This week we have Luke Williams, Major League Baseball player for the Atlanta Braves join the show. 

Luke was originally drafted out of high school to the Philadelphia Phillies and eventually debuted with them in 2021. Since then, he has made appearances with numerous teams, such as the Giants, Marlins and Dodgers. 

Luke and I had a brief stint together in San Francisco in the summer of 2022. One of my first memories of Luke was a hike in Cleveland, Ohio. He didn’t talk much, but he had a camera with him as I observed him observing. I noticed a calm presence and keen eye for nature. His awareness and depth of thought sparked my curiosity. We became friends and have stayed in touch ever since. 

The guy is a speedster on the diamond but a stoic in thought. We discussed flow state, maturity, and evolution of performance. Enjoy this discussion with the California native. 

Luke Williams
Instagram | luke__williams0
X | lukewilliams012

Harvey Martin
Instagram | @harveyjmartin
X | @harveyjmartin
Website | www.harveyjmartin.com
Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcasting Journey
02:52 The Art of Vulnerability and Comedy
06:12 Musical Collaborations and Creative Ventures
09:02 Experiences in Europe and Cultural Reflections
11:55 Transitioning from High School to Professional Baseball
15:04 Navigating Fame and Relationships in Sports
17:57 The Invisible Prison of Early Success
21:03 Lessons from Adversity in Sports
23:55 The Importance of Presence and Mindfulness
26:57 Exploring Authenticity Beyond Baseball
29:58 Performance Under Pressure and Letting Go
34:06 The Essence of Presence in Sports
37:59 Finding Balance: The Monk and the Athlete
42:17 The Power of Breath and Routine
45:05 Navigating Chaos: The Bench Player's Journey
50:19 Energy Management: The Long Game
54:56 The Illusion of the Show: Staying Focused
01:06:57 The Meaning of Perspective
01:07:55 Exploring Perspectives on Faith and Reality
01:12:14 The Evolution of Personal Perspective
01:15:52 Fear as a Driving Force
01:20:48 Conquering Fear and Its Impact
01:25:52 The Journey of Self-Discovery
01:30:55 Lessons from the Big Leagues and Beyond

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Grab yourself a cup of Joe, however you like it and sip it slow while we spend our Friday answering questions only to find more questions. This second edition of Coffee Buzz Friday is brought to you by “A Moment with Mart”. Where guests from around the world send in questions, and Mart has only a few minutes to gather his thoughts and respond with his in-the-moment answer. Happy Friday, ya’ll. One Love.

This week's questions:

• Why do they call it a fast when it goes so slow?
• Would you rather not be able to hear music again or taste food again?
• Are we born for a specific purpose?
• What's one thing you want the next generation to know?

Harvey Martin
Instagram | @harveyjmartin
X | @harveyjmartin
Website | www.harveyjmartin.com
Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
08:07 The Art of Solo Shows
10:54 Why do they call it a fast when it goes so slow?
15:55 Would you rather not be able to hear music again or taste food again?
18:34 Are we born for a specific purpose?
25:59 What's one thing you want the next generation to know?

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In this episode, we bring the big lefty, Alex Wood. Alex is well thought out and observant of the world around him. Fortunately, I've been able to know him for a few years now, and considering guests for the show, Woody was a no-brainer. 

Alex Wood
Instagram | awood45
X | awood45

Harvey Martin
Instagram | @harveyjmartin
X | @harveyjmartin
Website | www.harveyjmartin.com
Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Shoutouts
00:33 Fatherhood and Family Dynamics
03:37 The Intersection of Sports and Parenthood
05:46 Discipline and Routine in Sports
11:21 The Role of Discipline in Success
19:58 Balancing Success and Discipline
25:44 Fear and Wisdom in Athletic Careers
25:46 The Foundation of Success
27:20 Defining Success
30:01 The Courage to Pursue Dreams
31:30 Embracing Loneliness in the Journey
36:05 The Importance of Evolving
38:18 The Pressure of Time
40:14 Balancing Presence and Ambition
42:15 The Power of Manifestation
44:20 The Short-Lived Nature of Achievement
47:05 The Journey vs. The Destination
49:17 Sports as a Classroom for Life
50:42 Resilience Through Tough Times
54:41 The Daunting Nature of Starting Over
58:41 Intensity of the Postseason vs. Regular Season
01:01:18 Life Lessons from High-Pressure Situations
01:06:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Companionship

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Duncan is the President and Founder of The butler group. They specialize in developing dealers success in the Powersports industry. Duncan has 20 years of in store dealership experience. He is not a "trainer" but executor of Industry processes with the key component being "He comes from the retail side of the industry!" The Butler Group Atlanta, LLC specializes in departmental management and implementation procedures, sales processes, recruiting, branding, advertising management and inputting operational controls. Duncan Butler’s capacity reaches beyond just the Powersports Industry.

This week is the first ever live broadcast of Coffee Buzz Friday for the MindStrong crew. The boys hopped on Instagram live to take questions and comments throughout the episode, thank you to everyone who joined and contributed and have a great weekend!

Patrick is a world-renowned author and breathing practitioner. Patrick’s current professional affiliations include being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, a Member of the Physiological Society, a Member of the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences, a Fellow of Buteyko Professionals International, and a Fellow of the International Academy of Breathing & Health. 

• Matt Laurent - Does it scare you that some of the changes that you find yourself making today, would disappoint the younger unconscious dreamer that you were?
• Do you think that 12/13 year old version of yourself would look up and respect who you are today?
• What single memory or experience that another person has would you most want to import into yourself? 
• What’s something you wanted really bad but once you had it you never used it or it lost it’s value?

Scott is an investigative journalist, anthropologist, and best selling author. He reports on a variety of medical, technological and ethical issues around the world. He is the author of "What Doesn't Kill Us" and "The Wedge" which is scheduled to be released in April. 

Harvey & Steve together again to tackle more questions including a few more from our listeners!

• Danny Phyle asks: Is there a difference between feeling and emotion?
• Chad Nachtigal asks: Can you control vulnerability? 
• Can you have courage without fear?
• What’s something you do by yourself that you would stop doing if people knew every time you did it? 

Cris is a surfing and human performance coach specializing in training, rehab, & surf technique. His professional background pulls from many highly integrative approaches to health and wellness. This has helped Cris to view the body in a very holistic and interconnected manner, whether that be nutritionally, chemically, or mechanically. He feels that when trying to improve upon, or heal the body, it must begin with a whole body approach to wellness.

Ky is a survivalist, author, stunt performer and motivational speaker who has backpacked in over 65 countries. She's appeared in such films as The Avengers, Thor, Pirates of the Caribbean and X-Men and she most recently spent time in the Amazon alone on the TV show Naked and Afraid. 

Harvey & Steve get together again this week and for the first time in history they answer questions submitted by listeners! Dive in as they talk about this weeks submitted questions which include...

• What’s more important, providing value to yourself or the people around you?
• Is there a certain amount of money you would feel guilty making?
• How do you control self-doubt? 
• What’s the difference between deserve and earn? Do we truly deserve anything? 
• Could you cook a pizza in the stove in the sauna?

Collin started auto racing at a professional level at a young age and move his way up to become a professional, world-renowned indoor skydiver. With his uncommon drive to succeed and entrepreneurial spirit, Collin was instrumental in the development and launch of the industry's leading veteran-owned energy drink company, Strike Force Energy.

In this Moment with Mart, Harvey reflects on personal experiences related to seasonal changes, particularly the impact of sunlight on mental health and productivity. He discusses the importance of aligning daily routines with natural rhythms, emphasizing the role of sunlight in regulating circadian rhythms and enhancing overall well-being. The conversation also delves into personal challenges, the relationship with faith, and the significance of connecting with one's soul and nature for personal growth and fulfillment.

Harvey Martin
Instagram | @harveyjmartin
X | @harveyjmartin
Website | www.harveyjmartin.com
Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Chapters
00:00 Reflections on Seasonal Changes and Personal Experiences
05:19 The Importance of Sunlight and Circadian Rhythms
10:30 Aligning Work with Nature's Rhythm
16:52 Personal Challenges and the Role of Faith
30:50 Connecting with the Soul and Nature

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Bart is a Level 3 Wim Hof instructor. He has been with Wim Hof since 2011. He’s travelled to all corners of the world with Wim organizing events, taking part in ice-baths and breathing exercises and learning the secrets to a happy, healthy life.

Jen is a personal and spiritual development coach, motivational public speaker, aspiring author, and yoga teacher. She is committed to supporting those who are seeking a deeper understanding of who they truly are and what they stand for.

The flashing bright lights of episode 50 have subsided and the boys Steve McGuiggan and Harvey Martin sit down once again to tackle...

• Can something be neither bad or good? 
• What’s the most predictable behavior humans have?
• What’s the average time it takes to talk yourself into doing something? 
• What is something you believe that you feel nobody else does?

Allistair McCaw is recognized as one of the world's leading figures in human performance, team culture and leadership. For over 25 years, he has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, Olympians, Grand Slam Champions, NCAA Colleges and Professional Sports Teams. An author of three best-selling books and a much sought-after keynote speaker, Allistair consults and partners with sports teams and corporations around the globe optimizing individual and group potential. His podcast, "Champion Minded" is available on iTunes and YouTube.  A former five-time world championship competitor in the sport of Duathlon and 29x Marathoner, Allistair resides in Delray Beach, Florida, USA. 

Richard is an Australian strength and conditioning coach who specializes in breath, performance and recovery. He is also an Oxygen Advantage instructor and an XPT Affiliate Coach. 

• Do you have a body or are you a body?
• What action in your life has had the longest lasting consequences?
• Are you ever able to understand somebody else’s point of view? 
• What has been your favorite podcast moment so far?

Taylor is a XPT Master coach as well as a certified cross-fit instructor. He is also the founder of Symmetry which helps guide people with proven methods that teach you how to respond instead of react in stressful situations. They achieve this through breath work, heat and ice contrast therapy, and more.

Brandon is a professional baseball player for the Detroit Tigers. Before that he played for the Cincinnati Reds and played collegiately for the Arizona Wildcats. He was a third round draft pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

Austin Hanson returns to accompany Harvey Martin & Steve McGuiggan as this week they are asked...

Johnny is a professional baseball player and made his major League debut this past season for the Tampa Bay Rays. Him and Harvey Martin were teammates when playing in the Milwaukee Brewers organization in Appleton, Wisconsin. 

This episode with Shelby Miller is filled with gems. Shelby is a kind hearted man with a tremendous story. From a small town in Texas to the Big Leagues. Shelby was scouted through a chain link fence towards the end of his high school career. The man who saw him throwing a baseball made the right call. 

Shelby Miller
Instagram | shelbycmiller19
X | _shelmiller

Harvey Martin
Instagram | @harveyjmartin
X | @harveyjmartin
Website | www.harveyjmartin.com
Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Chapters
00:00 Setting the Stage: The Podcast Journey
05:03 Coffee Culture: A Passion Unveiled
10:01 From Small Town to Big Leagues: A Journey of Growth
20:01 Navigating Fame: The Rookie Experience
29:52 Lessons Learned: Observations from the Big Leagues
32:43 The Pressure of Performance
35:06 Finding Authenticity in Adversity
36:48 Navigating Success and Failure
39:06 The Impact of Early Success
41:57 The Loneliness of Injury
45:19 Lessons from Failure
48:00 The Role of Family in Motivation
52:36 Evolving Perspectives on Baseball
56:03 The Importance of Patience
01:01:27 Love as a Unifying Force

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Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world’s foremost human performance thought leaders and influencers, and has applied performance science with leading sports, military, and business teams. He is the only coach to have full times roles in every major sport, including soccer (Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers), professional and college football (San Francisco 49s and University of Michigan) and rugby (Welsh national team). Check out his books 59 Lessons and Game Changer. 

Austin Hanson joins Harvey Martin and Steve McGuiggan for the first time on Coffee buzz Friday as they discuss...

Ashley is a professional model, world traveler and health and wellness enthusiast. She's worked with companies such as Nike and Adidas as well as countless others across the world. 

Mark is a performance director for XPT. He hails from Belfast in Northern Ireland. He’s been studying the science of sport and exercise since he was 15yrs old. Before he took on a full-time fitness coaching career, Mark played rugby at both professional and national levels, but now dedicates his life to human performance and his family. He’s been a performance coach for ten years with the last five years being spent as a post rehab specialist in Chicago. He currently resides in California working with professional athletes and general population alike implementing all pillars of XPT.

Harvey Martin and Steve McGuiggan enter into speed rounds for this weeks Coffee Buzz Friday questions which include...

- What is something you can never have enough of?

- How long ago was the last nicest thing you've done for someone that's still being reciprocated today?

- What's an emotion you've never felt before but would like to?

- If you could plan your own funeral what would it look like? 

- When did you first know you were good story tellers?  

DJ is currently an infielder for the New York Yankees after also having played for the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies. Collegiality he played at Louisiana State University. DJ is a multiple gold glove award winner and in 2019 received the Silver Slugger award for second baseman.

Special guest Angelo Altavilla who is currently with the Arizona Diamondbacks and played collegiately at Nebraska joins Harvey and Steve! This weeks questions are...

Ricky is a former NFL quarterback. He played college football at the University of Iowa. He is now a part of GOATA Movement which is the science of observing human movement patterns in slow motion. Via slow motion video technology they are able to recognize and compare the identical movement patterns of crawling babies, bipedal indigenous tribes of the world as well as elite athletes.

"The Bull" Steve McGuiggan rejoins Harvey Martin this week as they reflect on 2019 and discuss this weeks questions which include...

In this episode, Harvey discusses the importance of quality over quantity in various aspects of life. He also dives into the balance between consistency and quality, the significance of trusting one's intuition, and the challenges of navigating modern life while staying connected to nature. The conversation also touches on the implications of living longer and how that might affect society and personal growth.

Harvey Martin
Instagram | @harveyjmartin
X | @harveyjmartin
Website | www.harveyjmartin.com
Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Coffee Enthusiasm
03:34 Quality vs. Quantity in Life
17:17 Navigating Modern Life and Inner Wisdom
24:38 Anticipating Fatherhood and Trusting Intuition
25:06 Exploring the Concept of Extended Lifespan

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Brian Peters is back in town with The Mindstrong boys to go deep into...

• What is your favorite question to answer?
• What’s the most unnatural thing humans do in today’s world? 
• What’s the last thing you think you’ve done for the last time?
• What is your favorite quote and why? 

Kevin is close friend of The Mindstrong Project and a professional pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization, he played collegiately at NDSU. 

Harvey and Steve are joined by special guest Matt Loomis as they answer questions for the first time inside The MindStrong Project's new sauna!

- If you were given truth Serum what’s the one question you wouldn’t want to be asked? 
- What’s the craziest thing you think you’ll do in the future? 
- If you were a psychologist who is the person you would most want on your couch?
- What’s the smallest act of kindness towards you that’s made the biggest difference?

Eric is a professional baseball player in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He played college baseball with Harvey and Nolan at Minnesota State, Mankato and is currently playing professional baseball in Australia. 

Dr. Stephanie Canestraro is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, IFMCP., FMUCP. She specializes in the gut-brain connection. For more information on Stephanie and Vagus Clinic visit  www.healyourgutfirst.com.

It's another special edition as Harvey Martin is joined by 4 current professional baseball players currently training with The MindStrong Project! They are Sam Carlson, Aaron Rozek, Eric Peterson and Kevin Folman and this week they discuss... 

• How many really significant parts of your life do you feel like you’ve completely forgotten about? 
• If couples could pick the gender of their baby before conception what do you think the most popular gender would be? 
• How many times a day do you wish you were some where else?

Harvey Martin and Steve McGuiggan sit down with special guest and student of Performance Psychology Taylor Hamlet as they discuss this weeks questions...

• If you had an artificially intelligent robot what would be the main thing you would have it do?
• What percentage of Things you say in a die are lies?
• What is the most stressful job in the world?
• If someone is born deaf what language do they think in?

Special guest star and Coffee Buzz Friday alum Nate Orf is back with Harvey Martin and Steve McGuiggan!

• Can someone learn to be funny? 
• If you were the best in the world at what you do, would you have the same habits and routines as you do right now? 
• Why do people tend to resist doing things that are healthy but crave things that are detrimental to their health?
• If you could go back and watch your younger self do one thing what would it be and why?

Harvey, Tony, and Vocca are back this Friday morning helping each other navigate through this weeks questions which include...

• What's something that you'll never let your kids do that you used to do all the time?
• Where do you draw the line between helping people and showing them how to help themselves?
• What group of people have the biggest impact on a societies culture?
• Who are you your most true self around?

• Can you think of something that everyone on Earth can agree on?
• How long do you think you will be remembered after you die?
• If you could visit one other planet in our solar system which one would it be?
• Does a person’s name influence the person they become?

In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with 14-year Major League Veteran Mr. Brandon Crawford. I first met Brandon in 2021 with the San Francisco Giants. He was a veteran in the clubhouse and a staple at shortstop for the organization. His sustainability created 1,617 starts at the position and set a franchise record while being the only shortstop to start 12 opening days for the team. His accolades and milestones are well deserved and provide insights into his iconic career. However, his approach to the game and life truly stands out when you hear him speak.

His ability to know who he is, keep things simple, and live from a place of virtue are what inspires. Listen carefully as Brandon describes moments of adversity and how he handled turmoil. We rarely have a moment to peel into the mind of a master, incredibly fresh off a retirement and a life he knew for so long. When we sit back, we realize how he kept the main thing, the main thing. These lessons and tokens of wisdom pour over us immensely throughout the show.

Brandon Crawford
Instagram | @therealbcraw35
X | @bcraw35

Harvey Martin
Instagram | @harveyjmartin
X | @harveyjmartin
Website | www.harveyjmartin.com
Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Early Career Reflections
09:07 The Journey to the Big Leagues
18:05 Establishing a Role and Facing Challenges
27:11 Overcoming Adversity and Building Confidence
30:56 Embracing the Arena: Overcoming Nervousness
33:36 The Power of Mindfulness in Baseball
35:53 Transitioning to Retirement: Reflections and Freedom
39:19 Balancing Identity: The Athlete vs. The Individual
43:17 Navigating Fame: Consistency Amidst Recognition
50:32 Mentorship and Accountability in the Game

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The boys keep the same trio together as Harvey, Steve and Tony add a few extras questions this week including...

• If you had to start writing a book right now what would it be about? 
• If you could speak one other language what would it be and why?
• Which activity makes you lose track of time the easiest? 
• Knowing everything that you know right now, would you relive yesterday if it meant you lost one day at the end of your life?
• How many holes does a straw have?
• What's the oldest memory you can remember? 

The man, the myth, the legend Tony Vocca is back with Harvey and Steve as they discuss...

• What job would you never want to have no matter the salary?  
• What would society be like if men were the ones that got pregnant?
• What human sense gets you the most nostalgic?
• If you had to choose one dream for the rest of your life what would the dream be? 

Logan Gelbrich and Andy Hillis join Harvey as special guests for Episode 34! Logan is an author, speaker and entrepreneur from Los Angeles, California and Andy is a former professional baseball player from Nashville, Tennessee. Also check out Logan's book "Going Right" on amazon or MindStrong's online store! 

• What's a fact or something you learned that you wish you could wipe from your memory?
• When was the first time you knew you loved doing something? 
• What conspiracy theory do you think is real? 
• What's the most negative experience you've had but now are glad happened to you?