Mat de Moissac
Registered psychologist and co-founder of Mindbuffs
Appears in 25 Episodes
Pride Month: Diversity and Practical Tips for Difficult Conversations
If you haven't already, go back and listen to our What is the Difference Between Discomfort and Insecurity episode here!Also, before we get started, here are some impo...
Accommodations and Understanding Neurodiversity at Work Pt 2 | Business and Culture Ep 7
Continuing their chat about tangible accommodations for neurodiverse employees, Mat and Shawna dive into the science of neurodiversity. Are we all neurodiverse, or has...
Accommodations and Understanding Neurodiversity at Work Pt 1 | Business and Culture Ep 6
We're really cooking now! Last week on the Podcast, Mat and Shawna had a great discussion about Neurospiciness (Neurodivergence) in the Workplace. They talked about al...
Neurospiciness in the Workplace | Business and Culture Ep 5
Ready to spice things up? If you've been keeping up with social media, you know that neurodivergence (or as we like to call it, neurospiciness) is one of the hottest t...
Inquisitive vs. Curious - When Did Curiosity Kill the Cat? | Language and Performance Ep 4
You’re not going to want to miss out on this one. You might think that curiosity and inquisitiveness are the same thing, but there is a significant difference between ...
Wait…that’s normal?! | Power Differentials Ep 4
In this episode, we talk about something that often gets overlooked in sports culture: the normalization of negativity. Athletes deal with injuries and intense pressur...
Oilers Playoffs: Coaching Under Pressure and Player Confidence
This one is for the Oilers fans! Can we just take a second to acknowledge the crazy rollercoaster of coaches that McDavid has had in his career? But this year, it fina...
Final Burnout | Business and Culture Ep 4
Mat and Shawna discuss what employers can do to help their employees prevent and/or manage burnout. From culture to government-sponsored support, there is hope even in...
No Cheat Codes: Tools and Skills to Defeat Burnout | Business and Culture Ep 3
Explore the tangible tools during the stages of burnout. Mat and Shawna explore proactive self-care, early onset of burnout, and the dreaded "I am ready to die" levels...
The Adventures of a Pro Hockey Player with Nick Johnson Part 3 | The Annoying Inner Critic
This episode is either going to make you feel a lot better, or a lot worse about yourself. The reality is that even as sports psychologists who know all the tricks, al...
Me, Myself, and My Thoughts: Rumination vs. Processing | Language and Performance Ep 3
Have you ever tried to think about how to “solve” a problem, but instead, you end up feeling worse off than when you started? If your inner voice becomes repetitive a...
The Coach-Athlete Relationship | Power Differentials Ep 3
In this episode, we unravel the intricate dynamics of the coach-athlete relationship and discuss the difference between intent and impact. Learn how fostering healthy ...
Swamp Kings and the Glorification of Abusive Leadership | Performance Psychology and Pop Culture Ep 2
It’s both maddening and unsurprising that a show like Swamp Kings celebrates only the toxic aspects of sport and masculinity. The headline quote of the show is “I trea...
Is it me? Am I the Drama? Internal vs. External Locus of Control | Language and Performance Ep 2
We lost because of the Ref tonight - We lost the contract because we didn’t learn enough about our client. How much control do you believe you have over your success? ...
Burnout and Its Many Faces | Business and Culture Ep 2
Episode 2 of the burnout series brings us face to face with how burnout happens and what ways it can impact us beyond just being “overworked”. We explore burnout types...
The Adventures of a Pro Hockey Player with Nick Johnson Part 2 | Purpose and Identity Ep 2
During part 2 of this conversation, Nick and Mat discuss the conundrum of one’s fixed identity within sport and how it impacts a player’s progression through competiti...
The Culture of Silence in Coach-Athlete Relationships Part 2 Ep 2
In the world of sports, power differentials between athletes and coaches represent a complicated interplay that significantly influences the dynamics both on and off t...
The Culture of Silence in Coach-Athlete Relationships | Power Differentials Ep 1
In this episode, we unpack how a culture of silence can impact personal mental health and collective performance. From locker rooms to boardrooms, athletes and profes...
Daily Double: What is the difference between discomfort and insecurity? | Language and Performance Ep 1
The feeling of discomfort can show up in many ways; a churning stomach, a sense of heightened awareness, or a general feeling of unease. Maybe this feeling shows up wh...
What is Sport and Performance Psychology? | Performance Psychology and Pop Culture Ep 1
There are a lot of misconceptions about the world of sport psychology from what it is, how it helps, and who it’s for. For the last few decades, you would only ever s...
Burnout is Real, and it Takes No Prisoners | Business and Culture Ep 1
In business and life, we often hear the term “burnout” used to describe the tired employee and employer in the workforce. As this buzzword makes its way into our daily...
The Adventures of a Pro Hockey Player with Nick Johnson Part 1 | Purpose and Identity Ep 1
There isn’t a lot of room for individuality in elite-level sports, especially in team sports. Just think back to hockey night in Canada with Don Cherry and how with ev...
Trailer: The Mindbuffs Podcast
By combining the latest research with quality conversation, The Mindbuffs Podcast is for people who want to get the most out of their lives, without burning out. We de...