Show Notes
In this powerful episode of The Golf Parent, Ryan Addams is joined by Paul Salter—performance coach, hypnotherapist, and mindset expert—to explore how the subconscious mind, emotional regulation, and daily intention shape elite performance in junior golf and life. They break down the myths around hypnotherapy, reveal how fear of success is often more paralyzing than fear of failure, and offer practical tools for parents who want to help their kids develop mental resilience. From neuroplasticity and breathwork to identity shifts and emotional triggers, this episode is packed with insights for both athletes and parents navigating the competitive golf journey.
📌Key Takeaways: Hypnosis is a natural state used by top athletesFear of success can sabotage performanceBreathwork and affirmations rewire the brainGolf reflects your internal worldParenting impacts subconscious beliefs in kidsEmotional ownership = personal powerSuccess without self-worth leads to burnoutThe best performers often hide the biggest inner battlesNutrition plays a key role in mental focusDaily intention can transform performance
🎯 Sponsorship: This episode is proudly sponsored by Tour Striker Golf — trusted by top coaches and players worldwide. Get 15% off sitewide, including sale items, with the code GOLFPARENT at tourstriker.com
⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – The Power of Hypnotherapy in Sports Performance 03:01 – Understanding Hypnosis: Myths and Realities 05:52 – The Impact of Parenting on Child Development 08:56 – Reprogramming the Mind: Techniques and Strategies 11:54 – Neuroplasticity: The Brain's Ability to Change 15:11 – Emotional Triggers in Golf: Managing the Mind 18:03 – Practical Tools for Emotional Regulation 21:07 – Fear of Failure vs. Success in Golf 26:11 – Understanding Fear: Success vs. Failure 29:45 – The Power of Process Over Outcome 32:11 – Worthy, Deserving, and Capable: The Inner Barriers 34:48 – The Dark Side of Greatness 38:59 – Nutrition's Role in Mental Performance 43:03 – The Importance of Intention in Daily Life 48:06 – Advice for Sport Parents: Cultivating Curiosity
🔗 Follow Paul Salter – The Golf Hypnotherapist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsaltercoaching Website: https://thegolfhypnotherapist.com Podcast: The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset – available on all major platforms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulSalterCoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-salter-coaching
🎧 Follow The Golf Parent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfparent TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegolfparent YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegolfparent Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, Amazon & more
More from The Golf Parent
A private equity deal moved Jeff Isler and his family from Los Angeles to Dallas. It fell apart 6 months later. He did not want to go back, so he converted a garage and started a junior golf academy in a business he knew almost nothing about. That academy turned 20 last October. It is now an 8,500 square foot facility in Southlake, and Golf Digest named Jeff a Best Teacher in Texas for 2026-27.
Shaun Diachkoff is the founder of Fairway Performance is TPI certified in both fitness and power.
At 17, Megan Khang turned down a full ride to Wake Forest, skipped college entirely, and turned pro the week before the final stage of LPGA Q-school. She earned her full tour card on the first try. Now in her 11th season, she is an LPGA Tour winner, a US Solheim Cup player, and the first golfer of Hmong descent to compete on the LPGA Tour.
What separates junior golfers who thrive under pressure from those who fall apart when things go wrong? In this powerful episode of The Golf Parent, Ryan Addams sits down with renowned sports psychologist Dr. Bob Winters, also known as “The Confidence Doctor,” to explore the mental skills that shape confidence, resilience, and long term success in junior golf.
What does it really take to develop a successful junior golfer, and what are most parents getting wrong along the way? In this powerful episode of The Golf Parent, Bernie Najar, one of the most respected coaches in the game and the 2026 PGA National Teacher and Coach of the Year, shares the blueprint for long term player development.