Today`s guest is none other than the amazing superwoman and Olympic champion in Snowboarding, Nicola Thost. After not just one but two incredibly successful careers in Snowboarding that made here the best in the world, Nicola is now on a quest to spread her love for snowboarding, her enthusiasm for life, and her deep knowledge on what it takes to turn high potential into high performance. Max Out Insights:Pain can be a powerful motivator for changeIf you`re willing to break yourself in half...

Today I'm joined by one of the most inspiring humans on earth, self-proclaimed professional patient Derek Fitzgerald. After years of severe health struggles, Derek became the only person ever to finish a full distance Ironman after surviving both cancer and a heart transplant, so we’ll take a deep dive into overcoming life’s biggest struggles, dealing with pain, and never giving up! Best ideas: How to deal with life’s biggest tragedies: Imagine having a crystal ball telling you you’ll die...

Today's guest is one of my personal heroes, the 2x Olympian and World Championship silver medallist over 800m, Nick Symmonds! After a hugely successful running career, Nick started his own business Run Gum, in which he now pursues success with the same dedication he used to win races and set records. What we’re discussing: How to make it in the big leagues even if no one pays attention to you Committing everything to a dream Mental training for athletes How to perform when it matters...

Jared Tendler is one of the world`s leading mental game coaches. After becoming a licenced mental health counsellor, Jared started working with some of the world`s best golfers and poker players to help them perform at their best. He is also author of the Mental Game of Poker. Highlights: To raise your game to the next level, your C-Game needs to be eliminated by understanding and addressing your mental and emotional blocks The key to getting better is taking responsibility for your failures,...

Today I am joined by Dr. Happy himself, Dr. Tim Sharp from Australia! Tim is a world-leading expert in the fields of positive psychology and mental health, a sought after speaker and executive coach, as well as a best-selling author and Chief Happiness Officer of Australia`s first Happiness Institute. Biggest Insights: There are 2 types of happiness in life: positive emotions and meaning. While positive emotions feel good in the moment, they usually don`t last very long. Meanwhile, purpose...

Today I am honored to talk to one of the world`s most influential psychologists, Dr. Gary Latham. As the former President of the Canadian Psychological Association and many others, Dr. Latham is one of the world`s leading experts on motivation and goal setting. Biggest Ideas: Set goals you believe in, otherwise goal commitment will be low Milestones are a great way to motivate yourself  “Doing your best” goals aren`t as effective as specific goals (I wish I had known that one in my running...

Derek Doepker is a best-selling author, fitness expert, and mental consultant that will help you break through your excuses and overcome your mental obstacles! In this episode, we cover:  Why breaking through your BS is about finding blindspots in your thinking Slingshot effect: Why a little pain now slingshots you into lots of pleasure later. Useful questions like: What are you doing that you shouldn`t be doing? What are you not doing that you should be doing? Quotes: “Where BS comes in is...

Today I am honored to talk to Dr. Procrastination himself, Dr. Timothy Pychyl from Carleton University! In addition to winning numerous teaching awards, Dr. Pychyl has been a leading authority in the areas of goal pursuit and procrastination for over 20 years now, so I am really excited to talk about what procrastination really is, why we do it, and some practical steps for you to overcome it!   You can find his website at procrastination.ca and his blog here

Today I am joined by one of my personal heroes and host of the Inner Changemaker Podcast, Jay Wong. I found Jay through his amazing podcast and was immediately in love with his energy and amazing insights into becoming the best version of yourself, so I am super excited to share this episode with you guys!  Takeaways: You don’t just have energy, you have to create it Make showing up with excellence a daily habit Anytime you learn something, ask immediately how you can apply it to your...

Today I have the absolute honor of speaking with one of the greatest athletes of all time: US gymnast Shannon Miller, who has won an astounding 7 Olympic medals and 9 World Championship medals between 1991 and 96. After winning 2 Olympic gold medals at the age of 19, Shannon retired and now uses her company Shannon Miller Lifestyle to promote a healthy and balanced life. Not everything was sunshine and rainbows though, and Shannon’s mental strength was tested outside of the usual spotlight...

Today I am joined by the best-selling author and award-winning sports journalist Matt Fitzgerald. As a leading running and triathlon coach and certified sports nutritionist, Matt is the go-to guy for thousands of athletes who want to improve their performance both mentally and physically. Matt is also author of the incredible book “How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind Over Muscle”, which has served me well in my own running career. Connect with Matt: mattfitzgerald.org

Today I am joined by the CEO of Intelligent Motivation Inc, Dr. Bill Sciacca. In addition to a PhD in Business Administration, Bill has spent over 30 years as a professor at several Universities and has decades of experience in sales and leadership training. He has also built successful businesses in multiple industries, and now teaches leadership, motivation, and goal setting to anyone who wants to improve their lives. Key lessons: Attitudes are habits of thought, and can be trained through...

Today I am joined by Dr. Sam Maniar, founder of the Center for Peak Performance. In addition to a PhD in Sports Psychology and Counselling Psychology, Sam has worked with sports teams such as the Cleveland Browns, and in 2002, helped the Ohio State University win the National Championship in Football. Sam also works in executive coaching and leadership development, and his work has been featured in numerous publications such as the New York Times, ESPN, and Fox News. Connect with Dr....

Welcome to episode 16 of Mental Mastery, where I interview the world’s greatest minds on what it takes to live an epic life. I’m your host Max Weigand, and today I am joined by Taylor Kreiss, who has dedicated his life to studying the art and science of happiness. In addition to receiving degrees in Philosophy and Positive Psychology, Taylor spent 3 years as the executive producer of the popular Psychology Podcast, and now teaches people how to live better lives.   Connect with...

On today’s show, I’m joined by UCLA Professor and Positive Psychologist Emily vanSonnenberg. After surviving a horrific car crash, she found her love for Positive Psychology and, while still an undergraduate, created and taught the first UCLA course titled “Happiness”. She then went on to pursue her Master’s degree in Positive Psychology and work with such prominent psychologists such as Sonja Lyubomirsky and the founder of Positive Psychology, Martin Seligman. In addition to lecturing at...

Today I am joined by multiple times best-selling author Michael Neill, who has spent the last 25 years as the coach and mentor to CEO’s, elite athletes, celebrities and royalty who want to get more out of their lives. As one of the world’s leading coaches, he is also founder of Supercoach Academy, where he teaches others the art and science of transformative coaching. Michael is also host of the popular “Caffeine for the Soul” podcast and his Tedx talk “Why aren’t we awesomer” has been viewed...

Today I am joined by one of the world’s foremost experts on goal setting and grit, Caroline Adams Miller. After overcoming an eating disorder in her 20s, Caroline dedicated herself to helping others live their best lives. In addition to getting her Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology, she has written six books including “Creating Your Best Life” and “Getting Grit”, which has been named “one of the 10 books that will change your life in 2017”. Caroline has also mastered grit in her own...

Today I am joined by Master coach Aileen Gibb, who specialises in helping people live bolder lives and create deeper connections. We talked about creating a compelling vision, living a bold life, and building meaningful relationships. Check out my blog maxweigand.com for the shownotes and a free ebook on mastering willpower and discipline! Sign up here for a FREE coaching session with me to learn how I can help you master your habits and achieve your goals! Connect with...

On today’s show, I’m joined by mental performance consultant Shannon Thompson. After over 10 years as a professional horse rider, Shannon decided to study the science of peak performance and received her Master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She now works at the Hypo2 Sport Performance Center, where she helps elite athletes and student-athletes from Northern Arizona University maximize their mental performance. Connect with...

Today I am joined by Dr. Sunil Saxena, author of the Amazon bestsellers “Massive Action Equals Massive Results” and “30 Days to Awesome”. After graduating from medical school at 23, Sunil decided to change direction and launch a career as a professional actor and comedian. He then went on to start six successful businesses in various industries and now teaches people the Massive Action Lifestyle and what it actually takes to live an insanely awesome life. Connect with Sunil: Blog Speaking

TodayI am joined by an absolute superstar in the endurance world, Emma Pallant. Starting her career as a distance runner, Emma enjoyed early wins in Cross Country and Track and Field,  where she won several medals at the European and World championships. After barely missing the 2008 Olympics, she had her sights set on the 2012 Olympics at home in London, but was forced by an injury to pull out of the Olympic trials and end her track career. Instead of giving up on sports however, she...

On today’s show I am joined by Bill Eckstrom, whose hugely successful Tedx talk on seeking growth over comfort has received nearly 2 million views until now. Bill is also the founder and President of EcSell Institute, where he helps sales leaders and teams reach higher levels of growth. Check out my blog maxweigand.com for the shownotes and a free ebook on mastering willpower and discipline! Sign up here for a FREE coaching session with me to learn how I can help you master your habits and...

On today’s show I am joined by Chief Happiness Officer Scott Crabtree. After 25 years as a Tech Strategist at several technology companies, Scott decided to resign his job and focus on his true passion: Helping people live happy and successful lives. In 2011, he founded his company “Happy Brain Science”, and has since taught the science of happiness and engagement to clients such as Nike, Dreamworks, NBC, and Intel. Check out my blog maxweigand.com for the shownotes and a free ebook on...

For this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to professional Cross Country mountain biker Anton Cooper from New Zealand. At only 23 years of age, he has already set out to conquer the biking world by winning both the Junior and U23 World Championships, being the youngest winner of an U23 world cup of all time, and winning the Commonwealth Games 2014. After missing the Olympics 2016 due to chronic fatigue, he came back stronger than ever and in his latest world cup, placed second in the...