Mat de Moissac
Registered psychologist and co-founder of Mindbuffs
Appears in 35 Episodes
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...