Frodeno Going Mental
Jan Frodeno, Podstars by OMR
Welcome to Frodeno Going Mental. A podcast with me, Jan Frodeno, where I sit down with people who know what it feels like to hit the edge and sometimes go way past it. Physically, mentally, emotionally.
In every episode, we dig into questions that don’t leave you alone: What actually drives us? What holds us back? And how do we grow beyond the person we thought we were?
We talk about the search for meaning, identity and the tiny details that turn good into great. But also about the things most of us keep quiet: the setbacks, the doubt, the loneliness, the dark stretches that never make it into the highlight reel.
This podcast is for anyone who wants honest conversations, real resilience, and stories that go deeper than results. If you’re curious about what happens in that space between breaking down and breaking through - enjoy the show.
In every episode, we dig into questions that don’t leave you alone: What actually drives us? What holds us back? And how do we grow beyond the person we thought we were?
We talk about the search for meaning, identity and the tiny details that turn good into great. But also about the things most of us keep quiet: the setbacks, the doubt, the loneliness, the dark stretches that never make it into the highlight reel.
This podcast is for anyone who wants honest conversations, real resilience, and stories that go deeper than results. If you’re curious about what happens in that space between breaking down and breaking through - enjoy the show.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 19, 2026 • 1h 14min
Why Winning the World Cup Wasn’t Enough - André Schürrle
Former professional footballer André Schürrle, a 2014 World Cup winner, shares his journey from the stadium to endurance sports and entrepreneurship. He discusses the internal pressures he faced after achieving fame and the emptiness that followed. André explores the importance of embracing discomfort for self-discovery, offering insights on mental limits, solitude, and motivation. He highlights how training extremes, like MMA and cold exposure, have reshaped his outlook, emphasizing the pursuit of authenticity over accolades.
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Jan 12, 2026 • 57min
Inside the Mind of a Relentless Champion - Alistair Brownlee
Alistair Brownlee, a two-time Olympic triathlon gold medalist, shares insights from his remarkable career and mindset. He discusses the obsession that drove him to perform at his best and the price he paid for perfection. Alistair reflects on the mental models that guided his race-day decisions and how he learned to embrace the process over mere results. He also touches on his post-racing adventures, including advocacy and coaching, revealing a deep-seated competitive spirit that persists even in his personal life.
Jan 5, 2026 • 57sec
Trailer - Frodeno Going Mental
Get your mind ready, tune in and take a deep breath, cause Frodeno is Going Mental.
Starting January 12th, Going Mental takes you inside the headspace of people who’ve been pushed to their limits and pushed themselves beyond them. Athletes, Musicians, Creators, Thinkers and above all: people, whose stories go far beyond results. Jan Frodeno isn’t stepping in as the champion here. He’s the one asking the questions. The one who knows what it feels like to doubt yourself, fail, get back up and to wonder whats left when the noises fades.
Honest conversations, quiet truths, unexpected moments of vulnerability and stories that stick with you long after the episodes ends. No hero talk. Just real people, real emotions and the part most never speak about.
Every monday, starting January 12th, Jan sits down with guests who bring raw insights, tough lessons and the kind of perspective that hits harder than any training session.
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