Podcasts | Jim Loehr Performance Psychologist

Recent Media Appearances

Many of Dr. Loehr's most valuable insights can be learned from his recent media appearances.

My Life’s Journey to Find Answers as a Performance Psychologist

In this deeply personal and insightful podcast episode, performance psychologist Jim Loehr shares the story behind his life’s work—tracing his journey from traditional clinical psychology into the pioneering field of human performance. What began as a simple question from a legendary coach—how to help athletes perform better under pressure—evolved into a decades-long exploration of the connection between mind, body, energy, and purpose. This episode is both a masterclass in p

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Mar 231 min read

Jim Joins George Dom and Tara Collingwood on the BE UNDAUNTED Podcast to Talk About Energy Management

In this powerful episode of Be Undaunted , George and Tara welcome world-renowned performance psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr, co-founder of the Human Performance Institute and author of 19 books, including The Power of Full Engagement, Mental Toughness, and Leading with Character. >> Listen on APPLE PODCASTS >> Listen on AMAZON >> Listen on YouTube

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Mar 111 min read

Exploring Human Nature and Connection with Jim and Tom Loarie on The Mentors Radio

Human nature shapes how we experience the world, relate to others, and face challenges. On a recent episode of The Mentors Radio , Jim joined host Tom Loarie for a deep conversation about what drives us as people. They explored themes like fear, connection, and hope, offering insights that resonate with anyone seeking to understand themselves and others better. >> LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

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Mar 41 min read

Jim Loehr Visits STRATEGIC MINDS PODCAST to Talk Peak Performance

Rich Horwath sits down with Dr. Jim Loehr, widely regarded as the father of mental toughness, to explore what it truly takes to perform at your best under pressure. LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS WATCH ON YOUTUBE

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Feb 201 min read

Unlocking Peak Performance: Insights from Dr. Haley Perlus and Jim Loehr on Mental Resilience and Success

Dr. Haley Perlus, a performance psychologist and author, has spent years working with top performers in both business and sports. Mentored by Dr. Loehr, a pioneer in performance psychology, Dr. Perlus has built her own approach to help individuals unlock their full potential. This post explores her insights on mental resilience and success, offering practical strategies to help you perform at your best. >> LISTEN TO THE PODCAST >>

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Jan 261 min read

Jim Loehr Joins Patrick McEnroe on the Tennisworthy Podcast

Dr. Jim Loehr on Character, Mental Toughness and the Whole Person in Tennis: Renown performance psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr shares how improving a person's health in all dimensions, particularly character health, is the single most important dynamic in making them mentally tougher.

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Nov 26, 20251 min read

Our Most Precious Resource: Jim Loehr on Energy Management Fundamentals

What if your greatest resource isn't time—but energy? In this episode, performance psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr dives into the powerful truth about energy management. From your physical stamina to your emotional resilience, mental focus, and spiritual purpose - everything you do relies on energy. This episode unpacks: Why managing energy - not time - is the key to high performance and fulfillment The science behind human energy systems, and the stress/recovery cycle How emoti

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Mar 26, 20251 min read

Getting Our Story Straight: Jim Loehr on Rewriting the Narratives That Shape Your Life

In this new episode, Jim Loehr explores the profound impact of the stories we tell ourselves, how they shape our decisions, influence our perceptions, and sometimes distort reality. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and personal experience, Jim unpacks how our brains construct narratives that may be flawed or incomplete. Through thought-provoking insights and real-world examples, this podcast challenges listeners to engage in conscious awareness, question their own assum

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Feb 2, 20251 min read

Jim Loehr receives the 2024 John Winthrop Wright "Ethics in Action" Award from Character.org

The John Winthrop Wright “Ethics in Action” Award is named after John Winthrop Wright who founded The School for Ethical Education (SEE) in 1995. The Award was established to annually recognize an individual who has demonstrated a sustained commitment to ethical leadership by modeling and emphasizing core ethical values as essential to the mission and success of a company or organization. These core ethical values include: fairness, respect, responsibility, caring, justice, h

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Jan 9, 20251 min read

Jim Loehr's Podcast, THE GRATITUDE EFFECT is available now

This podcast is devoted to, (1) raising awareness of how much of our success in life can be traced to countless gifts that reside outside our ordinary awareness, (2) illuminating the remarkable science-based benefits of immersing oneself in the emotion of gratefulness, and (3) describing a select number of highly practical, research-supported methods for expanding one’s capacity for gratitude. Visit the Podcast Feed

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Dec 30, 20241 min read

Jim visits Tyler Johnson on THE ELEV8 PODCAST

Jim dives into sports psychology, energy management, and optimizing performance in this engaging episode of the Elev8 Podcast with Tyler Johnson. LISTEN HERE: Spofity: bit.ly/3DhEOSE iTunes: https://bit.ly/4gAK02j YouTube: https://bit.ly/4gcpOnz

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Dec 20, 20241 min read

Jim Loehr's podcast, Indoctrination: The Power to Shape Mind and Behavior is available now

This podcast explores various mind control techniques that can significantly influence beliefs, thought patterns, and values—methods often categorized as forms of indoctrination. Through thoughtful exploration, we aim to: 1) uncover how these strategies can be harnessed for self-directed transformation (self-indoctrination), and 2) empower listeners with the tools and knowledge to recognize and resist unwanted indoctrination. Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Visit t

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Dec 13, 20241 min read

Jim Loehr Visits STRATEGIC MINDS PODCAST to Talk Peak Performance

Feb 20
1 min read

Rich Horwath sits down with Dr. Jim Loehr, widely regarded as the father of mental toughness, to explore what it truly takes to perform at your best under pressure.

LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

Unlocking Peak Performance: Insights from Dr. Haley Perlus and Jim Loehr on Mental Resilience and Success

Jan 26
1 min read

>> LISTEN TO THE PODCAST >>

Jim Loehr Joins Patrick McEnroe on the Tennisworthy Podcast

Nov 26, 2025
1 min read

Dr. Jim Loehr on Character, Mental Toughness and the Whole Person in Tennis: Renown performance psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr shares how improving a person's health in all dimensions, particularly character health, is the single most important dynamic in making them mentally tougher.