Ascent with Tom Foxley

Ascent with Tom Foxley

By Tom Foxley, Mental Performance Coach for Business OwnersBusinessEntrepreneurshipHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-Improvement
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Ascent with Tom Foxley episodes

  • Mental Edge 89: 400 years of war—and the secret that finally ended it

    For 400 years, the Comanches were unstoppable.

    They fought against state-backed armies with cutting-edge weapons—and won with bows and arrows.

    Every officer who tried to defeat them failed.

    Until one man changed the game completely.

    And the way he did it? It’s the exact strategy you need to win the battle inside your own mind.

    In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

    • How one of history’s greatest warrior cultures held their ground for centuries.
    • The one mindset shift that finally ended the war.
    • Why fighting yourself only makes your struggles stronger—and what to do instead.
    • If you’re tired of battling your own mind, this episode will change how you see everything.

      Connect with Tom:

      • Instagram: @tomfoxley
      • Website: www.tomfoxley.me
      • If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

        4 min
      • Mental Edge 88: The Hidden Truth About Those Who Reach Their Potential

        The people who keep leveling up in life all realise one thing that most people don’t.

        And once you see it, you’ll never approach challenges the same way again.

        In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

        • The two levels of every challenge—and why most people only focus on one.
        • The real reason some people hit their limit while others keep growing.
        • How to turn every struggle into an opportunity to become who you’re meant to be.
        • If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to keep evolving while others stay stuck, this episode will show you the missing piece.

          Connect with Tom:

          • Instagram: @tomfoxley
          • Website: www.tomfoxley.me
          • If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

            4 min
          • Mental Edge 87: The 3 Components of Mental Fitness & How to Train Them

            If you feel confused about how to train your mind, you’re not alone.

            Every so-called expert tells you something different.

            But elite mental fitness comes down to just three components:

            1. Resilience – Your ability to adapt to stress and thrive.
            2. Clarity – The power to see yourself, your path, and your potential clearly.
            3. Character – Becoming who you’re meant to be through deliberate training.
            4. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down exactly how to train each one so you can start operating at a higher level immediately.

              If you’re tired of mindset confusion, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to mental fitness.

              Connect with Tom:

              • Instagram: @tomfoxley
              • Website: www.tomfoxley.me
              • If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

                5 min
              • Mental Edge 86: Why Traditional Self-Improvement is Failing You

                You’ve tried podcasts, books, therapy, business coaching, meditation apps…

                And you’re still not where you want to be.

                The problem isn’t you. The problem is that these tools aren’t designed for high performers like you.

                In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

                • Why traditional self-improvement isn’t enough.
                • The three major flaws in books, coaching, and courses.
                • What elite mental fitness actually looks like—and why it’s the missing piece in your growth.
                • If you feel like you’ve been doing everything right but still not breaking through, this episode is for you.

                  Connect with Tom:

                  • Instagram: @tomfoxley
                  • Website: www.tomfoxley.me
                  • If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

                    4 min
                  • Mental Edge 85: The Stolen Cow & The Secret to True Freedom

                    I woke up to find a cow on the kitchen table.

                    And somehow, that moment taught me one of the most important lessons about freedom.

                    In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share:

                    • The ridiculous stolen cow story from my ski season in France.
                    • Why most business owners get trapped in a game that doesn’t serve them.
                    • The 3 types of clarity you need to create real freedom.
                    • If you’ve ever felt like you’re building a life that doesn’t quite feel right, this episode is for you.

                      Connect with Tom:

                      • Instagram: @tomfoxley
                      • Website: www.tomfoxley.me
                      • If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

                        5 min
                      • Mental Edge 84: The Moment I Discovered if I Was a Coward or a Hero

                        An avalanche roared toward us, and in that split second, I discovered who I really was.

                        It wasn’t luck or instinct—it was mental training.

                        In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share the moment when everything was on the line, and how it taught me that high performance isn't about rising to expectations, but about falling back on preparation.

                        I also discuss:

                        • Why leaving critical moments to chance is a massive mistake.
                        • How everyday challenges are your personal avalanches.
                        • Why elite mental fitness is the only way to ensure you’re ready when it matters most.
                        • If you've ever wondered whether you're truly prepared for life’s biggest moments, this episode is for you.

                          Connect with Tom:

                          • Instagram: @tomfoxley
                          • Website: www.tomfoxley.me
                          • If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

                            5 min
                          • Mental Edge 83: Why Mental Health Advice is Screwing Over High Performers

                            The mental fitness world is failing ambitious people.

                            It’s the only area where the dominant advice is “just be less ambitious.”

                            Nowhere else in life would you be told to stop trying to be better.

                            In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

                            • The ridiculous double standard in mental health advice.
                            • Why your ambition isn’t the problem—your training is.
                            • How to increase your mental resilience instead of lowering your goals.
                            • If you’ve ever been told to “just relax and stop pushing so hard”, this episode is for you.

                              Connect with Tom:

                              • Instagram: @tomfoxley
                              • Website: www.tomfoxley.me
                              • If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

                                5 min
                              • Mental Edge 82: You don’t need to do less—you need to get stronger

                                You’ve got big goals, big responsibilities, and a lot on your plate.

                                And when it starts to feel like too much?

                                The weak will tell you to do less.

                                But that’s not the answer.

                                In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I break down:

                                • Why people want you to stay small and unexceptional.
                                • The real reason pressure feels overwhelming.
                                • How to increase your capacity for challenge instead of backing down.
                                • If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, this episode will show you how to handle more—without burning out.

                                  Connect with Tom:

                                  • Instagram: @tomfoxley
                                  • Website: www.tomfoxley.me
                                  • If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

                                    4 min
                                  • Mental Edge 81: If you're stuck, ask yourself this

                                    When you don’t know what to do, ask yourself one thing:

                                    “What makes the best adventure?”

                                    Because life isn’t about playing it safe. It’s about leaning into challenge, risk, and uncertainty.

                                    In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I explore:

                                    • Why we lose our sense of adventure as we get older.
                                    • The 3-question test to know if you should take the leap.
                                    • How my leap into the unknown changed everything.
                                    • If you’ve been stuck in indecision or fear, this episode will push you to finally take action.

                                      Connect with Tom:

                                      • Instagram: @tomfoxley
                                      • Website: www.tomfoxley.me
                                      • If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

                                        5 min
                                      • Mental Edge 80: How bear spray taught me a lesson about asking for help

                                        There’s a toxic belief that real success means figuring everything out yourself.

                                        But here’s the truth:

                                        The most successful people don’t go it alone—they find guides.

                                        In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share:

                                        • The stupid mistakes I made trying to do everything myself.
                                        • Why the DIY mindset will eventually hold you back.
                                        • The real reason successful people seek out coaches, mentors, and guides.
                                        • If you’re still trying to brute-force your way forward, this episode will shift your thinking.

                                          Connect with Tom:

                                          • Instagram: @tomfoxley
                                          • Website: www.tomfoxley.me
                                          • If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

                                            5 min

                                          About Ascent with Tom Foxley

                                          From the publisher's feed

                                          You want to be able to build a business that gives you freedom, whilst training like an athlete and being a great family man too. The Ascent podcast will show you how to ascend to becoming the kind of person who can do all of that.

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