MindStrong

Jess Trengove is an Australian marathon runner having competed in the London 2012 & Rio 2016 olympics. We talk about being a new mum, how she trained while being pregnant, her aspirations for the future and how she gets her down time.

The podcast discusses the importance of mental preparation in sports, including the power of visualization, breathwork, and open communication. It emphasizes the significance of sharing strategies, having a coach or teammate assist in preparation, and finding what works for you.

Jason Gillespie is a former international cricketer, leading international cricket coach and Australian legend. In our conversation we delve into growing up chasing your dream while managing a growing body, being the best version of you, looking after your body, sport specific training, he coaching philosophies how he manages players as an individual and a team.

Former professional cricketer Amol Muzumdar, now batting coach of Rajasthan Royals, discusses growing up in India during the ’80s, playing in tough conditions, building resilience, enjoying the game, and staying focused during big innings.

Dan Kirk, Paralympic Discus hopeful, discusses his upbringing in sport, inspiring views on sport and his own situation, and the work he does coaching within his company, Nexa Sport. Topics include finding inspiration and building character through sports, navigating insecurities in sports, challenges and progress with chronic joint pain, journey towards the Olympics and adapting training, and building a value-based business and community.

This episode is my thoughts on a topic that comes up quite a bit. Having just recently injured myself, and with lots of people asking me questions about injury, I speak about the common frustrations that come up both physically and mentally.

Rachel Sporn, former basketball player and 3-time Olympian for Australia, discusses her journey into basketball, moving to America, parenting in sport, and her work in the Rachel Sporn Academy.

Alex Dowsett is a professional cyclist from Great Britain having competed in commonwealth game, national games, world game and broke the hour record.This episode we talk about competing at the highest level of sport with the condition haemophilia, life on tour, what it's like competing in high level cycling, breaking the hour record, national, commonwealth silverware and olympic goals.

Former rugby player Kieran Low discusses his rugby career, transition out of the game, and his mindset shift away from the professional landscape. They delve into the impact of social media, the journey to becoming a professional rugby player, building a growth mindset, resilience, the role of ego in pursuit, surrounding oneself with positive influences, and embracing challenges.

Rich Husseiny, a Strength And Conditioning coach, discusses his work with various elite athletes, including Team GB snowboarding and Team China diving team. Topics covered include cultural differences in training approaches, building trust with athletes, incorporating training methods from different sports, the importance of listening to your body, and taking ownership of one's life.