Eighty Percent Mental https://eightypercentmental.com If you‘re interested in the mental side of sport performance, this is the podcast for you. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, a sport psychology professional, or even just a sports fan, Dr Pete Olusoga, along with his expert guests, will answer all the questions you could possibly have about the role of the mind in sport performance. Is there such a thing as a winning mindset and if so, where can I get one? Why do we get nervous, and what should we do about it? What‘s the deal with mindfulness? In each episode, Dr Pete - with the help of some special guests - will ask and answer questions like these, exploring what the research says, and highlighting lessons from sport psychology that you can use on and off the field. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:32:00 +0000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Sports 1440 episodic If you‘re interested in the mental side of sport performance, this is the podcast for you. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, a sport psychology professional, or even just a sports fan, Dr Pete Olusoga, along with his expert guests will answer all the questions you could possibly have about the role of the mind in sport performance. Is there such a thing as a winning mindset and if so, where can I get one? Why do we get nervous, and what should we do about it? What‘s the deal with mindfulness? In each episode, Dr Pete - with the help of some special guests - will ask and answer questions like these, exploring what the research says, and highlighting lessons from sport psychology that you can use on and off the field. Dr Peter Olusoga Dr Peter Olusoga No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8702853/EightyPercent_2800_lightR1-01.jpg Eighty Percent Mental https://eightypercentmental.com 144 144 4.20 - The Psychology of Anger 4.20 - The Psychology of Anger https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/420-the-psychology-of-anger/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/420-the-psychology-of-anger/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:32:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/90697e9d-3788-3f01-95ee-1b83befd7ee4 Pete and Leah speak to Dr. Mitch Abrams, a leading expert with over 25 years of experience in sport psychology and anger management, as he exposes the myths, risks, and hidden benefits of this often misunderstood emotion. We discuss the difference between anger and aggression, practical strategies to detect and manage anger before it spirals, and the links between anger, violence, and masculinity.

Mitch’s new book, I’m Not Fucking Angry, dives deeper into these insights, and is a perfect guide to understanding, managing, and using anger to elevate your life.

]]> Pete and Leah speak to Dr. Mitch Abrams, a leading expert with over 25 years of experience in sport psychology and anger management, as he exposes the myths, risks, and hidden benefits of this often misunderstood emotion. We discuss the difference between anger and aggression, practical strategies to detect and manage anger before it spirals, and the links between anger, violence, and masculinity.

Mitch’s new book, I’m Not Fucking Angry, dives deeper into these insights, and is a perfect guide to understanding, managing, and using anger to elevate your life.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4836 4 20 full 4.20 - The Psychology of Anger 4.19 - EPM Super Special Winter Olympics Review 2026! 4.19 - EPM Super Special Winter Olympics Review 2026! https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/419-epm-super-special-winter-olympics-review-2026/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/419-epm-super-special-winter-olympics-review-2026/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:32:10 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e057378e-3bff-33ee-81f1-2cee60482f76 In this episode Dr Pete Olusoga and Leah Washington discuss the highlights and controversies of the Winter Olympics, featuring special guest John Evans. They delve into the opening ceremony, dramatic moments in curling, and the performances of athletes like Ilia Malinin and Lindsey Vonn. The conversation explores the psychological pressures athletes face, the importance of autonomy in sports, and the camaraderie among competitors. We talk about decisions to compete while injured, the psychological aspects of athletic identity, and the cultural narratives that shape public perception of these athletes.

]]> In this episode Dr Pete Olusoga and Leah Washington discuss the highlights and controversies of the Winter Olympics, featuring special guest John Evans. They delve into the opening ceremony, dramatic moments in curling, and the performances of athletes like Ilia Malinin and Lindsey Vonn. The conversation explores the psychological pressures athletes face, the importance of autonomy in sports, and the camaraderie among competitors. We talk about decisions to compete while injured, the psychological aspects of athletic identity, and the cultural narratives that shape public perception of these athletes.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4702 4 19 full 4.19 - EPM Super Special Winter Olympics Review 2026! 4.18 - How to run an Ultramarathon 4.18 - How to run an Ultramarathon https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/418-how-to-run-an-ultramarathon/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/418-how-to-run-an-ultramarathon/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:17:35 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/b78e854f-9d3c-31f8-b3da-5c447376ec01 In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, host Dr Pete Olusoga talks with endurance runner and Peloton instructor Susie Chan, and psychologist Dr. Julie Johnston to find out “How to Run and Ultramarathon!” They discuss Susie's journey from a non-runner to an accomplished ultra marathoner, the mental challenges faced during extreme races, and the importance of community and self-talk in building resilience. The conversation also touches on personal growth through running, the impact of mental strategies on performance, and reflections on the significance of support networks in sports.

]]> In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, host Dr Pete Olusoga talks with endurance runner and Peloton instructor Susie Chan, and psychologist Dr. Julie Johnston to find out “How to Run and Ultramarathon!” They discuss Susie's journey from a non-runner to an accomplished ultra marathoner, the mental challenges faced during extreme races, and the importance of community and self-talk in building resilience. The conversation also touches on personal growth through running, the impact of mental strategies on performance, and reflections on the significance of support networks in sports.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4884 4 18 full 4.18 - How to run an Ultramarathon 4.17 - Living with Long COVID: Disability and chronic illness 4.17 - Living with Long COVID: Disability and chronic illness https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/417-living-with-long-covid-disability-and-chronic-illness/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/417-living-with-long-covid-disability-and-chronic-illness/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:01:42 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/10b078ff-7ca5-3eaa-87f0-ada7cb70dbf8 In this episode of the Eighty Percent Mental podcast, hosts Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington welcome Dr Andrew Wood, a performance psychologist with extensive experience in disability sports. The conversation explores Andrew's journey into sports psychology, his work with blind football, and the psychological challenges faced by athletes with disabilities. They delve into Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and its application in performance psychology, as well as Andrew's personal experiences with long COVID and the impact it has had on his life and values. The discussion emphasizes the importance of acceptance, meaningful living, and the role of psychology in everyday life.

]]> In this episode of the Eighty Percent Mental podcast, hosts Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington welcome Dr Andrew Wood, a performance psychologist with extensive experience in disability sports. The conversation explores Andrew's journey into sports psychology, his work with blind football, and the psychological challenges faced by athletes with disabilities. They delve into Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and its application in performance psychology, as well as Andrew's personal experiences with long COVID and the impact it has had on his life and values. The discussion emphasizes the importance of acceptance, meaningful living, and the role of psychology in everyday life.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4688 4 17 full 4.17 - Living with Long COVID: Disability and chronic illness 4.16 - The Psychology of Strength II 4.16 - The Psychology of Strength II https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/416-the-psychology-of-strength-ii/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/416-the-psychology-of-strength-ii/#comments Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:25:14 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/59d62d43-454b-3caf-b174-dbfbf3447d24 In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga welcomes Dean Hammond, a seasoned coach with a military background. They discuss the evolution of gym culture, the importance of practical experience in coaching, and the mission of the Catalyst Project, which aims to transform everyday athletes into 'athletic weapons.' Dean discusses the importance of building a supportive ecosystem for athletes, integrating psychological practices into coaching, and emphasizes the need for a community-focused approach in the fitness industry, advocating for deeper personal goals over superficial ones. We explore themes of vulnerability, the evolution of training as we age, the importance of mastering the basics in health and fitness, and the profound life lessons learned through experience. Dean emphasizes the finite nature of life and the need to live with purpose, encouraging listeners to focus on what truly matters and to embrace their unique journeys.

]]> In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga welcomes Dean Hammond, a seasoned coach with a military background. They discuss the evolution of gym culture, the importance of practical experience in coaching, and the mission of the Catalyst Project, which aims to transform everyday athletes into 'athletic weapons.' Dean discusses the importance of building a supportive ecosystem for athletes, integrating psychological practices into coaching, and emphasizes the need for a community-focused approach in the fitness industry, advocating for deeper personal goals over superficial ones. We explore themes of vulnerability, the evolution of training as we age, the importance of mastering the basics in health and fitness, and the profound life lessons learned through experience. Dean emphasizes the finite nature of life and the need to live with purpose, encouraging listeners to focus on what truly matters and to embrace their unique journeys.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4932 4 16 full 4.16 - The Psychology of Strength II 4.15 - What is Leadership Identity - and why is it important for YOU? 4.15 - What is Leadership Identity - and why is it important for YOU? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/415-what-is-leadership-identity-and-why-is-it-important-for-you/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/415-what-is-leadership-identity-and-why-is-it-important-for-you/#comments Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:02:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/3db3bde2-b274-3211-8948-544005cd2077 In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga, and Dr Leah Washington are joined by Dr. Angel Brutus to explore the multifaceted nature of leadership. They discuss the qualities of great leaders, the importance of understanding leadership identity, and the myths surrounding leadership capabilities. The conversation highlights the significance of context, personal experiences, and the influence of those around us in shaping effective leadership. Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Brutus, discusses the complexities of leadership identity, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, reflective practices, and the impact of societal factors such as gender and race on leadership roles.

]]> In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga, and Dr Leah Washington are joined by Dr. Angel Brutus to explore the multifaceted nature of leadership. They discuss the qualities of great leaders, the importance of understanding leadership identity, and the myths surrounding leadership capabilities. The conversation highlights the significance of context, personal experiences, and the influence of those around us in shaping effective leadership. Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Brutus, discusses the complexities of leadership identity, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, reflective practices, and the impact of societal factors such as gender and race on leadership roles.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4432 4 15 full 4.15 - What is Leadership Identity - and why is it important for YOU? 4.14 - EPM Special: EPM x ButWhy? Mental health in the online age 4.14 - EPM Special: EPM x ButWhy? Mental health in the online age https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/414-epm-special-epm-x-butwhy-mental-health-in-the-online-age/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/414-epm-special-epm-x-butwhy-mental-health-in-the-online-age/#comments Sat, 21 Jun 2025 09:51:17 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/6e187f4a-f47d-34d8-b4c3-4f4daf4c68b5 In this special episode of the Eighty Percent Mental Podcast, host Dr Pete Olusoga talks with Dr. Laura Swettenham and Dr. Kristin McGinty Minister from the ‘But Why?’ podcast to explore the psychological implications of our online lives, the prevalence of misinformation, and the importance of critical thinking. The conversation emphasizes the need for questioning the content we consume and understanding the purpose behind it, how social media can be both beneficial and detrimental to mental health, the role of algorithms in shaping our experiences, and the challenges faced by women in online spaces. We talk about the challenges of maintaining humanity in a digital world and the importance of balance in our online interactions.

]]> In this special episode of the Eighty Percent Mental Podcast, host Dr Pete Olusoga talks with Dr. Laura Swettenham and Dr. Kristin McGinty Minister from the ‘But Why?’ podcast to explore the psychological implications of our online lives, the prevalence of misinformation, and the importance of critical thinking. The conversation emphasizes the need for questioning the content we consume and understanding the purpose behind it, how social media can be both beneficial and detrimental to mental health, the role of algorithms in shaping our experiences, and the challenges faced by women in online spaces. We talk about the challenges of maintaining humanity in a digital world and the importance of balance in our online interactions.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 3809 4 14 full 4.14 - EPM Special: EPM x ButWhy? Mental health in the online age 4.13 - Who are you? The complexity of athletic identity 4.13 - Who are you? The complexity of athletic identity https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/413-who-are-you-the-complexity-of-athletic-identity/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/413-who-are-you-the-complexity-of-athletic-identity/#comments Sun, 25 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/a1a5f889-3f32-332f-bff5-a553e60bee71 In this episode, Pete and Leah, are joined by Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Aren Ulmer to explore the significance of identity in sports and exercise, and how our sense of identity impacts performance and well-being. They discuss the importance of holistic development for athletes, and the challenges collegiate athletes face in managing dual identities, how athletes navigate their personal and cultural identities, and the importance of celebrating individual differences. They also explore the challenges athletes face when transitioning out of competitive sports and emphasize the need for preparation and support during this process. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the significance of authenticity and the value of embracing one's true self in various contexts.

]]> In this episode, Pete and Leah, are joined by Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Aren Ulmer to explore the significance of identity in sports and exercise, and how our sense of identity impacts performance and well-being. They discuss the importance of holistic development for athletes, and the challenges collegiate athletes face in managing dual identities, how athletes navigate their personal and cultural identities, and the importance of celebrating individual differences. They also explore the challenges athletes face when transitioning out of competitive sports and emphasize the need for preparation and support during this process. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the significance of authenticity and the value of embracing one's true self in various contexts.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4336 4 13 full 4.13 - Who are you? The complexity of athletic identity 4.12 - How to win! 4.12 - How to win! https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/412-how-to-win/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/412-how-to-win/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/4cbe4361-30b4-3fb3-b06f-ed0af992c54c In this episode of the Eighty Percent Mental podcast, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by Head of Women’s Performance Psychology at the Football Association, Dr. Kate Hays. We discuss Kate’s model for success, outlined in her new book “How to win: Lessons in success from the front line of performance psychology,” which includes understanding oneself, defining purpose, establishing methods, and creating a conducive environment for performance. In this conversation, Kate shares insights from her experiences with athletes and reflects on her personal philosophy and the value of being present in both our professional and personal lives.

]]> In this episode of the Eighty Percent Mental podcast, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by Head of Women’s Performance Psychology at the Football Association, Dr. Kate Hays. We discuss Kate’s model for success, outlined in her new book “How to win: Lessons in success from the front line of performance psychology,” which includes understanding oneself, defining purpose, establishing methods, and creating a conducive environment for performance. In this conversation, Kate shares insights from her experiences with athletes and reflects on her personal philosophy and the value of being present in both our professional and personal lives.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4852 4 12 full 4.12 - How to win! 4.11 - How to deal with... all this shit! 4.11 - How to deal with... all this shit! https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/411-how-to-deal-with-all-this-shit/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/411-how-to-deal-with-all-this-shit/#comments Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:01:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/c1ffa9d7-bd23-36fd-95b8-202a509f6fef Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington engage with “soon to be Dr” David Smith, to explore the intersection of psychology, exercise, and societal issues. They discuss the transformative power of sport, the importance of community, current societal challenges and the role of resilience in navigating these complexities. In this conversation, David discusses the historical silence of the government during the AIDS crisis, emphasizing the resilience and self-care strategies adopted by the LGBTQAI+ community during that time. He highlights the importance of community support and social connections in overcoming adversity. The discussion then shifts to the current climate regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), exploring its implications and the role of allyship in social movements.

]]> Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington engage with “soon to be Dr” David Smith, to explore the intersection of psychology, exercise, and societal issues. They discuss the transformative power of sport, the importance of community, current societal challenges and the role of resilience in navigating these complexities. In this conversation, David discusses the historical silence of the government during the AIDS crisis, emphasizing the resilience and self-care strategies adopted by the LGBTQAI+ community during that time. He highlights the importance of community support and social connections in overcoming adversity. The discussion then shifts to the current climate regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), exploring its implications and the role of allyship in social movements.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4639 4 11 full 4.11 - How to deal with... all this shit! 4.10 - What can we do about burnout? 4.10 - What can we do about burnout? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/what-can-we-do-about-burnout/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/what-can-we-do-about-burnout/#comments Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/f40377ac-81bc-3852-ab7e-1df3793ff7fe In this episode of the Eighty Percent Mental Podcast, hosts Pete and Leah and guest Dr Luke Olsson delve into the complex topic of burnout. They explore the differences between stress and burnout, the symptoms associated with burnout, and how it manifests in various professions. The conversation also touches on the individual and environmental factors that contribute to burnout, and the cultural influences that exacerbate the issue. Luke shares insights from his research, emphasising the importance of understanding burnout as a psychological response rather than merely a physical condition.

Dr Luke Olsson is a senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University in the UK. His research primarily focusses on ascertaining the key reasons that make an athlete vulnerable to experience burnout as well as quantifying how burnout can influence an athlete including health and performance consequences.

]]> In this episode of the Eighty Percent Mental Podcast, hosts Pete and Leah and guest Dr Luke Olsson delve into the complex topic of burnout. They explore the differences between stress and burnout, the symptoms associated with burnout, and how it manifests in various professions. The conversation also touches on the individual and environmental factors that contribute to burnout, and the cultural influences that exacerbate the issue. Luke shares insights from his research, emphasising the importance of understanding burnout as a psychological response rather than merely a physical condition.

Dr Luke Olsson is a senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University in the UK. His research primarily focusses on ascertaining the key reasons that make an athlete vulnerable to experience burnout as well as quantifying how burnout can influence an athlete including health and performance consequences.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4056 4 10 full 4.10 - What can we do about burnout? 4.09 - Eating disorders and disordered eating 4.09 - Eating disorders and disordered eating https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/409-eating-disorders-and-disordered-eating/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/409-eating-disorders-and-disordered-eating/#comments Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:36:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/00abfdc3-86ea-38da-9458-667d53018464 In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, hosts Pete and Leah, along with guest Dr Marina Harris, delve into the complex world of eating disorders. They discuss the definitions of eating disorders versus disordered eating, the impact of diet culture, and the role of social media in shaping body image. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing red flags in eating behaviours, the stigma surrounding eating disorders, the responsibility of coaches and support staff in supporting athletes, fostering healthy relationships with food and how to approach conversations about eating disorders.

Dr Marina Harris is a licensed psychologist, performance consultant, and speaker. As a former Division I gymnast, she understands the unique stressors affecting athletes and performers. Her psychology practice, Bloom Psychology Group, offers individual therapy and sport psychology services for perfectionistic high-achievers who want to feel more calm.

Explore the book mentioned by Marina, Intuitive Eating, by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/intuitive-eating-4th-edition-a-revolutionary-anti-diet-approach-hillary-huber/16191829?ean=9781250255198&next=t&aid=8537&listref=intuitive-eating&next=t

If you feel like you’ve been impacted by anything in this episode or would like to reach out for help, here are some useful resources:

]]> In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, hosts Pete and Leah, along with guest Dr Marina Harris, delve into the complex world of eating disorders. They discuss the definitions of eating disorders versus disordered eating, the impact of diet culture, and the role of social media in shaping body image. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing red flags in eating behaviours, the stigma surrounding eating disorders, the responsibility of coaches and support staff in supporting athletes, fostering healthy relationships with food and how to approach conversations about eating disorders.

Dr Marina Harris is a licensed psychologist, performance consultant, and speaker. As a former Division I gymnast, she understands the unique stressors affecting athletes and performers. Her psychology practice, Bloom Psychology Group, offers individual therapy and sport psychology services for perfectionistic high-achievers who want to feel more calm.

Explore the book mentioned by Marina, Intuitive Eating, by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/intuitive-eating-4th-edition-a-revolutionary-anti-diet-approach-hillary-huber/16191829?ean=9781250255198&next=t&aid=8537&listref=intuitive-eating&next=t

If you feel like you’ve been impacted by anything in this episode or would like to reach out for help, here are some useful resources:

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4231 4 9 full 4.09 - Eating disorders and disordered eating 4.08 - The Science of Bias 4.08 - The Science of Bias https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/408-the-science-of-bias/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/408-the-science-of-bias/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:39:33 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/db90db55-6f0c-3233-a558-7ba2a33d0d4d In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington are joined by Director of Culturgen and self-confessed behavioural science nerd, Chris Garrison to explore the Science of Bias. What is cognitive bias? How does it work? What is the impact of our biases on those around us and how can we begin to challenge the biases that we all hold? We discuss all of this and much more in this episode of Eighty Percent Mental.

]]> In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington are joined by Director of Culturgen and self-confessed behavioural science nerd, Chris Garrison to explore the Science of Bias. What is cognitive bias? How does it work? What is the impact of our biases on those around us and how can we begin to challenge the biases that we all hold? We discuss all of this and much more in this episode of Eighty Percent Mental.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5032 4 8 full 4.08 - The Science of Bias 4.07 - Gifted: Unlocking potential with lessons from elite sport 4.07 - Gifted: Unlocking potential with lessons from elite sport https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/407-gifted-unlocking-potential-with-lessons-from-elite-sport/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/407-gifted-unlocking-potential-with-lessons-from-elite-sport/#comments Sat, 30 Nov 2024 07:06:26 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/a8c7a8d0-cc1d-3969-b70a-e1ef4ed44218 In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington welcome the President of the International Society of Sport Psychology, Dr Rob Schinke, to the podcast to talk about mental health and about finding ways to harness our gifts and truly live up to our human potential. We discuss Rob’s work with with Olympic and professional athletes, his thoughts on Cultural Sport Psychology and his book, “Gifted:8 Steps to Succeeding in Sport, Work, and Life.”

]]> In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington welcome the President of the International Society of Sport Psychology, Dr Rob Schinke, to the podcast to talk about mental health and about finding ways to harness our gifts and truly live up to our human potential. We discuss Rob’s work with with Olympic and professional athletes, his thoughts on Cultural Sport Psychology and his book, “Gifted:8 Steps to Succeeding in Sport, Work, and Life.”

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4255 4 7 full 4.07 - Gifted: Unlocking potential with lessons from elite sport 4.06 - Bad Science 4.06 - Bad Science https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/406-bad-science/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/406-bad-science/#comments Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:59:54 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/0b783496-eeb7-380b-af2b-d29f16e4dabb The commercialisation of wellness and wellbeing has led us to the point where everyone has basically gone fucking nuts. With so much crap on the internet, how can ordinary folk spot the snake oil? How can we be more skeptical about the information we’re presented with, and how can we be better scientists? In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington talk to Dr Nick Tiller, exercise scientist at Harbor-UCLA, about Bad Science!

Dr Tiller is the author of The Skeptic’s Guide to Sports Science, a columnist at Skeptical Inquirer magazine, and a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.

  • Follow Nick on Twitter: @NBTiller
  • Check out Nick’s website: nbtiller.com, where you can buy his genuinely excellent book. And no, we’re not on commission!
]]> The commercialisation of wellness and wellbeing has led us to the point where everyone has basically gone fucking nuts. With so much crap on the internet, how can ordinary folk spot the snake oil? How can we be more skeptical about the information we’re presented with, and how can we be better scientists? In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington talk to Dr Nick Tiller, exercise scientist at Harbor-UCLA, about Bad Science!

Dr Tiller is the author of The Skeptic’s Guide to Sports Science, a columnist at Skeptical Inquirer magazine, and a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.

  • Follow Nick on Twitter: @NBTiller
  • Check out Nick’s website: nbtiller.com, where you can buy his genuinely excellent book. And no, we’re not on commission!
]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4790 4 6 full 4.06 - Bad Science 4.05 - EPM Special: Paralympic Review, Paris 2024 4.05 - EPM Special: Paralympic Review, Paris 2024 https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/405-epm-special-paralympic-review-paris-2024/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/405-epm-special-paralympic-review-paris-2024/#comments Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:40:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/1b5a1054-467b-39f8-8167-c04fd1dbd151 In this episode of EightyPercentMental, hosts Pete and Leah are joined by Paralympic gold medalist Danielle Brown to talk about the Paris 2024 Paralympics. We discuss standout moments from the Games, the significance of the opening ceremony, and the psychological strategies athletes use to cope with pressure. In this conversation, Danielle Brown, double Paralympic gold medalist, shares her experiences and insights on the pressures of performance in sports, the identity and recognition of the Paralympics, and the importance of language in discussing disability. She emphasizes the need for a more scientific approach to athlete classification and advocates for the empowerment of female athletes through storytelling.

]]> In this episode of EightyPercentMental, hosts Pete and Leah are joined by Paralympic gold medalist Danielle Brown to talk about the Paris 2024 Paralympics. We discuss standout moments from the Games, the significance of the opening ceremony, and the psychological strategies athletes use to cope with pressure. In this conversation, Danielle Brown, double Paralympic gold medalist, shares her experiences and insights on the pressures of performance in sports, the identity and recognition of the Paralympics, and the importance of language in discussing disability. She emphasizes the need for a more scientific approach to athlete classification and advocates for the empowerment of female athletes through storytelling.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 2763 23 full 4.05 - EPM Special: Paralympic Review, Paris 2024 4.04 - Why is my immune system so important for my mental health? 4.04 - Why is my immune system so important for my mental health? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/404-why-is-my-immune-system-so-important-for-my-mental-health/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/404-why-is-my-immune-system-so-important-for-my-mental-health/#comments Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:01:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/57a36a04-478b-3b5a-8a33-4f6ef82b0013 4.04 – What about my immune system?

What is my immune system and why is it so important? In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington are joined by immunologist, Senior Lecturer and author, Dr Jenna Macciochi, to explore how the immune system is linked to psychological health. We discuss what our immune systems actually are, what they do (and what they don’t do), as well as unpacking some of the barriers to maintaining a health immune system, and discussing the importance of movement. There’s so much to learn here!

Use my special link (https://zen.ai/dd76YpKAh4wE45wmPb_-kam6MT43BY1WpVW5XUuMPaM) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

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What is my immune system and why is it so important? In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington are joined by immunologist, Senior Lecturer and author, Dr Jenna Macciochi, to explore how the immune system is linked to psychological health. We discuss what our immune systems actually are, what they do (and what they don’t do), as well as unpacking some of the barriers to maintaining a health immune system, and discussing the importance of movement. There’s so much to learn here!

Use my special link (https://zen.ai/dd76YpKAh4wE45wmPb_-kam6MT43BY1WpVW5XUuMPaM) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5145 4 4 full 4.04 - Why is my immune system so important for my mental health? 4.03 - EPM Special: Olympic Review, Paris 2024. 4.03 - EPM Special: Olympic Review, Paris 2024. https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/403-epm-special-olympic-review-paris-2024/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/403-epm-special-olympic-review-paris-2024/#comments Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:02:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/9a355e61-95e6-30ef-8e13-de86d349a903 The Olympic Games wouldn’t be complete without an EightyPercentMental Olympic Review and that’s exactly what Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington are doing in this episode with the help of their guest, Dr Quincy Davis. We talk about highs, the lows, our favourite moments, and of course we dive into the psychology underpinning some of the most memorable performances – and yes that includes the breakdancing.

Dr Quincy Davis is an Assistant Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology at Mississippi State University and owns a private practice “Resolute Performance Consulting”. Passionate about all things athlete mental health, mental performance, and overall well-being.

]]> The Olympic Games wouldn’t be complete without an EightyPercentMental Olympic Review and that’s exactly what Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington are doing in this episode with the help of their guest, Dr Quincy Davis. We talk about highs, the lows, our favourite moments, and of course we dive into the psychology underpinning some of the most memorable performances – and yes that includes the breakdancing.

Dr Quincy Davis is an Assistant Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology at Mississippi State University and owns a private practice “Resolute Performance Consulting”. Passionate about all things athlete mental health, mental performance, and overall well-being.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5547 4 3 full 4.03 - EPM Special: Olympic Review, Paris 2024. 4.02 - Is exercise really good for my mental health? 4.02 - Is exercise really good for my mental health? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/402-is-exercise-really-good-for-my-mental-health/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/402-is-exercise-really-good-for-my-mental-health/#comments Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:02:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/5cb2074c-ced6-39d8-b833-1f2d1cb847c3 There’s a well-established link between exercise and mental health. In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete Olusoga and new co-host, Dr Leah Washington explore how and why moving our bodies can be beneficial for our psychological health, but also why it might not be as simple as just moving more! Our guest this episode is Dr Hillary Cauthen, a clinical sport psychologist based in Austin TX, and Co-Founder of Texas Optimal Performance & Psychological Services. Her work in high performance environments is breaking down stigma across communities which is highlighted in her book, “Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate.”

]]> There’s a well-established link between exercise and mental health. In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete Olusoga and new co-host, Dr Leah Washington explore how and why moving our bodies can be beneficial for our psychological health, but also why it might not be as simple as just moving more! Our guest this episode is Dr Hillary Cauthen, a clinical sport psychologist based in Austin TX, and Co-Founder of Texas Optimal Performance & Psychological Services. Her work in high performance environments is breaking down stigma across communities which is highlighted in her book, “Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate.”

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 3792 4 2 full 4.02 - Is exercise really good for my mental health? 4.01 - How do I start doing difficult things... and keep going!? 4.01 - How do I start doing difficult things... and keep going!? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/401-how-do-i-start-doing-difficult-things-and-keep-going/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/401-how-do-i-start-doing-difficult-things-and-keep-going/#comments Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:01:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/03a68924-1227-3ffc-b59b-c324c85ba7cd Welcome to the brand-new series of EightyPercentMental, the podcast all about the psychology of sport and performance. Only… it isn’t just about sport and performance anymore, because in this series, we’re going to explore how psychology is important in exercise, health, and wellbeing, and how we can apply this to our everyday lives! Is exercise really good for my mental health? What’s the link between my immune system and psychological wellbeing? How can I start doing difficult things and keep going?

In this first episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and new co-host, Dr Leah Washington, speak to their expert guest, sport and exercise psychologist in training, and fitness coach, Clara Swedlund about all things motivation. What gets in the way when we try to change our habits? Why are values important to setting goals? Which way up should our cups go in the cupboard?

This was such a valuable conversation and a great way to kick off Series 4 of the 242nd most popular sports podcast in Costa Rica!

]]> Welcome to the brand-new series of EightyPercentMental, the podcast all about the psychology of sport and performance. Only… it isn’t just about sport and performance anymore, because in this series, we’re going to explore how psychology is important in exercise, health, and wellbeing, and how we can apply this to our everyday lives! Is exercise really good for my mental health? What’s the link between my immune system and psychological wellbeing? How can I start doing difficult things and keep going?

In this first episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and new co-host, Dr Leah Washington, speak to their expert guest, sport and exercise psychologist in training, and fitness coach, Clara Swedlund about all things motivation. What gets in the way when we try to change our habits? Why are values important to setting goals? Which way up should our cups go in the cupboard?

This was such a valuable conversation and a great way to kick off Series 4 of the 242nd most popular sports podcast in Costa Rica!

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4785 4 1 full 4.01 - How do I start doing difficult things... and keep going!? 3.22 - The Psychology of... THE END! 3.22 - The Psychology of... THE END! https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/322-the-psychology-of-the-end/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/322-the-psychology-of-the-end/#comments Sat, 18 May 2024 00:02:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/cc9e5398-7f19-3088-96c2-e16a74e16320 Sometimes the transition out of sport can be easy, a natural progression to the next stage of an athlete’s life. Sometimes it can be an intensely difficult and painful experience.  Sometimes, ending an athletic career can be a deliberate choice, other times it’s forced upon an athlete through injury, or changing circumstances. In the final episode of this series, Dr Pete Olusoga explores The Psychology of The End with two very special guests, Psychologist and Director of NBA Mind Health, Dr Kensa Gunter, and Senior VP and Head of NBA Player Development, Jamila Wideman. We discuss Jamila’s own playing career (drafted 3rd overall in the inaugural WNBA draft) and her own transitions in and out of sport, and Dr Gunter offers her insights from a psychological perspective on overcoming the challenges of bringing an athletic career to a close. It’s such an honest and truthful conversation and a wonderful way to bring this series to an end. Enjoy!

]]> Sometimes the transition out of sport can be easy, a natural progression to the next stage of an athlete’s life. Sometimes it can be an intensely difficult and painful experience.  Sometimes, ending an athletic career can be a deliberate choice, other times it’s forced upon an athlete through injury, or changing circumstances. In the final episode of this series, Dr Pete Olusoga explores The Psychology of The End with two very special guests, Psychologist and Director of NBA Mind Health, Dr Kensa Gunter, and Senior VP and Head of NBA Player Development, Jamila Wideman. We discuss Jamila’s own playing career (drafted 3rd overall in the inaugural WNBA draft) and her own transitions in and out of sport, and Dr Gunter offers her insights from a psychological perspective on overcoming the challenges of bringing an athletic career to a close. It’s such an honest and truthful conversation and a wonderful way to bring this series to an end. Enjoy!

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5499 3 22 full 3.22 - The Psychology of... THE END! 3.21 - The Psychology of... The Clash 3.21 - The Psychology of... The Clash https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/321-the-psychology-of-the-clash/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/321-the-psychology-of-the-clash/#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:01:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/7263c931-76ff-393d-9816-3d5af8aa38e1 There’s no denying the strategy, the undeniable levels of skill, and the precision involved in American Football, but it’s also a sport, a little like rugby, where a good part of your time is spent picking yourself up off the floor after being knocked on your ass. In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete Olusoga explores the psychology involved in collision sports. What are the unique mental challenges of taking (or dishing out) massive hit after massive hit? Joining Pete on this episode are special guests, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Health and Well-Being at the University of North Carolina, Dwight Hollier, and Performance Consultant and Therapist, Dr Adrian Ferrera.

]]> There’s no denying the strategy, the undeniable levels of skill, and the precision involved in American Football, but it’s also a sport, a little like rugby, where a good part of your time is spent picking yourself up off the floor after being knocked on your ass. In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete Olusoga explores the psychology involved in collision sports. What are the unique mental challenges of taking (or dishing out) massive hit after massive hit? Joining Pete on this episode are special guests, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Health and Well-Being at the University of North Carolina, Dwight Hollier, and Performance Consultant and Therapist, Dr Adrian Ferrera.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4535 3 21 full 3.21 - The Psychology of... The Clash 3.20 - EPM Special: Return of Team Ace of Blades 3.20 - EPM Special: Return of Team Ace of Blades https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/320-epm-special-return-of-team-ace-of-blades/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/320-epm-special-return-of-team-ace-of-blades/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2024 06:30:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/38d72c64-ae73-30ea-ac34-04d8e6ecd89f Earlier this series (Episode 3.13), Dr Pete Olusoga spoke to  Laura Langton and Kit Windsor, from Team Ace of Blades, just before they set off on their quest to row across the Atlantic. Along with the other two members of the crew, Lizz Watson and Beth Motley, they set off from La Gomera in the Canary Islands on 13th December, 2023. Forty-seven days later, they rowed their 25ft boat into English Harbour in Antigua having successfully navigated all 3000 miles of the World’s Toughest Row.

In this extra-special episode of EightyPercentMental, Laura, Kit, Lizz, and Beth are all here to talk about their incredible achievement, their magnificent voyage, and of course, about the role that psychology played on their adventure.

]]> Earlier this series (Episode 3.13), Dr Pete Olusoga spoke to  Laura Langton and Kit Windsor, from Team Ace of Blades, just before they set off on their quest to row across the Atlantic. Along with the other two members of the crew, Lizz Watson and Beth Motley, they set off from La Gomera in the Canary Islands on 13th December, 2023. Forty-seven days later, they rowed their 25ft boat into English Harbour in Antigua having successfully navigated all 3000 miles of the World’s Toughest Row.

In this extra-special episode of EightyPercentMental, Laura, Kit, Lizz, and Beth are all here to talk about their incredible achievement, their magnificent voyage, and of course, about the role that psychology played on their adventure.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5508 3 20 full 3.20 - EPM Special: Return of Team Ace of Blades 3.19 - The Psychology of... The Slopes 3.19 - The Psychology of... The Slopes https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/319-the-psychology-of-the-slopes/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/319-the-psychology-of-the-slopes/#comments Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:51:11 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/7f441a11-c547-3723-809f-de70e4b23dd8 Ever fancied strapping yourself to a plank and throwing yourself down a snowy mountain? In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete Olusoga explores The Psychology of The Slopes with snowboarding legend, Stevie Bell, and the Founder of the Mental Performance Center for Action Sports, Alēc Herbert. Such a great conversation around the mental aspects of action sports, preparation, professionalism, and doing things you immediately regret!

]]> Ever fancied strapping yourself to a plank and throwing yourself down a snowy mountain? In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete Olusoga explores The Psychology of The Slopes with snowboarding legend, Stevie Bell, and the Founder of the Mental Performance Center for Action Sports, Alēc Herbert. Such a great conversation around the mental aspects of action sports, preparation, professionalism, and doing things you immediately regret!

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4082 3 19 full 3.19 - The Psychology of... The Slopes 3.18 - The Psychology of... Pressure 3.18 - The Psychology of... Pressure https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/318-the-psychology-of-pressure/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/318-the-psychology-of-pressure/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:24:48 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/a7d9164b-b556-3312-9c09-6dd379831afe Experiencing pressure is something we can all identify with. In this episode of the EightyPercentMental podcast Dr Pete Olusoga talks with Sport Psychologist and UK Sport Institute Technical Lead, Dr Mike Stoker about what exactly pressure is, the impacts that it can have on how we think, feel, and perform, and how Pressure Training can help us manage pressure more effectively.

]]> Experiencing pressure is something we can all identify with. In this episode of the EightyPercentMental podcast Dr Pete Olusoga talks with Sport Psychologist and UK Sport Institute Technical Lead, Dr Mike Stoker about what exactly pressure is, the impacts that it can have on how we think, feel, and perform, and how Pressure Training can help us manage pressure more effectively.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4180 3 18 full 3.18 - The Psychology of... Pressure 3.17 - The Psychology of... The Kids 3.17 - The Psychology of... The Kids https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/317-the-psychology-of-the-kids/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/317-the-psychology-of-the-kids/#comments Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:52:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/54e37099-250a-3fd7-9ec5-e730c05619d2 In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by Dr Mark O’Sullivan for a deeply insightful conversation on youth sport. We talk about the nature and evolution of coach education and the impact on coaching practice in youth sport, and we discuss the very purpose of youth sport itself. Who is it for? What is it for? And how does that impact on the kids who want to play!

]]> In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by Dr Mark O’Sullivan for a deeply insightful conversation on youth sport. We talk about the nature and evolution of coach education and the impact on coaching practice in youth sport, and we discuss the very purpose of youth sport itself. Who is it for? What is it for? And how does that impact on the kids who want to play!

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4226 3 17 full 3.17 - The Psychology of... The Kids 3.16 - The Psychology of... The Team 3.16 - The Psychology of... The Team https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/316-the-psychology-of-the-team/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/316-the-psychology-of-the-team/#comments Sat, 16 Dec 2023 09:00:09 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/9c53be90-be11-3445-b9df-83256e38a124 After taking a few weeks off Dr Pete Olusoga is back with another episode exploring the psychology of performance. We’ve had actors, singers, dancers, strength athletes, coaches, speed demons, and endurance masters on the podcast this series, but one thing we haven’t really considered yet this series is the psychology of The Team. How do we get a group of individuals to start performing as a high functioning team? Do we need to get along to survive? Is it all about the job at hand? What are the factors that bring people together to work as an efficient unit? Dr Pete explores all this and more with Performance Psychologist, Dr Alex Auerbach, and Coach to the coaches, Cody Royle.

]]> After taking a few weeks off Dr Pete Olusoga is back with another episode exploring the psychology of performance. We’ve had actors, singers, dancers, strength athletes, coaches, speed demons, and endurance masters on the podcast this series, but one thing we haven’t really considered yet this series is the psychology of The Team. How do we get a group of individuals to start performing as a high functioning team? Do we need to get along to survive? Is it all about the job at hand? What are the factors that bring people together to work as an efficient unit? Dr Pete explores all this and more with Performance Psychologist, Dr Alex Auerbach, and Coach to the coaches, Cody Royle.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4648 16 full 3.16 - The Psychology of... The Team 3.15 - The Psychology of... The Fight 3.15 - The Psychology of... The Fight https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/315-the-psychology-of-the-fight/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/315-the-psychology-of-the-fight/#comments Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:03:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/29c4d959-57af-38b1-b5d8-22c3310c0315 It’s brutal. It’s violent. It’s two people trying to hit each other until one of them can’t hit back any more… but it's a sport that has always had, and still has, huge appeal.  What is it that makes athletes want to take up boxing in the first place? What kind of mindset does it take to get in the ring? What are the mental skills and strategies that might help prepare an athlete to compete in a sport like this? Which is the best Rocky film? Dr Pete Olusoga explores all of that and more in this episode of the Eighty Percent Mental podcast, alongside pro boxer, Jordan “The Thrill” Gill, and Strength & Conditioning Coach and Co-founder of Boxing Science, Danny Wilson. Two guests who, between them have an absolute ton of experience in the fight game, although in slightly different roles, which made for a fascinating insight into the Psychology of The Fight. 

]]> It’s brutal. It’s violent. It’s two people trying to hit each other until one of them can’t hit back any more… but it's a sport that has always had, and still has, huge appeal.  What is it that makes athletes want to take up boxing in the first place? What kind of mindset does it take to get in the ring? What are the mental skills and strategies that might help prepare an athlete to compete in a sport like this? Which is the best Rocky film? Dr Pete Olusoga explores all of that and more in this episode of the Eighty Percent Mental podcast, alongside pro boxer, Jordan “The Thrill” Gill, and Strength & Conditioning Coach and Co-founder of Boxing Science, Danny Wilson. Two guests who, between them have an absolute ton of experience in the fight game, although in slightly different roles, which made for a fascinating insight into the Psychology of The Fight. 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5235 3 15 full 3.15 - The Psychology of... The Fight 3.14 - The Psychology of... The Skies 3.14 - The Psychology of... The Skies https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/314-the-psychology-of-the-skies/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/314-the-psychology-of-the-skies/#comments Sun, 27 Aug 2023 01:03:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/f5690f47-17dc-3ab6-a51d-0cdb030958e5 If you’re nervous about flying, imagine the nerve required to fly a 25ft plane through a 30ft window at 250mph. In this episode of EightyPercentMental Dr Pete Olusoga speaks with veteran Red Bull Air Race competitor and champion aerobatics pilot, Mike Goulian, and gets the perspective of veteran Mental Performance Coach, Dr Adam Naylor, on the psychology underpinning some of Mike’s most memorable performances. This really is theory to practice at its best as we discuss precision, focus, acceptance, team culture, golf, and screaming in cars, and how Mike and Adam formed an incredible partnership to achieve excellence in the skies.

]]> If you’re nervous about flying, imagine the nerve required to fly a 25ft plane through a 30ft window at 250mph. In this episode of EightyPercentMental Dr Pete Olusoga speaks with veteran Red Bull Air Race competitor and champion aerobatics pilot, Mike Goulian, and gets the perspective of veteran Mental Performance Coach, Dr Adam Naylor, on the psychology underpinning some of Mike’s most memorable performances. This really is theory to practice at its best as we discuss precision, focus, acceptance, team culture, golf, and screaming in cars, and how Mike and Adam formed an incredible partnership to achieve excellence in the skies.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4416 3 14 full 3.14 - The Psychology of... The Skies 3.13 - The Psychology of... The Sea – with Team Ace of Blades 3.13 - The Psychology of... The Sea – with Team Ace of Blades https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/313-the-psychology-of-the-sea-%e2%80%93-with-team-ace-of-blades/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/313-the-psychology-of-the-sea-%e2%80%93-with-team-ace-of-blades/#comments Sat, 22 Jul 2023 02:04:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/3d8a3e5e-863d-3484-8278-f1d6da0c4664 In this episode of EightyPercentMental, Dr Pete Olusoga talks to Kit Windsor and Laura Langton, exactly 50% of Team Ace of Blades, the all-women crew set to row (and definitely not sail) unsupported across the Atlantic in December 2023. Laura and Kit talk about the mental challenges of being on the waves for over a month, the mental preparation that’s going into such a huge undertaking, their hopes and fears, and the very real possibility of a Marlin sticking its nose where it’s not wanted.  

Find out more about the team, the charities they’re supporting, and how you can support them, including contributing to their epic, 3000-track playlist, by going to www.teamaceofblades.com 

]]> In this episode of EightyPercentMental, Dr Pete Olusoga talks to Kit Windsor and Laura Langton, exactly 50% of Team Ace of Blades, the all-women crew set to row (and definitely not sail) unsupported across the Atlantic in December 2023. Laura and Kit talk about the mental challenges of being on the waves for over a month, the mental preparation that’s going into such a huge undertaking, their hopes and fears, and the very real possibility of a Marlin sticking its nose where it’s not wanted.  

Find out more about the team, the charities they’re supporting, and how you can support them, including contributing to their epic, 3000-track playlist, by going to www.teamaceofblades.com 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga false No 4905 3 13 full 3.13 - The Psychology of... The Sea – with Team Ace of Blades 3.12 - EPM Special: Physical 100 (with Miracle Nelson) 3.12 - EPM Special: Physical 100 (with Miracle Nelson) https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/312-epm-special-physical-100-with-miracle-nelson/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/312-epm-special-physical-100-with-miracle-nelson/#comments Sun, 25 Jun 2023 01:02:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/26e922d5-bc7b-3993-9abe-2183bbbfddcf If you haven’t seen Netflix’s Physical 100, then you’re missing out! One hundred contestants in top physical shape compete in a series of gruelling challenges to claim the honour – and cash prize – as the last one standing. The challenges required strength, skill, stamina, but also a tremendous amount of mental effort. For this special episode, Dr Pete Olusoga managed to grab an interview with one of the contestants, the one and only Miracle Nelson, about his mental approach to the competition, and his journey form Nigerian dance competitions to Korean Netflix shows! 

]]> If you haven’t seen Netflix’s Physical 100, then you’re missing out! One hundred contestants in top physical shape compete in a series of gruelling challenges to claim the honour – and cash prize – as the last one standing. The challenges required strength, skill, stamina, but also a tremendous amount of mental effort. For this special episode, Dr Pete Olusoga managed to grab an interview with one of the contestants, the one and only Miracle Nelson, about his mental approach to the competition, and his journey form Nigerian dance competitions to Korean Netflix shows! 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 3201 3 12 full 3.12 - EPM Special: Physical 100 (with Miracle Nelson) 3.11 - The Psychology of... The Student Athlete 3.11 - The Psychology of... The Student Athlete https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/311-the-psychology-of-the-student-athlete/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/311-the-psychology-of-the-student-athlete/#comments Sun, 28 May 2023 06:06:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/6eba989d-2e21-3190-9a73-5cf9db282f11 In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga explores the Psychology of The Student Athlete. How do high-school, college, and university students balance studying with sports while trying to make it as an athlete, pursue excellence in academics, all while going through a pretty intense period of personal growth and self-discovery? 

To find out, Pete talks with Dr Duncan Simpson, Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy in Florida, Coach Weylu Chang, head of boys' tennis at the Academy, and Atakhan Karahan, up-and-coming tennis star from Turkey and IMG student-athlete. 

]]> In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga explores the Psychology of The Student Athlete. How do high-school, college, and university students balance studying with sports while trying to make it as an athlete, pursue excellence in academics, all while going through a pretty intense period of personal growth and self-discovery? 

To find out, Pete talks with Dr Duncan Simpson, Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy in Florida, Coach Weylu Chang, head of boys' tennis at the Academy, and Atakhan Karahan, up-and-coming tennis star from Turkey and IMG student-athlete. 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga false No 4205 3 11 full 3.11 - The Psychology of... The Student Athlete 3.10 The Psychology of... Strength 3.10 The Psychology of... Strength https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/310-the-psychology-of-strength/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/310-the-psychology-of-strength/#comments Sun, 16 Apr 2023 01:02:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/34ea151e-bdd0-3251-9264-ca4a942e90aa In this episode of the #EIghtyPercentMental podcast, Dr Pete Olusoga talks with International Weightlifter and multiple British record holder, Jenny Tong about the Psychology of Strength. Just a great conversation about identity, motivation, confidence, and whether toilet paper should go over or under.  

Jenny Tong is a GB International Weightlifter, multiple British record holder and BWL Pathway and National Youth Coach. She also has Master's degree in Law from York University, works as a Pathway Coach, runs Sheffield’s award-winning weightlifting club, and is Non-executive Director for Athlete Experience at British Weightlifting.

 

]]> In this episode of the #EIghtyPercentMental podcast, Dr Pete Olusoga talks with International Weightlifter and multiple British record holder, Jenny Tong about the Psychology of Strength. Just a great conversation about identity, motivation, confidence, and whether toilet paper should go over or under.  

Jenny Tong is a GB International Weightlifter, multiple British record holder and BWL Pathway and National Youth Coach. She also has Master's degree in Law from York University, works as a Pathway Coach, runs Sheffield’s award-winning weightlifting club, and is Non-executive Director for Athlete Experience at British Weightlifting.

 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4299 3 10 full 3.10 The Psychology of... Strength 3.09 - EPM Special: Sport and Social Justice 3.09 - EPM Special: Sport and Social Justice https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/309-epm-special-sport-and-social-justice/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/309-epm-special-sport-and-social-justice/#comments Mon, 20 Mar 2023 02:02:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/727ce5fa-0b27-34dc-be5e-d31f24400a27 There is a long history of sports leading the way on a number of different social issues. For decades, our sporting heroes have been torn down, vilified, and ostracised for standing up for what they believe in and fighting for issues that go beyond the sports arena. While some people were supportive when Gary Lineker spoke out about the government’s asylum policy in 2023, others were quick to roll out the old trope that sport and politics don’t mix. But sport and politics do mix. So the conversation about sport and social justice is an important one.  

In this episode of EightyPercentMental, Dr Pete Olusoga talks with Amna Abudllatif and Shaista Aziz, two-thirds of the award winning Three Hijabis who launched a petition last year in the wake of the Euro finals to ban racists from football. Also joining the conversation about the importance and the power of sport in social change is Lecturer and researcher in Exercise Physiology and Strength & Conditioning, Dr John Fernandes, who is well known for his anti-discrimination work in academia and sport.  

]]> There is a long history of sports leading the way on a number of different social issues. For decades, our sporting heroes have been torn down, vilified, and ostracised for standing up for what they believe in and fighting for issues that go beyond the sports arena. While some people were supportive when Gary Lineker spoke out about the government’s asylum policy in 2023, others were quick to roll out the old trope that sport and politics don’t mix. But sport and politics do mix. So the conversation about sport and social justice is an important one.  

In this episode of EightyPercentMental, Dr Pete Olusoga talks with Amna Abudllatif and Shaista Aziz, two-thirds of the award winning Three Hijabis who launched a petition last year in the wake of the Euro finals to ban racists from football. Also joining the conversation about the importance and the power of sport in social change is Lecturer and researcher in Exercise Physiology and Strength & Conditioning, Dr John Fernandes, who is well known for his anti-discrimination work in academia and sport.  

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga false No 4340 3 9 full 3.09 - EPM Special: Sport and Social Justice 3.08 - The Psychology of... Success 3.08 - The Psychology of... Success https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/308-the-psychology-of-success/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/308-the-psychology-of-success/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2023 07:45:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/33554c06-e8e7-3f61-a768-af842d47131c Success and winning are often thought of as synonymous, but if you’re not first, does that really make you last? We live in a society that is constantly trying to sell us a very specific version of what success should look like and in this fascinating episode of EightyPercentMental, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by Olympic rower, author, and speaker, Cath Bishop, world-leading trampoline coach, Paul Greaves, and Sport & Exercise Scientist, Sidd Sampla, to explore what success really means and how we can start to think about success differently in a world where results really do matter. 

Cath Bishop is an Olympic rower, former British diplomat in the Foreign Office, now a leadership and culture coach working in organisations inside and outside sport, and author of ‘The Long Win: The Search for a Better Way to Succeed’,

Paul Greaves is a world leading Trampoline coach with a career spanning over 20 years. He has produced athletes to represent Great Britain on the world stage, including the current World and European Champion and Double Olympic Medallist Bryony Page.

Siddarth Sampla is a BASES Sport & Exercise Scientist specialising in Psychology. Currently working within motorsport at Izone Peformance (based at Silverstone) supporting drivers with the mental side of the sport

]]> Success and winning are often thought of as synonymous, but if you’re not first, does that really make you last? We live in a society that is constantly trying to sell us a very specific version of what success should look like and in this fascinating episode of EightyPercentMental, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by Olympic rower, author, and speaker, Cath Bishop, world-leading trampoline coach, Paul Greaves, and Sport & Exercise Scientist, Sidd Sampla, to explore what success really means and how we can start to think about success differently in a world where results really do matter. 

Cath Bishop is an Olympic rower, former British diplomat in the Foreign Office, now a leadership and culture coach working in organisations inside and outside sport, and author of ‘The Long Win: The Search for a Better Way to Succeed’,

Paul Greaves is a world leading Trampoline coach with a career spanning over 20 years. He has produced athletes to represent Great Britain on the world stage, including the current World and European Champion and Double Olympic Medallist Bryony Page.

Siddarth Sampla is a BASES Sport & Exercise Scientist specialising in Psychology. Currently working within motorsport at Izone Peformance (based at Silverstone) supporting drivers with the mental side of the sport

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5008 3 8 full 3.08 - The Psychology of... Success 3.07 - The Psychology of... The Singer 3.07 - The Psychology of... The Singer https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/307-the-psychology-of-the-singer/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/307-the-psychology-of-the-singer/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2022 01:03:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/1b387b4b-4a6d-3c34-b921-a666cbc71703 What a special episode this is! Dr Pete Olusoga is joined for a fascinating conversation on the psychology of performance by the queen of British soul, Beverley Knight, MBE. An award winning recording artist and musical theatre actress, Beverley Knight has been a mainstay of British and world music scene for over two decades and offers some intriguing insights into the world of performance. Also appearing in this episode, and bringing a psychological perspective is Dr Kaori Araki, chief Sport and performance psychology consultant at CORAZON Co., Ltd. Kaori is a retired professor and taught sport psychology in Singapore and Japan for 18 years, and worked alongside Eddie Jones during Japan’s infamous 2015 Rugby World Cup run. This one was such a pleasure to record and hopefully you’ll enjoy listening! 

]]> What a special episode this is! Dr Pete Olusoga is joined for a fascinating conversation on the psychology of performance by the queen of British soul, Beverley Knight, MBE. An award winning recording artist and musical theatre actress, Beverley Knight has been a mainstay of British and world music scene for over two decades and offers some intriguing insights into the world of performance. Also appearing in this episode, and bringing a psychological perspective is Dr Kaori Araki, chief Sport and performance psychology consultant at CORAZON Co., Ltd. Kaori is a retired professor and taught sport psychology in Singapore and Japan for 18 years, and worked alongside Eddie Jones during Japan’s infamous 2015 Rugby World Cup run. This one was such a pleasure to record and hopefully you’ll enjoy listening! 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5741 3 7 full 3.07 - The Psychology of... The Singer 3.06 - The Psychology of... Stage & Screen 3.06 - The Psychology of... Stage & Screen https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/306-the-psychology-of-stage-screen/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/306-the-psychology-of-stage-screen/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:03:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/9417f933-af1d-3164-b9b2-2f09f5c0078c The stars are out as Dr Pete Olusoga explores the psychology of stage and screen with the wonderful British actor (and Coronation Street veteran), Shobna Gulati. Joining them is Psychologist and Lecturer at Lancaster University, Dr David Tod, for a fascinating conversation about the psychology of acting. What are the mental processes involved in preparing for and taking on an acting role? How can performers manage the intense scrutiny that goes with their jobs? Find out, in this brilliant episode of EightyPercentMental. 

]]> The stars are out as Dr Pete Olusoga explores the psychology of stage and screen with the wonderful British actor (and Coronation Street veteran), Shobna Gulati. Joining them is Psychologist and Lecturer at Lancaster University, Dr David Tod, for a fascinating conversation about the psychology of acting. What are the mental processes involved in preparing for and taking on an acting role? How can performers manage the intense scrutiny that goes with their jobs? Find out, in this brilliant episode of EightyPercentMental. 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4244 3 6 full 3.06 - The Psychology of... Stage & Screen 3.05 - EPM Special: Live from AASP in Fort Worth, Texas! 3.05 - EPM Special: Live from AASP in Fort Worth, Texas! https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/305-epm-special-live-from-aasp-in-fort-worth-texas/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/305-epm-special-live-from-aasp-in-fort-worth-texas/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:49:38 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/762b2e65-01db-36de-96a5-ba8d9bd3fab6 Eighty Percent Mental host, Dr Pete Olusoga, attended the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. As well as winning an award for Distinguished Public Communication, Outreach, and Awareness for producing this very podcast, Dr Pete spent time talking with conference attendees, including the one and only Professor Bob Weinberg (of Weinberg & Gould fame!), about the latest research, techniques, and approaches in the world of sport and performance psychology. Also featuring in this episode: Duncan Simpson, Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy, Dr Amber Shipherd from Texas A&M University Kingsville, Dr Adam Naylor, Leader of Performance Psychology at Deloitte, and a bunch of other amazing people! 

]]> Eighty Percent Mental host, Dr Pete Olusoga, attended the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. As well as winning an award for Distinguished Public Communication, Outreach, and Awareness for producing this very podcast, Dr Pete spent time talking with conference attendees, including the one and only Professor Bob Weinberg (of Weinberg & Gould fame!), about the latest research, techniques, and approaches in the world of sport and performance psychology. Also featuring in this episode: Duncan Simpson, Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy, Dr Amber Shipherd from Texas A&M University Kingsville, Dr Adam Naylor, Leader of Performance Psychology at Deloitte, and a bunch of other amazing people! 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4301 3 5 full 3.05 - EPM Special: Live from AASP in Fort Worth, Texas! 3.04 - The Psychology of... Speed 3.04 - The Psychology of... Speed https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/304-the-psychology-of-speed/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/304-the-psychology-of-speed/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2022 02:05:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/0d938ef9-3f6f-3c18-b8a6-883a30c2685e Continuing the mission to explore the psychological aspects of performance, Eighty Percent Mental host Dr Pete Olusoga explores ‘The psychology of... Speed’ with two-time World Superbikes Champion, James Toseland. Also featuring Sport Psychologist, Shameema Yousuf, this episode explores the motivation, the risk, the psychological skills involved in going really, really fast! 

 

]]> Continuing the mission to explore the psychological aspects of performance, Eighty Percent Mental host Dr Pete Olusoga explores ‘The psychology of... Speed’ with two-time World Superbikes Champion, James Toseland. Also featuring Sport Psychologist, Shameema Yousuf, this episode explores the motivation, the risk, the psychological skills involved in going really, really fast! 

 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4780 3 4 full 3.04 - The Psychology of... Speed 3.03 - The Psychology of... Dance 3.03 - The Psychology of... Dance https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/303-the-psychology-of-dance/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/303-the-psychology-of-dance/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:03:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/1c1af50f-7ff5-3e72-82c0-2bc738e7c198 In this episode of EightyPercentMental, Dr Pete Olusoga gets to grips with ‘The Psychology of... Dance’ with Kit Holder, First Soloist with Birmingham Royal Ballet and Dr Sanna Nordin-Bates, Associate professor in sport psychology, at the Swedish School of Sport & Health Sciences in Stockholm. What are the mental challenges involved in such a creative art form? Find out in this inspiring episode of EightyPercentMental. 

Kit Holder has been a professional ballet dancer for over 20 years, touring throughout the UK and internationally. He has also choreographed professionally and holds a Master's Degree in Choreography. In additional to his work in dance he is now in the final year of an undergraduate degree in Psychology. 

Dr Sanna Nordin-Bates is a Chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society, teaches performance psychology to athletes and coaches, dancers and teachers, and is a world-leading authority on the psychology of dance 

]]> In this episode of EightyPercentMental, Dr Pete Olusoga gets to grips with ‘The Psychology of... Dance’ with Kit Holder, First Soloist with Birmingham Royal Ballet and Dr Sanna Nordin-Bates, Associate professor in sport psychology, at the Swedish School of Sport & Health Sciences in Stockholm. What are the mental challenges involved in such a creative art form? Find out in this inspiring episode of EightyPercentMental. 

Kit Holder has been a professional ballet dancer for over 20 years, touring throughout the UK and internationally. He has also choreographed professionally and holds a Master's Degree in Choreography. In additional to his work in dance he is now in the final year of an undergraduate degree in Psychology. 

Dr Sanna Nordin-Bates is a Chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society, teaches performance psychology to athletes and coaches, dancers and teachers, and is a world-leading authority on the psychology of dance 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5176 3 3 full 3.03 - The Psychology of... Dance 3.02 - The Psychology of... The Coach 3.02 - The Psychology of... The Coach https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/302-the-psychology-of-the-coach/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/302-the-psychology-of-the-coach/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:02:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/33c215fc-2b75-31ae-b6be-65579b110e76 This episode is pure gold. With the help of two special guests, Coach Marc Steutel and Dr Kristen Dieffenbach, Dr Pete Olusoga investigates ‘The Psychology of... The Coach’. How do coaches incorporate sport and performance psychology into their coaching? How can coaches be vulnerable and authentic in their practice? How can psychologists and coaches work most effectively together? All of this and more is discussed in what turned out to be an incredible conversation.  

Coach Marc Steutel is the Lead Assistant Coach for the Great Britain Senior Men’s National Team and Head Coach of the Newcastle Eagles, one of the most successful franchises in the history of British Basketball. Dr Kristen Dieffenbach knows more about the psychology of coaching than just about anyone on the planet. She is the president of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence (USCCE) and serves on the research committee for the International Council on Coaching Excellence (ICCE). Dieffenbach’s areas of teaching, research and consultancy expertise include coaching education, professional issues in coaching, ethics in coaching, and performance enhancement 

]]> This episode is pure gold. With the help of two special guests, Coach Marc Steutel and Dr Kristen Dieffenbach, Dr Pete Olusoga investigates ‘The Psychology of... The Coach’. How do coaches incorporate sport and performance psychology into their coaching? How can coaches be vulnerable and authentic in their practice? How can psychologists and coaches work most effectively together? All of this and more is discussed in what turned out to be an incredible conversation.  

Coach Marc Steutel is the Lead Assistant Coach for the Great Britain Senior Men’s National Team and Head Coach of the Newcastle Eagles, one of the most successful franchises in the history of British Basketball. Dr Kristen Dieffenbach knows more about the psychology of coaching than just about anyone on the planet. She is the president of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence (USCCE) and serves on the research committee for the International Council on Coaching Excellence (ICCE). Dieffenbach’s areas of teaching, research and consultancy expertise include coaching education, professional issues in coaching, ethics in coaching, and performance enhancement 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5533 3 2 full 3.02 - The Psychology of... The Coach 3.01 - The Psychology of... Endurance 3.01 - The Psychology of... Endurance https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/301-the-psychology-of-endurance/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/301-the-psychology-of-endurance/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2022 01:03:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/65778c67-0850-3df6-84c1-387600db38e6 Welcome back to Series 3 of Eighty Percent Mental. In this series (or season if you’re American), Dr Pete Olusoga is going to explore some different areas of performance – and not necessarily just sport performance. In this first episode, Dr Pete talks to endurance athlete, Greg Hewitt, and Sport Psychologist, Dr Amy Whitehead, about The Psychology of Endurance. Why do people put themselves through the pain of ultra-marathons, adventure races, and ironman triathlons? What are the psychological skills, strategies, and attributes that help get athletes through a race that lasts a full week or more? Find out in this episode of The Eighty Percent Mental Podcast.

]]> Welcome back to Series 3 of Eighty Percent Mental. In this series (or season if you’re American), Dr Pete Olusoga is going to explore some different areas of performance – and not necessarily just sport performance. In this first episode, Dr Pete talks to endurance athlete, Greg Hewitt, and Sport Psychologist, Dr Amy Whitehead, about The Psychology of Endurance. Why do people put themselves through the pain of ultra-marathons, adventure races, and ironman triathlons? What are the psychological skills, strategies, and attributes that help get athletes through a race that lasts a full week or more? Find out in this episode of The Eighty Percent Mental Podcast.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4206 3 1 full 3.01 - The Psychology of... Endurance 2.15 - Super Special Bonus Winter Olympic Review! 2.15 - Super Special Bonus Winter Olympic Review! https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/215-super-special-bonus-winter-olympic-review/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/215-super-special-bonus-winter-olympic-review/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:02:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/7cfc7cb8-bee8-31b5-a7cd-721e4b5e9247 In this Super Special Winter Olympic Review, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by Dr Chelsi Day, Sport Psychologist at ‘The’ Ohio State University, and Dr Leah Washington, resident Olympic Superfan and professor of sports medicine and sport psychology to talk about the ups, downs, ins, outs, and triple Salchows of the Beijing 2022 Winer Olympics. From drug scandals to ‘minor’ broken necks, and managing the post-Olympic comedown, this episode has a little bit of everything. Make sure you stay tuned to the end to find out how Leah is going to save the Olympics!  

Oh, and dog sledding was a demonstration event in the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. So now you know. 

]]> In this Super Special Winter Olympic Review, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by Dr Chelsi Day, Sport Psychologist at ‘The’ Ohio State University, and Dr Leah Washington, resident Olympic Superfan and professor of sports medicine and sport psychology to talk about the ups, downs, ins, outs, and triple Salchows of the Beijing 2022 Winer Olympics. From drug scandals to ‘minor’ broken necks, and managing the post-Olympic comedown, this episode has a little bit of everything. Make sure you stay tuned to the end to find out how Leah is going to save the Olympics!  

Oh, and dog sledding was a demonstration event in the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. So now you know. 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 6237 2 15 full 2.15 - Super Special Bonus Winter Olympic Review! 2.14 - Mental health and wellbeing in sport 2.14 - Mental health and wellbeing in sport https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/214-mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-sport/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/214-mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-sport/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:05:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/7052c80f-d582-3c08-9495-30d4504e93a0 A ‘win at all costs’ culture can make it almost impossible for people in high-performance environments like sport to show any sort of vulnerability, to concede that pressure takes a toll, to admit that they are not in fact superhuman. But many sports performers are beginning to change this narrative. In the final episode of Series 2, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by expert guests, Shakiba Moghadam and Dr Paul Gorczynski, for an open and honest conversation around mental health and well-being in sport  

Shakiba Moghadam is a doctoral student focusing on the mental health literacy of women rugby players. She has a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Sport & Exercise Psychology and is the co-owner of Move Training Centre, a private Training facility in Southampton.  

Dr Paul Gorczynski is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth and an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist. Paul was an expert member of the IOC consensus statement on mental health in elite athletes and is the co-author of the BASES Mental Health in Sport and Exercise psychology units. 

]]> A ‘win at all costs’ culture can make it almost impossible for people in high-performance environments like sport to show any sort of vulnerability, to concede that pressure takes a toll, to admit that they are not in fact superhuman. But many sports performers are beginning to change this narrative. In the final episode of Series 2, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by expert guests, Shakiba Moghadam and Dr Paul Gorczynski, for an open and honest conversation around mental health and well-being in sport  

Shakiba Moghadam is a doctoral student focusing on the mental health literacy of women rugby players. She has a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Sport & Exercise Psychology and is the co-owner of Move Training Centre, a private Training facility in Southampton.  

Dr Paul Gorczynski is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth and an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist. Paul was an expert member of the IOC consensus statement on mental health in elite athletes and is the co-author of the BASES Mental Health in Sport and Exercise psychology units. 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4309 2 14 full 2.14 - Mental health and wellbeing in sport 2.13 - The greatest sports movie of all time? 2.13 - The greatest sports movie of all time? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/213-the-greatest-sports-movie-of-all-time/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/213-the-greatest-sports-movie-of-all-time/#comments Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:02:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/20ff1c4c-fc58-3e50-85c9-3d26ad118b27 At the start of Series 2, we ran a poll to find the Greatest Sports Movie of All Time… The Movie GOAT. Somehow, Remember the Titans won… still not sure how that happened, but pretty sure it’s your fault. Anyway, in this episode, Dr Pete is joined by Dr Meghan Halbrook, Dr Tammy Sheehy, and (not the first) returning guest, Todd Cauthorn, to discuss what we can learn from some of the great sports movies out there… and maybe more importantly, which is the Movie GOAT!

Dr Meghan Halbrook is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, an Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Studies ,and the Director of the MA in Coaching and Sport Leadership Program at Randolph College.

Dr Tammy Sheehy, originally from New Zealand is an Assistant Professor at Bridgewater College where she directs the coaching minor and teaches classes in coaching and sport psychology.

Todd Cauthorn, from Roanoke Virginia, played basketball at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, and then had stops playing pro basketball in Austria and Belgium on his way to playing for the Sheffield Sharks for 12 seasons.

]]> At the start of Series 2, we ran a poll to find the Greatest Sports Movie of All Time… The Movie GOAT. Somehow, Remember the Titans won… still not sure how that happened, but pretty sure it’s your fault. Anyway, in this episode, Dr Pete is joined by Dr Meghan Halbrook, Dr Tammy Sheehy, and (not the first) returning guest, Todd Cauthorn, to discuss what we can learn from some of the great sports movies out there… and maybe more importantly, which is the Movie GOAT!

Dr Meghan Halbrook is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, an Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Studies ,and the Director of the MA in Coaching and Sport Leadership Program at Randolph College.

Dr Tammy Sheehy, originally from New Zealand is an Assistant Professor at Bridgewater College where she directs the coaching minor and teaches classes in coaching and sport psychology.

Todd Cauthorn, from Roanoke Virginia, played basketball at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, and then had stops playing pro basketball in Austria and Belgium on his way to playing for the Sheffield Sharks for 12 seasons.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4090 2 13 full 2.13 - The greatest sports movie of all time? 2.12 - Do we deserve better from our sporting heroes? 2.12 - Do we deserve better from our sporting heroes? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/212-do-we-deserve-better-from-our-sporting-heroes/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/212-do-we-deserve-better-from-our-sporting-heroes/#comments Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:01:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/25073d20-9a6a-3664-a9b1-e70247b93a61 From diving to doping to serious crimes, hardly a day goes by without an athlete getting themselves into some sort of trouble. In this episode Dr Pete is joined by Sport, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Dr Mitch Abrams, and Assistant Professor of sport and exercise psychology at Georgia Southern University, Dr Megan Byrd, to ask: do we deserve better from our sporting heroes? We talk about whether or not sport is inherently “good”, whether athletes should be role models, organisational deviance, and a whole lot more in this fascinating episode of Eighty Percent Mental 

Mitch is an expert in anger, violence and trauma, specifically as it presents in the sports world. Besides writing Anger Management in Sport in 2010, he also is the Chief Psychologist in the prison system in New Jersey, where he has worked for the past 21 years. Megan is a certified mental performance consultant and the co-director of mental performance for South Georgia Tormenta FC.   

Trigger Warning: This episode contains non-detailed references to sexual assault and rape. If you are in any way affected by the content of this episode, you can contact the Rape Crisis Centre at https://rapecrisis.org.uk for information and support. 

]]> From diving to doping to serious crimes, hardly a day goes by without an athlete getting themselves into some sort of trouble. In this episode Dr Pete is joined by Sport, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Dr Mitch Abrams, and Assistant Professor of sport and exercise psychology at Georgia Southern University, Dr Megan Byrd, to ask: do we deserve better from our sporting heroes? We talk about whether or not sport is inherently “good”, whether athletes should be role models, organisational deviance, and a whole lot more in this fascinating episode of Eighty Percent Mental 

Mitch is an expert in anger, violence and trauma, specifically as it presents in the sports world. Besides writing Anger Management in Sport in 2010, he also is the Chief Psychologist in the prison system in New Jersey, where he has worked for the past 21 years. Megan is a certified mental performance consultant and the co-director of mental performance for South Georgia Tormenta FC.   

Trigger Warning: This episode contains non-detailed references to sexual assault and rape. If you are in any way affected by the content of this episode, you can contact the Rape Crisis Centre at https://rapecrisis.org.uk for information and support. 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5414 2 12 full 2.12 - Do we deserve better from our sporting heroes? 2.11 - EPM Special: Conversations on racism in sport 2.11 - EPM Special: Conversations on racism in sport https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/211-epm-special-conversations-on-racism-in-sport/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/211-epm-special-conversations-on-racism-in-sport/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:05:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/068a1429-7e55-3be0-8501-a61c19d17b8e The conversation should always be about more than just sport. In this EPM Special, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by organisational psychologist and best-selling New York Times author, John Amaechi OBE, for an honest and inspiring conversation about racism, anti-racism, and what we all could or should be doing to make our communities fairer for everybody.  

]]> The conversation should always be about more than just sport. In this EPM Special, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by organisational psychologist and best-selling New York Times author, John Amaechi OBE, for an honest and inspiring conversation about racism, anti-racism, and what we all could or should be doing to make our communities fairer for everybody.  

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4843 2 11 full 2.11 - EPM Special: Conversations on racism in sport 2.10 - How do I bring psychology into the weight room? 2.10 - How do I bring psychology into the weight room? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/210-how-do-i-bring-psychology-into-the-weight-room/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/210-how-do-i-bring-psychology-into-the-weight-room/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:05:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/c9bebb0d-5113-326d-85e1-17d40d606148 Dr Pete and Hugh Gilmore (featuring in his final episode) investigate how we might bring psychology into the weight room. Lead Strength and Conditioning coach at Sheffield Hallam University, Dave Hembrough, and ALTIS Programs Director and Performance Coach, Nick Ward, discuss the mental challenges they encounter, their use of psych ‘skills’, and what they wish they’d known about the mental side of performance when they started their coaching journeys. This one is not to be missed! 

]]> Dr Pete and Hugh Gilmore (featuring in his final episode) investigate how we might bring psychology into the weight room. Lead Strength and Conditioning coach at Sheffield Hallam University, Dave Hembrough, and ALTIS Programs Director and Performance Coach, Nick Ward, discuss the mental challenges they encounter, their use of psych ‘skills’, and what they wish they’d known about the mental side of performance when they started their coaching journeys. This one is not to be missed! 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4428 2 10 full 2.10 - How do I bring psychology into the weight room? 2.09 – Diversity and cultural awareness in sport - The Director‘s Cut 2.09 – Diversity and cultural awareness in sport - The Director‘s Cut https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/209-%e2%80%93-diversity-and-cultural-awareness-in-sport/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/209-%e2%80%93-diversity-and-cultural-awareness-in-sport/#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/537c1083-d5a8-3abd-86a5-dffbf0f05dc3 When words like diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness are mentioned, they’re often met with a mix of confusion, defensiveness, and responses like “well I just treat everyone the same, I don’t see difference.” In this episode Dr Pete is joined by Dr Ale Quartiroli and Shameema Yousuf to talk about the need for Cultural Awareness, and the importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the spaces that we work in.

Sometimes in life, you have to just go with what you've got. So that's what we've done with this Director's Cut version of this episode. Enjoy!

]]> When words like diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness are mentioned, they’re often met with a mix of confusion, defensiveness, and responses like “well I just treat everyone the same, I don’t see difference.” In this episode Dr Pete is joined by Dr Ale Quartiroli and Shameema Yousuf to talk about the need for Cultural Awareness, and the importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the spaces that we work in.

Sometimes in life, you have to just go with what you've got. So that's what we've done with this Director's Cut version of this episode. Enjoy!

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4583 15 full 2.09 – Diversity and cultural awareness in sport - The Director‘s Cut 2.08 - Pete & Hugh's Olympic Review! 2.08 - Pete & Hugh's Olympic Review! https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/208-pete-hughs-olympic-review/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/208-pete-hughs-olympic-review/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2021 01:26:38 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/0746a281-1870-3812-b9cf-c90f8a3b9a6d 2.08 – EPM Special: Pete & Hugh’s Olympic Review

Less than a week after the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 2021 Olympics, Dr Pete and Hugh are joined, once again, by Dr Chelsi Day, Sport Psychologist at ‘The’ Ohio State University, and Dr Leah Washington, a professor of sports medicine and sport psychology, to chat about literally everything that happened at the Games. We discuss our favourite moments and yours, the twisties, the impact of the new sports, and the need for more sparkles all round… and a whole lot more too. Enjoy!

]]> 2.08 – EPM Special: Pete & Hugh’s Olympic Review

Less than a week after the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 2021 Olympics, Dr Pete and Hugh are joined, once again, by Dr Chelsi Day, Sport Psychologist at ‘The’ Ohio State University, and Dr Leah Washington, a professor of sports medicine and sport psychology, to chat about literally everything that happened at the Games. We discuss our favourite moments and yours, the twisties, the impact of the new sports, and the need for more sparkles all round… and a whole lot more too. Enjoy!

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5474 2 8 full 2.08 - Pete & Hugh's Olympic Review! 2.07 – What’s all this fuss over Resilience? 2.07 – What’s all this fuss over Resilience? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/207-%e2%80%93-what-s-all-this-fuss-over-resilience/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/207-%e2%80%93-what-s-all-this-fuss-over-resilience/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2021 01:01:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/414faf0f-2738-3a75-906e-9e13bab0d012 Dr Pete and Hugh find out everything you’ll ever need to know about resilience, with help from Dr Mustafa ‘Resilience’ Sarkar, a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology at Nottingham Trent University, and Wendy Searle, the 7th woman in history to ski 700 miles, unsupported, from Hercules Inlet to the geographic South Pole.

If you want to know what resilience is, what it isn’t, how to demonstrate and build resilience in individuals and teams, and how to make a tube of pringles last for several weeks, this is the episode for you.

]]> Dr Pete and Hugh find out everything you’ll ever need to know about resilience, with help from Dr Mustafa ‘Resilience’ Sarkar, a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology at Nottingham Trent University, and Wendy Searle, the 7th woman in history to ski 700 miles, unsupported, from Hercules Inlet to the geographic South Pole.

If you want to know what resilience is, what it isn’t, how to demonstrate and build resilience in individuals and teams, and how to make a tube of pringles last for several weeks, this is the episode for you.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5722 2 7 full 2.07 – What’s all this fuss over Resilience? 2.06 - A&Q with Pete and Hugh... and Elliott too! 2.06 - A&Q with Pete and Hugh... and Elliott too! https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/206-aq-with-pete-and-hugh-and-elliott-too/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/206-aq-with-pete-and-hugh-and-elliott-too/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:01:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/db4ad891-936e-3785-bfe3-1c3005cc52f8 This one is long! Just to mix things up a little, we decided to get you, dearest listeners, to come up with the questions for Dr Pete and Hugh to answer. “Ask us anything,” we said… and you did. From tips on imposter syndrome to getting in ‘The Zone’ to the greatest crisps of all time, Pete, Hugh, and special guest Elliott Newell talk for what turned out to be bloody ages, answering your questions. It’s good though. You’ll like this one!

Elliott Newell is a Senior Performance Pathways Scientist at the English Institute of Sport, and a BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist specialising in Psychological Support. He’s particularly interested in performance communities, talent development practice, and philosophy of sport, and his favourite sweets are not what you’d expect!

]]> This one is long! Just to mix things up a little, we decided to get you, dearest listeners, to come up with the questions for Dr Pete and Hugh to answer. “Ask us anything,” we said… and you did. From tips on imposter syndrome to getting in ‘The Zone’ to the greatest crisps of all time, Pete, Hugh, and special guest Elliott Newell talk for what turned out to be bloody ages, answering your questions. It’s good though. You’ll like this one!

Elliott Newell is a Senior Performance Pathways Scientist at the English Institute of Sport, and a BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist specialising in Psychological Support. He’s particularly interested in performance communities, talent development practice, and philosophy of sport, and his favourite sweets are not what you’d expect!

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 7581 14 full 2.06 - A&Q with Pete and Hugh... and Elliott too! 2.05 - The Event vs. The Grind 2.05 - The Event vs. The Grind https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/205-the-event-vs-the-grind/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/205-the-event-vs-the-grind/#comments Mon, 24 May 2021 00:01:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/a32c749b-1832-37d6-8bd3-b69d5787be1a There are some sports for which athletes might spend a lifetime preparing for one shot, one opportunity. Other sports require a long push through a season, competing day in, day out, for months, only to start again the next year. The EVENT and the GRIND.  

Dr Pete and Hugh are joined by Dr Karen MacNeill, who has experience of preparing athletes as a performance consultant and psychologist at four Winter Olympics, but also of competing on the world stage as an international hockey player. Pete, Hugh, and Dr MacNeill explore the differences and similarities of the EVENT and the GRIND from the perspectives of player, coach, and psychologist, in what turned out to be a right Bobby Dazzler of an episode! 

]]> There are some sports for which athletes might spend a lifetime preparing for one shot, one opportunity. Other sports require a long push through a season, competing day in, day out, for months, only to start again the next year. The EVENT and the GRIND.  

Dr Pete and Hugh are joined by Dr Karen MacNeill, who has experience of preparing athletes as a performance consultant and psychologist at four Winter Olympics, but also of competing on the world stage as an international hockey player. Pete, Hugh, and Dr MacNeill explore the differences and similarities of the EVENT and the GRIND from the perspectives of player, coach, and psychologist, in what turned out to be a right Bobby Dazzler of an episode! 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4462 2 5 full 2.05 - The Event vs. The Grind 2.04 - How can psychology help with injuries? 2.04 - How can psychology help with injuries? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/204-how-can-psychology-help-with-injuries/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/204-how-can-psychology-help-with-injuries/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:01:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/244ba536-a681-30e0-8904-d841219337be In this episode, Dr Pete and Hugh consider the psychology of injury with special guest experts, Dr Monna Arvinen-Barrow, a Chartered Psychologist, Mental Performance Coach, and Associate Professor at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Dr Damien Clement, Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology/Athletic Training at West Virginia University. From exploring the link between stress and injury, to thinking about how we can understand and work with injured athletes more effectively, this episode has everything you need to know to appreciate the role that the mind can play in managing the injury experience.

]]> In this episode, Dr Pete and Hugh consider the psychology of injury with special guest experts, Dr Monna Arvinen-Barrow, a Chartered Psychologist, Mental Performance Coach, and Associate Professor at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Dr Damien Clement, Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology/Athletic Training at West Virginia University. From exploring the link between stress and injury, to thinking about how we can understand and work with injured athletes more effectively, this episode has everything you need to know to appreciate the role that the mind can play in managing the injury experience.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5455 2 4 full 2.04 - How can psychology help with injuries? 2.03 - How to work with/be a good sports parent? 2.03 - How to work with/be a good sports parent? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/203-how-to-work-withbe-a-good-sports-parent/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/203-how-to-work-withbe-a-good-sports-parent/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:01:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/47f5cfd4-eea7-3e68-a508-6eb91e363ec1 In this episode, Dr Pete and Hugh think about how to work with and how to be good sports parents. Dr Camilla Knight, Associate Professor at Swansea University and a specialist in parental involvement in youth sport, and Andy Bradshaw, Senior Coach Developer at UK Coaching and a coach with over 30 years’ experience, talk about the positive and negative influences that parents can have on their children’s sport experiences. We discuss what coaches and clubs can do to engage parents in positive ways, and what parents might do to support their children through their sporting journeys.

]]> In this episode, Dr Pete and Hugh think about how to work with and how to be good sports parents. Dr Camilla Knight, Associate Professor at Swansea University and a specialist in parental involvement in youth sport, and Andy Bradshaw, Senior Coach Developer at UK Coaching and a coach with over 30 years’ experience, talk about the positive and negative influences that parents can have on their children’s sport experiences. We discuss what coaches and clubs can do to engage parents in positive ways, and what parents might do to support their children through their sporting journeys.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4258 2 3 full 2.03 - How to work with/be a good sports parent? 2.02 - How do we get team culture right? 2.02 - How do we get team culture right? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/202-how-do-we-get-team-culture-right/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/202-how-do-we-get-team-culture-right/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:05:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/014d2166-8dad-37f8-a093-8ac119bc3f36 If you’re part of a team, you do not want to miss this episode. Dr Pete and Hugh talk to two absolute legends to find out how to get team culture right.

Performance psychologist, Rebecca Levett, and culture coach, author, and Global Chief Culture Officer at Right to Dream, Dr Pippa Grange, talk about defining success, the benefits of creating an environment where people can freely express themselves, and the potential dangers of romanticizing ‘winning’ cultures.

There’s something for everyone here, so whether you’re an athlete, coach, psych, or just someone who’s interested in how to do team culture well, get this episode in your ears!

]]> If you’re part of a team, you do not want to miss this episode. Dr Pete and Hugh talk to two absolute legends to find out how to get team culture right.

Performance psychologist, Rebecca Levett, and culture coach, author, and Global Chief Culture Officer at Right to Dream, Dr Pippa Grange, talk about defining success, the benefits of creating an environment where people can freely express themselves, and the potential dangers of romanticizing ‘winning’ cultures.

There’s something for everyone here, so whether you’re an athlete, coach, psych, or just someone who’s interested in how to do team culture well, get this episode in your ears!

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 5161 2 2 full 2.02 - How do we get team culture right? 2.01 - How to think straight about psychology (and the problem of toxic positivity) 2.01 - How to think straight about psychology (and the problem of toxic positivity) https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/201-how-to-think-straight-about-psychology-and-the-problem-of-toxic-positivity/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/201-how-to-think-straight-about-psychology-and-the-problem-of-toxic-positivity/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:01:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/b70d72b8-5a1c-370a-a189-de853ac32504 In the opening episode of Series 2, Dr Pete and Hugh talk to chartered sport and exercise psychologist and lecturer, Dr Darren Britton, and registered sport and exercise psychologist, Matt Cunliffe to find out how to think straight about psychology.

In a world full of Instagram experts and 'media psychologists', we explore how we might separate the pseudoscience from the evidence-based practice, and talk about how to tackle the problem of the relentless positivity that seems to invade our social media feeds. 

]]> In the opening episode of Series 2, Dr Pete and Hugh talk to chartered sport and exercise psychologist and lecturer, Dr Darren Britton, and registered sport and exercise psychologist, Matt Cunliffe to find out how to think straight about psychology.

In a world full of Instagram experts and 'media psychologists', we explore how we might separate the pseudoscience from the evidence-based practice, and talk about how to tackle the problem of the relentless positivity that seems to invade our social media feeds. 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4883 2 1 full 2.01 - How to think straight about psychology (and the problem of toxic positivity) 1.13 - EPM Sidecast - Burnout and dropout - with the No Lift Powerlifting Podcast 1.13 - EPM Sidecast - Burnout and dropout - with the No Lift Powerlifting Podcast https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/113-epm-sidecast-burnout-and-dropout-with-the-no-lift-powerlifting-podcast/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/113-epm-sidecast-burnout-and-dropout-with-the-no-lift-powerlifting-podcast/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:04:21 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/655d4d9c-8010-3352-9c4a-b818cd4a2bf9 Dr Pete and Hugh were invited onto the No Lift Podcast, hosted by Arthur Lynch, to discuss burnout and drop out in athletes specifically powerlifting athletes. 

Arthur Lynch is a bit of an enigma. Having competed at multiple IPF World Championships representing Ireland, he knows a thing or two about strength. But he's not just a very strong dude; he has a PhD in muscle physiology and BSc in Sport and Exercise science. Arthur coaches’ competitive lifters and those interested in just getting stronger as well as being a thoroughly inquisitive fellow.  Arthur is well respected in the field of strength and we thoroughly recommend you take a look at the No Lift Podcast.

 

 

]]> Dr Pete and Hugh were invited onto the No Lift Podcast, hosted by Arthur Lynch, to discuss burnout and drop out in athletes specifically powerlifting athletes. 

Arthur Lynch is a bit of an enigma. Having competed at multiple IPF World Championships representing Ireland, he knows a thing or two about strength. But he's not just a very strong dude; he has a PhD in muscle physiology and BSc in Sport and Exercise science. Arthur coaches’ competitive lifters and those interested in just getting stronger as well as being a thoroughly inquisitive fellow.  Arthur is well respected in the field of strength and we thoroughly recommend you take a look at the No Lift Podcast.

 

 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4947 1 13 full 1.13 - EPM Sidecast - Burnout and dropout - with the No Lift Powerlifting Podcast 1.12 - EPM Sidecast - Coaching Burnout - with Sigma Nutrition 1.12 - EPM Sidecast - Coaching Burnout - with Sigma Nutrition https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/112-epm-sidecast-coaching-burnout-with-sigma-nutrition/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/112-epm-sidecast-coaching-burnout-with-sigma-nutrition/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:56:21 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/d4052760-887f-3f46-a8ec-99d6caf77d75 Danny Lennon claims on his Instagram to be an expert at nothing and curious about a lot. We think only one of those things is true. Founder of Sigma Nutrition and head of content creation for the company, Danny hosts top-ranked podcast, Sigma Nutrition Radio, and is a respected educator in the field. Dr Pete and Hugh were invited onto the Sigma Nutrition Radio Podcast to discuss Dr Pete’s specialist research area, burnout and coaches.

Find more on Danny Lennon and check out the coaching and nutrition services services offered by him and his employees at Sigma Nutrition.

Website: www.sigmanutrition.com

Twitter @NutritionDanny

]]> Danny Lennon claims on his Instagram to be an expert at nothing and curious about a lot. We think only one of those things is true. Founder of Sigma Nutrition and head of content creation for the company, Danny hosts top-ranked podcast, Sigma Nutrition Radio, and is a respected educator in the field. Dr Pete and Hugh were invited onto the Sigma Nutrition Radio Podcast to discuss Dr Pete’s specialist research area, burnout and coaches.

Find more on Danny Lennon and check out the coaching and nutrition services services offered by him and his employees at Sigma Nutrition.

Website: www.sigmanutrition.com

Twitter @NutritionDanny

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 3949 1 12 full 1.12 - EPM Sidecast - Coaching Burnout - with Sigma Nutrition 1.11 - Ho Ho Holiday Special! 1.11 - Ho Ho Holiday Special! https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/111-holiday-special/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/111-holiday-special/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:01:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/3606e5a8-b961-3bbb-bb8d-1de1ceeec2c0 In this festive edition of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete and Hugh look back at Series One, look forward to Series 2, and try to spread some festive cheer at the end of what has been... well let's just say a memorable 2020. 

 

 

]]> In this festive edition of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete and Hugh look back at Series One, look forward to Series 2, and try to spread some festive cheer at the end of what has been... well let's just say a memorable 2020. 

 

 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 1758 1 11 full 1.11 - Ho Ho Holiday Special! EPM Extras - Winning Mindset EPM Extras - Winning Mindset https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/epm-extras-winning-mindset/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/epm-extras-winning-mindset/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:02:00 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/70e99e65-eef3-3a4e-b3ab-8e039685480f Welcome to EPM Extras! In this mini-podcast episode, you can hear some of the extra bits from Episode 1.02, where Dr Pete and Hugh talked to Prof. Dave Collins, Director at Grey Matters Performance Ltd., about the controversial idea of a 'Winning Mindset' 

]]> Welcome to EPM Extras! In this mini-podcast episode, you can hear some of the extra bits from Episode 1.02, where Dr Pete and Hugh talked to Prof. Dave Collins, Director at Grey Matters Performance Ltd., about the controversial idea of a 'Winning Mindset' 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 744 bonus 1.10 - What's the deal with mindfulness? 1.10 - What's the deal with mindfulness? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/110-whats-the-deal-with-mindfulness/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/110-whats-the-deal-with-mindfulness/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2020 03:34:06 +0000 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/8d61125b-8b3a-3d52-9b6f-eca4c1e28027 In this, the final episode of Series 1, we talk to one of the world’s leading experts on Mindfulness, Joe Mannion, to find out just what all the fuss is about. What is mindfulness really, and perhaps more importantly, what is not mindfulness? What’s the theory, and is there actually any evidence to show that it’s helpful? Who shouldn’t do it? We answer all of these questions and more on Episode 10 of EightyPercentMental. 

]]> In this, the final episode of Series 1, we talk to one of the world’s leading experts on Mindfulness, Joe Mannion, to find out just what all the fuss is about. What is mindfulness really, and perhaps more importantly, what is not mindfulness? What’s the theory, and is there actually any evidence to show that it’s helpful? Who shouldn’t do it? We answer all of these questions and more on Episode 10 of EightyPercentMental. 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4301 1 10 full 1.10 - What's the deal with mindfulness? 1.09 - Is what you see really what you get? 1.09 - Is what you see really what you get? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/109-is-what-you-see-really-what-you-get/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/109-is-what-you-see-really-what-you-get/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:02:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/ae95ca28-c2ee-34cb-9832-7ae720680f98 In this episode, we learn how to practice bobsleigh in the bath! We discuss the idea of mental rehearsal and see what the benefits of using it might be. Along with special guest Eoghan McNeill, a PhD researcher from the University of Limerick in Ireland, we explore the differences between imagery, visualisation, and mental practice. We talk about how imagery is thought to work, and what the potential benefits might be, not only for performance, but in other areas of our lives too.

]]> In this episode, we learn how to practice bobsleigh in the bath! We discuss the idea of mental rehearsal and see what the benefits of using it might be. Along with special guest Eoghan McNeill, a PhD researcher from the University of Limerick in Ireland, we explore the differences between imagery, visualisation, and mental practice. We talk about how imagery is thought to work, and what the potential benefits might be, not only for performance, but in other areas of our lives too.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 3254 1 09 full 1.09 - Is what you see really what you get? 1.08 - EPM Sidecast - Where's your head at? - with Rugby Coach Weekly 1.08 - EPM Sidecast - Where's your head at? - with Rugby Coach Weekly https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/108-epm-sidecast-wheres-your-head-at-with-rugby-coach-weekly/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/108-epm-sidecast-wheres-your-head-at-with-rugby-coach-weekly/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:04:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/dee0c9d4-07c7-3a34-87c1-85b50671be25 In our first ever EightyPercentMental Sidecast, Dr Pete and Hugh take over the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast. You don’t have to be into rugby to enjoy this one though! Hugh is asking the questions, while Pete, and guests, Ross Shand and Dr Andrew Wood discuss how they would solve real-life problems. The catch? They don’t know what the questions are going to be, and they each have to give a different answer, based on their knowledge, experience, and ability to make things up quickly.

How did we come up with this great idea? We didn't. Dan Cottrell from Rugby Coach Weekly runs this same “Haunted House” process with coaches - a great way to challenge and develop practice – so we teamed up, and this EPM Sidecast is the result. Enjoy - and then go check out the RCW podcast!

  • Rugby Coach Weekly podcast on Twitter: @RugbyCoachWeek
  • Ross Shand on Twitter: @RossShand
  • Dr Andrew Wood on Twitter: @Woodington89
  • Dan Cottrell on Twitter: @Dan_Cottrell
]]> In our first ever EightyPercentMental Sidecast, Dr Pete and Hugh take over the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast. You don’t have to be into rugby to enjoy this one though! Hugh is asking the questions, while Pete, and guests, Ross Shand and Dr Andrew Wood discuss how they would solve real-life problems. The catch? They don’t know what the questions are going to be, and they each have to give a different answer, based on their knowledge, experience, and ability to make things up quickly.

How did we come up with this great idea? We didn't. Dan Cottrell from Rugby Coach Weekly runs this same “Haunted House” process with coaches - a great way to challenge and develop practice – so we teamed up, and this EPM Sidecast is the result. Enjoy - and then go check out the RCW podcast!

  • Rugby Coach Weekly podcast on Twitter: @RugbyCoachWeek
  • Ross Shand on Twitter: @RossShand
  • Dr Andrew Wood on Twitter: @Woodington89
  • Dan Cottrell on Twitter: @Dan_Cottrell
]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4585 1 8 full 1.08 - EPM Sidecast - Where's your head at? - with Rugby Coach Weekly 1.07 How do we set goals that really stick? 1.07 How do we set goals that really stick? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/107-how-do-we-set-goals-that-really-stick/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/107-how-do-we-set-goals-that-really-stick/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/ad44e434-c981-3d45-b764-32f306d5d5de Dr Pete and Hugh find out everything we need to know about setting goals by talking with performance psychologist for British Para-Swimming, Charlotte Hinchliffe, and chartered sport and exercise psychologist Hannah Brooks. In this episode, we discuss what setting goals actually does for us, talk about some of the reasons that we often find goals so hard to stick to, and think about how athletes and teams set goals that really work for them.

]]> Dr Pete and Hugh find out everything we need to know about setting goals by talking with performance psychologist for British Para-Swimming, Charlotte Hinchliffe, and chartered sport and exercise psychologist Hannah Brooks. In this episode, we discuss what setting goals actually does for us, talk about some of the reasons that we often find goals so hard to stick to, and think about how athletes and teams set goals that really work for them.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 3541 1 7 full 1.07 How do we set goals that really stick? 1.06 - Is confidence overrated? 1.06 - Is confidence overrated? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/106-is-confidence-overrated/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/106-is-confidence-overrated/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/27fd52fa-82fa-3edc-a6cd-8fee146cfc89 Dr Pete and Hugh explore the importance of confidence. In this episode, we interview two athletes: Britain’s number 1 shot putter and World Championship finalist, Sophie Mckinna, and Rio 2016 Paralympic Silver medallist (Para Powerlifting) and Crohn’s disease warrior, Ali Jawad. We get some fascinating insights into what confidence means to them, how they build and maintain confidence when things don’t go according to plan, and the important role that psychologists and coaches can have in making or breaking confidence when it matters.

]]> Dr Pete and Hugh explore the importance of confidence. In this episode, we interview two athletes: Britain’s number 1 shot putter and World Championship finalist, Sophie Mckinna, and Rio 2016 Paralympic Silver medallist (Para Powerlifting) and Crohn’s disease warrior, Ali Jawad. We get some fascinating insights into what confidence means to them, how they build and maintain confidence when things don’t go according to plan, and the important role that psychologists and coaches can have in making or breaking confidence when it matters.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 4405 1 6 full 1.06 - Is confidence overrated? EPM Extras - Anxiety EPM Extras - Anxiety https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/epm-extras-anxiety/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/epm-extras-anxiety/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2020 11:46:39 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/7a3b9f0a-20c6-3d0d-8565-c087335e2fd0 Welcome to EPM Extras! In this mini-podcast episode, you can hear some of the extra bits from Episode 1.05, where Dr Pete and Hugh asked Dr Josie Perry and Jo Davies why we get nervous and what we should do about it. If you've listened to that episode already, you know what else you're going to find here too!

]]> Welcome to EPM Extras! In this mini-podcast episode, you can hear some of the extra bits from Episode 1.05, where Dr Pete and Hugh asked Dr Josie Perry and Jo Davies why we get nervous and what we should do about it. If you've listened to that episode already, you know what else you're going to find here too!

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 1086 bonus EPM Extras - Anxiety 1.05 - Why do we get nervous and what should we do about it? 1.05 - Why do we get nervous and what should we do about it? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/105-why-do-we-get-nervous-and-what-should-we-do-about-it/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/105-why-do-we-get-nervous-and-what-should-we-do-about-it/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e7838c39-f81a-33eb-81fa-6a256258ec8f In this highly competitive and somewhat musical episode of EightyPercentMental, we talk with Dr Josephine Perry, a sport psychologist who literally wrote the book on Performing under Pressure, and Jo Davies, who runs a private practice consultancy focusing on sport psychology, wellbeing, and personal development. We try to get to the bottom of why it is that we get nervous, what anxiety actually is, and what we can do to manage nerves when they become unhelpful for performance.

]]> In this highly competitive and somewhat musical episode of EightyPercentMental, we talk with Dr Josephine Perry, a sport psychologist who literally wrote the book on Performing under Pressure, and Jo Davies, who runs a private practice consultancy focusing on sport psychology, wellbeing, and personal development. We try to get to the bottom of why it is that we get nervous, what anxiety actually is, and what we can do to manage nerves when they become unhelpful for performance.

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 3910 1 5 full 1.05 - Why do we get nervous and what should we do about it? 1.04 - Who is the Mental GOAT? Part II 1.04 - Who is the Mental GOAT? Part II https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/104-who-is-the-mental-goat-part-ii/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/104-who-is-the-mental-goat-part-ii/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:01:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/75bf75db-28e5-3259-b213-698580bb5f3d The Mental GOAT conversation continues. In Part II, we talk more about the qualities that make up mental ‘greatness’ – whatever that is – and how we can develop them in practice.  With Dr Chelsi Day, a specialist in clinical psychology at ‘The’ Ohio State University, Todd Cauthorn, ex-professional Basketball player, and Dr Leah Washington a professor of Sports Medicine and Sport Psychology, whose favourite colour is glitter. 

US listeners, please vote in November - check if you are registered, look up your state, get volunteer opportunities: https://votesaveamerica.com/ 

]]> The Mental GOAT conversation continues. In Part II, we talk more about the qualities that make up mental ‘greatness’ – whatever that is – and how we can develop them in practice.  With Dr Chelsi Day, a specialist in clinical psychology at ‘The’ Ohio State University, Todd Cauthorn, ex-professional Basketball player, and Dr Leah Washington a professor of Sports Medicine and Sport Psychology, whose favourite colour is glitter. 

US listeners, please vote in November - check if you are registered, look up your state, get volunteer opportunities: https://votesaveamerica.com/ 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 2777 1 4 full 1.04 - Who is the Mental GOAT? Part II 1.03 - Who is the Mental GOAT? 1.03 - Who is the Mental GOAT? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/103-who-is-the-mental-goat/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/103-who-is-the-mental-goat/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/30103c9c-db9a-3c01-80c0-cef0c5edc8e1 This week, Dr Pete and Hugh are joined by Dr Chelsi Day, Sport Psychologist at ‘The’ Ohio State University, Todd Cauthorn, ex-professional Basketball player, and Dr Leah Washington, a professor of Sports Medicine and Sport Psychology. In this episode we try to determine, once and for all, who - mentally speaking anyway - is the greatest athlete of all time.... Who is the Mental GOAT? 

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]]> This week, Dr Pete and Hugh are joined by Dr Chelsi Day, Sport Psychologist at ‘The’ Ohio State University, Todd Cauthorn, ex-professional Basketball player, and Dr Leah Washington, a professor of Sports Medicine and Sport Psychology. In this episode we try to determine, once and for all, who - mentally speaking anyway - is the greatest athlete of all time.... Who is the Mental GOAT? 

US listeners, please vote in November - check if you are registered, look up your state, get volunteer opportunities: https://votesaveamerica.com/ 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 3801 1 3 full 1.03 - Who is the Mental GOAT? 1.02 - Is there such a thing as a winning mindset? 1.02 - Is there such a thing as a winning mindset? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/102-is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-winning-mindset/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/102-is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-winning-mindset/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/96e6c306-b71c-3bd8-adcc-d0fc0a0845fa We talk to Prof. Dave Collins, Director at Grey Matters Performance Ltd., about the idea of a ‘winning mindset’. Dave has worked with over 70 World or Olympic medalists, coached to national level in three sports, is a 5th Dan black belt in Karate, and an ex Royal Marine – and that’s not even the half of it! 

In this episode, we explore the concept of the ‘winning mindset’ and what such a thing might actually consist of. We talk about whether personality might play a role, the importance of context, and whether or not we can learn to exhibit a winning mentality. 

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]]> We talk to Prof. Dave Collins, Director at Grey Matters Performance Ltd., about the idea of a ‘winning mindset’. Dave has worked with over 70 World or Olympic medalists, coached to national level in three sports, is a 5th Dan black belt in Karate, and an ex Royal Marine – and that’s not even the half of it! 

In this episode, we explore the concept of the ‘winning mindset’ and what such a thing might actually consist of. We talk about whether personality might play a role, the importance of context, and whether or not we can learn to exhibit a winning mentality. 

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]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 3607 1 02 full 1.02 - Is there such a thing as a winning mindset? 1.01 - What is sport psychology anyway? 1.01 - What is sport psychology anyway? https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/101-what-is-sport-psychology-anyway/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/101-what-is-sport-psychology-anyway/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/57c0b1ba-c692-30a3-90bc-ff675af3a6ab In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga & Hugh Gilmore talk to Dr Jonathan Fader, a clinical and performance psychologist, best known for his work in Major League Baseball and the NFL. We discuss what sport psychology is (and what it isn't), and some of the ways that psychology might help athletes and coaches take their performance to the next level. 

Dr. Fader is the co-founder of Union Square Practice, a mental health centre, and SportStrata, a performance coaching group, located in New York City, and is the author of Life as Sport. 

]]> In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga & Hugh Gilmore talk to Dr Jonathan Fader, a clinical and performance psychologist, best known for his work in Major League Baseball and the NFL. We discuss what sport psychology is (and what it isn't), and some of the ways that psychology might help athletes and coaches take their performance to the next level. 

Dr. Fader is the co-founder of Union Square Practice, a mental health centre, and SportStrata, a performance coaching group, located in New York City, and is the author of Life as Sport. 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 2695 1 01 full 1.01 - What is sport psychology anyway? Episode 0 Episode 0 https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/episode-00-1598951852/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/episode-00-1598951852/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2020 08:55:00 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/f0fe01bc-4348-3a65-bfd1-858a886c0dce Just a short introduction to the Eighty Percent Mental podcast. In three minutes, Dr Pete Olusoga explains what this podcast series is about, and what you can expect from each episode. 

]]> Just a short introduction to the Eighty Percent Mental podcast. In three minutes, Dr Pete Olusoga explains what this podcast series is about, and what you can expect from each episode. 

]]> Dr Peter Olusoga true No 201 1 full Episode 0 Trailer Trailer https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/season-one-trailer-1597958099/ https://eightypercentmental.podbean.com/e/season-one-trailer-1597958099/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:45:06 +0100 eightypercentmental.podbean.com/54c07c0c-b773-3d9d-aa29-6e71e5c6d914 Welcome to Eighty Percent Mental. This is just a short preview of what you can expect from this brand new podcast all about the psychology of sport and performance.

]]> Welcome to Eighty Percent Mental. This is just a short preview of what you can expect from this brand new podcast all about the psychology of sport and performance.

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