MindStrong

Professional surfer Chelsea Tuach shares her love for surfing and the surfing community, how she prepares for competitions, and how she trusts no one but herself and Mother Nature. They discuss mindset, decision-making, pressure and expectations, embracing failure and overcoming self-doubt, the potential of athletes on the island, and their ambitions and plans for the upcoming competition season. Chelsea also recommends 'Tribe of Mentors' by Tim Ferriss and the 'Five Minute Journal' as inspiring reads.

Leon Taylor is a former Olympic diver, commentator, speaker, and wellness expert. We talk about his childhood, diving, competing in the Olympics, as well as dealing with judgments and expectations towards athletes, his work as a mentor for Tom Daley, and his thoughts and beliefs on the role of wellness in an athlete’s performance.[01:48] Introducing Leon Taylor and Diving Training[10:03] Why Gymnastics and Diving[13:41] Genetics and Physicality in Diving[19:36] Embracing Help[27:21] The Vulnerable “Bulletproof” Athlete[30:03] Winning the Olympics After a 44-Year Drought[34:35] Controlling Anxieties on Pressures and Expectations[43:18] Bringing the Best Out of Each Other in a Team[47:50] Talking About Vulnerability[58:02] Leon’s Role of Mentoring[01:13:47] Yoga’s Role in Leon’s Career[01:31:03] Leon’s Book and Quote RecommendationsYou can reach Leon through his official website. This episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi.Available on iOS & AndroidConnect with Lewis at:TikTok: @lewis_hatchettInstagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcastContact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com

Learn about the different types of stress athletes face and how to manage them. Discover the importance of stress management to avoid burnout. Explore the benefits of yoga and stretching for athletes. Find strategies to reduce stress and improve performance. Check out the Sport Yogi app for well-being solutions.

Rhiannan Iffland is a four-time consecutive Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion and two-time World Aquatics Championships gold medalist for high diving. A former acrobatic trampolining and diving entertainer on cruise ships, she tells her story on how she grew to love diving, how she prepares for it, and why she keeps on diving.[02:21] Introducing Rhiannan Iffland and Her Training[10:47] The Mental Preparation[15:12] Pre-Dive Preparation[19:07] Rhiannan’s Mentality[21:19] Favorite Diving Spot[23:51] Rhiannan’s Hobbies Outside of Diving[28:00] What Diving Has Taught Rhiannan[32:12] Rhiannan’s RecommendationsRhiannan on InstagramRhiannan on TikTokThis episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi. Available on iOS & AndroidConnect with Lewis at: TikTok: @lewis_hatchett Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcast Contact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com

Jamal Hill is a paralympic swimmer and bronze medal winner at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. He grew up with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a hereditary neurological disability that affects one in 2,500 people. He talks about how he sets his goals, his struggles, and how his journey to a podium win.[02:12] Introducing Jamal Hill[03:34] Resetting Goals and Meditation[07:11] Struggles and Control [17:13] Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease[26:38] Jamal’s Journey of Embracing Living with CMT[31:31] Jamal’s Advice[35:03] Where to Find JamalYou can reach Jamal on his Instagram and at SwimUphill.org.This episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi. Available on iOS & AndroidConnect with Lewis at: TikTok: @lewis_hatchett Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcast Contact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com

After more than a hundred episodes, Lewis shares his life story and journey as a professional cricket player. Born with Poland syndrome and told by doctors to avoid sports, he shares the highs and lows of growing up, training to become a professional cricket player, and how yoga and mindfulness saved him.[02:17] Lewis’ Story and Condition [12:28] Training with the Pros [18:19] First Injury [22:11] Travelling and Training Alone in Australia [26:11] Going Back to the UK and Finally Playing Professional [33:15] Curiosity and Open-Mindedness [35:52] Major Injury and Retirement [38:06] Identity Loss and Transition to Yoga and Mindfulness [42:08] Learnings from a Professional Career [46:01] Closing NotesBuy the MindStrong Athlete JournalThis episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi.Available on iOS & AndroidConnect with Lewis at: TikTok: @lewis_hatchett Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcast Contact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com

Former competitive swimmer and world-level teen USA triathlete, Amanda Presgraves, talks about reframing negative experiences, living with ADHD, and her work in food and nutrition with her new book coming out soon entitled “The Non-Recipe Book”.

Cathy O'Dowd, first woman to summit Mt. Everest from both sides, shares her training, fear control, and adaptability in climbing. She discusses the congestion and openness on Everest, the story of Francys Arsentiev, and losing the hunger to climb. She emphasizes the importance of values and personal fulfillment in feats of accomplishments.

Explore the importance of identifying and living your personal values, how these values can evolve over time, and ways to discover your authentic values through exercises and seeking feedback. Aligning behaviors with your values is crucial for decision-making and personal growth.

Marc Pugh is a former professional footballer having played in the Premier League at AFC Bournemouth and English League at Bury, Shrewsbury Town, Luton Town, Hereford United. He talks about football, life beyond sports, and his love for food through his Instagram handle, The Foodie Footballer.[02:58] Introducing Marc Pugh[06:55] Navigating Change of Managers in Football[09:08] Positive and Negative Self-Talk[12:24] Big and Small Leagues in Football[16:15] Playing in Front of Thousands of People[21:50] Navigating the End of Career and Crystal Palace[27:08] Life Beyond Sport[30:30] Mental Health, Meditation, and Stress Management[35:33] Food and Diet[39:07] Effects of Good Diet[44:00] What to Eat Before a Game[50:27] Common Problems Among Youth Athletes in Nutrition[54:58] Spoon-Fed by Tim Spector and Food as Fuel[1:04:46] What Marc Does[1:06:36] Hydration[1:08:40] Marc’s Book and Podcast RecommendationYou can reach Marc here.Vote for Raising Your Game as the Best Performance and Wellbeing Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards here.Be one of the first 100 to receive a Mindstrong journal by signing up at lewishatchett.com.This episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi. Available on iOS & AndroidConnect with Lewis at: TikTok: @lewis_hatchett Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcast Contact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com