fear of failure, and build a game plan for high-stakes execution.

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What separates unshakable confidence from shaky belief? Collin Henderson breaks down the four levels of belief and explores how self-talk, self-image, external validation, and the way we narrate our experiences can shape how we perform under pressure.

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Are the thoughts you repeat to yourself shaping your performance more than you realize? Author and speaker Collin Henderson joins Harry Wilson and Josh Lifrak to break down how self-talk influences confidence, emotions, execution, and the beliefs that ultimately guide our behavior.

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Aaron Golub made history as the first legally blind Division 1 athlete to play college football. 

In this episode, Aaron joins Harry Wilson and DJ Eidson to unpack the mental performance strategies, resilience training, and neutral thinking mindset that took him from a third-string JV player to a Tulane long snapper and professional speaker. He breaks down the real difference between resilience and grit, how to turn limitation into advantage, and why identity struggles hit even elite athletes after their careers end. A must-listen for anyone into sports psychology, mental toughness, overcoming adversity, and building resilience in business a...

What happens when the drive that makes you elite in one part of life quietly starts destroying another? 

Mental Performance Coach James Reid joins the Limitless Minds Podcast to unpack the mental health crisis and near-fatal car accident that forced him to rebuild his marriage, his career, and his entire definition of success. James shares why chasing 100% in every category is a losing game, and how intentionality, clarity, and mastering the transitions between life's seasons is what actually creates lasting high performance.

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What happens when a Mental Performance Coach and improv actor raises athletes? We asked his sons!

Meet the Thomases! Holland and Shepard are Travis Thomas' sons, and they're giving us a behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like growing up with a professional mental performance coach as a dad. From mindset lessons and pre-game advice to family competition, getting outside your comfort zone, and a few embarrassing stories about Travis, they're sharing what actually sticks when the coach goes home.

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Have you ever thought if Mental Performance Coaches 'actually' do as they say? We put it to the test!

Meet the Lifraks! Adley and Micah are Josh Lifrak' sons. They share a behind the scenes of growing up with a professional coach as a parent: Learnings, Habits and Hopefully an embarrassing story about Josh.

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This week, Josh Lifrak and Travis Thomas unpack what championship performance really looks like. From leadership and team culture to consistency and mental performance, they share why the most successful people and organizations don't chase perfection. They build it through simple habits, clear purpose, and relentless execution.

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This week, Limitless Minds Podcast Co-Hosts Josh Lifrak and Travis Thomas break down the semifinal matches, exploring the leadership decisions, mental performance strategies, and championship mindsets behind the world's biggest stage. Discover what business leaders can learn from Messi, Spain's collaborative culture, and the leadership of elite teams.

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Former U.S. Women's National Team player and Limitless Minds Coach Joanna Lohman joins Josh Lifrak and Travis Thomas to break down the biggest leadership and mindset lessons from the FIFA World Cup. 

Every high-pressure moment is a choice. Will you protect what you have, or attack the opportunity in front of you? This conversation explores the mindset that allows elite performers to do the latter.

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In our summer & World Cup series, Josh Lifrak and Travis Thomas break down the psychology behind penalty shootouts, why underdogs continue to surprise the world, and the leadership lessons every athlete, coach, and business leader can apply to perform under pressure. Join us for this sport hydration break with your favorite pro coaches.

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Athletes in high-pressure stages is not only about sports, it's a masterclass in mental performance.

In Part 2 of this conversation, Travis Thomas, Harry Wilson, and Josh Lifrak explore what parents, coaches, and young athletes can learn from the world's best players. From confidence under pressure and emotional regulation to resilience, body language, and the joy of competition, discover the mindset principles that create elite performance on and off the field.

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What does it take to perform when the entire world is watching?

In this Summer World Cup edition of the Limitless Minds Podcast: Success Leaves Clues, former U.S. Men's National Team leadership coach Travis Thomas shares behind-the-scenes stories from Team USA's 2022 World Cup journey, revealing powerful lessons on pressure, culture, leadership, and staying present when everything is on the line.

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What separates elite athletes from the rest isn't a lack of mistakes, it’s how quickly they recover from them. In this episode of the Success Leaves Clues summer edition, Travis Thomas and Josh Lifrak break down the simple, powerful mental conditioning tools used by pros like Rory McIlroy and Jon Lester to help youth athletes build elite-level resilience.

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In this episode of the Summer Series, DJ Eidson and Josh Lifrak tackle the youth sports landscape, addressing the alarming statistic that 70% of kids quit organized sports by age thirteen. They share actionable strategies for coaches and parents to shift the focus from pure talent development to building character, resilience, and life skills that extend far beyond the game. 

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In this episode of the Limitless Minds summer series, hosts Josh and Travis dive into the power of Neutral thinking and how parents can model emotional stability in the high-stakes world of youth sports. By introducing the "3 F’s" framework—Feel it, Fact it, and Forward it—they share actionable mental tools to help parents and young athletes swap out destructive drama for performance-driven focus.  

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We take on the summer with special episodes of the Success Leaves Clues segment with Travis Thomas and Josh Lifrak. They explore how parents can support young athletes without adding pressure or micromanaging their journey. From motivation and accountability to the powerful “raffle ticket” mindset, this conversation offers practical tools to help athletes build confidence, ownership, and long-term success.

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Former Penn State football captain Lee Rubin joins the podcast to discuss how the principles of elite athletics—clarity, sacrifice, and mental toughness—translate directly into corporate success. Discover why "neutral thinking" is the key to continuous growth and how the "Blue Line" concept can help you perform at your peak regardless of how you feel. 

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NY restaurant founder Chef Ryan Hardy shares what it takes to lead elite teams in one of the most demanding industries in the world. From handling daily pressure to building trust, culture, and unforgettable customer experiences, this episode is packed with lessons for leaders in any field.

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In a world obsessed with #AI and rapid innovation, Aish Hinton challenges leaders to focus on what truly drives performance: the human behind the technology. This episode dives into her story, resilience, adaptability, and why the most future-ready teams aren’t just skilled, but mentally prepared for constant change.

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Former world-level Ice Skater and mental performance coach Kate Good joins the Limitless Minds Podcast to reveal how the high-pressure world of competitive figure skating forged her mastery of visualization, identity work, and adversity training — skills she now applies to athletes and executives. From skating on a half-inch blade in front of thousands to rebuilding her identity after a career-ending injury, Kate shares the exact tools that turn setbacks into fuel and self-doubt into unstoppable momentum.

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A deep dive into championship culture, this episode explores how elite teams are built through behavior, trust, and resilience, not just talent. Coach Kevin Kalish shares the mindset shifts that transformed his leadership and led Saint Louis University back to the Final Four.

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What do improv comedy, entrepreneurship, and human connection have in common? Norm Laviolette joins the Limitless Minds Podcast to reveal how improvisation, creativity, and live experiences can transform leadership, culture, and innovation in a digital world.

Norm also dives into why live experiences are becoming more valuable in an increasingly digital world. As technology accelerates and attention fragments, people crave authentic, shared experiences more than ever. Through stories from building Improv Asylum, he explains how organizations can harness creativity, experimentation, and human connection to build cultures that innovate and perform at a higher level.

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Super Bowl champion Stephen Hauschka breaks down what it truly takes to perform under pressure, from missed game-winning kicks to the biggest stage in sports. In this episode of Limitless Minds, he shares the mental tools, mindset shifts, and culture lessons that helped him thrive in the NFL and now empower leaders, sales teams, and organizations to execute when it matters most.

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From three World Series runs to leading global corporate teams, Derin McMains shares the mindset shifts that separate contenders from champions.

What does it really take to build a championship culture—and sustain it? In this episode of the Limitless Minds podcast, Derin McMains, former professional baseball player, MLB mental performance director, and current global corporate leader, unpacks the hidden drivers behind elite performance, leadership and trust. Drawing from his experience with three World Series teams and now leading mental performance across international teams, Derin explains why success begins with identity, shared language, and unwavering belief. If yo...

Former world #1 swimmer Seth Pepper shares how starting from zero, learning to swim at 14, led him to become a national champion and world medalist by mastering one edge most athletes overlook: the mind. In this powerful conversation, he reveals how belief, curiosity, and learning to embrace pressure unlock greatness long before results ever show up.

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What does it take to build a championship culture that lasts? In this episode, Hall of Fame tennis coach Peter Smith shares the mindset, standards, and leadership philosophy that led USC to four consecutive NCAA titles and cemented one of the most dominant runs in college tennis history. From unexpectedly becoming the youngest Division I head coach at age 23 to leading world-class athletes like Steve Johnson, Peter reveals how relationships, emotional intelligence, and daily standards shaped his teams far beyond talent alone.

This conversation goes deeper than tennis. Peter unpacks why he values standards over...

In this powerful conversation, Scott Jones reflects on a leadership journey shaped by military service, high-stakes responsibility at a young age, and decades of experience in the biotech and medical device industry. From leading 260 people at just 22 years old to reshaping broken cultures through listening tours and trust, Scott breaks down what it really means to lead without ego. He shares why success is not about being the smartest person in the room, but about asking better questions, empowering others, and creating environments where people feel seen, heard, and motivated to perform.

Scott also dives into modern...

Fear is often treated as something to eliminate, but what if it’s actually guiding us? In this episode of the Limitless Minds Podcast, transformational mindset and wellbeing coach Dawn Whitney reframes fear as information rather than a warning sign. Drawing from decades of leadership experience and her deeply personal journey through mental health, addiction, and entrepreneurship, Dawn breaks down the difference between informational fear and hijacking fear, and why nervous system regulation is essential for clear, confident leadership.

Together, we explore what it means to move from proving to purpose, lead with presence instead of...

What does grit really mean — and why do so many people get it wrong?

In this powerful return episode, Limitless Minds welcomes back OG guest Joanna Lohman, former U.S. Women’s National Team player, longtime NWSL pro, author, and Limitless Minds coach, for a deep dive into grit, purpose, and sustained performance.

Together, the conversation challenges the idea that grit is simply “toughing it out” or grinding harder. Drawing from elite sport, corporate leadership, and lived experience, Joanna unpacks why grit lives at the intersection of passion and perseverance, why it’s a muscle t...

In this powerful episode, mindset and performance coach Krista Ryan shares her journey through a mass shooting, a stage three cancer diagnosis, and the creation of her transformative KFG method. Her story offers raw honesty, practical tools, and a reminder that courage, curiosity, and community help us keep going even in our hardest seasons.

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In this powerful episode, former USC standout, author and speaker Thomas Williams sits down with Josh and Travis to explore the inner game behind high performance. He opens up about growing up in Los Angeles and discovering football as the space where discipline and identity began to form. Thomas breaks down the culture of excellence at USC, the competitive atmosphere that shaped him, and the unseen mental battles behind athletic success. His stories with coach Pete Carroll, Tom Brady and more, weave together lessons from the locker room, key influences, and the mindset required to keep pushing even when...

In this episode, Limitless Minds coach and workplace performance expert Henna Pryor returns for a powerful conversation on self-awareness, congruence, curiosity, and what truly holds high performers back. 

DJ and Harry explore why most people think they’re self-aware—but aren’t—and Henna breaks down how ego, identity, blind spots, and micro-mismatches shape our behavior and leadership. From curiosity in the age of AI to navigating conflict during the holidays, this episode delivers practical tools to help you understand yourself more clearly and show up more consistently in every room.

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In this episode of the Limitless Minds Podcast: Success Leaves Clues, hosts Josh and Travis sit down with Jeff Koziatek, a keynote speaker, author, and executive coach who has lived a truly unique journey. From stages and stilts to leadership rooms and coaching circles. Jeff opens up about how burnout and self-doubt led him to uncover a profound truth: our worth isn’t measured by what we do, but by who we are.

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Once again we have marvelous former pro athlete and Limitless Minds coach Monica Livingston. Monica joins DJ Eidson and Harry Wilson to redefine what competitiveness truly means—and what it doesn’t. From shifting focus from comparison to curiosity, Monica shares how to turn competitiveness into a healthy, ethical drive for growth in every part of life.

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