MindStrong

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.

Pete Mitchell, World Champion in Para-Cycling, discusses his transition from professional cycling, the pressures he faced, and the unique strategies for success in para-cycling. They also talk about teamwork in tandem cycling, raising young children, and balancing training with personal life.

Dan Lawson is a GB Ultra Runner wih a list of achievement almost too long to name. I first hear of Dan through my brother and hearing the stories of the crazy distances that he would run. Upon meeting Dan, he explains running these distances as not only simple, but blissfully peaceful and a human capability we all hold at some point. We go into areas such as the mindset needed to run distances well over 100km, the mediative state it gets him in, stories along the way and the sustainability of running attire.

Denny Solomona, professional rugby player for Sale Sharks and England, discusses his tough beginning in the game, battles with his mind, gratitude for life, continuous self-improvement. Topics include setting goals, incorporating breathing techniques, internal pressure for personal growth, mindfulness, energy investment, future goals, and becoming an inspiring figure in rugby and the local community.

Professional cricketer Lauren Winfield-Hill discusses the growth of women's cricket, the importance of mental health in sports, and her personal journey. They explore the differences between women's cricket in Australia and England, the benefits of participating in a variety of sports, and the power of meditation and mindfulness. They also discuss valuing mental health in athletics, the future of women's cricket, and setting an example in sports.