Best PJake Johnstone Podcasts (2024)

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Ciaran King | How To Create High Performance In Your Life And On The Bike 58:02

2M ago58:02

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On today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ciaran King, an elite Downhill Mountain Biker turned Certified High-Performance coach. Ciaran's journey has been marked by challenges, including significant injuries and confidence battles. Yet, he's transformed these obstacles into sources of motivation. Now, he's committed to passing on …

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Louise-Anna Ferguson | A mental perspective; navigating the world of professional mountain bike racing 1:09:33

2M ago1:09:33

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In this episode, I catch up with Louise-Anna Ferguson, better known as Lou, Originally from Fort William, Scotland, Lou now calls Queenstown, New Zealand, her home, where she's immersed in the thriving mountain biking scene. Lou's approach to the sport is all about letting her riding skills do the talking. Her passion for uplifting everyone in the …

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Natasha Bradley | Harnessing nervous energy, mental approaches for going big, and becoming a standout multidisciplinary rider. 44:31

3M ago44:31

44:31

In this episode, we caught up with Natasha Bradley, an English rider making waves in Queenstown, New Zealand. Natasha is a standout multidisciplinary rider known for her infectious enthusiasm and versatility across BMX, Enduro, Freeride, and DH racing. A true force to be reckoned with, she secured the 'true blue' award at the Dark Horse Women’s fre…

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Piyush Chavan | Body Dynamics, Muscle Memory, and Insightful MTB Coaching in Queenstown, NZ 58:56

4M ago58:56

58:56

This episode of the podcast brings you an engaging conversation with my friend and fellow coach, Piyush Chavan. Hailing from India, Piyush started his mountain biking journey as part of a tight-knit group of riders. After cutting his teeth in downhill races in Nepal, he found inspiration to embrace a biking lifestyle in New Zealand, drawn by the al…

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Steve Vanderhoek | Rebuilding skills & confidence post injury, seizing opportunities, and enjoying the ride! 1:12:10

6M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

On this episode, I sit down with Steve Vanderhoek. Steve is a North Shore-born and bread mountain biker, trailbuilder and a professional firefighter/paramedic. He is known for building and riding some of the most precise, exposed, and high-consequence lines in the area, and along with his long-time partner Kelsey Toevs, makes some of the most creat…

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Kelsey Toevs | Following your passion, channelling creativity, and riding without an ego. 56:36

6M ago56:36

56:36

Today on the podcast I got to chat with Kelsey Toevs. Kelsey is a professional filmmaker and photographer based out of North Vancouver. Growing up in Lynn Valley, Kelsey has been combining her passion for Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, and filmmaking since a young age. When she met her longtime partner in crime, local free-rider Steve Vanderhoek, t…

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Nate Spitz | High consequence decision making, and finding the path to make Freeride Mountain Biking his job 59:36

6M ago59:36

59:36

In this episode, I catch up with Nate Spitz. Nate is one of the most creative and talented mountain bikers in the Sea to Sky and has a lot of wisdom to share. Originally from New Hampshire on the east coast of the USA, Nate grew up skiing, and when he wasn’t doing that he was riding bikes and learning an impressive bag of tricks. He now lives and w…

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Michael Sousa | Breathe, Trust, Commit - How to achieve your version of performance on the bike. 1:10:15

6M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

On today's episode, we have Michael Sousa. Mike is a passionate Mountain Biker, Instructor, Guide, and Filmmaker based in Whistler, BC. After almost 20 years of honing his skills on the steep and technical trails of BC he has dedicated the summer to learning air tricks on his mountain bike. As well as this personal exploration, Michael recently gai…

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Blake Rowsell | ADHD, using MTB as a tool to refocus & reset, and understanding MTB tourism in BC 1:00:21

7M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

On this episode, I got to interview Squamish local, Blake Rowsell. Blake is a professor at Capilano University who teaches a variety of outdoor recreation programs. He also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Mountain Bike Tourism in BC having completed his master's degree on the topic. We dive straight into Blake's personal journey with Mou…

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Yoann Barelli | An in depth look into his mental processes, How to send it 'SAFELY,' and the mindset behind Into The Gnar! 1:00:54

7M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

In this episode, we hear from Yoann Barelli. For those that aren't familiar, Yoann hails from Nice in the south of France and has been racing Mountain Bikes since the tender age of 7 years old. From there he went on to have numerous successes, including becoming the French Elite DH champion in 2004, and multiple podium finishes in the Enduro World …

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Greg McDonnell | Mental Performance Counsellor on finding your why, regulating the nervous system, and developing self-compassion. 1:02:27

8M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

In this episode, I chat with Greg McDonnell. Greg is a sports fanatic, an avid mountain biker, and is also a registered clinical counsellor. He grew up on the North Shore and has been riding bikes for as long as he can remember. When he moved to Whistler 20 years ago, he started racing mountain bikes, and alpine ski mountaineering which enhanced hi…

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Jo Peters | Taking gender out of Mountain Biking, mindset for racing, and fostering a Mind/Body/Bike connection. 1:10:29

8M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

Today on the show, I got to head out for a rip with Jo Peters. We rode one of her favorite trails here in Squamish, Two Stroke Smoke, and then sat down for an insightful conversation. Jo is active in the mountain bike community as a coach, volunteer, and enduro racer. She also works full-time as an RMT and is an expert when it comes to the Mind/Bod…

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Bonus Episode - About Me, my Coaching Background, and my Passion for all things Mountain Sports and Mindset 17:41

9M ago17:41

17:41

Today's episode is a little different. I felt called to introduce myself, or re-introduce myself to new and old listeners alike since we have seen our audience base expand a lot in recent times! (A huge thank you to you all for listening) So join me as I talk a little bit about my background in the Mountain Bike coaching industry, my passion for al…

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Adam Van Luu | Concussion, Finding Balance, and Setting Lofty goals! 1:01:09

9M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Today on the show I’m sitting down with Adam Van Luu, a Squamish local Physiotherapist and Concussion Specialist. Through his clinic which is part of Union Health & Performance, Adam works with people ranging from everyday enthusiasts, all the way up to elite-level athletes including a lot of the Blueprint crew. Outside of work, Adam is an avid Mou…

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Geoff Gulevich | mindset for injury rehab, putting in the work, and having fun! 1:08:22

10M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

On this episode of the show, I went for a ride and sat down for a chat with North Vancouver local and freeride legend, among many other things, Geoff Gulevich who is otherwise known as, 'Gully'. Geoff’s longtime career as a Professional Mountain biker has been filled with impressive highlights, remarkable comebacks from injuries, and a continued de…

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Voice of the People | A Mental Perspective on the Whistler Bike Park 10:52

10M ago10:52

10:52

In this special episode of the Grit With Wisdom Podcast, we headed to @WhistlerBlackcomb for one of the most exciting days of the year, Whismas. With both excitement and nerves running high among the crowd, we set about getting a real voice of the people, to understand some of the different ways we can operate mentally in the Bike Park. We got a wh…

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Geoff Livingston - shares his perspective from behind the lens, and what it means to be 'capable' as a Mountain Biker. 51:53

10M ago51:53

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Today on the show we have Geoff Livingston. Geoff is a North Vancouver local Mountain Biker, Photographer, Dad, and Cancer Survivor. Having been through some incredibly tough circumstances, Geoff sheds an interesting perspective on what it means to be a mountain biker, and what is important in life. We talk about the mental rollercoaster of going f…

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Jarrad Connolly - On Racing, Mental Training, and how to approach challenges in your riding. 1:17:23

11M ago1:17:23

1:17:23

Today on the show we have an avid biking enthusiast - Jarrad Connolly! Hailing from the sunny shores of Newcastle on the Central Coast of Australia, Jarrad has been living and breathing bikes since he took his first steps. He's got a passion for all things two-wheeled and believes that it's not about fancy gear, it's about the pure joy of riding. J…

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#23 - Matt Smith - on perceived risk vs. actual risk, life as a first responder, and managing mental health in high stress environments. 1:08:23

11M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Joining us today on the show is Matt Smith, a critical care flight paramedic, and a professional first responder educator. Matt's journey has taken him across Canada and the US, from the Yukon to Wyoming, and he has held an array of exciting jobs, including working as a raft guide, and ski instructor. These days, Matt spends much of his time runnin…

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#22 - Nick VanEgmond - on Racing, Insuring your hero's, and Mindset. 1:11:47

11M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nick VanEgmond from Bicycle Broker Insurance. What's really cool about this conversation is that Nick has found a way to blend his love for riding, racing, and traveling with his entrepreneurial spirit. Drawing from his own experiences racing on the global enduro circuit, Nick identified t…

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#21 - Squamish Enduro | Voice of the People - The Mental Side of Mountain Bike Racing 14:39

12M ago14:39

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A few weeks ago we headed back out to the trails for the 2023 Squamish Enduro to find out more about the perceptions, mental tools, and challenges that riders face during Enduro Races here in BC. Listen in as we gain a broad perspective from a mixed bag of riders including pro racers all the way down to your everyday enthusiasts. We received a rang…

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#20 - Christina Chappetta - on staying grounded, leaving negativity out of riding, and life at PinkBike! 1:18:43

12M ago1:18:43

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On today's episode, I got to have a chat with Christina Chappetta. Christina is a bit of a local legend in the Whistler mountain biking community, known for her incredible energy and passion for the sport. With her background in enduro racing and current role as a video producer and presenter at PinkBike, Christina has a wealth of firsthand knowled…

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#19 - BC Bike Show | Voice Of The People | Part 2 - Challenges, Flowstate, & Crashing 6:22

1y ago6:22

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In this episode, we headed back to the BC Bike Show for day two, armed with some more fun questions. We had the opportunity to speak to a whole bunch of Mountain Bikers ranging from industry pro's to everyday riders. Listen in as we gain a broad perspective into people's experiences with: Mental challenges on the bike Flowstate, and how to get into…

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#18 - Tori Wood - on psychological counseling, mental tools, FOMO, and how to have more fun! 1:14:45

1y ago1:14:45

1:14:45

In this episode, I caught up with Tori Wood for a chat right before the snow melted and bike season kicked back into gear. Tori is a Mountain Biker based in Squamish and is an incredible fit for this show because she not only shreds on a bike, but she is also completing her master's degree in Psychological Counseling. Having picked up riding only 5…

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#17 - BC Bike Show Voice Of The People - Part 1 10:58

1y ago10:58

10:58

We decided to have some fun and mix things up a bit with this episode. We headed over to the BC Bike Show, down in Vancouver, and get the answers to some of Mountain Biking's biggest questions when it comes to mindset. The goal was to gain a broader insight into the mindset of a whole bunch of Mountain Bikers from a whole bunch of different backgro…

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#16 - Lewis Buchanan on facing adversity and stepping outside of his comfort zone 1:20:52

1y ago1:20:52

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In this episode, I got to share a conversation with the man himself, Lewis Buchanan. Lew is an amazingly accomplished rider who has stuck true to his roots and remains very humble despite his success. This was an important conversation as we dissect and raise awareness around some of the lesser talked about issues surrounding mental health and moun…

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#15 - Jason Bond - on Strength Training for Mountain Bikers, mindset, and enjoying the process! 1:17:46

1y ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Today I got to sit down with Jason Bond. Jason is a professional strength trainer for Mountain Bikers and has been running his popular MTB Dryland training programs in North Vancouver for the past 15 years. His business, Bond Training, has helped thousands of riders ranging from competitive athletes to your everyday enthusiast reach new levels of p…

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#14 - Ollie Lowthorpe - on having fun whilst progressing, mental techniques, Squamish slabs, and YouTube. 1:30:04

1y ago1:30:04

1:30:04

Today I was lucky enough to sit down for a chat and then go for a ride with Ollie Lowthrope. Ollie is a professional mountain biker based out of Squamish, here in BC. Originally from Jersey in the Channel Islands of the UK, his roots lie in XC racing, having competed from a young age and most notably at the commonwealth games in Australia back in 2…

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#13 - Patricio Escobar - on mindset for competing, confidence vs fear, and navigating his life changing injury. 1:38:32

1y ago1:38:32

1:38:32

In this episode, I had a heartfelt conversation with an incredible guest and storyteller, Patricio Escobar. From Columbia, Patricio has had a long and colorful career in the cycling world. Coming from the humble beginnings of riding trails on the city streets as a kid (before he knew it was called trials), Patricio went on to compete in trails ridi…

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#12 - Mike Wells - on the importance of failures, mental battles, and endurance ultra running. 1:25:08

1+ y ago1:25:08

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In this episode, I got to interview a great friend of mine. Mike Wells isn’t the typical diehard Mountain Biker I usually sit down with, however, he does ride, and his main sport of endurance trail running has taught him many important lessons that we Mountain Bikers can draw parallels from, and use to better our mental game out in the trails. Mike…

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#11 - Roxy Wieschollek (@roxybike_coaching) - on how to create change, legitimate vs. baseless fears, and how to approach mountain biking progression from a mental perspective! 1:27:21

1+ y ago1:27:21

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Roxy Wieschollek who I consider to be both a friend, a mentor and a huge inspiration!! Roxy is a high-level Mountain Bike instructor and also a sports mental trainer and psychological counselor with a wealth of lived experience! She shares her learnings from these experiences generously via her popul…

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#10 - Matt Lowell - on riding for FUN, mental reference points, and getting lost in the Scottish Highlands! 1:16:32

1+ y ago1:16:32

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Recently, I caught up with a good friend and colleague of mine, Matt Lowell. Matt wears many hats (sometimes all at the same time!) and is an extremely talented Mountain Biker, Instructor/Guide, Designer, and Business Manager! I’ve learned an insane amount from Matt over the years and I’m super excited to share some of the secrets that he uses to s…

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#9 - Nicole Kennedy - on Mindset, the Power of Positivity, the Into the Gnar Progression Team, and more! 1:20:40

2y ago1:20:40

1:20:40

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Nicole Kennedy. Originally from Colorado, Nicole is a gnarly rider who now calls Squamish, here in BC, home. Nicole has a DH racing background, races Enduro races blind, and as a member of the recently formed ‘Into the Gnar’ Progression Team, she is no stranger to danger when it comes to pushing …

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#8 - Nic Zilinski @VanCan - on Progression, dealing with Nervousness, Visualization and the world of YouTube! 1:43:25

2y ago1:43:25

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In this episode, I chat with MTB YouTube legend Nic Zilinski, @Vancanmtb. Nic is an incredibly insightful guy and I had an absolute ball chatting about his journey into the world of Mountain Bikes so far. Originally from further East, Nic brings his solid BMX background, as well as his analytical science brain to the West Coast to make for some gre…

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#7 - Simon Noble Pt. 2 - Mental techniques for endurance, Recovering from injury mentally, and more! 1:20:04

2y ago1:20:04

1:20:04

In this episode, I was lucky enough to sit down with Queenstown local, Simon Noble, for the second time. As a rider who simply can’t sit still, Simon recently completed a mega ‘Everest Challenge’ where he climbed an insane 9007m of vert in just 22hours, all the while descending some pretty gnarly trails down through the Queenstown Bike Park. We dig…

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#6 - Matt Bolton - on mindset, progression, and freeriding some of BC's gnarliest trails! 54:33

2y ago54:33

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In this episode, I chat with Matt Bolton. Matt is an insanely talented and creative rider and trail builder from Squamish, BC. Known locally for pushing the boundaries of physics as he pioneers and rides new near-vertical slab lines in areas that have historically been only for rock climbing - Matt is not one to let fear hold him back from riding w…

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#5 - Emma Olofsson (@mmurmaider) - the power of keeping it fun!! 1:04:34

2+ y ago1:04:34

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In this episode, I chat with Emma Olofsson (aka. @mmurmaider). Emma is an absolute shredder who hales from Sweden originally and has spent the past 5 years or so traveling in between Europe and her adopted home of Queenstown, NZ. All in the pursuit of good times on two wheels. Emma is 110% laser-focused on her one goal of having fun - all of the ti…

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Episode 4 - Damian Stones - Trusting the process, lessons from McGazza, the power of pump tracks and more! 1:38:17

2+ y ago1:38:17

1:38:17

In this episode, I sit down with Damian Stones. Damian is a professional MTB Guide, instructor, and pump track builder extraordinaire! With a long and wide-ranging career and life revolving around bikes, Damian has an incredible amount of wisdom to share, and a deep understanding of the processes behind progressing on a bike. Highlights of mine inc…

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Episode 3 - Anthony Boussetta - Frenchlines, Focus, Visualisation, and more! 1:26:57

2+ y ago1:26:57

1:26:57

In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Boussetta. With a varied background of Enduro and DH racing, to self-imposed backcountry sufferfests, Anthony is always one to be out there getting after it. I’ve been fascinated with Anthony’s mindset and approach to fear for a long time because it differs from the way a lot of other people think and allows…

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Episode 2 - Chris Mildon - tales from one of NZ's most experienced skills coaches 1:03:27

2+ y ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Welcome back! In this episode of the show, we have Chris Mildon. Chris grew up in New Zealand and has been riding bikes for as long as he can remember. From hacking around his town’s old dump on homemade bikes as a kid to BMX racing in the ’80s, he eventually found his wheels of choice - the Mountain Bike. Since then Chris enjoyed some competitive …

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Episode 1- Simon Noble - Rebounding from injury, and suffering for a cause. 33:57

2+ y ago33:57

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Simon Noble is a mountain biker and friend of mine who lives in Mecca that is Queenstown, New Zealand. Originally from Maffra, Victoria, Australia, Simon’s life has revolved around mountain biking ever since he saved up for his first DH bike in 2009 and started racing soon after. Although a huge believer in the positive experiences mountain biking …

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