I Am... With Jonny Wilkinson

In this episode Sparks and Jonny look into how some physical training can help us to become more energised, open and prepared for what life throws at us. What are some of the things to consider when looking at trying to improve your health and fitness as well as potentially prolonging your life at the same time? The conversation also explores the link between how we use our body and how it adapts in not only a physical way but also in terms of mental and emotional health too. We hope you enjoy it.

I AM with Richard Rudd founder and author of Gene Keys. In this episode Jonny and Sparks sit down with Richard Rudd and discuss how to unlock and access the purpose and wisdom inside ourselves. The discussion explores the art of contemplation, patience and courage and Richard’s beautiful insights into how we create the conditions for our potential to blossom. If you want to know more about the powerful personal guidance system that is Gene Keys and the many self discovery opportunities it offers then visit genekeys.com We hope you enjoy the conversation!

In this episode Jonny and Sparks take a deeper look at the roles we play in our lives and how identifying ourselves too strongly with what we do and our goals can limit our understanding and experience of potential. How do we uncover our calling in life? How do we follow it without becoming consumed by it and losing touch with the immensity in who we are right now? Any ideas or comments, questions or feedback you have for us please send to iampodcastquestions@gmail.com

In this episode I AM welcomes political scientist, president of the Copenhagen Consensus think tank and author of Best Things First: The 12 Most Efficient Solutions for the World's Poorest and Our Global SDG Promises, Bjorn Lomborg. Bjorn spends his time deeply exploring how to most positively impact the world we know in the most cost effective way. It is a conversation that definitely challenges our thinking and Jonny and Sparks find themselves presented with surprising insights and clear useful perspectives for what really making a difference might mean.

This week on the podcast Jonny and Sparks discuss some recently published research on the efficacy of resistance training as a tool for health and longevity. The conversation covers research that compares resistance and cardiovascular training and a combination of the two which, for some, may bring some surprises!As always we would love to know your thoughts on this so please get in touch via iampodcastquestions@gmail.com

In today’s episode Jonny and Sparks are joined by David Robson, an award-winning science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour. David speaks brilliantly about the power we possess over our genes and over our past experiences. This conversation really does explore how we can allow our challenge to support us towards becoming who we want to be, physically, mentally, emotionally and beyond. David is the author of “The Intelligence Trap,” "The Expectation Effect” and his new book “The Laws of Connection”. We hope you thoroughly enjoy his energy and powerful insights.

In this episode Jonny and Sparks investigate the power to we possess to actively influence our own healing and how this leads directly to influencing growth, performance, creativity and joy. Perhaps we are all a bit more accustomed to getting involved in our stress and helping ourselves towards more of it but are we not equally capable of leading ourselves somewhere new, into deeper relaxation and revelation? We hope you enjoy this conversation. Any thoughts or questions you have for us, please send them in to iampodcastquestions@gmail.com

Jonny and Sparks are immensely grateful to have Harvard stress and resilience expert Dr Aditi Nerurkar with them to explore and explainstress. In this episode Dr Nerurkar offers brilliant perspectives for how we can relate to stress to aid our mental health and use it for our growth and evolution.She also provides powerful, simple and effective practices for finding balance, peace and performance when facing challenge. Dr Aditi Nerurkar’s has a new book for those that want to know more “The 5 Resets - Rewire your brain and body for less stress and greater resilience.”Find her @draditinerurkar and on her Substack “It’s not you it’s your stress.”

In this episode Jonny and Sparks look at the sports science theory of supercompensation. This theory shows how the physical body – through rest and recovery – can adapt positively to stress induced by training sessions. This conversation explores how “supercompensation” (first put forth by Russian scientist Nikolai N. Yakovlev in 1949–1959) might provide an interesting model for how we relate to our mental and emotional challenges too. The episode offers new understandings for stress and resilience that may help us unlock more of who we are and what is possible in life. We hope you enjoy the chat! Any questions please send through to iampodcastquestions@gmail.com

Former NBA player and psychologist John Amaechi discusses human potential, coaching, leadership, and navigating fear in sports. He emphasizes vulnerability, self-awareness, and the importance of sustainable high performance. A fascinating conversation packed with unique insights for personal development and leadership.