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024 - Johan Martinez-Khalilian - Inner Game Specialist. From Inner Work to Outer Wins.

Release Date: 03/31/2025

A Moment with Mart

This week's questions: - At what age do backward hats stop playing? - Who are you? Harvey Martin Instagram | X | Website | Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | | Breathe. Focus. Excel | | Mitch Bauer Instagram | X | Chapters 00:00 Intro 10:56 At what age do backward hats stop playing? 15:00 Who are you? Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Monday and Friday.

039 - Thomas P. Seager - PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Morozko Forge

A Moment with Mart

This week, we have Dr. Thomas Seager on the show, and having built a fantastic relationship over the years, it was an honor to have him on the podcast. Dr. Seager is the Co-Founder and CEO of Morozko Forge. They are well-known for their ice baths, hand-built by Phoenix, Arizona scientists, engineers, and craftsmen. Dr. Seager holds a Ph.D and is a professor at Arizona State University. He also published Uncommon Testosterone: Cold Plunge Therapy for Optimizing Sexual Health & Uncommon Cold: The Science & Experience of Cold Plunge Therapy. In his pursuit of and drive for...

015 - Coffee Buzz Friday

A Moment with Mart

This week's questions: - How to wrestle with publishing writing and podcasts into the abyss/battle resistance? - What are your thoughts on how you balance being true to yourself while supporting a team’s results? Harvey Martin Instagram | X | Website | Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | | Breathe. Focus. Excel | | Mitch Bauer Instagram | X | Chapters 00:00 Catching up, Passion of the Christ and the Athletic article review 26:50 How to wrestle with publishing writing and podcasts into the abyss/battle resistance? 39:50 What are your thoughts on...

038 - Father Ben - Priest & Scholar

A Moment with Mart

This week, we have Father Ben joining the show. He joined the Dominicans in the Summer of 2014 and spent seven years in formation for the Dominicans in Denver, St. Louis, and was at St. Paul's for his pastoral year in 2017-2018. After being ordained in 2021, he spent three years as a parochial vicar at St. Tom's in West Lafayette, the campus ministry for Purdue University. He has since relocated to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, where he currently resides. Ben and I have a friendship that goes back to college. From those days to now, our relatioinship has been built on...

014 - Coffee Buzz Friday

A Moment with Mart

This week's questions: - Are athlete stereotypes real? - Does the voice you hear in your head match the pitch of your speaking voice? - Where do we go when we die? - Is there a difference between healing and growing or are they the same process? Harvey Martin Instagram | X | Website | Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | | Breathe. Focus. Excel | | Mitch Bauer Instagram | X | Chapters 00:00 Hi, Mitch 05:20 Are athlete stereotypes real? 13:40 Does the voice you hear in your head match the pitch of your speaking voice? 18:35 Where do we go when we...

037 - Chi - Musician, Yoga, Astrology

A Moment with Mart

This week, we have my friend Richard Johnson, who goes by Chi. Chi and I met a few years ago at a sound bathing retreat, and he was one of the teachers. I gravitated towards his philosophy and the lessons he taught through sound. Fortunately, we maintained a friendship and were able to meet once again this summer in Minnesota. Before the podcast, we spent some time playing sound bowls, gongs, and my new favorite, the harmonium. Amongst the Minnesota nature, surrounded by trees and wetlands, the breathwork paired with sound bathing made for a perfect afternoon before getting behind the...

013 - Coffee Buzz Friday

A Moment with Mart

This week's questions: - What is education? - Do knowledge and understanding make you content and happy as a person? - Why do we strive for perfection if it is not attainable? Harvey Martin Instagram | X | Website | Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | | Breathe. Focus. Excel | | Mitch Bauer Instagram | X | Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Coffee Buzz, Mitch 01:11 What is education? 16:45 Do knowledge and understanding make you content and happy as a person? 22:30 Why do we strive for perfection if it is not attainable? Subscribe to 'A Moment...

036 - Jakob Junis - Major League Baseball Pitcher Cleveland Guardians

A Moment with Mart

This week we have the smooth, soft-spoken, prominent-hearted legend, Jakob Junis. It has taken quite awhile to get the big fella on the podcast, but the winds finally made it in our favor. As he was in Minnesota to play the Twins, nature called for rain and thunderstorms. With the cancellation of a ball game, the boys got to sit down, have coffee, and talk about life. Junis is a family man who knows his way around Major League Baseball. With parts of nine seasons in the show, we break down the path. His ability to articulate his early days in the league to where he is now relates to many...

012 - Coffee Buzz Friday

A Moment with Mart

This week's questions: -Do we ever truly know anything, or are we always interpreting? -Is the ego a villain, a protector, or a misunderstood ally? Harvey Martin Instagram | X | Website | Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | | Breathe. Focus. Excel | | Tyler Beede Instagram | X | Chapters 00:00 The boys visited the first sauna built in MN 08:11 Do we ever truly know anything, or are we always interpreting? 16:20 Is the ego a villain, a protector, or a misunderstood ally? Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and...

035 - Darin Ruf - Former MLB Player, Current College Baseball Coach and Dad

A Moment with Mart

This week, we have Darin Ruf on the show. Coach Ruf is currently coaching with the Omaha Mavericks. Previously, he was navigating life in Major League Baseball. With a career that took him across the country, he even found himself overseas. Spending a few years playing in Korea, Darin had a long and successful 15-year professional career. He brings a unique perspective with 9 seasons in the Major Leagues as he embarks on life after ball. We do a bit of storytelling and exchanging lessons, which turned our talk to lean more philosophical. Darin deep dives into the recognition of a...

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Johan Martinez-Khalilian is an internationally recognized mental performance coach working with elite athletes, coaches, and executives across the NBA, MLB, NHL, and NCAA. As the founder of DVLPMNT, he helps high performers master their inner game—how they show up moment to moment—to unlock their next level. His “Way of Being” approach integrates mind, heart, body, and spirit, making his coaching both holistic and transformational.

Johan has worked with premier organizations like the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, and Angel City FC. His work has been featured on The Today Show, Fox News, and WLS Radio Chicago.

A proud Chicago native with Puerto Rican and Persian roots, Johan blends street smarts, soul, and strategy. He now lives in Southern California with his wife Lynna and their two kids, Ísla and Kóa.

Johan Martinez-Khalilan
Instagram | @johanspeaks
X | @johanspeaks
Website | dvlpmnt.co
LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/johankhalilian

Chapters
00:00 The Influence of Michael Jordan
03:06 The Sneaker Culture and Personal Connection
06:05 Exploring the Mindset of Champions
09:01 The Complexity of Michael Jordan's Leadership
11:54 Generational Perspectives on Competition
14:50 The Shift in Athletic Mindset
17:55 The Evolution of Consciousness in Sports
24:01 Embracing New Perspectives
25:31 The Journey from Chicago to San Diego
30:13 Leaving Comfort Zones for Growth
32:45 Discovering Identity and Creativity
37:37 Navigating Change and Identity
43:39 The Paradox of Limitlessness
46:44 Understanding the Divine in Paradox
48:10 Exploring the Divine and Human Experience
50:47 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Expression
53:29 Embracing Complexity in Human Emotions
56:44 The Interplay of Spirit and Material Existence
59:53 Suffering with Purpose and Spiritual Growth
01:03:59 The Role of Loneliness in Personal Growth
01:06:27 The Transformative Power of Sports
01:10:25 Connecting Through Shared Experiences

Subscribe to ‘A Moment with Mart’ on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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