A New Way of Being

Being willing to throw yourself into something without any guarantee of a successful outcome – with the former Special Forces soldier.Ollerton is a former Special Forces soldier turned TV star and author who passed the SAS's gruelling six-month selection process – testing his physical and mental endurance to the limit – before spending six years with the SBS.But it was after leaving the special forces that he came unstuck; the process of getting himself back on track informed many of the life lessons he holds dear, including courage, motivation, purpose, self-doubt and ego.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to address insomnia and anxious thoughts with the Sleep School founderMeadows uses an approach known as ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - which teaches you to relate to your uncomfortable feeling and emotions in an often counter-intuitive way. (ACT has helped a number of top sportspeople including Sir Alastair Cook, who talked about it in our earlier episode).This approach is a powerful tool for addressing anxiety in all areas of life. **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 overcome fear with the legendary Free Solo climber and Oscar winnerAs the saying goes, there’s nothing to fear but fear itself. In this episode, free solo climber Honnold, the man who scaled a 3000 foot vertical cliff without ropes, discusses fear and how to overcome it. His conquering of the awe inspiring El Capitan in America has been described as ‘one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, ever’ – it was so impressive, they made an Oscar winning film about it called Free Solo. As Honnold recalls his legendary climb, he shares the importance of preparation and visualisation and tells why incremental practice can be used to overcome just about any fear, including social anxiety and fear of public speaking.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The importance of a positive outlook in achieving success is crucial, according to legendary jockey Dettori.While he tells us he aims to be in a positive frame of mind every time he leaves the house, which has contributed to his remarkable longevity, he says it also has a tangible effect on his horses, who can sense the frame of mind he is in and react accordingly.That may well explain how he famously managed to win all seven races in one day at Ascot in 1996, when he lost his sense of 'self' on what was his final ride of the day…Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why all the greats have hard work in common, with the England cricket legend.As well as being England captain, Cook was one of the most prolific batsmen cricket has ever seen.He remains England's most capped player, and is still their leading run scorer in Test matches – and he says it is in a big way down to his work ethic.Here, he gives us tips on managing our inner critics, tells why all the greats have hard work in common, and explains why he would intentionally make himself uncomfortable in training.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Setting a positive example with former Team GB hockey captain and Olympic gold medal winner Kate Richardson-Walsh.As Team GB hockey captain, Richardson-Walsh captained the UK to a historic gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.She talks about actively seeking out other people to learn from, the importance of having tough conversations, and explains why it’s worth finding out how you react to pressure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The value of observing and evaluating yourself in order to grow as a person.Unlike many athletes, rugby league great Peacock made a smooth transition out of the sport upon retiring, thanks in no small part to his ability to separate his personal from his sporting identity.He explains the importance of living your values, what sport teaches you about problem-solving, and the value of observing and evaluating yourself in order to grow as a person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us do it - but almost all of us don’t do it enough. Yes, we're talking about walking. It's hardly news that we are, as a species, too sedentary, and the fact is that we were not designed to spend as much time as we do sitting or slouching around. Walking is what we are designed to do, and our ability to walk long distances helped humans become the dominant species on earth. It helps to protect and repair organs, aids digestion and can turn back the ageing of our brains. Not only that but it's simple and it's good for us - so why aren't we doing it enough? Neuroscientist Shane O’Mara is on a one-man mission to convince us to up our step count. He says that doing so will benefit our muscles, brains and waistline, that our mood will improve and our stress levels will fall - and walking has also been scientifically proven to aid creativity. So if you’re stuck on a problem, going for a brisk walk could well help you on your way to solving your conundrum.**MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Email me: info@simonmundie.comAnd for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 250 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email)Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Much obliged.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring the stories we tell ourselves and the impact they can have on our lives with Ironman champion and cancer doctor Lucy Gossage.A 13-time Ironman Champion and oncology doctor, Gossage tells us about how she learned to understand how the way she was talking to herself, and the unconscious beliefs she held about herself and the world around her, impacted and hindered her performance. She uncovered her limitations with the help of sports psychologist Helen Davis, who we speak to in the next episode of the series… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to create a successful team culture and thrive within it – with the five-time Olympic rower.Over the course of her two decades in the British rowing system, including competing at five Olympic Games and winning three siler medals, Houghton underwent a big evolution that led her to question what is truly important. What she discovered is valuable to anyone wanting to compete, collaborate and cooperate to the best of their ability…Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.