A New Way of Being

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.

Ryan Holiday, bestselling author and modern-day Stoic, dives into the transformative power of Stoicism for navigating life's ups and downs. He discusses the importance of clear perception, selfless actions, and accepting the world as it is. Holiday highlights how challenges can foster growth, urging listeners to embrace adversity. He also shares the inspiring story of Demosthenes, showcasing determination in overcoming obstacles. Throughout, he emphasizes focusing on the present and aligning actions with personal values to cultivate resilience.

Taking full responsibility for your life and facing challenges head on with the former Manchester United psychologistBeswick is one of the world's best-respected sports psychologists, having worked at United under Sir Alex Ferguson during the club's dominant reign. In this episode he talks about developing a ‘fighter mindset’; ie taking full responsibility for your life and facing the inevitable challenges it throws up head-on.This contrasts with a ‘victim mindset’, in which someone make excuses and blames others, and the world, for all their misfortunes. I would be hugely grateful if you could share this episode - it makes a big difference.@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.

Judging behaviour but not the person with the ex-armed robber reformed through sport in high-security prison.Having grown up around some of the most notorious criminals in the country, McAvoy spent ten years in the UK's highest security prisons – where he had an epiphany that transformed his outlook and identity. McAvoy – now a Nike-sponsored Iron Man athlete – proves that a leopard can change its spots, and that while we can judge someone’s behaviour, we may want to reconsider being too quick to judge the person, because the environment we find ourselves in has a profound impact on our life choices.  I would be hugely grateful if you could find time to leave DTMTS a rating (ideally 5* and a kind review if you have time). It would make a huge difference.@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.

Giving your everything and having no regrets with Olympic gold medal winning hockey player Alex DansonAfter suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2018, Danson – one of Britain’s greatest ever hockey players – shares why the most difficult aspect of her accident was the loss of identity, connection and purpose.She has now come to see what happened as a gift that has enabled her to have more balance in her life, and value what is truly important; her health and relationships.**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.

Why emotional intelligence can be more important than IQ.An internationally known psychologist and author of the best-selling book Emotional Intelligence, Goleman explains how EQ is about understanding ourselves better, managing our own emotions, and using empathy to better understand the feelings and emotions of the people around us. In this episode, he explains how we can develop it – as well as how mindfulness can contribute to that process  – and, ultimately, why emotional intelligence can be even more important than IQ.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.