Best LOU HOLTZ Podcasts (2025)

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Excellence is a Lifestyle 19:21

5M ago19:21

19:21

In the season 15 finale of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking shares why excellence is not merely an act, but a habit shaped by consistent practice and mindset. Drawing on Proverbs 22:29, she illustrates how skilled individuals rise to meet great opportunities, urging listeners to embrace their potential without fear of s…

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Recover or Die 14:51

5M ago14:51

14:51

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking shares why recovery is not a sign of weakness but an essential part of the performance process, enabling individuals to recharge physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. She discusses how misconceptions surrounding recovery can lead to burnout and poo…

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Prioritize for Blessing 11:20

5M ago11:20

11:20

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking shares why prioritization is crucial for achieving our goals and living authentically. Dr. Selking emphasizes the importance of focusing on the process and effort rather than merely the outcomes, as this shift can lead to better results and reduced anxiety. Matt…

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Unlocking Your Mind: Organize Your Thoughts and Build Resilience 15:06

5M ago15:06

15:06

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking talks about the importance of order and logic in the brain, highlighting how these principles can enhance mental performance. Dr. Selking explores James 5:16, which encourages believers to confess their struggles to one another as a means of healing. She discuss…

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Joy as a Secret Weapon: How Positive Emotions Fuel Success 8:06

6M ago8:06

8:06

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking discusses Dr. Barbara Fredrickson's ‘Broaden and Build’ theory, highlighting how positive emotions can enhance our mental resources and resilience. Dr. Selking emphasizes that stimulating positive emotions not only broadens our ability to identify diverse soluti…

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From Anxiety to Abundance: How Gratitude Transforms Your Mindset 14:31

6M ago14:31

14:31

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking discusses the powerful impact of gratitude, drawing insights from both sport psychology and scripture. Practicing gratitude can significantly rewire our brains, enhancing our happiness and fostering positive relationships. By engaging in activities such as journ…

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Identity: An Inside-Out Process 31:37

6M ago31:37

31:37

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking dives deep into the power of identity and its profound impact on performance, particularly in the realm of sports. Dr. Selking shares her journey of navigating an identity crisis after an injury ended her soccer career, emphasizing the importance of understandin…

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Speak Life to Yourself 9:58

6M ago9:58

9:58

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking explores how self-talk significantly impacts our mindset and performance. Our words have the power of life and death. Choosing to engage in positive, constructive self-talk rather than allowing negative thoughts to invade our minds can invigorate performance and…

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Take Your Thoughts Captive 17:53

7M ago17:53

17:53

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking explores the importance of taking thoughts captive, submitting them to a higher truth, and replacing negative or unhelpful thoughts with positive, constructive ones. Taking thoughts captive is essential for aligning our mindset with our true identity. Intentiona…

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Mindsets for Life 15:28

7M ago15:28

15:28

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking shares how repeated thoughts create protein patterns that shape our brain's wiring, akin to the way lifting weights builds muscle. She draws parallels between scientific principles and scripture, highlighting that setting our minds on positive, spirit-driven tho…

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Think Excellence. Live Peace. 13:42

7M ago13:42

13:42

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking focuses on the sports psychology principle of "thinking right" and its connection to the scriptural guidance found in Philippians 4:8-9. Dr. Selking explores how our thoughts significantly influence our emotions and physiological responses, ultimately affecting …

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Faith Meets Science: Discovering the Intersection of Sport Psychology and Scripture 13:23

7M ago13:23

13:23

In Season 15 of Building Championship Mindsets, Dr. Amber Selking delves into the intersection of sport psychology and faith. This season aims to explore how principles of sport psych can be understood through a theological lens, particularly from a Christian perspective. Dr. Selking emphasizes the importance of neuroplasticity, a scientific concep…

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Season Finale: What Drives Winning 3:58

11M ago3:58

3:58

On the Season 14 finale of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking is joined by special guest, Elleeanna Belle. Dr. Selking reflects on a season filled with insights into how identity, mindset, and leadership drive excellence. By integrating real-life insights from high-performing leaders and influencers, this season has provi…

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Embracing Curiosity in Pursuit of High Performance with Dr. Lindsey Hamilton 8:10

12M ago8:10

8:10

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks with Dr. Lindsey Hamilton, Head of Mental Performance at IMG Academy. Dr. Hamilton is renowned for her expertise in helping individuals and organizations reach their fullest potential. She discusses the power of awareness and explains why it is not just a…

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Aligning Actions with Words: Transforming Culture with Kevin Eastman 13:03

12M ago13:03

13:03

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks with former NBA coach and leadership expert Kevin Eastman to explore what propels individuals and organizations toward victory. Kevin talks about the significance of "truth" and clarity in both individual and organizational success. He shares why not only…

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The Power of Curiosity: Unlocking Growth with Ken Crenshaw 10:22

12M ago10:22

10:22

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks with Ken Crenshaw, a legend in the world of professional baseball with a remarkable tenure of 35 years. As the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Crenshaw orchestrates a distinguished team of experts, ranging from me…

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Breaking the Mold: Doing Things Differently for High-Performance Excellence with Kaelene Curry 13:33

1y ago13:33

13:33

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking welcomes Kaelene Curry, former Director of Mental Performance for Vanderbilt Football and Founder of Mile High Performance Consulting Kaelene explores the core of individual excellence, emphasizing a holistic approach that transcends rigid definitions of identit…

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Winning with Jack Marucci: The Impact of Character on Long-Term Success 17:32

1y ago17:32

17:32

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks with Jack Marucci, Director of Performance Innovation, at LSU. Serving initially as the Director of Athletic Training for 25 years at LSU, Jack has had the unique opportunity to contribute to the physical and developmental well-being of countless athletes…

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Winning with Dr. Nicole Detling: Motivation vs. Commitment 11:26

1y ago11:26

11:26

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks with Dr. Nicole Detling, owner of HeadStrong Consulting and Mental Performance Coach at ReliaQuest. Dr. Detling shares the psychological strategies and mindset tools that pave the path for high performance at an individual and organizational level. Dr. Se…

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Winning with Dr. Jason Kolber: Expectation, Satisfaction, and Craving More 15:17

1y ago15:17

15:17

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks with Dr. Jason Kolber, co-founder of Thrival Energy and a distinguished figure in sports performance with an extensive background that spans over a decade. Dr. Kolber discusses the importance of expectation in individual high performance and the power of …

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Winning with Dr. Damon Arnold: Building Elite Teams through Mutual Accountability 9:37

1y ago9:37

9:37

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks with Dr. Damon Arnold, Assistant Athletic Director for Player Development and Engagement at LSU football and an integral part of ensuring student-athletes succeed off the field. Dr. Selking and Dr. Arnold explore the power of perspective and the impact of…

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Winning with Derin McMains: Unlocking High-Performance Excellence with Small Daily Actions 9:42

1y ago9:42

9:42

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks with Derin McMains, Director of Mental Performance for ReliaQuest. Amber and Derin discuss what drives individual high-performance excellence and how the best teams and organizations operate to achieve consistently high performance. Derin talks about the …

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Organizational Performance Excellence 25:43

1y ago25:43

25:43

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking explores what drives organizational high-performance excellence. She highlights the importance of a top-down, bottom-up, and contextually relevant approach to building a comprehensive and integrated system. By aligning the vision, mission, and values of the orga…

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Individual Performance Excellence 28:32

1y ago28:32

28:32

On this week's episode of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking discusses the topic of performance excellence. She sheds light on how our identity serves as the cornerstone of excellence and how embracing our true selves can help us achieve our goals, regardless of external outcomes. Listen this week as Dr. Selking talks abo…

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Season 14 Kickoff 8:55

1y ago8:55

8:55

Welcome to Season 14 of the "Building Championship Mindsets" podcast with Dr. Amber Selking. This season is going to be packed with powerful stories and conversations with high-performance specialists from diverse fields. Dr.Selking and her guests are diving into actionable strategies to help you enhance both individual skill sets and the efficacy …

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Season Finale: ABC’s of Winning the Mental Game 7:24

1+ y ago7:24

7:24

In the season finale of the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Amber Selking recaps the ABCs of winning the mental game. Each letter of the alphabet represents a fundamental element of a solid mental game, from attitude to zest. Each element this season has been a callback to the fundamentals that our world often lacks. Listen as Dr. Selki…

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Z is for Zest 11:48

1+ y ago11:48

11:48

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking talks about zest. She discusses why we need to have great enthusiasm and energy in life and emphasizes the need to surround ourselves with people who have zest. She shares why having zest is essential, and how we can bring zest into everything we do, making a positive difference i…

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Y is for You 10:54

1+ y ago10:54

10:54

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the importance of personal identity and taking responsibility for one's life. She emphasizes the need to know oneself, including strengths, gifts, and purpose, in order to show up as the best version of oneself. Dr. Selking highlights the power that comes from taking per…

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X is for Extra 13:22

1+ y ago13:22

13:22

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking explores the concept of going the extra mile. She emphasizes the importance of extra nuances that we bring to who we are or how we show up, that make a big difference. Dr. Selking shares examples of how to incorporate the "extra" in various aspects of life, such as personal routin…

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W is for Work 13:23

1+ y ago13:23

13:23

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the role that work plays in our purpose and how it gives it gives meaning and direction to our efforts. She highlights the two extremes of work: those who underestimate the amount of work required to be great and those who overwork and experience diminishing returns. Dr.…

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V is for Vision 17:32

1+ y ago17:32

17:32

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the importance of having a clear vision in order to achieve success. She emphasizes that vision stimulates creativity, belief, and effort, and minimizes depression and anxiety. Dr. Selking explains that leaders must create and consistently cast a vision to align their te…

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U is for Understanding 10:36

1+ y ago10:36

10:36

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the importance of understanding in developing a championship mindset. In a world filled with distractions and insecurity, it is crucial to pause and reflect on our beliefs, values, and goals. Understanding allows us to grasp the nature, significance, and explanation of t…

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T is for Time 17:21

1+ y ago17:21

17:21

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the importance of time as an investment in achieving greatness. She emphasizes the need for consistent training and development of the mind, just like physical conditioning. Time is the sequencing of events that make up our collective experience, and it takes time to cre…

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S is for Support 13:23

1+ y ago13:23

13:23

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking delves into the importance of support and how it contributes to winning the mental game consistently. As we continue our journey through the alphabet, we explore the power of support in shaping our mindset. Dr. Selking shares why support is a fundamental aspect of the human experi…

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R is for Recovery 10:13

1+ y ago10:13

10:13

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the importance of recovery in achieving high performance. She emphasizes that recovery is not a sign of weakness or laziness, but rather a necessary part of the performance process. Recovery allows individuals to return to a state of health, mind, and strength, which ena…

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Q is for Quiet 14:14

1+ y ago14:14

14:14

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the importance of quietness in our lives and how it can serve as both a refueling strategy and a decision-making strategy. When we find quiet spaces and quiet time to process information, discern, and make decisions that are aligned with our beliefs, identity, and goals,…

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P is for Presence 15:39

1+ y ago15:39

15:39

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the importance of presence in achieving high performance. She defines presence as the state of existing, occurring, or being in a place or thing, both physically and mentally. Dr. Selking highlights the significance of physical presence, particularly for leaders, and the…

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O is for Ownership 15:20

1+ y ago15:20

15:20

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the importance of taking ownership of one's life and how it can lead to success in both personal and professional endeavors. She shares why ownership is a fundamental aspect of high performance and how it distinguishes successful individuals and organizations from unsucc…

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N is for Nutrition 10:18

2y ago10:18

10:18

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the importance of nutrition. Ninety percent of information travels from the stomach to the brain, making a direct impact on mental and emotional functioning. Dr. Selking shares her personal experience of using nutrition to combat a potential threat of thyroid cancer and …

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M is for Motivation 12:13

2y ago12:13

12:13

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses motivation. She shares the story behind her daughter Elleeanna’s name and how it represents the legacy of her family. Dr. Selking explores the definition of motivation and its role in initiating, continuing, or terminating behaviors. She emphasizes the importance of sett…

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L is for Love 13:27

2y ago13:27

13:27

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking explores the importance of love in achieving high performance excellence. She defines love as a great interest and pleasure in something, and emphasizes the need to find joy and passion in our work. Dr. Selking discusses the different types of love, both personal and organizationa…

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K is for Knowledge 9:30

2y ago9:30

9:30

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the importance of knowledge in achieving high performance. She emphasizes the need for a balance between experience and education, as both contribute to a deeper understanding and intentional application of skills. Drawing from her own experiences in the McDonald's busin…

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J is for Joy 21:08

2y ago21:08

21:08

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking explores the topic of joy and shares her personal journey of choosing joy as her word of the year. She discusses the importance of cultivating joy in our lives and highlights the value of finding joy amidst suffering. She emphasizes the power of reframing situations positively, pr…

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I is for Identity 15:28

2y ago15:28

15:28

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking explores the importance of identity in achieving high performance. Drawing from her personal experience as a soccer player, she emphasizes the need for a grounded sense of identity that goes beyond the roles we play in life. She discusses the definitions of identity and highlights…

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H is for Hope 8:11

2y ago8:11

8:11

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking explores the power of hope. She defines hope as a feeling of expectation and desire for something to happen, and emphasizes its role in generating positive anticipation and intentional action. Drawing on examples from sports and personal faith, Dr. Selking highlights the importanc…

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G is for Guts 9:44

2y ago9:44

9:44

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking talks about having the courage, fortitude, nerve, and stamina to keep going despite pain or adversity. She discusses why you have to be willing to do what it takes to get what you want. Are you ready to do what it takes to achieve your goals? Listen this week as Dr. Selking shares…

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F is for Fun 16:18

2y ago16:18

16:18

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking talks about the importance of having fun in life and how it relates to building a championship mindset. She emphasizes the need for a strong foundation of fundamentals in order to achieve success in any field and shares her own experiences with finding joy and pleasure in the proc…

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E is for Energy 12:19

2y ago12:19

12:19

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the importance of energy in our lives and how it can impact our relationships and overall success. Energy is what can catapult us to find a whole new sense of purpose in this world. Dr. Selking emphasizes the significance of the energy we bring to ourselves and how it af…

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D is for Determination 8:55

2y ago8:55

8:55

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking discusses the importance of determination in winning your mental game. She emphasizes the need to take risks, have a clear purpose, and to be resolute in pursuing that purpose. She also shares why adaptability and persistence are crucial to achieving success. Listen this week as D…

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C is for Choices 12:37

2y ago12:37

12:37

This week on the Building Championship Mindsets podcast, Dr. Selking explores the power of our choices and how they shape our mental game. She discusses why criticism and condemnation are not effective methods of teaching individuals how to make the right choices and why not all choices are created equal. Listen this week as Dr. Selking shares why …

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