A New Way of Being

Letting go of control and self-importance to find peace of mind with Jonny Wilkinson.While we explore the art of letting go of control in order to find peace of mind, we talk about the concept of pressure and how it is created by thought, not by external factors.Wilkinson opens up about the emptiness he felt after winning the Rugby World Cup, and what that reveals about our false belief that happiness is something that will happen at some time in the future. We also discuss how his sense of "self" disappeared as he kicked the World Cup winning drop goal in 2003.@simonmundie**Sign up for the Mundie on monday newsletter at www.simonmundie.comFollow me on instagram.com/simonmundie/Follow me on twitter.com/simonmundieHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to go from surviving to thriving with All Black legend and mental health advocate Sir John Kirwan.Back when All Blacks legend Kirwan was one of the best rugby union players in the world, he had a serious mental health crisis which sent him on a wellness journey that eventually led to him being knighted for services to mental health.Here he shares his 'daily mental health plan', which includes switching off your brain several times a day, and a multitude of other valuable life lessons.@simonmundie **For the newsletter - head to simonmundie.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What causes addiction and how to face it, with the Arsenal and England legendTony Adams captained a title-winning team in three different decades - the 80s, 90s and 00s – but describes founding the Sporting Chance Clinic, that provides treatment for sports men and women suffering from drink, drug or gambling addictions, as his greatest legacy.A recovering alcoholic, Adams explains the key factors that lead someone to developing an addiction, and why avoiding thoughts and feelings is a recipe for disaster. **My debut book - Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself - is available to buy from January 18. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. Flow is a fundamental theme.Pre-order here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookWebsite: simonmundie.comYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kindness can make us happier, deepen our relationships and even improve our heart health and immunity.Fascinatingly, with an R number of five, kindness has the power to ripple out and make a big impact on the world around us.David Hamilton PHD explains how**For the newsletter - head to simonmundie.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Steve Peters, a renowned professor and author of 'The Chimp Paradox', shares his insights on managing the mind for personal success and happiness. He explains the concept of the 'inner chimp' and its influence on emotions, emphasizing the importance of self-management in stressful situations. Peters discusses how gratitude and emotional openness contribute to well-being while highlighting the pitfalls of equating external achievements with fulfillment. He encourages listeners to nurture their values and foster healthy relationships for a balanced life.

How our beliefs and perceptions shape how we experience ourselves and the world.A sports psychologist who has worked with a number of top athletes, including previous DTMTS guest Lucy Gossage, Davis explains the key understanding that it is not people or events that make us feel or behave in a certain way, but rather our perceptions and beliefs that are crucial.Davis shares tips on how to uncover unhelpful beliefs and ways of thinking, and shows why tweaking the language you use can make a big difference. We would be very grateful if you could leave a rating (ideally 5*!) and a kind review where possible@simonmundie**For the newsletter - head to simonmundie.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The art of embracing moderation to be happier and healthier with snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan.Having struggled with various addictions throughout his life, including food, drink, and even running, snooker legend O’Sullivan tells how learning to exercise restraint in all areas of life, including in planning his playing schedule, has extended his career and left him feeling healthier and happier.He also talks of the importance of accepting his addictive nature rather than trying to fight against it.**Follow me:on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/on twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundieAnd for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from three years and more than 150 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.comAnd please do share this episode with anyone who may benefit, and rate and review wherever you get your podcastsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to create a winning culture with in sport, business and life with Sir Clive Woodward. After Woodward was appointed England coach in 1997, he went about transforming the culture of the team using many of the lessons he had learnt running a small business - taking England to the Rugby World Cup in 2003. Here he shares his thoughts on how to create a winning culture within sport, business and life, and talks us through many of the lessons he shared to take England from underachievers to the best team in the world.@simonmundie**simonmundie.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to deal with pressure and thrive when the stakes are high with elite performance coach Dave Alred.Alred is the go-to elite performance coach of many of the world's best athletes, including golf major champions and World Cup winners including, most famously, Jonny Wilkinson.He started his career as a teacher, though, and it was during that period that he developed many of his guiding principles. In this episode he talks about the key factors in dealing with pressure, thriving when the stakes are high and learning to embrace failure rather than fearing it. #DTMTS@simonmundie**For the weekly newsletter, head to www.simonmundie.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to use the ancient Greek philosophy of stoicism to cope with the ups and downs of life.See clearly, act correctly and endure and accept the world as it is; these are the three key pillars of stoicism.Best-selling author Holiday teaches us how to use this ancient Greek philosophy to cope with the ups and downs of life, and explains why we should focus on objective judgement, unselfish action and willing acceptance of all external events. @simonmundie**For the newsletter - head to simonmundie.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.