NO BS Podcast | Hyrox Training and Peak Performance Tips

Brian Stokes Coaching | Hyrox and Hybrid Training Coach
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The NO BS Performance Podcast, hosted by Brian Stokes, dives deep into performance coaching and resilience strategies with elite athletes and experts. Discover real stories and practical advice on training and physical fitness to push human limits and excel in endurance, HYROX, and hybrid training. Transform your mindset and boost your performance with no-nonsense insights from a seasoned performance coach.

  1. 1d ago

    Ep:39 - Stop Saying Yes: Boundaries, Burnout & Self Trust with Dr Wendy O’Connor

    Everyone gets the best of you. What’s left for yourself? Psychologist and coach Dr Wendy O’Connor joins Brian Stokes to explore people-pleasing, burnout and why saying no can feel so difficult, even when you’re already stretched. Wendy shares how running two practices while raising three young daughters led her to question the successful life she had built. Together, we discuss the pressure to keep achieving, the fear of disappointing people, and how to stay committed without losing yourself in everyone else’s expectations. In this episode: • Recognising when helping others becomes taking on too much • Why success on paper doesn’t always feel fulfilling • The difference between discipline and ignoring your own limits • Setting boundaries and handling the guilt that follows • Rebuilding self-trust through small, everyday decisions • Helping children develop confidence, values and a healthier inner voice An honest, practical conversation for anyone balancing work, training, family and the habit of always saying yes. Connect with Wendy: Website: https://www.drwendyoconnor.com Instagram: @drwendyoconnor Podcast: The Answer Is No Brian Stokes Coaching: https://www.brianstokescoaching.com Instagram: @brian_stokes_coaching If this conversation sounds like someone you know, share it with them. Follow the NO BS Performance Podcast for more on mindset, training and performance. No shortcuts. No hype. No BS.

  2. Oct 28

    EP:38 - HYROX Youngstars | Kids Fitness That Builds Confidence

    HYROX Youngstars and kids fitness can build more than physical strength. In this conversation, explore how age-appropriate training can help young people develop confidence, discipline and mental resilience, without losing sight of enjoyment, safety and steady progress. A practical look at the lessons families and coaches can take from HYROX-style activity.

  3. Oct 21

    Ep:37 - Beyond the Uniform | Mental Resilience After Service

    Military fitness and mental resilience don’t end when service does.In this solo episode of the NO BS Performance Podcast, I share an honest update on leaving the military, finding a new sense of purpose and carrying the discipline, standards and lessons of service into the next chapter.After a working life in the Royal Marines, fire service and police, I’m building something of my own through adult coaching, NO BS Kids Crew and plans for a youth performance centre in Farnham.I talk about identity, the uncertainty of changing careers and what coaching young people is teaching me about confidence, resilience and adapting to individual needs.An honest reflection on building a meaningful life beyond the uniform and taking the next sensible step without having every answer.If you’re leaving the services, changing careers or building something you believe in, hopefully there’s something here for you.Find out more about coaching and NO BS Kids Crew:https://www.brianstokescoaching.comInstagram: @brian_stokes_coachingIf this resonates, share the episode and let me know what your next chapter looks like.

  4. Oct 14

    Ep:36 - When Success Becomes a Trap | Mental Resilience for Business Owners | Peter Boolkah

    Peak performance and mental resilience can help you succeed—but can also keep you stuck. Business coach Peter Boolkah joins Brian to unpack the Hamster Wheel Trap: when discipline, hard work and taking responsibility make a business depend entirely on its owner. Drawing on more than 20 years of coaching and his book, 'Your Business Sucks', Peter explains how high performers can build a business that works without sacrificing their life.

  5. Oct 7

    Ep:35 - “Do It Again” — The Old-School Secret to Strength & Mental Toughness | Jake Shannon

    What does it actually take to become physically and mentally tough and have modern athletes overcomplicated performance? In this episode of the NO BS Performance Podcast, Brian sits down with Jake Shannon, founder of Scientific Wrestling, creator of the Macebell and long-time student of legendary British Catch Wrestling coach Billy Robinson. Jake shares the old-school lessons that shaped his approach to strength, conditioning and resilience including Billy Robinson’s brutally simple philosophy: “Do it again.” They explore why conditioning matters more than looking strong, the difference between gym strength and usable strength, whether athletes have become too dependent on data, and why repetition still beats constantly chasing new exercises, hacks and shortcuts. Jake also opens up about surviving cancer as a teenager, overcoming a difficult childhood, dealing with career-changing injuries and how those experiences shaped his attitude towards discomfort and performance. They also discuss: • Why conditioning can decide performance under pressure • What old-school wrestlers understood about functional strength • The origins of the Macebell and why grip strength matters • Mental toughness vs motivation • Why bodyweight training is still hugely effective • Data vs instinct in modern athletes • Why training with people better than you accelerates improvement • The importance of letting young people earn success • How sporting principles transfer into business and entrepreneurship This isn't about motivational quotes or making training unnecessarily brutal. It's about building a body and mindset that can actually perform when things get hard. No shortcuts. No hype. No BS.

  6. Sep 30

    Ep:34 - Performance Under Pressure | The Cascade Effect of Elite Athlete Mistakes | Silvia Rizzo

    Why do capable people make catastrophic mistakes under pressure and why does one error snowball into several? In this episode of the NO BS Performance Podcast, Brian Stokes sits down with international Grand Prix dressage rider Silvia Rizzo to explore the psychological cascade that derails elite athletes when pressure rises. Drawing on Silvia's elite sport experience and Brian's background in the Royal Marines and emergency services, they uncover the real mechanics of performance breakdown and reveal the mental resilience strategies that separate athletes who fold from those who execute under extreme conditions.

  7. Sep 23

    Ep: 33 - Performing When Tired | Elite Athlete Mindset Beyond Excuses

    What does elite athlete mindset actually look like when you're tired, under pressure, and things aren't going your way? Former professional cricketer and high-performance coach Jim Allenby joins Brian on the NO BS Performance Podcast for a straight-talking conversation about what separates talented people from those who can perform consistently at the highest level. After 15+ years and 400 professional games, Jim now coaches elite international athletes. Discover the unglamorous reality of peak performance and the specific mental resilience strategies that matter when it counts most.

  8. Sep 16

    Ep:32 - You Don't Rise to the Occasion - You Fall to Your Training | Elite Performance | Jaime Elizondo

    How do elite athletes perform under pressure when fatigue, doubt and discomfort kick in? Grey Cup-winning coach, Jaime Elizondo joins Brian to explore mental toughness, resilience, confidence and the preparation required to perform when it really matters. Drawing on 25 years in professional and college football, Jaime explains why motivation isn't enough, how to train decision-making under pressure, and why preparation creates genuine confidence. From professional football and Royal Marines training to HYROX and endurance sport, the principle is simple: you don't rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training.

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The NO BS Performance Podcast, hosted by Brian Stokes, dives deep into performance coaching and resilience strategies with elite athletes and experts. Discover real stories and practical advice on training and physical fitness to push human limits and excel in endurance, HYROX, and hybrid training. Transform your mindset and boost your performance with no-nonsense insights from a seasoned performance coach.

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