Francis Ngannou, heavyweight boxer and UFC Heavyweight Champion, talks about his childhood marked by financial instability, his drive and determination throughout difficult years, and his upcoming fight with Anthony Joshua. Reflecting on his journey from Africa to Europe, Ngannou emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for his own destiny.

Former rugby player and DJ James Haskell discusses topics such as finding identity after retiring, maintaining balance in diet and mental health, addressing doubts for a healthy mind, challenges of maintaining ideal behaviors, and thriving amidst chaos by changing your state.

This podcast explores the benefits of making time for holidays, recognizing the need for a break, and lessons learned from taking time away. It emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and disconnecting during holidays. The hosts discuss the benefits of travel and the mindset of exploration, and provide tips for a high performance holiday. They also discuss the importance of being present and setting boundaries during holidays, and highlight the value of downtime and doing nothing.

James Vowles, Team Principal of Williams Racing, shares his journey from leaving Mercedes to join Williams in Formula 1. He discusses the challenges he faced, managing talents like Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, and why culture and people are crucial in building a championship-winning team. James also reflects on sacrifices, the power of failure, and the importance of investing in health for high performance.

Ashley Cain, former professional footballer turned reality TV star, discusses how his unconventional lifestyle allows him to unlock the energy needed to accomplish challenges. He reveals surprising results about what the body is capable of and where we can draw strength from when usual sources run dry. The episode explores the power of having a strong reason why, maintaining energy levels, the significance of sleep, optimizing performance through nutrition and mindset, and drawing energy from a higher power.

Manchester United and Scotland midfielder, Scott McTominay, shares his journey from the Academy to the first team. He talks about the challenges, successes, and advice he received along the way. McTominay discusses the unique culture at Manchester United, his dedication to staying in the first team, and the influence of coach Warren Joyce. He also reflects on the importance of parental support, handling criticism, setting goals, and remembering athletes as real people.

The Stoltman Brothers, known as the World's Strongest Brothers, discuss their training, nutrition, and recovery routines. Luke focuses on cold water swimming and mindfulness, while Tom takes more traditional approaches. The podcast explores their journey with autism and how they turned it into a strength. They also talk about their training demands, sleep struggles, and challenges of balancing performance and well-being. The chapter discusses cardiovascular fitness, maintaining fitness post-retirement, and the importance of unwinding and letting go as parents.

Productivity expert Ali Abdaal shares his top tips for enhancing productivity and staying on top of goals. He explains the importance of internal motivation and understanding the energizers: Play, Power, and People. Ali's unique bucket list system helps maintain perspective and realistic goals. He offers practical advice on saying no, eliminating unhelpful routines, and recognizing burnout. Ali also discusses finding joy in work, the power of 'yes and,' ideal week calendars, and reducing friction. Aligning work with personal values and prioritizing time are crucial for a fulfilling life.

Stacey Solomon, British television personality and mother of five children, discusses the factors that generate and drain energy for her, how she leans on her husband and wider family for support, the role of fitness in her life, managing sleep and stress, balancing multiple projects and parenting, and finding time for self-care and self-compassion.

Paul McKenna, a world leading hypnotist and author, explores the power of rewiring the mind and the transformative effects of visualization and hypnosis. He debunks misconceptions about hypnosis and shares practical steps to developing self-belief. Paul offers insights into accessing creativity, embracing challenges, and seeking help. Discover the secrets to optimizing your potential and unlocking your inner confidence.