We can view competition as a war or as a partnership. Can how we view it have an impact on what behaviours we accept and how we interpret facial expressions?

Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment Therapy! What is cognition fusion and defusion?

Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment therapy is part of the new generation of the cognitive-behavioural approach! Here’s my understanding of it

Here’s how I used mental skills to help me complete a half-marathon with little to no marathon training. Disclaimer - don’t try running a long distance when you haven’t trained for it.

The journey of becoming the best practitioner I can be is slowly increasing the level stress I’m experience. But just like being an athlete, being a stressed is part of the process.

COVID-19 has had a drastic impact on our way of living, but have we thought about the mental impact it can have on athletes? Here are my thoughts

Anthony Joshua faces Andy Ruiz Jr for the second time to reclaim his champion status and the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight championship titles. But can he handle the pressure of this rematch? #AnthonyJoshua #RuizJoshua2 #boxing #mindset #pressure #psychology #boxing #nerves #sport #sportpsychology #performance #joshua #andyruiz #underarmour #fight #match #heavyweight #champion #championship

In this episode I’m joined with Olympic bobsleigh athlete, Greg Cackett! we talk about what it was like to enter the Olympic village, the importance of being a team player and why bobsledding is harder than you think.

Greg’s next pursuit is the 2022 Winter Olympics. If you want to support Greg along his journey then feel free to contribute to his crowdfunder (https://www.pledgesports.org/projects/greg-cackett-beijing-olympic-bid/). To follow his journey as a double Olympian, follow him on his Instagram account @gregcackett1 (https://instagram.com/gregcackett1?igshid=dxoxuwycc0up)

#sport #psychology #bobsleigh #sprint #cycling #track #winterolympics #olympian #greatbritain #british #athlete #bobsledder #performance #team #group #olympics

In this episode I’m joined with 3x CrossFit Games athlete and 2019s 8th fittest woman on earth, Bethany Shadburne! We talk about the importance of experiences, the mental demands of the CrossFit Games, doping and her support network!

To watch Bethany’s journey and experiences as a CrossFit athlete make sure to follow her on Instagram (https://instagram.com/bethanycf?igshid=1n1rjnd5k4dtt)

#crossfit #crossfitgames #reebok #athlete #bethanyshadburne #2019crossfitgames #competition #training #performance #sport #psychology #mentalskills #doping #socialsupport #coach #gymnastics #weightlifting #barbell #calisthenics

In this episode I’m joined with elite artistic roller skater Macarena Carrascosa! She talks about compartment syndrome, pushing through pain, eating behaviours and body image attitudes in the sport

To follow her journey make sure to follow her on Instagram (https://instagram.com/hey_macarenafitness?igshid=1sqn7mumszfld). If you want to get in contact with her and are in Auckland interested in learning how to skate and compete, visit her website www.heymacarena.co.nz!

#sport #psychology #podcast #artistic #rollerskating #rollerskater #performance #competition #training #athlete #elite #international #eating #behaviour #attitude #nerves #mindset #mentality #injury #bodyimage #culture