MindStrong

Hugo Hammond and England Physical Disability Cricketer and was a contestant on the reality TV show, Love Island.Lewis and Hugo talk about Hugo’s family, his love for cricket, and his experience in the villas of Love Island. The talk about his goal of staying true to himself, spreading the importance of mental health and disabilities in sports and in life, and his rise to reality TV fame. [08:57] Being Wheelchair-bound [11:24] Elite Dream and Playing with Diverse People [21:19] Disability Bubble and Balancing Life [29:28] How Hugo Got into Love Island [33:08] His Experience [38:17] Hugo’s Goal [41:41] Staying True [43:44] Mental Health [50:45] What Keeps Hugo Level [58:15] The Perfect Shoe [01:00:03] Running Training [01:02:07] Body Image and Aesthetics [01:09:12] Trolls and Threats [01:13:20] Euros Final and Backlash [01:16:40] Best Advice [01:18:48] Documentary Recommendations [01:20:48] Where to Find HugoFind more about Hugo at:Instagram: @hugo_hammond_Be one of the first 100 to receive a Mindstrong journal by signing up at lewishatchett.com/mindstrong 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/podcast Contact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com

The podcast discusses goal setting, motivation, and managing expectations. It explores the impact of goals on satisfaction, the importance of setting big goals, and finding a balance between internal and external motivations. It also emphasizes the role of mindfulness in managing expectations and focusing on the process. The Mindstrong Journal is introduced as a tool to uncover one's identity and define athletic goals.

Ed Latimore, former professional heavy weight boxer, army veteran, and best-selling author, discusses his journey into boxing, his battle with alcoholism and sobriety, and the power of not caring what people think. They also touch on the boxing scene, bouncing back from failure, and looking inward to unearth trauma. Ed shares advice to his younger self and emphasizes the superpower of not caring what other people think.

Patrick McKeown, world-renowned breathing practitioner, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on respiratory health, the benefits of nasal breathing, and the importance of breathwork for mental and physical performance. He shares personal struggles with asthma and sleep apnea, the basics of breathing, and techniques to address dysfunctional breathing and manage panic attacks. Patrick also discusses his inventions and provides book recommendations for further reading.

Stevie Ward is a former professional rugby league player and captain of Leeds Rhinos. Who’s career was cut short through concussion at the age of 27.On his retirement, he continued the growth of his business and brand, Mantality. Where he continues to change the stigma around men's vulnerability, mental health and the practices that help address how we see ourselves and breaking from the norm of what society creates a man to be.Lewis & Stevie Discuss:Stevie discusses his injuries and the effects he still feels until now. [6:46] Stevie shares the research and treatments around recovering from Rugby injuries and concussions. [9:54] The tricky balance that needs to be struck with training amateur Rugby players too hard or too soft. Lewis and Stevie also talk about the technology that assist players to detect clashing force while they are training. [12:10] Stevie talks about his rehab process and the limitations in his environment that he has to manage on a daily basis since he had his concussion. [14:42] How Stevie manages his migraines with meditation and rehabilitation exercises. [17:50] Education around injuries, migraine, and concussions. [20:17] How Stevie started with Rugby. [22:45] Stevie recalls his emotions when he was playing Rugby at the peak of his career. [26:18] Lewis and Stevie discuss the sacrifices and non-negotiables of being a professional athlete while staying true to yourself. [28:54] Stevie recalls his negative experiences and self-doubt. [30:25] "It's okay to do the work to be okay."[38:03] How Stevie started his inner work and injury rehabilitation, and how he stayed productive during his recovery period. [39:07]  Stevie shares the differences he felt upon returning to the sport after his injury. [45:20] How his mindfulness journey influenced him when he became the captain of their team. [51:02] How their deep-diving as a team led to influence their team values and culture. [55:15]  The reception of the players to the new culture that was established in Stevie's Rugby team. [59:16] Stevie shares when and how MANtality came to life. [1:01:31] Stevie shares how he got started with meditation. [1:06:01] We are not trained to manage our mind, or our thoughts, work them out and take the energy out of them." [1:08:58] Stevie and Lewis discuss Vipassana, which is a 10 day silent retreat. [1:16:30] Advice Stevie would give to his younger self. [1:22:10] What the future looks like for Stevie. [1:25:40] Stevie's book recommendation and mantras.   [1:27:35] STEVIE WARDInstagramTwitterMANTALITY InstagramTwitter WebsiteThis 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

In this podcast, Lewis discusses athlete burnout and how to manage and avoid it. He explores the signs and causes of burnout, emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and stress management, and suggests incorporating mindfulness and setting healthy boundaries. Lewis also highlights the significance of finding balance in training, taking breaks, and listening to one's body. The episode introduces the Sport Yogi app as a resource for mindfulness and relaxation practices.

From the importance of kindness to mental health, owning your mistakes and trusting your skill, Lewis discusses how the lessons from the TV show Ted Lasso can help you become not only a better person but better athlete.In this episode:Enthusiasm and kindness win — always. [5:28]The importance of mental health. [8:17]The importance of mantras. [11:52]Owning your mistakes. [13:26]Care for your people. [15:26]Look for the opportunity to be positive in everything because life is hard. [18:29]Trust in your skill. [20:38]Prepare. [23:25]Keep showing up. [24:03]Express what's in your heart. [25:28]Favourite quotes from the show [29:16]Connect with Lewis at:Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcastContact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com

Chris Mosier is the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympic Trials in the gender with which they identify. Chris is a six-time member of Team USA, a two-time Men’s National Champion, a Men’s All-American, and an inductee into the National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame. Lewis and Chris talk about his upbringing, journey in sports, relationship with his mum, the power of sport in forming identity, the experience of transitioning, and forms of transitioning, mental health issues in young transgender people, as well as societies conversation around the subject of trans athlete, common misconceptions, especially with the Olympics having recently included its first trans athletes. Along with all of this, how Chris is fighting the good fight and where he hopes to see the conversation, policies around transgender people and athletes going into the future.This episode at a glance:How Chris has been doing recently. [5:14]Discussing Chris' recent injuries.[7:18]The difference between the pain of adapting and the pain of an actual injury. [9:16]Never be shy to take a day off. [13:39]Lessons Chris learned from his recent injuries. [14:53]How Chris used his recovery time when he was injured into the causes he's supporting. [19:24] How Chris got into sport and shares his upbringing. [24:09]Chris' outlet while he was going through his transition. [31:30]Advice for younger people who are wrestling with their own gender identity. [35:09]The supportive role of Chris' mom in his life. [40:15]The struggles that Chris had to encounter during his transition was due to the lack of education on the topic of transgenders. [45:21]Chris talks about the actual process of transitioning to another gender. [46:24]The moment Chris realizes how far he's come as a successful trans-athlete. [53:05]Chris describes how cis-gendered men reacted to him being in the field and competing alongside them. [56:37]Chris and Lewis talk about the misconceptions of transgender athletes having an advantage in the categories they join after they transition. [59:18]Chris and Lewis talk about transgender athletes in other sports. [1:03:48]Chris shares where he thinks he can make the most impact in paving the way for other transgender people, athlete or not. [1:09:33]Chris and Lewis discuss the effects on the rates of suicide of transgender athletes. [1:14:01]The mental health issues that transgender people face. [1:15:53]How Chris manages stress. [1:20:07]Values and foundational elements that Chris believes was crucial to his success. [1:23:04]Sport is one of the best tools for inclusivity. [1:24:50]Progress in transgender issues is not always linear, but that doesn't mean we're not heading in the right direction. [1:28:39]Follow ChrisTwitterInstagramtransathlete.comThis episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi.Available on iOS & AndroidBring Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation for Athletes to your team by signing up to Sport Yogi Teams at sportyogi.com/teamsConnect with Lewis at:Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcastContact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com

Brooke Neal is a former Olympic Hockey Player for New Zealand, yoga teacher, wellbeing coach and speaker.Brooke specialises in helping young female athletes in helping them navigate the space of sport as they grow up. Lewis And Brooke talk about how mindfulness, yoga and meditation can play a big part in helping athletes manage their well-being on and off the field that positively impacts their performance. As well as the interesting topic of pain as an athlete, how athletes play through it, need it and can overtraining to overtrain.  Discussed in this episode:Brooke shares her thoughts and emotions when she wrote the letter, Dear Olympian. [3:25]You can be grateful and heartbroken at the exact same time. [7:03]Recognize and be aware of your emotions. [12:00]Elite athletes are conditioned to work through pain. [17:23]To consistently and sustainably perform at a higher level, you must prioritize your well being. [20:46] Lewis and Brooke talk about an injury they both experienced patellar tendinopathy and how yoga helped a lot in their recovery. [23:50]Brooke shares how her being in pain from injury spilled over into her work and personal relationships. [27:05]The mental side of injury is not talked about enough." [29:10]Everyone wants to feel special. We enjoy special treatment. [30:17]We wear our pain like a badge of honor. [30:32]Brooke shares her experience with Reiki healing, when she accidentally fell on her knee 4 days before her flight to the Rio Olympics. [32:59]Coaches should be more open to alternative forms of healing. [35:17]The different kinds of pain you will experience in life and the tools you will learn to manage them. [38:43]Brooke's story and how she got into hockey. [41:04]Brooke describes how she dreamed of getting to the Rio Olympics. [45:11]What makes a good hockey player. [48:14]How Brooke reframes moments of self-doubt. [52:00]I am not my thoughts, and I am so much more than a hockey player. [57:07]What got Brooke into yoga. [59:36]Brooke's practice of balance [1:04:12]Being flexible with and incorporating mindfulness practice in your daily life. [1:07:21]Brooke shares when she started to do meditation before games. [1:10:03]On mindfulness and meditation: "I encourage you to start and make a habit out of it". [1:12:18]What support athletes need and is currently missing. [1:14:05]Brooke's book recommendations. [1:20:40]Find Brooke onInstagramwww.brookeneal.co.nzThis episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi.Available on iOS & AndroidBring Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation for Athletes to your team by signing up to Sport Yogi Teams at sportyogi.com/teamsConnect with Lewis at:Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcastContact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com

Ruby Tui is a Professional Rugby player and Gold Medalist.Lewis and Ruby talk about a range of topics such as Athlete Identity, Gratitude, Mindfulness, Self Belief, Mental Health and so much more.In this episode:How Ruby has been doing lately and the books she's reading through her lockdown. [3:28]Ruby recalls times when she misjudged stories of people she read in books. [7:34]Breaks are as important as the actual performance. [10:41]Mantras and mindfulness practices that Ruby lives by. [12:50]Ruby's upbringing and how she got into Rugby. [17:56]Ruby's role models growing up. [22:14]Having had a troubled upbringing, Ruby share's where her life changed direction for the better. [23:28]The moment she realized she wanted to play professional Rugby with the New Zealand Black Ferns. [26:30]Ruby talks about self-doubt that she had at the start of her professional career. [29:34]Emotions that she felt when she competed in the Rio Olympics. [33:02]Changes she made in her environment that led to her success. [39:03]Ruby's self talk and emotions she felt in the Tokyo Olympics finals. [41:32]The line between humility and competition. [47:34]Values that Ruby holds that builds her identity. [53:51]The legacy Ruby wants to leave. [1:05:56]Ruby's proudest moments. [1:10:26]Negative experiences that Ruby reframed into positive ones. [1:11:52]Be confident in who you are. [1:13:39]Find Ruby onInstagramTwitterThis episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi.Available on iOS & AndroidBring Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation for Athletes to your team by signing up to Sport Yogi Teams at sportyogi.com/teamsConnect with Lewis at:Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcastContact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com