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Today Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 127 — Storms Don’t Stop Champions: Row AnywayAdversity is guaranteed in sports. Injury. Losses. Setbacks. Pressure. The difference between average athletes and elite performers isn’t talent—it’s how they respond when things get hard. In this episode, Coach Steve Pinkston breaks down P.J. Fleck’s powerful “Row the Boat” philosophy and shows athletes how to keep moving forward with purpose, energy, and optimism—no matter the conditions.
Today’s Action Step:
First:
Name your storm.
What’s the thing you’ve been blaming for your effort slipping?
Second:
Decide your next stroke.
One action you can take i...
2026-02-0206 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 126: Renew Your Mind — The Spiritual Key to Lasting ChangeTrue transformation isn’t just physical or mental—it’s spiritual. As athletes and as people, lasting change comes when we renew our minds and align our actions with God’s truth. In this episode, Coach Pinkston brings a biblical perspective to the principles of change. You’ll learn how Scripture teaches growth through renewal (Romans 12:2), perseverance through trials (James 1:2–4), and the power of community (Proverbs 27:17). You’ll hear how stories like David facing Goliath and Paul pressing on toward the goal point us toward confidence, courage, and persistence rooted in faith. This isn’t just about becoming a better athlete—i...
2026-02-0102 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 125: From the Field to Life — Building Change that Lasts EverywhereAthletes don’t just face obstacles in training—they face them in school, work, and relationships too. The same principles that help you change on the field apply off it. In this episode, Coach Pinkston bridges the gap between sport and life. You’ll discover how to use the same tools—confidence, cues, accountability, and environment design—to improve your grades, strengthen your relationships, and reach personal goals. Change doesn’t stop when practice ends. Whether you’re tackling procrastination in school, forgetfulness in family responsibilities, or impulsivity in your daily choices, the formula is the same: identify the obstacle, appl...
2026-01-3102 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 124: Never Forget Again — Winning with Cues and RemindersSometimes the reason you don’t hit your goals isn’t lack of effort—it’s simply forgetting. You meant to hydrate, but practice ended and you walked right past the water bottle. You meant to stretch, but something else distracted you. Forgetfulness sounds small, but for athletes, it creates missed reps, missed recovery, and missed opportunities. In this episode, Coach Pinkston reveals how to fight forgetfulness with smart systems. You’ll learn the power of cues, routines, and “when-then” planning that builds consistency even when life gets busy. Forgetting isn’t weakness—it’s human. But champions don’t leave memory to chan...
2026-01-3002 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 123: Beat Tomorrow’s Trap — Breaking Free from Procrastination “I’ll do it tomorrow.” Famous last words. Procrastination steals your progress one delay at a time. And as athletes, those delays compound—until the season ends, and we realize we left potential on the table. In this episode, Coach Pinkston unpacks why procrastination is so dangerous and why “future you” can’t be trusted without systems. You’ll learn how to use commitment devices, accountability, and deadlines to stop pushing important work down the road. This isn’t about guilt—it’s about building a structure where procrastination has no chance to win. If you’ve ever delayed recovery, skipped film, o...
2026-01-2902 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 122: Stop Losing to “Right Now” — Beating Impulsivity with Smart Design You want to eat better, study film, and train harder. But then… “right now” wins. The cookies on the counter, the video game after practice, the temptation to scroll on your phone instead of stretching. Impulsivity kills long-term goals. In this episode, Coach Pinkston shows you why willpower alone won’t save you—and how to outsmart your impulses by designing your environment. You’ll learn about temptation bundling, removing cues, and making the right choice the easy choice. Athletes succeed not because they’re robots with perfect discipline, but because they shape their surroundings for success. If “present you” keeps beatin...
2026-01-2802 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp121: Believe Before You Achieve — Unlocking Unshakable Confidence If you don’t believe you can do it, you’ll never take the first step. Confidence isn’t just “feeling good about yourself”—it’s the foundation for every rep, every practice, every performance. In this episode, Coach Pinkston unpacks why athletes often sabotage themselves before they even begin. You’ll learn how confidence is built through action, not hype, and how small wins can create momentum. You’ll also hear strategies to replace negative self-talk with a growth mindset that reframes failure as feedback. Whether you’re trying to earn a starting spot, bounce back from injury, or finally trust your...
2026-01-2703 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 120: Stop Beating Yourself Up — Start Changing for Real Every athlete knows the cycle: you try to change a habit, a routine, or a mindset… and you fail. Then the self-talk kicks in: “I must not want it enough. I’m not tough enough. I don’t have enough discipline.” Sound familiar? You’re not broken, and you’re not weak. The truth is, real change isn’t about willpower—it’s about strategy. In this episode, Coach Pinkston unpacks why cookie-cutter approaches like “just do it” or “want it more” don’t work, and reveals a better way forward. You’ll learn how to identify the real obstacles holding you back, how t...
2026-01-2605 min
The Better Life with Dr. Pinkston PodcastDecoding the Gut Microbiome: AI-Driven Health & Longevity with Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Leo GradyJoin Dr. Pinkston on The Better Life for an enlightening deep dive into the gut microbiome. Featuring AI expert Dr. Leo Grady, founder of Jonah, this episode explores how cutting-edge technology analyzes over 200,000 medical studies to map the 30 trillion organisms living within you. Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Grady discuss the "digital twin" technology that simulates how diet and lifestyle changes impact your unique gut profile, offering a new frontier for treating depression, autoimmune issues, and chronic disease through integrative medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-01-1046 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 103: Purpose Beats Pressure — Why Your “Why” Makes You BraverFear screams. Purpose whispers. But that whisper? It’s powerful. In this episode, Coach Steve helps athletes reconnect with their “why” — the deeper reason they compete. When your purpose gets stronger, fear gets quieter.
Today’s Action Step:
1. Write your “why” in one sentence.
2. Put it somewhere you’ll see it every day.
3. Say it before your next game.
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Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2026-01-0903 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 102: Win the Moment — How to Keep Big Moments from Feeling Too BigBig moments get scary when your brain zooms out too far. In this episode, Coach Steve explains how to “shrink” pressure situations so you can actually perform instead of panic. You’ll learn how to stay present, simplify, and trust your training — one moment at a time.
Today’s Action Step:
1. Think of one moment that feels “big” for you.
2. Break that moment into two or three tiny pieces.
3. Pick one cue you’ll use next time.
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2026-01-0804 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 101: Build a Pressure-Proof Mind — Practice Pressure Before It Practices YouIf pressure freaks you out in games, the answer isn’t “be tougher” — it’s training for pressure before you ever feel it. In this episode, Coach Steve explains how athletes can prepare their minds for big moments the same way they prepare their bodies. Simple, practical ways to make pressure feel familiar instead of scary.
Today’s Action Step:
1. Add one pressure rep to any drill.
2. Notice how your body reacts.
3. Repeat it once more next week.
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2026-01-0704 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 100: Rewrite the Fear Script — Turn Anxiety Into ConfidenceFear loves to tell stories. Most of the time? They’re terrible stories that don’t help you at all. In this episode, Coach Steve helps you recognize the “fear script” your brain likes to run… and shows you how to flip it into something that actually supports your performance. Simple, real, and something you can use today.
Today’s Action Step:
1. Write down one fear script you’ve noticed lately.
2. Rewrite it into something you actually want to believe.
3. Use the new script in one practice or competition this week.
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2026-01-0605 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 99: Fear Isn’t the Enemy — How to Turn Pressure Into PerformanceFear is normal. Pressure is normal. Big moments make your heart race because they matter. In this episode, Coach Steve breaks down how athletes can understand fear, reframe it, and actually use it as fuel. Simple strategies, real stories, and practical mental skills you can start using today.
Today’s Action Step:
1. Write down the fear that shows up most often for you.
2. Reframe it.
3. Add one pressure rep to your next practice.
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2026-01-0505 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 98: Faith in the Small Things — The Spiritual Power of Tiny Habits In this powerful spiritual wrap-up, Coach Steve shows how the principles from Atomic Habits mirror timeless biblical truths. From “sowing and reaping” to “faith the size of a mustard seed,” you’ll learn how God uses small, consistent actions to produce big transformation. Discover how discipline becomes devotion — and how your habits can strengthen your walk with Christ.
Today’s Action Step:
Start small with spiritual reps. Read one verse a day. Say one prayer when you wake up. Do one act of kindness intentionally.
Don’t chase perfection — chase presence.
Stack your habits with purpose. After brush...
2026-01-0403 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 97: Beyond the Game — How Small Habits Shape Your Whole LifeGreatness doesn’t stop when the whistle blows. In this episode, Coach Steve helps athletes, students, and families apply Atomic Habits principles beyond sports — into school, relationships, and everyday purpose. You’ll learn how the same 1% mindset that builds champions can transform your daily life, character, and confidence.
Today’s Action Step:
Pick one everyday arena — school, work, or relationships. Identify one small 1% habit that would make that area better. Maybe it’s reading 10 minutes a night, texting “thanks” after practice, or doing one kind thing daily.
Stack it with something you already do. After brushing your teeth, write...
2026-01-0304 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 96: Make It Satisfying — How to Build Habits That Stick You don’t just need to start good habits — you need to stick with them. In this final “athlete-focused” Atomic Habits episode, Coach Steve teaches how to make habits satisfying through progress tracking, instant rewards, and visual proof of growth.
Today’s Action Step:
Track progress. Use a notebook, app, or whiteboard. Make success visible.
Reward effort immediately. After each training, acknowledge your effort — not just outcome.
Never miss twice. Missing once is human. Missing twice starts a new bad habit.
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2026-01-0202 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 95: Make It Easy — Simplify Your Way to GreatnessOverthinking kills progress. In this episode, Coach Steve reveals how to make success easier by removing friction, shrinking goals, and embracing the “two-minute rule.” Stop waiting for perfect — and start stacking small, simple wins.
Today’s Action Step:
Simplify your setup. Reduce steps between you and your goal. Prep gear, layout, playlist, everything ahead of time.
Shrink the goal. If motivation is low, lower the bar. Doing something small beats doing nothing.
Automate success. Put reminders in your phone, alarms, or use habit apps. Don’t rely on memory — rely on systems.
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2026-01-0102 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 94: Make It Attractive — Motivation You Can Design Why do some athletes love training while others dread it? The difference isn’t talent — it’s design. Coach Steve unpacks the second law of behavior change: Make it attractive. You’ll learn how to pair pleasure with performance and turn motivation into momentum.
Today’s Action Step:
Pair your habits with pleasure. Music, community, or ritual — make it something you enjoy.
Reframe discomfort. That burning leg feeling? That’s not pain — that’s progress.
Visualize your reward. Before each session, picture how proud you’ll feel after completing it.
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2025-12-3102 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 93: Cue It Up — How to Make Good Habits ObviousWhat if your environment, not your willpower, was the real game-changer? In this episode, Coach Steve teaches athletes how to “make it obvious” — the first law of behavior change from Atomic Habits. Learn how to design your locker, your gear, and your routines so success is automatic.
Today’s Action Step:
Visualize your ideal environment. If I walked into your room or locker, could I see your goals? Put cues where they’re visible — journal on your desk, stretching band by your bed, gear by the door.
Eliminate confusion. If you want to eat clean, don’t buy junk. If...
2025-12-3002 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 92: Tiny Wins — How 1% Better Changes Everything Big goals don’t make champions — small, consistent wins do. In this episode, Coach Steve breaks down the “1% Rule” from Atomic Habits by James Clear and shows athletes how microscopic improvements lead to massive transformation over time. If you’ve ever felt stuck or impatient with progress, this one will reignite your belief in consistency and process.
Today’s Action Step:
Identify one skill to improve — not ten. Just one. It might be your first-step speed, your composure under pressure, or your recovery habits.
Track it daily. Write it down. Visual progress builds momentum.
Celebrate consistency, not perfection...
2025-12-2903 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 91: Lead Like Jesus — The Spiritual Side of Service Coach Steve closes the Lead to Serve series with the ultimate example of servant leadership — Jesus Christ. Discover what it means to lead with humility, courage, and love, using timeless lessons from Scripture and stories of faith-driven athletes who live this principle every day.
Today’s Action Step:
Start your day with this prayer: “Lord, show me someone I can serve today.”
Do one act of kindness in secret. No credit, no announcement — just serve.
Reflect at night: Where did I reflect Christ’s love through my actions today? Where can I do better tomorrow?
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2025-12-2803 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 90: Beyond the Game — How Service Leadership Transforms Life In this bridge episode, Coach Steve connects the principles of service leadership from the locker room to everyday life — at school, at work, and at home. Learn how the same habits that make you a great teammate also make you a better friend, student, and family member.
Today’s Action Step:
Choose one arena outside of sport “How can I serve here this week?”
Practice “listen-first” leadership. For one day, speak last in every conversation. Let others feel heard.
End your day with gratitude. Write one sentence: “Today I made someone’s life a little better by…”
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2025-12-2703 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 89: Leading When It’s Hard — Serving Under Pressure What do you do when the season’s tough, leadership feels lonely, and you’re tempted to pull back? Coach Steve shares how to stay grounded in service when the pressure’s on — because that’s when leadership matters most.
Today’s Action Step:
When adversity hits, pause and ask: “What does my team need from me right now?”
Replace self-pity with selfless action — a word of encouragement, a hard rep, a calm voice.
Reflect after every challenge: “Did I serve or shrink today?”
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2025-12-2602 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 88: Building Team Culture — Small Serves, Big Wins Coach Steve breaks down how culture isn’t built in meetings or mission statements — it’s built in daily acts of service. Discover how small, consistent serving behaviours compound into unstoppable trust and performance.
Today’s Action Step:
Identify one serving behavior that defines your team — do it every day until it becomes culture.
Start a “servant shout-out” routine — highlight acts of service after each practice.
Ask yourself nightly: “Did my actions lift the team today?”
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2025-12-2502 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 87: Followership — The Foundation of Great Teams This episode flips leadership upside down — Coach Steve explains why learning to follow well is the first step toward leading well. Every champion team starts with great followers.
Today’s Action Step:
Defer intentionally. Let someone else take the spotlight and celebrate them.
Practice active listening this week — hear to understand, not to respond.
Reflect: How does following build trust and prepare me to lead later?
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Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performanc...
2025-12-2402 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 86: The Ego Trap — Why Leadership Fails Without ServiceCoach Steve dives into one of the biggest killers of team chemistry — ego. Discover how unchecked pride destroys trust and how true confidence comes from serving others, not proving yourself.
Today’s Action Step:
Write down one way your ego shows up under pressure. Maybe it’s frustration, needing praise, or withdrawing when you’re not the star.
Replace that moment with one small act of service — cheer louder, give more effort, lift a teammate’s energy.
Ask a teammate or coach for honest feedback: “Do I lead to help or to impress?”
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2025-12-2303 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 85: The Hidden Power of Serving First — Win by Lifting Others In this kickoff episode, Coach Steve breaks down the hidden strength of serving others in sport. Discover why the greatest teams — from college championships to Olympic rosters — are led by athletes who care more about “we” than “me.” Learn how real leaders win by lifting others first.
Today’s Action Step:
Do one invisible act of service every day for a teammate. Something no one will post on Instagram.
Ask this question once a day: “What can I do to help you today?”
Reflect nightly: Who did I lift today — and what did I learn about myself in the process...
2025-12-2203 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 84: One Word — A Spiritual Lens In this final episode, Coach Steve shares how your One Word connects to faith. Using biblical stories and verses, he shows how God often gives us a single word — a calling — for the season we’re in.
Today’s Action Step:
Pray or reflect: “God, what word are You giving me this year?”
Write it down and keep it where you’ll see it daily.
Live it as worship — not performance
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2025-12-2102 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 83: One Word for Life — Beyond the Game Sports end, but the lessons don’t. In this episode, Coach Steve bridges the One Word principle from athletics to real life — in school, relationships, and personal growth.
Today’s Action Step:
Translate your word. How does it apply outside your sport?
Share it. With family or friends — let them know what it means to you.
Live it. Consistently, not just when you’re winning.
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Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental perform...
2025-12-2001 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 82: One Word in the Arena — Competing with Purpose Your word is more than a slogan — it’s your anchor when the season gets hard. Coach Steve breaks down how to use your One Word during adversity, competition, and pressure moments.
Today’s Action Step:
Anchor it: Use your word as your pre-performance cue.
Speak it: When adversity hits, repeat it — quietly, confidently.
Reflect it: After games, ask “Did I live my word today?”
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Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help...
2025-12-1902 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 81: Look Out — Living Your Word Now that you’ve found your One Word, it’s time to live it. Coach Steve shares practical ways to make your word part of your daily routine — in the locker room, classroom, and life.
Today’s Action Step:
Make it visible. Write it on your mirror, your locker, your water bottle.
Make it habitual. Say it to yourself before practice, class, or competition.
Make it accountable. Share it with a teammate or coach who can remind you of it when you forget.
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2025-12-1801 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 80: Look Up — Finding Your WordYou’ve looked in — now it’s time to look up. In this episode, Coach Steve walks you through discovering your One Word — a word that feels less like a choice and more like a calling.
Today’s Action Step:
Find 10 minutes of silence today — no distractions.
Ask yourself: “What’s the word that captures who I want to become?”
Don’t force it. Wait. Listen. Trust the process
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Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental perform...
2025-12-1702 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 79: Look In — The Power of Awareness You can’t grow what you won’t face. In this episode, Coach Steve guides you through the first step in finding your One Word — looking inward. Learn how awareness creates focus and how honesty with yourself can transform your performance.
Today’s Action Step:
Ask yourself three questions:
What’s holding me back?
What do I need most right now?
Who do I want to become this season?
Journal your answers. No filters, no edits.
Sit with them — your word is somewhere in there.
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2025-12-1602 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 78: One Word — The Power of Simplicity Tired of setting goals you forget by February? In this episode, Coach Steve introduces the “One Word” principle — a simple but powerful way to bring focus, clarity, and purpose to your season. Learn how a single word can shape your mindset, your training, and your life both on and off the field.
Today’s Action Step:
Take 10 quiet minutes — no phone, no noise.
Ask yourself: “Who do I want to become this season?”
Write down every word that comes to mind — strength, confidence, trust, discipline, courage.
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2025-12-1502 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 77 — Faith Meets Focus: Neutral Thinking Through a Biblical LensFaith and focus go hand in hand. In this final episode, Coach Steve connects neutral thinking to Scripture—showing how trust, surrender, and peace in God align perfectly with the mindset of champions.
Today’s Action Step:
When stress hits, pause and pray: “God, help me see this clearly.”
Replace “What if?” with “Even if.”
End your day with gratitude for the truths that didn’t change today—God’s character, His control, His love.
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2025-12-1402 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 76 — Neutral Thinking in Life, School, and RelationshipsNeutral thinking isn’t just a sports tool—it’s a life skill. In this episode, Coach Steve shows how to use neutral thinking to stay calm and grounded in everyday challenges—school stress, relationship conflict, or parenting chaos.
Today’s Action Step:
When emotions rise, ask yourself: “What’s one fact about this situation?”
Take one deep breath before you speak or act. That pause saves relationships.
At day’s end, reflect: “Where did I respond instead of react today?”
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2025-12-1302 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 75 — Simplicity Wins: One Step, One Rep, One BreathPressure makes you overthink. Simplicity restores focus. In this episode, Coach Steve shares how champions from Kobe Bryant to Michael Phelps simplified their focus under pressure—and how you can do the same to perform with consistency and calm.
Today’s Action Step:
Before every play, take a deep breath and name your next focus: “Ball. Snap. Follow-through.”
Break big goals into small, controllable chunks: one rep, one possession, one moment.
End each day with a one-line win: “What did I do well today?” That keeps your brain anchored to progress, not perfection.
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2025-12-1202 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 74 — Language Shapes Your RealityWhat you say to yourself determines how you perform. In this episode, Coach Steve dives into the science and stories behind self-talk—showing how elite performers like Russell Wilson, Michael Jordan, and Tom Brady use neutral language to stay calm and confident under pressure.
Today’s Action Step:
Write down the 3 most common negative phrases you say during games or practice.
Rewrite them neutrally—not fake positive, just factual.
Say them out loud until they become habits.
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2025-12-1102 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 73 — Reset Fast: The Next-Play MindsetEveryone makes mistakes—but champions recover fast. In this episode, Coach Steve explains how elite performers like Kobe Bryant, Russell Wilson, and Serena Williams reset using neutral awareness and the Next Play mindset.
Today’s Action Step:
Create a reset cue. A breath, word, or gesture that says, “Next.”
Evaluate later. Don’t analyze mistakes mid-game—review film after.
Practice pressure. Simulate failure in training and rehearse your reset.
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Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental...
2025-12-1002 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 72 — Control the Controllables: Facts Over FeelingsPressure doesn’t break you—emotion does. In this episode, Coach Steve teaches how to anchor your mindset to facts, not feelings, so you can respond with clarity instead of chaos.
Today’s Action Step:
After every performance, list three facts—no emotion.
Rate your feelings (1–10).
Compare the two. Ask, “Do my feelings match reality?”
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2025-12-0902 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 71 — Stop Riding the Highs: Start Thinking NeutralAthletes live on emotional rollercoasters—sky-high after wins, crushed after losses. But champions stay steady. In this episode, Coach Steve breaks down neutral thinking: what it is, why it works, and how it separates consistent performers from emotional ones.
Today’s Action Step:
State the facts. After every practice or game, write one objective statement—no judgment.
Ask the question. “What’s my next best action?”
Repeat daily. Neutral thinking is a muscle—train it like one.
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2025-12-0802 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 70 — The Spiritual Side of Struggle — When God Uses Failure to Shape YouIn the final episode of the Today Matters: Gift of Failure series, Coach Steve Pinkston takes a spiritual look at struggle and failure. Drawing from powerful Bible stories and Scripture, he reveals how God often uses failure as His greatest classroom — shaping faith, character, and purpose through challenge. For athletes, parents, and anyone in a hard season, this episode offers hope, perspective, and peace: your struggle has meaning.
Today’s Action Step:
Reframe your failure.
Replace shame with surrender.
Respond with faith.
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2025-12-0703 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 69 — Beyond the Game — How Struggle Builds Character EverywhereIn this episode of Today Matters, Coach Steve Pinkston bridges the lessons from sports to the bigger game of life. Whether it’s school, relationships, or work, the same principles apply: growth happens through struggle, not shortcuts. Learn how to use the mindset of “The Gift of Failure” to build resilience, humility, and purpose beyond the scoreboard.
Today’s Action Step:
Connect the dots.
Transfer the skill.
Teach it forward.
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Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a s...
2025-12-0603 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 68 — Let Them Fall — Why Parents Should Stop Rescuing Their KidsIn this episode of Today Matters, Coach Steve Pinkston speaks directly to sport parents about one of the hardest lessons in raising resilient kids: learning to let them struggle. When parents rush to fix every problem or protect their kids from discomfort, they unintentionally rob them of the strength, grit, and independence they’ll need for life. Coach Steve shares stories, strategies, and mindset shifts to help parents turn “rescue” moments into growth opportunities.
Today’s Action Step:
Press pause before you rescue.
Guide with questions, not answers.
Separate love from performance.
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2025-12-0504 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 67 — Process Over Perfection — The Secret to Real GrowthIn this episode of Today Matters, Coach Steve Pinkston challenges the perfection mindset that holds so many athletes back. Learn why chasing perfection kills progress — and how focusing on the process, not the product, helps you grow stronger, freer, and more confident in both sport and life. This is your reminder that mastery takes time, mistakes are part of the mission, and the best athletes aren’t perfect — they’re persistent.
Today’s Action Step:
Redefine success.
Build a process routine.
Reflect daily.
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2025-12-0405 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 66 — Earned Confidence — Why Competence Beats ComplimentsIn this episode of Today Matters, Coach Steve Pinkston breaks down the truth about confidence: it’s not built on compliments or hype — it’s built on competence. When athletes learn to base their belief on real work, not empty praise, they develop the kind of quiet, unshakable confidence that wins under pressure. Learn how to build it, coach it, and live it — on the field, in the classroom, and in life.
Today’s Action Step:
Audit your confidence.
Stack evidence.
Praise effort, not identity.
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2025-12-0305 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 65— The Confidence Trap — Why Protection Creates FearIn this episode of Today Matters, Coach Steve Pinkston tackles one of the biggest lies in modern sports and parenting: that protecting kids from pain builds confidence. The truth? It does the opposite. When athletes are shielded from struggle, they learn to fear it. Coach Steve breaks down the “confidence trap” — why real confidence must be earned through competence — and how parents, coaches, and athletes can stop confusing comfort with courage.
Today’s Action Step:
Notice when you’re rescuing.
Redefine success.
Let discomfort do its work.
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2025-12-0206 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 64 — The Gift of Struggle — Why Failure Is the Foundation of SuccessIn this kickoff episode of the Today Matters “Gift of Failure” series, Coach Steve Pinkston unpacks one of the hardest truths in sports and life: failure isn’t your enemy — it’s your greatest teacher. Learn why struggle is essential to building real confidence, mental toughness, and long-term success. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this episode will challenge how you view setbacks and help you see the gift inside every mistake.
Today’s Action Step:
Reflect on your last failure.
Reframe the story.
Stay in the struggle.
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2025-12-0106 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 63: Give Thanks in All Things — The Spiritual Power of GratitudeTrue gratitude goes deeper than performance — it’s spiritual. In this final episode, Coach Steve explores how giving thanks in all circumstances transforms not just how you think, but who you are. Through biblical stories and timeless wisdom, discover how gratitude anchors your soul and strengthens your faith, no matter what season you’re in.
Today’s Action Step:
Start Your Prayer with Thanks.
Keep a “God Moments” Journal.
Choose Praise in the Pain.
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Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve...
2025-11-3003 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 62: Gratitude Beyond the Game — Winning in Life, School, and FamilyGratitude isn’t just for athletes — it’s a way of life. In this episode, Coach Steve shares how a thankful mindset can improve your relationships, leadership, and daily performance off the field. Learn how to use gratitude to create better conversations, stronger teams, and more peace in your day-to-day life.
Today’s Action Step:
The Daily Thanks Challenge.
The Gratitude Walk.
The Family Huddle.
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to...
2025-11-2903 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 61: The Comeback Formula — Gratitude After FailureFailure hurts — but it doesn’t have to define you. In this episode, Coach Steve shows how gratitude transforms failure into fuel. Learn how to reframe setbacks, find lessons in the loss, and build unbreakable confidence through appreciation and perspective.
Today’s Action Step:
Feel It.
Find It.
Fuel It.
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-11-2803 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 60: The Gratitude Edge — Turning Thanks Into Mental ToughnessGratitude isn’t soft — it’s a strength skill. In this episode, Coach Steve explains how thankfulness sharpens focus, builds resilience, and helps athletes bounce back faster after setbacks. Learn how to use gratitude as a high-performance tool to stay confident, grounded, and mentally tough — no matter what the scoreboard says.
Today’s Action Step:
The 3×3 Method.
Gratitude Reframes.
Gratitude Shoutouts.
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win t...
2025-11-2704 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 59: Win the Moment — How to Build Unshakeable FocusPressure. Distractions. Expectations. Every athlete knows the feeling of trying to do your best while your mind races. In this episode, Coach Steve breaks down how to lock in, quiet the noise, and win the moment. Learn practical mental performance tools to reset, refocus, and perform your best when it matters most — one play, one breath, one moment at a time.
Today’s Action Step:
The “Reset” Routine.
The “Cue” Word.
The “Win the Moment” Reminder.
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pink...
2025-11-2604 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 58: Momentum Over Motivation — How Small Wins Create Big ConfidenceMotivation comes and goes. Momentum stays. In this episode, Coach Steve breaks down how the world’s best athletes and performers build confidence through consistent action — not hype. You’ll learn how small daily wins create unstoppable momentum, and how to use this simple process to perform better, feel stronger, and stay locked in when motivation fades.
Today’s Action Step:
Choose Your Non-Negotiables.
Track the Wins.
Celebrate the Progress
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a...
2025-11-2503 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 57: Celebrate Your Success — How Nightly Wins Rewire Your Mind for ConfidenceEnd your day like a champion. In this episode, Coach Steve breaks down a simple, science-backed nightly ritual that transforms how you see yourself and your progress. Instead of replaying mistakes or stressing about tomorrow, learn how to celebrate your daily wins to rewire your brain for confidence, calm, and consistent growth. Perfect for athletes, coaches, and anyone chasing high performance on and off the field.
Today’s Action Step:
Identify One Great Thing.
Celebrate It.
Visualize Tomorrow’s Win.
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for ath...
2025-11-2405 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 56: Built on Rock — The Spiritual Power of Living by PrincipleEpisode 7 brings the series full circle — exploring how faith gives our principles power. Coach Steve shares a powerful story of an athlete who learned to play for a higher purpose.
Today’s Reflection Prompt
What’s one verse or truth you can anchor to this week?
How can you honor God through your effort?
What foundation are you building your life on?
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers...
2025-11-2302 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 55: Beyond the Game — Principles for Life, School & Family In Episode 6, Coach Steve helps athletes and parents translate the lessons from sports into everyday life — through a story of a player who discovered his purpose beyond the scoreboard.
Today’s Reflection Prompt
What life skill has sports taught you most?
Where can you apply that principle outside the game?
Who can you teach it to this week?
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performa...
2025-11-2202 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 54: Lead from the Inside — Character Over CircumstanceEpisode 5 focuses on authentic leadership. Coach Steve shares the story of a quiet backup player who transformed team culture by leading through service, not spotlight.
Today’s Reflection Prompt
What kind of leader are you when things get hard?
How can you serve your team this week?
What will your teammates remember about your leadership?
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
Learn...
2025-11-2102 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 53: Pressure Is a Privilege — Turning Stress into StrengthEpisode 4 reframes pressure as a gift. Coach Steve shares the story of a tennis player who turned fear into focus — and how embracing pressure can elevate performance.
Today’s Reflection Prompt
What’s your reaction when pressure shows up?
How could you reframe that feeling into energy?
What phrase or cue will remind you “pressure = privilege”?
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the d...
2025-11-2002 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 52: Win the Inner Game — Consistency Beats IntensityEpisode 3 explores how consistency — not motivation — builds champions. Coach Steve tells the story of a swimmer who transformed her career by learning to trade perfection for persistence.
Today’s Reflection Prompt
When do you tend to lose consistency?
What’s your “minimum standard” for showing up?
How will you celebrate small wins this week?
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-11-1902 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 51: Master Your Mind — The Power of Self-Control Episode 2 dives into one of the defining traits of mentally tough athletes — self-control. Coach Steve shares how elite competitors master their emotions and decisions under pressure, and tells a story of an athlete who learned to channel frustration into focus.
Today’s Reflection Prompt
What emotion tends to take over your game?
What’s your reset routine going to be?
How will you practice composure this week?
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple m...
2025-11-1803 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 50: Live by Principle, Not Preference — The Foundation of Mental Toughness In this powerful episode, Mental Performance Coach Steve Pinkston breaks down one of the core secrets of elite athletes — living by principle, not preference. You’ll learn how champions train their mindset to act from values, not moods, and how coaches and parents can build consistency, trust, and leadership from the inside out. Whether you’re a competitor, coach, or sport parent, this episode will challenge you to define your non-negotiables and live them daily.
Today’s Coaching Reflection Prompt
Take a few minutes and write these down today:
What’s one principle that defines who you are as a compet...
2025-11-1707 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEP 49 — Renew Your Mind: The Spiritual Key to Lasting Change True transformation isn’t just physical or mental—it’s spiritual. As athletes and as people, lasting change comes when we renew our minds and align our actions with God’s truth. In this episode, Coach Pinkston brings a biblical perspective to the principles of change. You’ll learn how Scripture teaches growth through renewal (Romans 12:2), perseverance through trials (James 1:2–4), and the power of community (Proverbs 27:17). You’ll hear how stories like David facing Goliath and Paul pressing on toward the goal point us toward confidence, courage, and persistence rooted in faith. This isn’t just about becoming a better athlete—it...
2025-11-1602 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEP 48 — From the Field to Life: Building Change That Lasts EverywhereAthletes don’t just face obstacles in training—they face them in school, work, and relationships too. The same principles that help you change on the field apply off it. In this episode, Coach Pinkston bridges the gap between sport and life. You’ll discover how to use the same tools—confidence, cues, accountability, and environment design—to improve your grades, strengthen your relationships, and reach personal goals. Change doesn’t stop when practice ends. Whether you’re tackling procrastination in school, forgetfulness in family responsibilities, or impulsivity in your daily choices, the formula is the same: identify the obstacle, appl...
2025-11-1503 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEP 47 — Never Forget Again: Winning with Cues and RemindersSometimes the reason you don’t hit your goals isn’t lack of effort—it’s simply forgetting. You meant to hydrate, but practice ended and you walked right past the water bottle. You meant to stretch, but something else distracted you. Forgetfulness sounds small, but for athletes, it creates missed reps, missed recovery, and missed opportunities. In this episode, Coach Pinkston reveals how to fight forgetfulness with smart systems. You’ll learn the power of cues, routines, and “when-then” planning that builds consistency even when life gets busy. Forgetting isn’t weakness—it’s human. But champions don’t leave memory to chan...
2025-11-1403 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEP 46 — Beat Tomorrow’s Trap: Breaking Free from Procrastination“I’ll do it tomorrow.” Famous last words. Procrastination steals your progress one delay at a time. And as athletes, those delays compound—until the season ends, and we realize we left potential on the table. In this episode, Coach Pinkston unpacks why procrastination is so dangerous and why “future you” can’t be trusted without systems. You’ll learn how to use commitment devices, accountability, and deadlines to stop pushing important work down the road. This isn’t about guilt—it’s about building a structure where procrastination has no chance to win. If you’ve ever delayed recovery, skipped film...
2025-11-1303 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEP 45 — Stop Losing to “Right Now”: Beating Impulsivity with Smart DesignYou want to eat better, study film, and train harder. But then… “right now” wins. The cookies on the counter, the video game after practice, the temptation to scroll on your phone instead of stretching. Impulsivity kills long-term goals. In this episode, Coach Pinkston shows you why willpower alone won’t save you—and how to outsmart your impulses by designing your environment. You’ll learn about temptation bundling, removing cues, and making the right choice the easy choice. Athletes succeed not because they’re robots with perfect discipline, but because they shape their surroundings for success. If “present you” keeps beati...
2025-11-1203 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 44: Believe Before You Achieve — Unlocking Unshakable ConfidenceIf you don’t believe you can do it, you’ll never take the first step. Confidence isn’t just “feeling good about yourself”—it’s the foundation for every rep, every practice, every performance. In this episode, Coach Pinkston unpacks why athletes often sabotage themselves before they even begin. You’ll learn how confidence is built through action, not hype, and how small wins can create momentum. You’ll also hear strategies to replace negative self-talk with a growth mindset that reframes failure as feedback. Whether you’re trying to earn a starting spot, bounce back from injury, or finally trust you...
2025-11-1103 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 43: Stop Beating Yourself Up — Start Changing for Real Every athlete knows the cycle: you try to change a habit, a routine, or a mindset… and you fail. Then the self-talk kicks in: “I must not want it enough. I’m not tough enough. I don’t have enough discipline.” Sound familiar? You’re not broken, and you’re not weak. The truth is, real change isn’t about willpower—it’s about strategy. In this episode, Coach Pinkston unpacks why cookie-cutter approaches like “just do it” or “want it more” don’t work, and reveals a better way forward. You’ll learn how to identify the real obstacles holding you back, how t...
2025-11-1006 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 42: Faith Over Fear — The Spiritual Source of True Confidence True confidence begins where fear ends — in trust, not ego. In this episode, we explore the spiritual foundation of confidence through Bible stories, verses, and practical coaching insights for athletes seeking faith-based strength.
Today’s Action Step:
Anchor in faith:
Visualize God-guided execution:
Reflect on trust:
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-11-0903 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 41: Beyond the Game — Confidence in Life, School, and RelationshipsThe confidence you train in sport isn’t confined to the court, field, or track. This episode bridges athletic confidence to life, education, and relationships — showing you how to show up, lead, and grow in every area of life.
Today’s Action Step:
Identify a non-sport challenge:
Apply your routine:
Reflect:
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-11-0802 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 40: From Fear to Flow — Performing with Confidence When It Counts High-pressure moments are where confidence shows up or disappears. This episode teaches athletes how to move from fear to flow, using presence, composure, and preparation to dominate when it matters most.
Today’s Action Step:
Pre-performance routine:
Mini pressure drills:
Reset practice:
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-11-0702 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 39: The Voice Inside — Turning Doubt into DriveThe loudest voice you hear all day isn’t the crowd — it’s your own. In this episode, learn how to harness self-talk, reframe fear, and turn internal doubt into unstoppable drive. Perfect for athletes looking to dominate mentally as well as physically.
Today’s Action Step:
Notice the self-talk:
Flip the script:
Anchor the feeling:
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-11-0603 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 38: Win the Reps You Can’t See — Training Confidence When No One’s Watching Confidence isn’t built in the spotlight — it’s forged in the shadows. In this episode, discover how private discipline, unseen micro-wins, and daily accountability build unstoppable confidence for athletes in every sport.
Today’s Action Step:
Micro-reps:
Accountability:
Mental reinforcement:
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-11-0502 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 37: The Confidence Loop — How Preparation Creates BeliefConfidence is a loop: preparation breeds belief, belief fuels performance, performance reinforces preparation. In this episode, learn the neuroscience behind confidence, real athlete examples, and actionable ways to create your own confidence loop.
Today’s Action Step:
Pick your core skill
Deliberate practice
Mental log
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-11-0403 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 36: Built, Not Born — The Truth About Confidence Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s a skill you train every single day. In this episode, we break down the science of confidence, real athlete stories, and actionable steps to help you build belief in yourself on and off the field. Perfect for athletes of all sports looking to dominate through mental strength.
Today’s Action Step:
Micro-wins:
Mental rehearsal:
Track progress:
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental pe...
2025-11-0303 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 35: Spiritual Mastery — Playing God’s Four AcesSuccess isn’t just mental—it’s spiritual. This episode ties the Four Aces to biblical wisdom, showing how faith fuels mental and spiritual excellence.
Today’s Action Step:
Pray with awareness:
Guard your attitude:
Take one bold action of faith
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-11-0203 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 34: The Aces Beyond Sports — Winning in Life & RelationshipsThe Four Aces aren’t just for athletes. This episode bridges sports to everyday life—school, business, and relationships.
Today’s Action Step:
Apply one ace to your relationships today.
Bring game-day energy
Do one action at home—
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-11-0102 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 33: Playing All Four Aces — The Winning HandActing, awareness, attitude, and action—together, these Four Aces give you the ultimate hand in performance and life.
Today’s Action Step:
Pick your weakest ace.
Create a 7-day challenge:
Review your hand daily:
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-10-3102 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 32: Action Changes Everything — Stop Waiting, Start Winning Dreams without action are just wishes. This episode shows why the difference between potential and progress is one simple word: action.
Today’s Action Step:
Identify one small step.
Set a daily standard:
Track it:
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-10-3002 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 31: Attitude Creates Excellence — Effort Over OutcomeExcellence isn’t winning—it’s a lifestyle. This episode unpacks why attitude is the ultimate competitive advantage and how it shapes resilience, effort, and long-term success.
Today’s Action Step:
Reframe setbacks.
Commit to consistency.
Guard your inner voice.
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-10-2903 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 30: Awareness Creates Engagement — Focus Is Your SuperpowerPeak performance starts with awareness. Without it, you can’t grow. This episode reveals how self-awareness directs your focus and unlocks true engagement in sport and life.
Today’s Action Step:
Check-in:
Redirect:
Engage:
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-10-2804 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 29: Acting Changes Energy — How Motion Creates EmotionAthletes often wait to “feel” confident or motivated before taking action. But high performers know that action comes first—motion creates emotion. In this episode, learn how to hack your energy and confidence by acting your way into the mindset you need.
Today’s Action Step:
Choose one situation where you don’t feel ready.
Control your posture.
Deliberately bring energy.
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day....
2025-10-2703 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 28: Faith Over Fear — Finding Courage Through Scripture Fear is real, but faith is greater. In this episode, we explore how Biblical truths and stories of faith provide a foundation for overcoming fear and living courageously.
Today’s Action Step:
Pray your fears.
Declare Scripture.
Step in faith.
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-10-2602 minThe Better Life with Dr. Pinkston PodcastPeptide Questions: BPC 157 and Other PeptidesMany patients have questions on the use of peptides. What are peptides and what are the most common peptides used as well as the safety and other concerns. BPC157 is one of the most common peptides that patients ask about. There are more but today, Ray Solano of PD Labs and I discussed peptide use and safety. Chapters: 0:00 🎙️ Welcome to The Better Life & Guest Introduction Dr. Pinkston welcomes the audience and introduces Ray Solano from PD Labs. 0:32 🧪 Understanding Peptides: Focus on BPC 157 Discussion on the confusion...
2025-10-2529 minToday Matters Podcast With Steve PinkstonEp 27: Fearless Living — Applying Courage Beyond Sports Fear doesn’t just show up on the field—it shows up in classrooms, boardrooms, and living rooms. In this episode, learn how the same mental performance principles athletes use to overcome fear apply to school, relationships, and leadership.
Today’s Action Step:
Identify your arena.
Apply the athlete mindset.
Courage carries over.
About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.
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2025-10-2502 minThe Better Life with Dr. Pinkston PodcastOvercoming Binge Eating Disorder and the Power of Habit Change with Amber AbilaJoin Dr. Marianne Pinkston and guest Amber Abila, an adult binge eating coach and expert, for a deep dive into Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Dr. Pinkston shares her personal journey of gaining over 300 pounds, losing weight, and realizing she was struggling with an eating disorder later in life. Amber, who also overcame bulimia and binge eating, discusses how this disorder—only recognized in the DSM-5 in 2013—is often misunderstood as a "willpower problem." They explore the origins of the binge-restrict cycle, the power of mindset and habit change, and practical strategies to dismantle the shame, fear, and addictive patterns surr...
2025-10-1846 minThe Better Life with Dr. Pinkston PodcastThe Gut-Brain Connection: A Holistic Approach to Mental HealthIn this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Marianne Pinkston and guest Ray Solano, owner of PD Labs, a compounding pharmacy, explore the intricate link between gut health and neurological well-being. They discuss how an integrative approach, combining functional medicine principles with modern therapeutics, can address the root causes of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. The conversation covers the impact of diet, genetics, and lifestyle on mental health, and introduces natural and compounded solutions like L-theanine, oxytocin, and BH4. Chapters 0:00 - 4:14: Introduction and the Problem with Conventional Solutions. Dr. Pinkston introduces Ray So...
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Wellness in Asheville: Eat Well. Move Well. Be Well.12 - Regenerative Medicine & Non-Surgical Orthopedics in Asheville with Dr. James PinkstonSend us a textRegenerative Healing & Non-Surgical Orthopedics with Dr. James PinkstonIn this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. James Pinkston, founder of Asheville Non-Surgical Orthopedics & Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Pinkston is a board-certified osteopathic physician specializing in neuromusculoskeletal medicine. He’s known for helping patients overcome pain and regain mobility using advanced techniques like PRP, stem cell therapy, hydrodissection, and shockwave therapy—without surgery. We dive into his holistic philosophy on healing, why conservative care matters, and how team-based, hands-on approaches are changing the future of pain r...
2025-09-2237 minThe Better Life with Dr. Pinkston PodcastAntioxidants, Allergies, Immune System Issues Oh MyRiveting information today and deep dive as to how your immune system can destabilize longevity and quality of life. So many diseases and health issues so many are dealing with these days start with immune system dysfunction that can be from vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Dr Lesser covers the basics while promoting quality products from his own research and production. So many great explanations about heart disease, autoimmune disease, allergies, viral illnesses, diabetes, inflammation, neurological disease, dementia, depression. It’s actually easy to reach the root cause and help yourself live a longer, happier more quality life with good he...
2025-03-291h 01The Better Life with Dr. Pinkston PodcastHormone TruthThere are so many myths about hormone replacement and today’s show is to clarify those myths once and for all. I describe natural versus synthetic hormones, and the reasons why you should pursue hormone replacement and the different techniques and treatments available. This is a show for men and women and will dissolve any fears you may have. 🎙️📺 Stay connected with Dr. P! 📺🎙️ Let's join hands in supporting Dr. Pinkston's mission! Here's how you can engage: 1️⃣ Subscribe to Dr. Pinkston's YouTube Channel: Be sure to hit that subscribe button. Stay informed with her insightful videos...
2025-03-2232 minThe Better Life with Dr. Pinkston PodcastCould You Have M.C.A.S. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?Brain Fog, palpitations or dizziness, skin rashes, GI dysfunction are just a few of the symptoms of this under diagnosed disorder. Dr Carnahan is a world renowned integrative medicine doctor, author, and speaker with vast experience with immune system dysfunction and brings this disorder that is widespread but rarely addressed. Listen in and find out if your symptoms have been overlooked. https://www.jillcarnahan.com 🎙️📺 Stay connected with Dr. P! 📺🎙️ Let's join hands in supporting Dr. Pinkston's mission! Here's how you can engage: 1️⃣ Subscribe to Dr. Pinkston's YouTube Channel: Be sure to hit that subscribe butto...
2025-03-0139 minThe Better Life with Dr. Pinkston Podcast2-22-25 The Better Life with Ray Ray Solano🎙️📺 Stay connected with Dr. P! 📺🎙️ Let's join hands in supporting Dr. Pinkston's mission! Here's how you can engage: 1️⃣ Subscribe to Dr. Pinkston's YouTube Channel: Be sure to hit that subscribe button. Stay informed with her insightful videos on health and wellness. 2️⃣ Tune in to the Podcast: Stay connected on the go! Subscribe to the podcast for profound discussions and interviews on achieving optimal health. 3️⃣ Spread the Word: Share Dr. Pinkston's journey on your social media platforms. Let's create a ripple effect of wellness awareness! 4️⃣ Stay Updated: Exciting developments unfold every day. Follow Dr. Pinkston o...
2025-02-2729 minThe Better Life with Dr. Pinkston PodcastAlways Squeezing Lemons: Tools to Recover Your SpiritIn continuing our mind body spirit series, today’s guest, Kayla Logue gives some hard fast tools to self and life improvement. Her book is one of the best books I have read in the self improvement category.In that book, “Always Squeezing Lemons,” Kayla tells her heart felt story of rebirth to success and provides the tools you need for your rebirth. She and I also discuss other books, references and tools for slowing a fast paced life of the mundane to the living your best life starting today. www.kaylalogue.com 📺 Stay connected with Dr. P! 📺🎙️
2025-02-1539 minThe Better Life with Dr. Pinkston PodcastPCOS, Migraines, Menstrual Irregularities, etc: Estrogen Dominance Natural SolutionsDefinition and answers to a common problem of estrogen and progesterone imbalances that cause heavy periods, PCOS, acne, migraines, infertility, endometriosis, breast cysts, fibroids, ovarian cysts, and more. This very important show explains how you can naturally treat your hormone imbalances and free yourself from the pain, missed days, and low quality of life caused by estrogen dominance and progesterone resistance. There is hope! 🎙️📺 Stay connected with Dr. P! 📺🎙️ Let's join hands in supporting Dr. Pinkston's mission! Here's how you can engage: 1️⃣ Subscribe to Dr. Pinkston's YouTube Channel: Be sure to hit that subscribe button. St...
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2023-10-2735 minThe Better Life with Dr. Pinkston PodcastAlzheimer’s and Dementia CaregiverJaqueline Smith returns with Dr. Pinkston to discuss an enormously important role of caregivers of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Dr. Pinkston will be speaking at a local San Antonio gala on October 30 Celebrating the caregivers and is sponsored by the E Hearts Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association and Jaqueline Smith Foundation. Jaqueline Smith CEO joins Dr. Pinkston and they discuss a joyful 26 minutes of caregiver celebration Watch The Better Life TV on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjldoy0jVxllz_GtZcNciQ 🌟 Greetings, health enthusiasts! Are you prepared to embark on a journey to a healthie...
2021-09-1226 minThe Better Life with Dr. Pinkston PodcastBackground of Dr. Marianne PinkstonDr. Pinkston is working hard to create a new vision for health and wellness by re-entering the radio waves coming in April! Dr Pinkston is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and of the Christus Santa Rosa family practice residency program. Graduating in 1997 and starting her clinical solo practice in 2000, Dr. Pinkston provided South Texas with the best general care in family practice until 2007 when she developed Rheumatoid Arthritis. Through diet, exercise, hormones, mind and body techniques she has regained her health and wants to help others discover their own path to wellness...
2021-08-0126 minThe Better Life with Dr. Pinkston PodcastThe Better Life with Dr. Pinkston - Introduction to The Better Life (4/11/21)Dr Pinkston introduces herself and her stories and discusses the challenges of medical care for doctors and patients in this day and age. Dr Pinkston also describes her story. 🌟 Greetings, health enthusiasts! Are you prepared to embark on a journey to a healthier, better life? 🚀 Dr. P has curated a wealth of wellness insights exclusively on her YouTube Channel - The Better Life TV! Consider hitting that subscribe button to watch the video version of this podcast! 🎉 Let's work together towards achieving your wellness goals and taking meaningful steps towards a healthier, happier YOU! 📺 Subsc...
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