“Whatever your why is or whatever helps you stay locked in, don’t let it give you anxiety, that’s negative energy.” All the way back in Season 1 Episode 20, coach to the elite stars of the NBA Chris Matthews aka Lethal Shooter shared a touching account of how learning to compartmentalise helped him harness his emotions to positive effect. Whether juggling personal challenges like the death of his best friend, or dealing with stressful situations on the court, Lethal Shooter explains in the episode to host Kate Courtney how he’s able to utilise his ability to set aside distracting emotions and focus on the task at hand.Now, in this UNCUT episode featuring the full-length interview, we want to give you the opportunity to spend more time with the incredible skills coach and understand further how he inspires his clients. While detailing more of his personal life, he also elaborates how he approaches various topics and techniques such as compartmentalisation, frustration and how to develop breathing techniques.Listen to Season1 Episode 20 now and hear host Kate Courtney break down compartmentalisation and how you can use visualisation to aid you in this process. Mind Set Win S1 E20: Lethal Shooter – Basketball (redbull.com)Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)

"It's important for the mind and body to be able to rest and have some time for yourself." While the idea that you need to stay active and consistently push your limits to achieve your goals might sound correct, during this episode of Mind Set Win, we learn how recovery is also key to our satisfaction levels. NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam knows a thing or two about winning and how crucial finding a balance between recovery and training is. In this interview, Pascal talks about life in the relentless NBA, what it takes to stay at the top and play almost every single night, and Toronto Raptors’ 2019 Championship triumph. In a bid to understand how to avoid mental overload, hosting duo Cédric and York take a look at the science behind how beta brainwaves stimulate your brain and alpha brainwaves help it relax and recharge. They then look at what daily activities we can do that focus on enhancing alpha waves and reducing the mental load on our brain. This includes things like reading, cooking, talking to your favourite people, listening to music or a podcast, yoga or meditation. Have a listen and see if one of the activities might work for you! Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-pascal-siakam-avoiding-mental-overload

"I have goals and I have dreams and I really push to elevate myself to make sure there’s no excuses and that I can do anything I want."TJ Rogers has previously been a guest on this podcast with a powerful episode in which he detailed how skateboarding has been a constant source of positivity in his life while growing up in Canada and recently recovering from cancer. In his words, skateboarding saved his life. Back in Season 2 Episode 9, hosts Cédric and York explored TJ’s positive mindset and his ability to set long-term goals and continue to chase them while overcoming unexpected obstacles. In this UNCUT episode featuring an extended interview, the pro skateboarder allows us a deeper insight into his life and the mindset which has made him one of the most respected skaters in the world. Listen o TJ’s previous episode and hear Cédric and York’s tips on how to improve your long term goal setting, and how to stay committed to them.Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-tj-rogers-goal-setting

"I'm an athlete who goes all in. For me this is the best tactic."Back in Season 2 Episode 4 we learned how alpine skier Marco Odermatt uses a visualisation technique to ground himself and zone in before he takes the starting gate. It’s a process that allows the reigning Olympic and World Champion to reach top speed under pressure, and often in challenging weather conditions that put additional strain on his body and mind.In this UNCUT episode featuring the extended interview, Marco further shares how his anchor lays the groundwork for him to be able to react positively to the many unpredictable situations that can arise on the mountain.If you want to hear Cédric and York break down the role of mental stimulation and offer some tips to help us all discover our own anchor, listen back to S2 E4 now. We’re excited to hear what you think! Talk to us podcast@redbull.com!Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)

“I was scared to be nervous. I was ashamed of those feelings going around in my head.”While often your physical performance is seemingly the most apparent aspect of your functioning, the mental side is not to be underestimated, especially when it comes to the influence this has on your ability to achieve your goals. Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis has been on both sides of the coin and experienced what a difference mental fitness makes when it comes to winning. In this episode Kjeld recalls the career crossroads that inspired him to include mental training into his routine and reflects on the positive influence it had on his global success.Not everyone aims to break a world record, but this ability of recognising and accepting emotions is also hugely beneficial in everyday life as well. Hosts Cèdric and York approach this topic with a clear and simple exercise – the MAC method. This stands for Mindfulness – Acceptance – Commitment. The first step is to become mindful of your emotions. Try to identify and label the emotions you're feeling – an easier task than it sounds!Secondly, accept that this is the emotion you’re feeling at this moment. Ask yourself where that emotion came from and why.Finally, committing to these emotions means not being ashamed of feeling them but rather sharing your experience with people you trust.Lastly, remember that being able to identify and understand an emotion you’re feeling in a particular situation is already the biggest step towards utilising it to positive effect.What do you think? Does this sound like something that could work for you? Talk to us at podcast@redbull.comMind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)

How many times have you tried to do something over and over again, without any tangible success? Naturally, the key here is to continue trying, but this requires mental toughness, a skill that needs cultivating. Elite Latvian skater Madars Apse is not only a pro at kickflips and Frontside 360s, but also at remaining mentally tough during challenging times, both equally important components to achieving consistent success. In Madars’ world, where the streets are his playground and offer an endless source of creativity, he knows he’ll need to stay resilient to land tricks that could be days or weeks in the making. Cédric and York lean into this theme and apply it to our everyday lives by keeping in mind that “life happens”, and sometimes you will not be able to stick to a plan. York identifies three key factors that are key to developing our mental toughness:Internal motivation: the most important component. Remind yourself why you started the process in the first place. This motivation should be the origin and drive to continue your journey.External rewards: this may manifest itself in many ways, but should regardless not be the main motivating factor.Social support: this type of support may aid your journey in the form of recognition and encouragement.Lastly, always remember that trying to reach an unattainable goal or following someone else’s schedule is not realistic, be kind to yourself – trying counts just as much!What do you think? Does this sound like something that could work for you? Talk to us at podcast@redbull.com! Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)Chapters:00:00 – Madars Apse interview09:35 – Theme and takeaway

Canadian skateboarder TJ Rogers has had to deal with his fair share of obstacles in life both on and off the board. From early childhood challenges to career disappointments to a cancer diagnosis in January 2022, TJ’s remained positive and ambitious to achieve the goals he set for himself as a young child. Continuing this habit, TJ wants to “never be comfortable”, and always have a five-year plan in place to maintain his dedication, energy and momentum. After all, while there might be two sides to every coin, we have the ability to choose which one we want to focus on.Hosts Cédric and York expand on TJ’s mindset techniques by offering guidance on how to best create our own long-term plans – and actually stick with them! The trick here is to begin thinking about what obstacles you might encounter along the way while setting your goals, as the path to achieving them is “never a straight line”. For example, what are you going to do if you get sick for a week and are unable to continue working towards your goal? What are the goals you have set for yourself? Let us know at podcast@redbull.com Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)Chapters:1 TJ Rogers interview2 Takeaway3 Exercise

“When I stood on the platform I looked down on myself and I was wearing the Maple Leaf and it didn’t matter what size I was, I was just up there doing what I love.”As we heard in her episode in Season 1, Canadian cliff diver Molly Carlson shows daily how courageous and brave she is. Firstly during her Red Bull Cliff Diving career in which she jumps off staggering heights, and secondly with her ability to face and overcome any negative inner voices that arise. In the previous episode, we also learned exactly how she manages her inner team to compete successfully at elite level and reinforce a positive mindset that is so beneficial for our performance and satisfaction in everyday life. In this full-length uncut interview, Molly dives deeper into how her mindset has evolved over time, and what it took for her to find the positive space that she’s in today.Go back to Season 1 Episode 22 to hear how exactly you go about managing your inner team.For any questions, comments, or if you just want to get in touch, reach us at podcast@redbull.com. Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)Mind Set Win podcast: Molly Carlson inner team (redbull.com)

Daniel Dhers, legend of the BMX scene, shares insights on contingency planning, dedication, problem-solving mindset, and rise to fame. He discusses the power of neuro-linguistic programming in improving performance and managing unexpected situations. Dhers reflects on Olympic success, future goals, and personal growth gained through BMX journey.

“Something I always talk about is being prepared for the unexpected.”For Venezuelan BMX rider Daniel Dhers, the key to competing at the highest level is being prepared for something to go wrong at any moment – no matter how unlikely it seems. On Mind Set Win this week, Daniel reveals how truly embracing this attitude has enabled him to build a long and successful career. He explains that it’s not about always having the perfect solution in stressful situations, but rather not panicking, and taking things step-by-step.Hosts Cédric and York lean into the theme of contingency planning, and introduce an exercise that helps you map out how to react when a situation throws what Daniel refers to as a “banana peel” at you. They identify three stages: green, orange and red – similar to a traffic light system.Green means that everything is going according to plan.Orange means that a minor obstacle has occurred.Red symbolises that a big obstacle has happened.What is your plan B? How do you want to react? In general, the plan of action should be oriented towards remaining calm and figuring out the next steps without disruptive emotions, like taking a deep breath or listening to your favourite song.Chapters:1. Daniel Dhers interview2. Takeaway3. ExerciseGet in touch with us podcast@redbull.com! Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)