This week, we have a conversation between contributor Matt Ruby and guest, Dr. Jonathan Fader. They discuss Dr. Fader’s experience as a performance psychologist and in coaching people in high performance settings such as sports and business

Later in the episode, Winston Cook-Wilson and J. McVay discuss the new movie, Jonathan, directed by Bill Oliver and starring Ansel Elgort, Suki Waterhouse, and Patricia Clarkson.

And we take an exclusive early listen to a performance by avant-pop artist, Farao, from their upcoming BTR Live Studio session.

Music composed by and show edited by Hansdale Hsu.

00:00 - Intro

01:17 - START /// Matt Ruby chats w/ Dr. Jonathan Fader about performance psychology / building relationships w/ athletes, etc.

06:30 - “Joining” / getting a team on your side

09:10 - Macho cultures & resistance to therapy/psychology / the warrior class

11:32 - Professionals + mental focus / competitiveness / response to unwanted results / being driven by negatives

18:17 - Help them be better people, win, or reflect? / constant scrutiny

26:23 - fueled by grievances vs. positive psychology

29:30 - Rising mental health awareness in sports

32:56 - How does working with athletes compare with working with others? / Common issues among people in the warrior class

36:47 - Public speaking

38:13 - Who do you admire or emulate? / wrapping up /// END

40:02 - 1st Person: Uddhava // Thoughts On Spirituality

43:48 - Movie Review: Winston Cook-Wilson on ‘Jonathan’

45:06 - Movie Chat: Winston Cook- Wilson + J. McVay (spoiler alert)

57:16 - "Lula Loves You" (BTR Live Studio, 2018) - Farao

61:56 - Outro / Credits

62:44 - Finish.