The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast 99. The Champion Mindset: Thriving with Heather Moyse
Four-time Olympian, two-time gold medalist, World Rugby Hall of Famer and high-performance coach Heather Moyse returns to The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast for a transformative conversation on sustainable success. In this energizing episode, Heather and Dwayne explore what it really means to thrive—from corporate burnout and high performance to the true essence of recovery, clarity, and fulfillment.
Heather breaks down her signature “Podium Process”—a framework for shifting from autopilot to intentional mastery. With humour, honesty, and Olympic-level insight, she shares how to move from societal expectations to personal values, how to reframe setbacks, and how to redefine balance on your own terms.
This isn’t just about peak performance. It’s about purpose-driven living—without sacrificing your wellbeing.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome back, Heather Moyse
01:30 – What Heather’s been working on: new keynotes and multiple book ideas
04:00 – Introducing “The Champion Mindset” and what sets it apart
06:45 – Mindset shifts: thriving > extreme productivity
09:15 – Corporate vs. athletic performance parallels
11:00 – Heather’s “Podium Process”: Dream, Plan, Pursue, Perform
13:30 – Self-sabotage and moving through internal blocks
17:00 – Recovery ≠ rest: the burnout epidemic explained
19:15 – Micro, Meso & Macro Recovery in sport and business
22:00 – Why “one step back, two steps forward” is a strategic power move
27:00 – Root Why vs. Surface Goals: questions that clarify your true path
33:00 – Gender differences in burnout and balance
38:00 – Self-sabotage, people-pleasing, and the fear of judgment
42:00 – Why clarity requires disconnection from the noise
45:30 – Heather’s own mindfulness & recovery practices
51:00 – What propels forward movement and momentum
55:00 – From High Performance to Mastery (Dwayne’s mindset shift)
57:30 – Final thoughts + where to connect with Heather
Notable Quotes:
“People don’t need to feel guilt and shame for not doing all the things social media tells us to do.” — Heather Moyse
“Burnout isn’t from too much work—it’s from too little recovery.” — Heather Moyse
“You can’t feel fulfilled when you’re living a life aligned with someone else’s values.” — Heather Moyse
“We’re more committed to recharging our phones than ourselves.” — Heather Moyse
Resources & Mentions:
- Heather Moyse Website https://www.heathermoyse.com/
- Book: Redefining Realistic by Heather Moyse
- Instagram: @heathermoyse
- Listen to Heather’s first episode on the Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Uw17Z9M6WXq8H5LmFBy9Y?si=32ySJBUWTSm-XyqtO9GlQw
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cHwtyjwQ1LC3dgJA8W48k?si=OOtCOvU2QIeIfRVuemh2lw
Key Takeaways:
- High performance is not sustainable without intentional recovery built into your system.
- The Podium Process (Dream → Plan → Pursue → Perform) is a customizable roadmap for fulfillment.
- Clarity requires space—true insight only comes when you step back from the noise.
- Reframing setbacks is a skill—one that separates people who grow from those who stall.
- Thriving ≠ doing more. It means aligning with your values, your energy, and your purpose.
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