Mastering the Mind Podcast

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Mastering the Mind Podcast Podcast

Two aspiring sports psychologists chat with elite athletes, coaches and sport psychologists to better understand the crucial role the mind plays in sport, how to achieve optimal performance, how to fulfil your athletic or coaching potential and create a high-performing culture. Whether you are an elite athlete or looking to get into regular exercise, there will be something you can learn and apply from each guest to help you achieve your goals.

  1. 4 MAR

    ‘My identity was so attached to sport that my self-worth and value was as well’’: Jack Green on managing mental health and sustainable success

    Today we welcome the brilliant double Olympian and mental health ambassador Jack Green, to our podcast! TW- this episode does mention suicide, we encourage you to seek help if you are affected by anything mentioned in this podcast.   Topics discussed:   💭 Olympic dream vs Olympic reality   ⚖️ Making choices and sport-life harmony   The 2012 and 2016 Olympic games   🏅 Sustainable success   🧠 Being a mental health ambassador for Mind, YoungMinds and CALM   📖 Coaching the person before the player and developing trust

    40 min

  2. 19 FEB

    Ep. 78 | Kate Shortman

    Today we welcome British artistic swimmer and Olympian, Kate Shortman, to the podcast.   Topics discussed:   🏊🏻‍♀️ Getting into artistic swimming 🙌🏻 Benefits of sport psychology  🧠 Mental challenges of the sport 📚 Balancing student life as an athlete 📣 Advice to young swimmers

    31 min

  3. 29 JAN

    ‘Lose weight or die’: Martinus Evans on becoming a running coach

    Today we welcome the founder of the Slow AF Run Club, Martinus Evans, to the podcast!   Topics discussed:   🐢 Creating the Slow AF Run Club   🏃 How to stay motivated   🎯 Goal-setting   🪜 Prioritising habits over motivation   🧠 Psychological themes from his book   🤯 Coping with the mental demands of running

    38 min

  4. 22 JAN

    Balancing Life Around Netball and Living with Injury | Lucy Herdman

    Today we welcome netball super league player and coach, Lucy Herdman, to the podcast. Topics discussed: 👩‍🎓 Being a student-athlete at university 🏥 Coping with injury and fears of reinjury 🤼 Battling against comparison during rehabilitation 🪞 Focusing on yourself and what you can control 🧠 Being open to sport psychology support 📈 Taking small steps rather than thinking bigger picture 📖 Finding enjoyment in new experiences outside of your sport

    54 min

  5. 15 JAN

    Respect without formality: Being an S&C coach in dance | Nico Kolokythas

    Today we welcome strength and conditioning researcher and coach, Nico Kolokythas, to the podcast. Topics discussed: Forming relationships and being memorable on initial meetings Being open to opportunities that are presented to you Looking after your wider identity Prevalence of overuse injuries in dance and implementing proactive prevention

    52 min

  6. 8 JAN

    Clinical sport psychologist with more than 15 years of experience | Dr. Hillary Cauthen

    Today we welcome clinical sport psychologist, Dr. Hillary Cauthen, to the podcast. Topics discussed: Why clinical sport psychology? How the current generation is evolving the way we talk about mental health Ways we can get athletes to open up about their mental health issues The six core life skills How parents can best support their children in their sport participation How to navigate being both a parent and a coach Toxicity of sport culture  Dealing with toxic work environments as a practitioner

    42 min

  7. 1 JAN

    Ep. 73 | Seth Pepper

    Today we welcome high-performance mental skills coach, Seth Pepper, to the podcast. Topics Discussed:  Gratitude Pattern recognition Human being vs human doing Pressure Curiosity Self-awareness Unlimited potential Identity.

    53 min

  8. 18/12/2023

    Ep. 72 | Lauren Torley

    Today we welcome England 7s and Harlequins rugby player, Lauren Torley, to the podcast. Topics discussed: Importance of process and performance goals Her first Commonwealth Games Backing herself and super strengths Use of self-talk and reflection Preparing for the 2024 Olympics and being part of Team GB Learning from teammates Post-game blues and shifting focus Stress response to pressure and communicating with others Social media comments Importance of self-care

    46 min
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Two aspiring sports psychologists chat with elite athletes, coaches and sport psychologists to better understand the crucial role the mind plays in sport, how to achieve optimal performance, how to fulfil your athletic or coaching potential and create a high-performing culture. Whether you are an elite athlete or looking to get into regular exercise, there will be something you can learn and apply from each guest to help you achieve your goals.

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  • Creator
    masteringthemindpod
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
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    Mastering the Mind Podcast

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