High Performance

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6 days ago · Video

Burnout, Pushing Too Far & Learning What Really Matters | Gabby Allen

Gabby Allen has always been a fitness girl, but for her, strength training isn’t just about how you look, it’s about how you feel. She joins Zara and Dr Emily to talk about why movement can change your whole day, what SAS really taught her about resilience, and the harder experiences behind her strength. Gabby opens up about panic attacks, living with scoliosis and losing her dad at 20, sharing how grief shaped her drive to make him proud, and why sometimes being strong means allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Sept

Toto Wolff: The Brutal Truth Behind My Success, Self-Doubt & Leadership

This is a revisit of the conversation we previously had with Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ Team Principal and CEO, and it remains one of the most revealing interviews we’ve ever recorded. Toto opens up about the childhood experiences that shaped him, losing his father at 15, being forced to grow up quickly and the financial hardship his family faced. He also speaks candidly about periods of depression from the age of 18, seeking professional help and the feeling that he was alone with what he was experiencing. He explains why he has always “stared into an abyss”, how self-doubt drives him and why he believes questioning yourself every day is essential to improvement. We also get inside Toto’s leadership mindset, including the mistakes he made during Mercedes’ difficult years, how he learned to control his emotions and why he believes leaders should blame the problem rather than the person. And, of course, we revisit 2021, Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi, Silverstone and the extraordinary pressure of that season. A deeply personal conversation with one of Formula 1’s most recognisable figures, and a reminder that the person behind the calm exterior has faced his own battles with doubt, failure and adversity. AG1 👉 Head to http://drinkag1.com/highperformance to save £20 on your first month, plus a free welcome kit, Vitamin D3 + K2 and five travel packs XTB 👉 To find out more and make your money work, use code HPP at: https://highpfrmc.com/XTB_HPP_AU Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 days ago · Video

F1’s Software FARCE & Rob Reveals Why Red Bull Are NOW So FAST (E25)

The best drivers in the world were ready to race in Malaysia. Then a software glitch got in the way. Jake, Rob and Otmar ask how F1 can call itself the pinnacle of motorsport when an untested software failure can stop drivers from doing their jobs, and why fans deserve to know what’s happening when things go wrong. The guys also debate Kimi Antonelli’s 84-point lead, George Russell’s terrible luck, and whether there’s any way back. Rob explains why Red Bull’s latest upgrade could make them a threat everywhere, while Otmar and Rob tackle Ferrari’s latest strategy mess and why Lewis Hamilton was right to ignore the team and trust his instincts. Plus, Otmar defends Esteban Ocon’s F1 career, while the guys debate whether Williams really are victims of the cost cap, or simply not making enough of what they have. AG1 👉 Grab the Autumn Wellness bundle at https://DrinkAG1.Com/Racing - Get a free welcome kit and shaker, a month's supply of Omega 3 capsules, a bottle of Vitamin D3K2 and five travel packs, plus an extra £10 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 days ago · Video

The 5 Things High Performers NEVER Say

We've sat down with hundreds of high performers. These are five sentences we've never heard a single one of them say... "I'll start when I'm ready." "That's just the way I am." "It's not fair." "I've done enough." "I did it on my own." None of them is a character flaw, but each one quietly pulls you away from where you want to be. From the High Performance archive, Keely Hodgkinson explains why she puts her success down to 90% mindset, in a year when almost nobody believed she'd make the Olympic team. Matthew Syed remembers bombing a talk at Goldman Sachs and then going to Toastmasters every fortnight for three years. Joe Hart talks about England's Euro 2016 exit to Iceland without blaming a soul. Alun Wyn Jones explains why complacency was his biggest fear, and Laura Kenny shows why her story was never a solo effort, starting with setting fire to a jacket potato in Belgium at 18. Along the way, Damian brings in the research on "if-then" plans that help you follow through, the labels we let others stick on us, why growth mindset might matter less than we've been told, and the difference between harmonious and obsessive passion. Jake questions whether never having "done enough" is healthy at all, and explains why the people who made your life hardest helped shape you too. Full episodes links for the guests featured: Keely Hodgkinson https://pod.fo/e/252844Matthew Syed https://pod.fo/e/164cec Joe Hart https://pod.fo/e/24b0f2Alun Wyn Jones https://pod.fo/e/2b6885Laura Kenny https://pod.fo/e/249586 XTB 👉 To find out more and make your money work, use code HPP at: https://highpfrmc.com/XTB_HPP_AU Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Sept · Video

How To Look After Yourself Through Grief with Izzy Utterson

Can grief and joy really exist side by side? Izzy Utterson lost her mum to Alzheimer’s just two months ago, and joins Zara and Dr Emily for an honest conversation about what’s helping her navigate grief. She talks about why daily movement helps her manage stress and anxiety, and why she’s given herself permission to do less on the hard days, letting her goals shrink to nothing more than a shower and clean pyjamas. Izzy also shares why grief needs to be witnessed, not suppressed, and how she’s learned that sadness and joy don’t cancel each other out: “they can all coexist. They can all walk hand-in-hand together.” Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Sept

Usain Bolt: The Failure That Changed Everything

We're revisiting this extraordinary conversation with one of our most-requested conversations - Usain Bolt. Usain reveals the failures that changed the way he thought about performance, including the Olympics in Athens where he failed to make it out of the first round. He shares the moment his coach told him he simply wasn’t working hard enough, and the painful realisation that followed. Usain opens up about the power of consistency, learning how to lose, handling pressure, competing with scoliosis, dealing with global fame, and the mindset that helped him win eight Olympic gold medals. He also explains why he learned to “don’t think limits”, how he stayed calm before the biggest races of his life, and what high performance actually meant to him after dedicating his entire life to it. Daniel's latest book Fed Up is out now https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/59539/daniel-lieberman AG1 👉 Head to http://drinkag1.com/highperformance to save £20 on your first month, plus a free welcome kit, Vitamin D3 + K2 and five travel packs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Sept · Video

Why Diets Always Fail: Harvard Professor Exposes Food Myths | Daniel Lieberman (E439)

Evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman challenges one of our most persistent beliefs about weight loss: that if you can’t stick to a diet, you simply need more discipline. He explains why our bodies evolved to hold onto fat, why willpower can only take us so far, and how diet culture has turned eating into a cycle of guilt and shame. Daniel also shares the story of his own mother, whose obsession with avoiding fat came at a cost later in life, and introduces a simple way to spot bad advice: are you thinking like a fox, embracing nuance, or a hedgehog, convinced one idea explains everything? His message is simple: there is no perfect diet. There are only trade-offs, and understanding them might change the way you think about food, health and your own body. Daniel's latest book Fed Up is out now https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/59539/daniel-lieberman AG1 👉 Head to http://drinkag1.com/highperformance to save £20 on your first month, plus a free welcome kit, Vitamin D3 + K2 and five travel packs XTB 👉 To find out more and make your money work, use code HPP at: https://highpfrmc.com/XTB_HPP_AU Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Sept · Video

Is Alcohol Permission To Stop Performing in Sport?

Why is sport still drinking? For decades, alcohol has been part of sporting culture. Team nights out, beers after games and stories of legendary drinking sessions have become part of the mythology of elite sport. But is that culture changing? And if it is, what are we replacing it with? Jake and Damian explore why alcohol has played such a powerful role in sport, from helping teammates bond and break down hierarchy to simply giving people permission to switch off. They discuss the pressure of constant optimisation, why high performance can become exhausting, the darker side of celebrating destructive drinking stories, and what modern teams can do to create connection without relying on alcohol. They also explore what elite sport can learn from women's sport, the importance of shared experiences, and why sometimes the thing we need most is simply permission to stop performing. A conversation about alcohol, sport, connection, pressure and the importance of knowing when to switch off. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol, visit Drinkaware for advice and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Aug · Video

Why Ferrari's No.1 Driver Problem Could Cost Lewis Hamilton an 8th Title

Jake and Otmar react to Zandvoort, where McLaren found the answers, Mercedes didn’t, and Ferrari once again left everyone wondering what exactly the plan was. Otmar explains why Mercedes can’t just throw upgrades at the car every weekend, how teams replay races to find out what they should have done differently, and the simple team orders rule he thinks could save a lot of headaches at Ferrari. Then there’s Lewis Hamilton. Otmar sets the record straight on his work ethic, while Jake makes the case that Lewis has done something no other F1 driver has managed: become bigger than the sport itself. Plus: are the 2026 cars turning drivers into pilots? Does Red Bull’s sister-team setup give them an unfair advantage? And Otmar’s solution to one of F1’s most annoying problems is surprisingly simple: colour the entire halo. Eight Sleep 👉 If you’re ready to upgrade your nights and unlock more energy in your days, start with Eight Sleep. Use code RACING for £350 off the Pod 5 Ultra here: https://highpfrmc.com/HPR-eightsleep-au AG1 👉 Head to https://DrinkAG1.Com/HighPerformanceRacing to get the full AG1 welcome kit, including a free Morning Person Cap, plus AG1’s Omega-3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Sept · Video

Russell UNTOUCHABLE, Max Wants Hadjar’s Upgrade & Aston SLOWER Than F2 (E24)

Baku belonged to George Russell. He took pole, fastest lap and the win, and led every lap for the first Grand Slam of his career. Otmar tells the guys about the rather unusual gift he showed George after qualifying. Rob explains why one crash on a street circuit can knock a driver's confidence for the rest of the weekend. And the guys do the maths on whether George can still catch Kimi. The answer isn't what you'd expect. Otmar also tells the story of the Instagram post from Malaysia that nearly got Checo Pérez a five-year ban. We hear about the steering change that made Max say "I want that". And the Engineering Dark Web returns with the seventh-gear trick that won Mercedes Baku. Plus, Lando, Colapinto and the ugly side of F1 fandom, a proper A-list B******t Corner nomination from Richard Hammond, Jake's Brad Pitt Zoom disaster, and a phone call with the man behind bscorner.com. The guys are also offering to send a family to the British Grand Prix next year, so get in touch if you'd like to be considered. A huge thank you to Rebecca Gerber at THB Swag for our brilliant High Performance Racing tumblers, and to Walter for building bscorner.com. Go and give it some love. AG1 👉 Head to http://drinkag1.com/hpracing to save £20 on your first month, plus a free welcome kit and five travel packs Eight Sleep 👉 If you’re ready to upgrade your nights and unlock more energy in your days, start with Eight Sleep. Use code RACING for £200 off the Pod 6 here: https://highpfrmc.com/HPR-eightsleep-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to High Performance. Through fascinating conversations with remarkable guests, Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes uncover the secrets behind High Performance and explore how we can all become the best version of ourselves. We focus on uncovering the learnings from top performers in every field, from sport to entertainment, business, health and wellness. No matter where our guests have excelled, they all have first-hand experiences and lessons to share. On High Performance we find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing The Energy Equation, a groundbreaking podcast that uncovers the hidden connections between energy, fatigue, wellbeing, and the choices that shape our daily actions. Hosted by renowned Physiologist and Lifestyle Specialist Oli Patrick, the podcast takes a deep dive into the science of movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress, revealing how these essential elements impact our energy levels and overall performance. In each episode, Oli sits down with extraordinary individuals from various fields to explore how they navigate the highs and lows of managing their energy. Through personalised feedback based on their own stress, sleep and fitness data, Oli meticulously examines how his guests can effectively manage their energy and unleash their full potential. Prepare to unravel the energy equation and learn valuable insights and practical recommendations to better understand your body and mind. This podcast is brought to you by the team behind the award-winning High Performance podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing Gold Minds, a brand-new show where Olympic legend Jessica Ennis-Hill sits down with some of the world’s top performers to relive the highs and lows of their incredible careers throughout sport, entertainment and more. In each episode, Jess explores her guest’s golden moment, uncovering both the highlights and challenges from their past. With personal photos and items sparking heartfelt conversations, these stories reveal the hidden struggles and remarkable victories that shaped their path to success. Each guest dives deep into three key phases that shaped their golden moment: The build up, the moment itself, and what happened next. From battling critics to navigating life after success, Gold Minds offers a deeply inspiring glimpse into the resilience and determination behind incredible achievements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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