Episode 23 - Kiesza on Performing as a Superstar

A very special episode with a Canadian (and a little bit of Norwegian) artist, Kiesa Rae Ellestad.

Kiesza broke through globally with Hideaway — only to face a sudden neurological injury that forced her to step away from the spotlight at the peak of her career. In this conversation, we go beyond the headlines and talk about what happens when the body fails, the identity cracks, and the mind is forced to adapt.

We explore:

• What it’s really like to lose control in a high-performance career

• The psychological cost of fame and constant expectations

• Injury, recovery, and rebuilding confidence from zero

• Creativity, discipline, and mental resilience

• How to perform again when fear, doubt, and uncertainty are present

This episode is for athletes, artists, performers, coaches, and anyone navigating pressure, burnout, or a forced reset in life.

🎧 A conversation about mental strength, vulnerability, and the long road back. Told with honesty, without clichés, but with humour and some diversions.

Kiesza, ladies and gentlemen. Enjoy!

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Keep your mind set, and be willing to go for it.

Episode 22 - Ethics in Sport Psychology

In this episode, I share insights into the limitations of Sport Psychology and reflections on when an athlete becomes a patient due to psychological illnesses.

This episode is inspired by the psychologist and sport psychologist Dr. Henrik Herrebroden and his keynote on ethics.

I also share the elite referee Tom Henning Øvreboe's study on Norwegian Elite Athletes and their scores on psychological illnesses. His study from 2023 can be read here.

I am also sharing reflections on solutions raising the common question:

Should the Sport Psychologist Consultant stop the collaboration with the athlete with a psychological illness? Or should the Sport Psychologist Consultant continue the alliance?

Listen and give me YOUR opinion.

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Episode 21 - Attachement Styles (Coach-Athlete)

Attachment styles shape how children, adolescents, and athletes respond to stress, feedback, and relationships.

In this episode, Daniel Osen breaks down the four attachment styles — Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganised — and explains how they influence emotional regulation, performance, and effective coaching.

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Episode 20 - Alochol & Performance

In this episode of Mind Set Go, Daniel Osen explores how alcohol quietly impacts focus, sleep, hormones, and long-term performance. Drawing on sport psychology and neuroscience, he explains why even small amounts can disrupt recovery, dull mental clarity, and accelerate ageing — and how understanding these effects can help you reclaim natural energy, discipline, and precision.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and keep your Mind Set Go.

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How to Receive Feedback Like a Pro

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In this episode of Mind Set Go, Daniel Osen breaks down one of the most overlooked skills in high-performance psychology: the art of receiving feedback. Drawing on insights from Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen’s acclaimed book Thank You for the Feedback, Daniel explores how the ability to take feedback well — not just give it — is a defining marker of growth, adaptability, and elite performance.

You’ll learn:

• 🎯 Why success depends more on how you receive feedback than how it’s delivered

• 🧩 The three types of feedback (Appreciation, Coaching, Evaluation) — and how to tell them apart

• ⚡ The three psychological triggers that block learning, and how to manage them

• 🧭 How to distinguish coaching from judgement to avoid defensiveness

• 🌱 Why feedback is information, not identity — and how to use it as fuel for progress

Packed with practical strategies, psychological theory, and reflective questions, this episode helps you transform feedback from something you fear into something you leverage.

Whether you’re an athlete, leader, or professional seeking growth, this conversation will help you shift from reaction to reflection — and turn every piece of feedback into an opportunity to get better.

🎧 Listen now — and learn how to turn critique into clarity, and pressure into progress.

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🛌 Episode 18 - Sleep, Screens & Performance: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You

Why does sleep matter more than ever — not just in elite sport, but in the military, policing, intelligence, and everyday life?

In this episode, Daniel Osen (PhD student, mental coach, and Armed Forces) dives deep into how sleep affects decision-making, recovery, emotions, and long-term performance. Drawing on the latest Norwegian and international research, this episode offers practical, science-backed advice for anyone aiming to perform under pressure.

🎯 Key takeaways:
– Why 3 nights of poor sleep is a cognitive risk
– How social media sabotages recovery
– The link between sleep, injuries, and emotions
– 4 evidence-based tips for better sleep

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In this episode of Mind Set Go, host Daniel Osen unpacks the science and practice of mental training in high readiness professions—drawing from his own bachelor thesis on performance psychology in the police.

Why do elite athletes invest in psychological training, but many emergency professionals don’t? Daniel explores the transferable tools from sport psychology—goal setting, visualisation, relaxation, and self-talk—and how these methods can enhance decision-making, resilience, and performance under pressure.

With real examples from police interviews and research collaborations in Iceland and Norway, this episode bridges theory and practice in a way that's accessible, evidence-based, and immediately useful—whether you're in uniform, in sport, or simply facing stress in daily life.

🎧 Topics covered:

• What mental training is (and isn’t)

• How police and athletes alike can benefit from it

• The PETTLEP model of visualisation

• Breathing techniques used by Navy SEALs and police patrol units

• The power of inner dialogue in stressful situations

🧠 Practical, grounded, and relevant for anyone who wants to perform when it matters.

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Why are we often kinder to others than we are to ourselves?

In this powerful episode of Mind Set Go, mental performance coach Daniel Osen explores the psychology of self-criticism—where it comes from, how it sabotages us, and what we can do to change the internal narrative.

From childhood comparisons and capitalism’s hustle culture to perfectionism and emotional self-sabotage, this episode digs deep into why we judge ourselves so harshly—and how to stop. Featuring insights inspired by Jordan Peterson, real-world metaphors (including babies on doorsteps and walking toddlers), and the latest research on perfectionism, self-compassion, and mental health.

🧠 Learn why accountability is not the same as blame
💡 Discover the difference between healthy standards and psychological drowning
🤝 Try practical tools like self-hugs, “dates with yourself,” and redefining your inner critic

Supported by research from Smith et al. (2020), Gilbert & Irons (2005), and psychedelic therapy studies from Griffiths et al. (2016), this episode gives you both the science and the soul behind self-acceptance.

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Be kinder to your mind. You live there.

🎧 The Inner Voice: Competing for Yourself, Not for Them

Why do so many athletes burn out, break down, or lose their love for the game? Often, it’s not the training. It’s not even the pressure. It’s the fact that they stopped listening to their own voice.
In this episode, I explore why following your inner voice isn’t some fluffy self-help advice, but a performance imperative. We talk about identity, autonomy, parental pressure, and what it actually means to take ownership of your career.

🎓 Hosted by Daniel Osen – mental coach, PhD student in performance psychology.
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Episode 14 - Make Priorities and Decide!

Are you constantly busy — but rarely productive? In this episode of Mind Set Go, we explore how to take control of your time and focus by mastering your priorities using insights from performance psychology, neuroscience, and the well-known Eisenhower Matrix.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between urgent and important tasks (and why we often get it wrong)

• Why decision fatigue affects even high performers

• How unfinished tasks clutter your mind — and what to do about it

• Why multitasking doesn't work, cognitively speaking

• Simple strategies and exercises to help you regain focus and take action

We’ll also look at how Warren Buffett and Steve Jobs used strategic prioritisation to achieve extraordinary results — and how you can apply the same tools in your everyday life.

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Thanks for tuning in — now set your mind, and go.