Best Nick And Caitlyn Podcasts (2023)

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BITESIZE: The Power Of Doing Nothing 9:07

14m ago9:07

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"Don't just do something, sit there!" Forget ice baths, HIIT workouts and marathons - if you really want to develop resilience, then sit down and do nothing. For the first time in human history, we never have to be bored and sit with our thoughts and feelings. But we are missing a trick - because doing nothing is something very few people embrace, …

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RWC REPLAY: Sam Warburton - Being true to Yourself 46:08

4d ago46:08

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The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. With the World Cup in full flow, over the …

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BITESIZE: Psychological Defence Mechanisms: Mike Brearley 9:36

7d ago9:36

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The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. We all have psychological defence mechanis…

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RWC REPLAY: Jonny Wilkinson - Acceptance 52:05

11d ago52:05

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'Resistance is something we do, acceptance is what we are' With the World Cup in full flow, over the next few weeks I am going to use the opportunity to revisit some of my favorite conversations with World Cup winners and legends. Today's episode is with Jonny Wilkinson, 20 years ago from his World Cup winning drop goal - and below are some of the …

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BITESIZE: How To Be Efficient: David Coulthard 10:08

14d ago10:08

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The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. The importance of constructive feedback & …

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The Meandering Route To Success: David Epstein 1:01:34

18d ago1:01:34

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The general consensus in society tends to be that to have success in any field requires early specialisation and many hours of deliberate practice - aka the 'Tiger Woods model'. And if you dabble or delay, you'll never catch up with those who got a head start. In this episode, David Epstein dispels this widely-held myth. He explains that the best w…

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BITESIZE: The Power Of Posture: Dave Alred 8:00

21d ago8:00

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The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. Do not underestimate the importance of pos…

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In Praise Of Average: Konnie Huq 52:18

25d ago52:18

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"We are always striving for the top - but sometimes it's better to embrace being in the middle". Konnie Huq is a TV & Radio presenter, a screenwriter and a children's author, who holds the record for being the longest-serving presenter of the iconic British children's TV programme Blue Peter. The essence of what Konnie speaks about in this episode …

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BITESIZE: Just Make A Start: Baroness Grey-Thompson 8:32

28d ago8:32

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The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. One of the key skills anyone can develop i…

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Develop Your 'Super Strengths': Nick Matthew 1:09:59

1M ago1:09:59

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How to go from all-rounder to outstanding. Nick Matthew is the greatest squash player in English history - a genuine legend of the game who reached world number one and won both the World Championships and the British open (the Wimbledon of squash) on three occasions. To reach the top, Nick had to pivot and adapt on several occasions, eventually wo…

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BITESIZE: Let them Play - Gary Lineker 4:35

1M ago4:35

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We are all aware of 'competitive sports parent' syndrome. It is a phenomenon I discussed with Gary Lineker - speaking about football specifically. Fair to say he's not a fan! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Please do sha…

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How To Get What You Really Want: Ben Hunt-Davis 1:13:07

1M ago1:13:07

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How can you get what you really want? You may think it is the job, the relationship, the house or the substance you want - but fundamentally we all desire to be happy and feel fulfilled, and to avoid suffering. How we believe we will get those will differ for all of us. How then do we give ourselves the best chance of getting what we want, in any a…

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BITESIZE: Handling Pressure - Sir Clive Woodward 11:33

1M ago11:33

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Thinking Correctly under Pressure. Who doesn’t want – or need – to be able to do that? TCUP – as Clive calls it – was fundamental in helping England win the rugby World Cup twenty years ago. Clive shares a couple of recent examples of how this works from sport and his own life. Really it’s about envisaging how things might go – so that when challen…

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How to Release Tension & Stress: David Berceli 1:08:38

2M ago1:08:38

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Want to know how to get your nervous system back into a state of relaxation and calm? TRE is a powerful, simple and effective way to release stress and tension from your body. My guest is the its creator, David Berceli. Both humans and animals alike are born with a biological stress response known as “fight or flight”. We are also born with a natur…

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BITESIZE: Don't Judge People - John McAvoy 10:41

2M ago10:41

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It is easy to take credit for our successes, and look down on others for their 'failings', without acknowledging the huge number of interrelated factors and events that first had to happen for them to come into being. We don’t choose our parents, our genetics, our personality traits, our talents, the time and place where we are born, or the experie…

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Trauma: Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk 58:04

2M ago58:04

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"Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going on inside us" Dr Bessel van der Kolk is a titan in the world of trauma research. He’s the author of the seminal best-selling book about trauma - The Body Keeps the Score - which has been pu…

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BITESIZE: Discovering Your Passion - Chrissie Wellington 9:53

2M ago9:53

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If you are not open to new experiences, and stepping out of your comfort zone, you may miss out on some of your own discovering deep-seated passions and talents. One person who illustrates this brilliantly is the triathlon legend Chrissie Wellington, who was crowned Ironman world Champion on four occasions – despite only turning pro at the relative…

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Psychological Diversity: Matthew Syed 57:52

2M ago57:52

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This episode is all about the importance of diverse thinking. Matthew Syed explains how the FA embraced diversity off the pitch, which contributed to success on it, and how the tragedy of 9/11 could have been avoided had the CIA been less collectively blind because of a lack of cultural diversity. It's to do with 'homophily', which is our tendency …

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Recognising You Are Already Enough: Grayson Hart 54:39

2M ago54:39

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Do you feel a subtle sense of lack? If you do, you are not alone. It’s part of the human condition – or at least it is when we are identified with the mind. But the truth is, there is a space in all of us that is always fulfilled and content. Our task is to recognise that – and rest there. Grayson Hart is the CEO and founder of Puresport, and is a …

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BITESIZE: Ryan Holiday - Stoicism 6:15

2M ago6:15

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'There is nothing either good or bad – only thinking makes it so'. Stoicism is described as the most practical of all philosophies – according to Ryan Holiday, best-selling author of classics including the Obstacle is the Way. I spoke to Ryan Holiday during the COVID pandemic – with a view to helping people not get overwhelmed by what was a very ch…

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Is winning overrated? Cath Bishop 53:17

2M ago53:17

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Why 'winning' can be overrated. Let's start with a quote from Jamie Carragher – 'it’s all about winning trophies really'. Well is that actually true? To dive into our cultural obsession with 'winners' and 'winning at all costs', I was joined by the silver medal winning Olympic rower and former diplomat turned business coach and author of the excell…

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The Power of Mentors: Seb Coe 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

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This week I am joined by one of the greatest British athletes of all time, Seb Coe – a double Olympic gold medalist during the golden era of middle-distance running, the President of World Athletics, the driving force behind London’s winning Olympic bid in 2012, and much more besides. There’s so much we cover in this episode, from using early setba…

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BITESIZE: Learning How To Learn: Anders Ericsson 8:09

2M ago8:09

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At a time when all the knowledge in the world is little more than a mouse click away – the importance of learning how to learn is key. And one person who was a pass master was the late Anders Ericsson – who was best known for his work on deliberate practice and whose research led to the widely misconstrued '10,000 hours' rule popularised by Malcolm…

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REWIND: Embracing Risk - Jimmy Chin 55:29

2M ago55:29

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"The two great risks are risking too much but also risking too little. That's for each person to decide. For me, not risking anything is worse than death. By far." - Jimmy Chin Jimmy is a pro climber, skier, photographer and Oscar winning Film director. The theme of this episode is about following your heart and taking risks. Committing to a path a…

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How To Keep Moving Forwards: Paul McGee 55:17

2M ago55:17

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Sometimes, what you need to survive and thrive in challenging times is age old wisdom. And my guest this week is full of it. Paul McGee – speaker and Sunday Times best selling author –has sold over a quarter of a million books, and spoken in more than 40 countries to date. He’s an expert in things like dealing with change, developing relationships,…

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REWIND: Why you can't focus: Johann Hari 1:06:54

2M ago1:06:54

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So many of us are struggling to focus and pay attention to what we need to. It can feel like a moral failing – as if there is something wrong with us individually. But Johann Hari argues that is not the case. The problem runs much deeper. Teenagers now focus on one task for only 65 seconds he says, while office workers aren’t much better – managing…

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BITESIZE: Sir Clive Woodward - Mastering the Basics 8:00

3M ago8:00

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Often people think to achieve what they want in life is about finding a magic bullet, but as World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward explains – frequently it’s just about understanding the basics. Those things you absolutely have to get right to succeed in a particular project or goal. This might sound obvious – but actually it turns out it is i…

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What is 'success'? Tim Henman 49:22

3M ago49:22

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What does success mean? Is the 'winner and losers' narrative too simplistic? Tim Henman reached six major tennis semi-finals - four at Wimbledon - and was ranked fourth in the world. And yet, in some quarters, there is a view that somehow Tim didn't deliver. If that were true, then almost all of us are failures. In this episode, we talk about explo…

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BITESIZE: How To Find Time: Jasmine Paris 10:13

3M ago10:13

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Everyone is familiar with the phrase 'there are too few hours in the day' but one of my previous guests proved that emphatically wrong. In 2019 Jasmine Paris won the 268 mile Spine race – unquestionably one of the toughest endurance events in the world. Not only did Jasmine become the first woman to win the race, she smashed the men’s course record…

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Dissolve Barriers to Happiness: Peter Crone 1:12:09

3M ago1:12:09

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How to transcend needless suffering & discover true happiness - with 'the Mind Architect' Above everything else, people want to feel happy – and to experience freedom from suffering. It’s not the car, the promotion or the relationship we really want – it’s the happiness we believe we will derive from it. But what if the very act of seeking happines…

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BITESIZE: Human Being or Human Doing? - Bill Beswick 6:42

3M ago6:42

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Are you a human being – or a human doing? Bill Beswick is one of the world’s most respected sports psychologists, having worked at Manchester United during Sir Alex Ferguson’s dominant reign as manager. Roy Keane and Gary Neville are among those who credited Bill with making a real difference to their ability to perform at the top. I talked to Bill…

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Ego: Ian Holloway 1:05:52

3M ago1:05:52

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When I was the sports reporter for BBC Radio 1 for 8 years, I spent a lot of time talking to and hearing from an exhaustive list of Premier League managers. One of them stood out above the rest for entertainment value – and that was Ian Holloway when he was in charge of Blackpool FC. Ian Holloway is clearly a naturally funny man – and he also has a…

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BITESIZE: How to Meditate: Andy Puddicombe - Headspace founder & former Buddhist monk 7:35

3M ago7:35

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There’s no doubt that meditation is good for body and mind, but a lot of people struggle with it. Perhaps they don’t think they’re doing it right – or just can’t turn it into a habit. But meditation is undoubtedly a hugely valuable habit to develop, and the research on its benefits is vast. And here to talk about the simple 'how-tos' of mindfulness…

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The Power of 'Good Enough': Tom Curran 55:08

3M ago55:08

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Perfectionism is often seen as a desirable trait in modern society. But, the reality is, it leads to procrastination - and mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and burnout. In a world that celebrates the idea of your 'Best Self', and always being better than you were yesterday – this conversation is about considering a healthier approach,…

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BITESIZE: Dr Dame Katherine Grainger: Reflecting on how far you have come 9:46

4M ago9:46

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How often do we spend time continually looking to the future – while overlooking how far we have already come? Dr Dame Katherine Grainger is Britain’s most decorated female Olympian. She won rowing gold at London 2012 and silver at four other Olympic Games. We spoke about reflecting back on how far you’ve come – as well as what perseverance is all …

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Do Hard Things: Steve Magness 1:08:34

4M ago1:08:34

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Alberto Salazar was once the most revered running coach in the world, leading athletes including Mo Farah to the very top of their game. But, in 2019, Salazar was banned from athletics for violating anti doping rules. This week’s guest, Steve Magness, had worked alongside him at the Nike Oregon Project – and he was the whistleblower whose claims we…

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BITESIZE: Acceptance 2.0 - Owning What Happens 7:22

4M ago7:22

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Brad Smeele was a world champion wakeboarder – until he broke his neck performing a trick in 2014 which left him quadriplegic. Until that point, Brad had been pretty much living the dream, chasing summers around the world while earning money on the side as a model. His identity before the accident was closely bound up with his physicality, and comi…

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Relationships: Will Carling 57:29

4M ago57:29

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Why relationships are the key to success in sport and life, with former England captain Will Carling. Will was appointed captain aged just 22 and led England to their first ever rugby World Cup final in 1991. As well as reaching that World Cup final- England won three Grand Slams in the 90s under Will, and were undoubtedly the northern hemisphere’s…

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Empathetic Leadership: Ama Agbeze 54:45

4M ago54:45

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There’s a lot to be said for truly empathetic leadership, where caring for and taking an interest in the individual comes first. Not only does this create an environment in which people can flourish, it makes winning and success more likely. And my guest this week, Ama Agbeze, undoubtedly proved that to be the case, when she led England to their gr…

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BITESIZE: Sir Nick Faldo - Slow Down! 9:19

4M ago9:19

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Would you like to know some tips for succeeding under pressure from someone who was one of the best in the business? Sir Nick Faldo is Britain’s greatest ever golfer – a six times major winner who spent 97 weeks as world number one in his pomp. During our full length conversation – I asked him about one of his strategies for success, which came dow…

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The Joy of Awe: Dacher Keltner 1:01:45

4M ago1:01:45

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We tend to believe happiness is found when we accumulate money, success and status – but that’s actually wide of the mark. According to one of the pre-eminent happiness scientists in the world, real joy is found by tapping into the transformative power of Awe. Dacher Keltner is a bestselling author and psychology professor at the University of Cali…

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BITESIZE: Getting ahead in business - Dame Heather Rabbatts 9:06

4M ago9:06

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Dame Heather Rabbatts trained as a barrister – but that barely gets her CV started. She’s also been a BBC Governor, the youngest-ever Chief Executive of Merton and Lambeth Councils, Head of Education at Channel 4, a Director of the Bank of England, a Board Member of the UK Film Council, and deputy chair of Millwall FC – and that’s just to name a fe…

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How to get in FLOW: Steven Kotler 59:02

4M ago59:02

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"Flow is an optimal state of consciousness where we feel and perform our best". As many of you know, the topic of flow and its deeper implications are subjects I have spoken about on many occasions in this podcast – and in today’s episode we dive into what is a fascinating area. Steven Kotler is a New York Times best-selling author and executive di…

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Finding Happiness by Losing Yourself: Rupert Spira 58:34

4M ago58:34

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What the experience of flow - particularly in sport - may reveal about the nature of reality. One theme that has arisen time and again while recording this podcast is the experience of flow, and numerous athletes in particular have spoken about the experience of "me" not being there in such moments. But what is that "me" that seems to disappear? Th…

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Psychological Fear: Dr Pippa Grange 53:17

4M ago53:17

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Understanding the cost of fear and how to face and replace it - with the former England football psychologist, who was credited with helping transform the team at the 2018 World Cup. Pippa explains the difference between 'in the moment fear', and 'not good enough fear', and it's the latter that is the focus of this conversation and which is lurking…

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BITESIZE: Wim Hof - Consciously going into stressful situations 10:06

4M ago10:06

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The ability to hack our health could be right inside us. That’s the view of Wim Hof - aka the iceman. Among other things, he has run marathons barefoot beyond the polar circle as well as climbing through the "death zone" of Mt. Everest in only his shorts. He puts his achievements down to the Wim Hof Method – which has three components, cold exposur…

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How to Achieve Big Things: Sir Michael Barber 1:08:38

5M ago1:08:38

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Would you like a proven pattern to tackle your most ambitious and challenging plans? Whatever it is you would like to do – whether it is starting a business, running a marathon or transforming a school – this episode is for you. My guest in Sir Michael Barber, whose career has straddled the world of elite sport and government. Since joining the gov…

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BITESIZE: Learning to Listen to our Bodies - Christie Aschwanden 5:17

5M ago5:17

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Are you someone who has a tracker to keep tabs on things like your sleep and calorie count? We are increasingly obsessed with data and tracking – and we are also increasingly out of touch with the signals of our body. Christie Aschwanden is an award winning journalist, Nordic skier and the author of the fascinating book - Good To Go: What the athle…

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Psychological Flexibility: Steven Hayes - the founder of ACT 1:24:13

5M ago1:24:13

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Psychological flexibility is often described as the ‘super skill’ of resilience, wellbeing and mental health. It is your ability to ‘make contact with experience in the present moment fully and without defence’. Research has found that it is associated with higher quality of life and wellbeing. As regular listeners will often hear me say, we are no…

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BITESIZE: Don't overthink things - Laura Muir 6:25

5M ago6:25

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Olympic 2020 Tokyo 1500 metres silver medalist Laura Muir is one of the finest middle-distance runners Britain has ever seen. But there’s more – she is a trained vet too. Muir graduated from the University of Glasgow’s prestigious vet school in 2018 all while competing at the top level – winning her first senior outdoor gold medal at the European C…

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