466: Dr. Don Wood - Learn to Release Trauma to Play Your Best Golf
Thu Feb 05 2026
>>Learn more about The Inspired Performance Institute
>>Read my review of Dr. Wood's TIPP Program
>>Apply for 1:1 mental golf coaching
Today's guest is Dr. Don Wood, founder of the Inspired Performance Institute and creator of The Inspired Performance Program (TIPP).
Dr. Wood is a performance and neuroscience expert who helps people understand how past experiences shape the nervous system—and why unresolved stress and trauma can quietly impact confidence, focus, and performance. His work is used by high performers across business, athletics, and everyday life who want to move beyond managing symptoms and actually resolve what's holding them back.
In this conversation, we dive into:
The power of hidden trauma. Training your subconscious for low scores. How to overcome anxiety to play better golf. Why repetition is everything to upgrade your mindset. How to stay stay present and play amazing golf under pressure. And many more mental game tips to take your game to the next level.
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>>Learn more about The Inspired Performance Institute >>Read my review of Dr. Wood's TIPP Program >>Apply for 1:1 mental golf coaching Today's guest is Dr. Don Wood, founder of the Inspired Performance Institute and creator of The Inspired Performance Program (TIPP). Dr. Wood is a performance and neuroscience expert who helps people understand how past experiences shape the nervous system—and why unresolved stress and trauma can quietly impact confidence, focus, and performance. His work is used by high performers across business, athletics, and everyday life who want to move beyond managing symptoms and actually resolve what's holding them back. In this conversation, we dive into: The power of hidden trauma. Training your subconscious for low scores. How to overcome anxiety to play better golf. Why repetition is everything to upgrade your mindset. How to stay stay present and play amazing golf under pressure. And many more mental game tips to take your game to the next level. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%). Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 90+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube