MindStrong

Lina Nielsen, British 400-metre hurdle runner and qualified yoga teacher, discusses her journey from being a bag holder for Jessica Ennis-Hill to competing on the big stage. She shares how yoga and meditation have improved her physical and mental training for her sport and emphasizes the importance of slowing down to speed up.

Explore the negative impact of comparing oneself to others and practical strategies for overcoming this habit. Embrace your unique journey and practice gratitude. Learn the importance of appreciating what you have, setting goals, and measuring success against yourself. Discover the power of using a mantra to overcome comparison and protect yourself from negative emotions.

Former Olympic medalist Caroline Burckle discusses her journey as an athlete, communication with coaches, the power of questioning, understanding mentorship, the current US landscape, college athletics, finding flow in swimming, growth and development, self-talk, comparison on social media, and the importance of having a mentor.

In this episode, I dive into the controversial subject of parenting in sport. From my experience having been parented as an athlete to the top and what I see now as a coach.This subject will no doubt have many opinions around it. Feel free to share yours at:Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcastFor Athletes that want to Feel, Move and Train Better...The Sport Yogi app is now available.Download atiOSAndroidVisit sportyogi.com for more

Amy Williams, Gold Medal Olympics Skeleton Racer from Team GB, discusses harnessing fear, the differences between bobsleigh and skeleton, speed and G-force in sled racing, challenges faced by underfunded athletes, visualizing the track, and overcoming fear and nervousness.

Learn about the benefits of negative visualization and how it can improve well-being and performance. Discover how to cultivate gratitude and prepare for worst-case scenarios. The Sporty Yogi app is mentioned as a resource for athletes to improve their performance.

Anabelle Smith, Olympic Medal-winning Diver from Australia, shares insights on overcoming fears, harnessing focus through breathing, and trusting practice. They discuss adapting to pandemic challenges, managing nerves on a 10-meter platform, skill mastery, synchronized diving dynamics, aligning with brands, and upcoming plans.

This podcast discusses strategies for effectively handling negative feedback, including recognizing different communication styles and managing stress levels. It emphasizes the importance of being open to feedback and utilizing mindfulness and self-reflection to improve our response.

Mark Beaumont, world record holder for cycling around the world, shares the mindset and training behind his endurance feats. They discuss adventuring during lockdown, managing patellar tendonitis, favorite travel destinations, finding happiness in endurance, an upcoming book for cyclists, and promoting the Sport Yogi app.

This podcast episode explores three questions that can help individuals continuously improve. It discusses the importance of recognizing accomplishments and intrinsic values, measuring oneself based on values and actions, and provides three questions for continuous improvement. The episode also emphasizes the importance of focusing on one or two things at a time to improve day by day and shifting to a positive mindset for personal progression.