The Freedom Project

If you feel stuck in life or business, you might be asking the wrong question. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a simple but powerful lesson—one that starts with two half-dead plants on my desk. Because what if your lack of success has nothing to do with you—and everything to do with the conditions you’re in? Tune in to discover: The real reason you’re not growing (it’s not what you think). How your environment shapes every decision you make. The simple shift that can unlock massive personal growth. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve hit your limit, this episode will show you how to break through. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

Fear can freeze you in place—whether you’re on a mountain, in business, or facing any major challenge. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a real-life mountain rescue that taught me a powerful lesson about overcoming fear and taking action. Inside, you’ll discover: The moment fear takes control and how to break free from it. Why most people stay stuck in repeating patterns instead of growing. The two-step method to keep moving—even when fear tells you to stop. If you’ve ever felt paralysed by fear or unsure of how to move forward, this episode will give you the exact strategy you need to break through. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

What if success wasn’t about grinding through the middle—but about starting and ending your day in the right position? In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a lesson from one of the greatest gymnastics coaches in the world. A man who competed at the Olympics multiple times and coached dozens of others to do the same. His advice? Simple. Powerful. And something you can apply to every part of your life. Here’s what you’ll learn: The tunnel theory—why your start and finish shape your entire day. Why most people fail to create predictable success. How to structure your mornings and evenings for automatic progress. If you want to stop leaving success to chance and start creating consistent high performance, 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!

Ever feel like you can’t take any more? That the pressure, the discomfort, or the uncertainty is just too much? In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share an infallible technique—one I’ve used in the mountains, the gym, and business—to push through when everything in you is screaming to stop. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why your fear of the future is what’s really stopping you. The truth about bearing the unbearable. How to shift your mindset in the hardest moments—so you can keep going. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like quitting, this episode will give you the mental edge to push through. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

If you’re pushing hard this year, the worst thing you can do is suppress your emotions. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, we unpack six reasons why ignoring your emotions will sabotage your progress—and what to do instead. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why suppressed emotions always come back stronger. How emotional resistance leads to self-sabotage and burnout. The three steps to mastering your emotions so they work for you, not against you. If you’ve ever felt like your emotions are holding you back, this episode will change the way you think about them. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

Ever feel like your mind is fighting itself? One part of you is ambitious and relentless, another is exhausted and wants to slow down, and another just wants to switch off completely. This inner conflict is one of the biggest barriers to success, and in this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, we’ll break it down. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why your mind isn’t just one thing, but a collection of competing voices. The key characters controlling your thoughts, actions, and emotions. How to stop the war in your mind and make all parts of yourself work together. If you’ve ever struggled with motivation, burnout, or feeling stuck in your own head, this episode will help you take control. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

The most successful people don’t just work on tactics and strategies. They go deeper. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a story from my time coaching elite CrossFit athlete Brent Fikowski—and the surprising lesson it taught me about growth. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why surface-level change creates temporary results. The real priority when it comes to personal and professional growth. How to work at depth to unlock lasting transformation. If you’ve been focusing on tactics but not seeing the change you want, this episode will shift your perspective. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who’s ready to take their growth deeper!

How much stress can you actually handle before your thoughts start running wild? In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, we dive into the concept of the window of tolerance—the amount of stress you can manage before your nervous system takes over. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why some people handle stress better than others. The two ways your nervous system reacts when you’re dysregulated. How to train your mental fitness so you can handle bigger challenges without breaking down. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, or unable to stay calm under pressure, this episode will change the way you think about resilience. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who could benefit from expanding their mental resilience!

You can’t think your way out of stress. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a personal experience—escaping a wildfire in Sicily—that taught me one of the biggest lessons about resilience: state precedes story. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why your nervous system controls your thoughts, not the other way around. How stress—whether financial, social, or emotional—puts you into survival mode. Why trying to “think positive” when you’re overwhelmed is a losing battle. How to build physiological resilience so you stop running on fear. If you’ve ever felt stuck in stress, anxiety, or self-doubt, this episode will change the way you approach your mindset. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who needs to hear it!

Are you stuck in cycles of extreme motivation followed by burnout? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a powerful framework for rethinking willpower, using the story of a client who shifted from the engine model—forcing himself forward—to the sail model, where willpower feels calmer, more stable, and less fragile. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why the “engine model” of willpower leads to burnout and frustration. What the “sail model” is, and how it creates sustainable progress. How to stop forcing motivation and start harnessing the energy that’s already there. If you’re ready to achieve more with less stress and more flow, this episode is for you. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If you found this episode valuable, please share it with someone who could use a new perspective on willpower!