Mastering Your Mind On (and Off) the Golf Course w/ Dr. Bhrett McCabe & Iona Stephen

42 min
Added on March 19, 2026
Stop letting your brain get in the way of your best golf. In this episode, we sit down with world-renowned sports psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe and professional golfer/broadcaster Iona Stephen to break down the psychological barriers that hold golfers back.

Whether you're struggling with "the first tee jitters," losing focus after a double bogey, or overthinking your swing mechanics, this conversation provides a roadmap to a more resilient mental game. We dive deep into why your mind reacts the way it does under pressure and how the same tools used by Tour Pros can help you in your everyday life.

In this video, Bhrett and Iona discuss:

00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Finding self-belief.
05:15 - Preparation vs. Anxiety
11:30 - How does the brain see a shot?
17:30 - Why working with golfers is unique.
19:30 - Structure and accountability.
29:00 - Should a caddie be a co-pilot or a navigator?
32:00 - How to harness emotion on the golf course.
37:00 - What body language says on the course.
40:00 - Life lessons from the course.

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  1. Instructor
  2. Brad Faxon
  3. Dr. Bhrett McCabe
  4. Dr. Mo Pickens
  5. Me and My Golf
  6. Peter Finch
  7. Cameron McCormick
  8. James Sieckmann
  9. Mark Blackburn
  10. Michael Breed
  11. Trillium Rose
  12. Jonathan Yarwood
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  14. Brandon Stooksbury
  15. Joanna Coe
  16. Joe Hallett
  17. Justin Parsons
  18. Phil Kenyon
  19. Joe Plecker
  20. Layne Savoie
  21. Dr. Rob Neal
  22. Dr. Greg Rose
  23. Skip Guss
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  26. Jennifer Hudson
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