Best How Do I Reach Peak Performance Podcasts (2025)

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Overcoming Hurdles to Olympic Glory 1:00:59

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Overcoming Hurdles to Olympic Glory Lucy Hatton’s story is one of resilience, grit, and breaking through barriers 3rd Fastest Sprint Hurdler in British History, Lucy didn’t have an easy ride to the top As a young girl, she was faced with the challenge of severe dyslexia, a hurdle that made learning in school feel like an uphill battle Despite worki…

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Guided by the North Star: Mastering the Mindset for Unstoppable Success 1:01:03

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North Star Thinking Let me ask you something: Have you ever thought about how the Three Wise Men found their way? They followed the North Star But here’s the thing… The North Star wasn’t the destination It was the guide to get there… And that’s exactly what today’s guest is all about Will Polston is an absolute powerhouse not only coaching others t…

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Shaun Short - Performance Optimisation isn't just a skill 12:34

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Why Performance Optimisation is more than just skills... Most people think success comes down to; 👉🏼 Focus your skills in one area 👉🏼 Work harder 👉🏼 Work More game over, right? ❌ Wrong High performers don’t just rely on skill They optimise their body, mind, and energy like a Formula 1 car Because at the highest level, skill gets you in the game but…

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Shaun Short - Sport like Life is Unpredictable 8:44

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Sport like Life is Unpredictable... Even the best preparation can unfold at a blink of an eye And in today’s Shaun Short episode I share real life sporting stories about how this is just the case You have no idea what is around the corner But you can put yourself in the right position to handle it Because with the right: 👉🏼 Skills 👉🏼 Mindset 👉🏼 Sec…

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Rugby: “I didn’t want to die” - A battle with Cocaine 58:50

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Rugby: “I didn’t want to die” - A battle with Cocaine Today’s guest has seen success in many areas of his life From representing Harlequins in Rugby To landing a successful role in London in life after he finished playing But that pursuit took Kent Bray down a road that he wasn’t expecting He always wondered “what’s next?” Until the day that questi…

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A Midlife Crisis at 11 years old with Mo Farrah’s training partner 55:54

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A Midlife Crisis at 11 years old with Mo Farrah’s training partner Safe to say today’s guest kept me on my toes with this interview Because if a challenging childhood wasn’t enough of going through Alopecia and succumbing to bullying Adam Strong went through what he described a Mid Life crisis at 11 years old Growing up in a council estate with not…

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Tackling life after sport head on… 58:19

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Tackling life after sport head on… On today’s episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with a guest who shares the same values of the Always Another Game Podcast Spanning over a 15 year career in Rugby this guests knows the importance of planning for life after the game has finished And through his business Front Row Support he is helping athlet…

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Teaching Athletes to fill their mental filing cabinets 59:39

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Teaching Athletes to Fill Their Mental Filing Cabinets AAG is back with it’s first interview episode of 2025 And what better way to start than going inside the mind of someone who goes inside the athletes mind Colin Booth and I have crossed paths recently in our Ice Hockey World And he love and passion for his Athlete Neuro Performance is clear for…

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Shaun Short - Are breaks always good in sport? 14:32

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Shaun Short: Are breaks always good in sport? After a short Winter Hiatus The Always Another Game Podcast is back To help inspire you into action by showing that skills are transferable in life And today we will be discussing the power or hindrance of a break? As we all head back after a short or long Christmas break we see many who feel great and …

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Flow from an NBA POV 6:52

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Athletic Warrior host Rick Cipes examines flow from the perspective of two NBA games he had the pleasure of going to on the Thanksgiving holiday. Make sure to check out Rick’s book at Amazon, “11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance,” and read a free excerpt. Support the showBy Rick Cipes

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Do you prefer playing on the edge? 10:55

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Do you prefer Playing on the Edge? This was something that was drilled into us at a young age That to be up there with the best you have to play of edge Playing safe within sport wasn’t an option to stand out and succeed And if you think about it now everyone you likely look up to in life In some way stands out because they dare to be different To …

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Sport has shaped who you are today 14:49

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Sport has shaped who you are today How often has life slapped you in the face? Not like a little tap But a wake up you numpty lets frickin go here? Because when I look back over my sporting journey there are a number of key moments That shaped the man you see before you today No not him Pssst over here Yes me On today’s Shaun Short Episode of the A…

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Adapt and Overcome: Dealing with Life's unexpected stresses 12:46

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You're about to be ambushed? Are you ready? Because life gets you when you least expect it and Plan A isn't often enough The key is to be ready to ADAPT and OVERCOME So you can handle all of life's unexpected stresses And I learnt this in an incredible book called Extreme Ownership Which is the topic of my conversation today On how in sport you nev…

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Shaun Short - Should you call Timeout? 10:36

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Should you call a Time Out? because in sport these can be an incredible asset to a team or A coach's worst nightmare as there are so many ways a TIME OUT can be used that can give you; 🚨 A strategic advantage 🚨 A way to disrupt a negative flow 🚨 An opportunity to rest and recharge to come back stronger And I go in deeper into these on todays Shaun …

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Roller blading: Finding the Zone of Fulfilment 1:01:46

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Roller blading: Finding the Zone of Fulfilment As soon as I spoke with today’s guest, I knew there was going to be an incredible energy to this episode David Lederman is a; 🧠 Leadership Coach 🧠 TEDx speaker and 🧠 Author who is passionate about helping high-achievers navigate major life transitions with clarity, ease, and fulfilment. He was also one…

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Kung Fu - Everyone is an Athlete 57:51

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When you think about it we are all athletes every day we wake up we aim to perform whether that is at home at work or with our health Our aim is to be at our best and today's guest Greg Fearon teaches this with his clients while working as a Nutrition and Mindset Coach Being a late bloomer in sport due to his weight struggles, Greg found he had an …

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Shaun Short - What if the cards are stacked against you? 9:27

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What if the cards are stacked against you? because life is challenging and more often than not the odds are against us So when it does get tough how do you manage those tricky times? Back when I played there would be times that I would thrive against adveristy and other times when I would find it difficult the biggest difference in these scenarios …

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Inside the mind of the one that goes inside the athlete’s mind 42:11

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Inside the mind of the one that goes inside the athlete’s mind I used to think sports psychology was woowoo I tried it once for a minute and wrote it off Yet there is a reason why many professional sports now have their own highly skilled staff looking after their players mental well being Because without it then you will never see a peak physical …

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Shaun Short - Who is in your corner? 11:20

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Who is in your corner? Do you know? You know those people that would go to war for you and expect nothing in return And their belief in you drives you forward into things you once though was impossible Because on today’s Shaun Short episode we discuss the influence that certain people have in our lives As many times an athlete has mentioned a Coach…

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Ice Hockey: The comeback is always stronger than the setback 1:04:04

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“Injuries have shaped how I approach my career today” These are the exact words of England Hockey Strength and Conditioning Coach and former Professional Ice Hockey player Rupert Quiney From being inspired by his dad to play Rupert has to over come all odds to make it pro Growing up around a club that at the time was not playing at the highest leve…

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Shaun Short - It's not just about the numbers 11:56

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I’ve never been a numbers guy… The thought of any pressurised maths sends me into a bigger freeze state than Walt Disney And many will argue and say that I need to get a handle on this But in a team sport it doesn't matter if one player has scored 5 goals if you lose 8-5 You need the players who block shots, support you when you're down and bring t…

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The Australian Forest Gump 54:18

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Run BROOKE Run… What an entry back into the podcasting world getting to interview the real life Australian Forest Gump Brooke Mcintosh is one incredible human being who has run from one side of Australia to the other Covering 60km a day for 27 days Yet this resilience she has formed came at a cost With becoming an adult at 12 years old and having t…

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Taekwondo: The Black belt is just the beginning 52:00

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Look into my eyes Not around the eyes Into my eyes *snap* You’re under If you are wondering what the heck is going on My latest podcast guest was not only inspired by Bruce Lee But sought out getting help in sport via Hypnotist and came across the infamous Paul Mckenna Stuart Wade a Black belt in Taekwondo at 8 years old Failed on his first attempt…

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Former Soldier and the 5 Day Ultra Marathon across the Artic Circle 59:11

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Former Soldier and the 5 Day Ultra Marathon across the Artic Circle Don’t worry you don’t need to read that again as you read it right Todays’ guest Daryl Green has lived a life of pushing himself to the limits From his early days in the army learning the mindset of ‘Be the Best’ And taking that into gruelling sports such as; 🏋🏻‍♂️ Cross fit 🗿 Iron…

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Ironman: Age is just a number 57:27

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NEW NEW NEW New Intro Tune New Guest Episode New Energy Because due to circumstances out of my control I needed to switch up my podcast tune And safe to say Michael Coltham has done an incredible job And I’d love to hear your thoughts… Not only that I get to debut the track with my latest athlete all the way from Colorado Lida Johnson Lida is a sea…

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Jiu Jitsu - "I choose to strangle people and get beaten up" 51:46

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“I choose to strangle people and get beaten up…” You may assume my latest podcast guest is cold blooded killer And you’d be wrong You’d even be shocked if you knew her more too Because this easy-going straight shooter is apparently not one to be messed with Because on today’s episode of Always Another Game I had the pleasure in going inside the min…

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Chunking, Kettlebells and Poods 59:30

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Now I know what you're thinking... Has Shaun gone on a mad night out and in short maybe at some point I have but there is meaning behind the title of todays Always Another Game Podcast Episode Because on today's show I have the pleasure of sitting down with Kettlebell Sport World Champion Oli Mell Former Royal Commando and Current Wolfpack Fitness …

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Ice Hockey - Unlearning Childhood and Overcoming Alcohol Addiction 1:01:37

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There is no denying that Nick Rothwell's life is like something out of the movies Starting out with Life in Canada playing the holy grail of sport gave him the opportunity to move to the UK Taking fake it till you make it to the next level he snapped up a role at Sky Sports News Which came with it a celebrity lifestyle and Nick wasn't short of atte…

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American Football - Can being injured be a positive? 57:49

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American Football - Being injured is a positive Controversial hey? Yet sometimes when we’re forced to slow down we see things a lot differently I remember my first serious injury and on my return I was fitter and stronger than before I got hurt because I was taught to see exercise from a different angle And my latest guest on the Always Another Gam…

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Shaun Short - Play to Win or not to Lose? 9:56

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This isn’t about England… But watching the first two games got me thinking We have the squad to go out and win games But it feels like we’re playing not to lose And It reminded me of an Ambitious Business Leader I worked with Who thrived in Business Yet was struggling with their health and knew there was something more to be done in this area After…

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MLB Star and the Power of Self Belief 42:30

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Major League Baseball Star and the Power of Self Belief… That is who and what today’s episode on Always Another Game is all about Because I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down and chatting with current Minnesota Twins Pitcher Jay Jackson And you might be sitting there thinking ‘ah he’s so lucky’ But he didn’t take the easy route to the MLB Th…

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No more running away from your finances 59:43

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No more running away from your finances Because on today's episode of Always Another Game we have former Runner and Current Finance Business Owner Sadia Ali Sadia has taken her skills learned in sport and put them towards not only transforming her own finances She now gets to coach and support others in building a healthy relationship with their mo…

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Shaun Short - What is sport about? 10:44

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What is it really all about? With sport comes a huge desire to win that many take on the 'whatever it takes approach even at a young age But surely there is more to it than just winning? Sure winning is important and in my opinion it is a key element of sport But surely their is a bigger picture of creating upstanding citizens who have used sport a…

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Saving lives with R;pple and Suicide Prevention 33:54

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Suicide Prevention isn't an easy topic to bring up let alone talk about it But for any of the regular listeners you know there are two key reasons why Always Another Game was born One was to show you how skills can be transferred from sport into your life away from the game The Second is why we're here today and that is we have lost too many great …

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Shaun Short - Learn when to rest and not quit 9:27

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Isn't stress a funny thing Ultimately is is healthy and essential to our existence Yet where we go wrong is the build up of chronic stress which is extremely dangerous to our health And on the other hand we know how great rest is yet we often get it so wrong Today i'm braking down stress and rest into my traffic light system which was formed when I…

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Wheelchair Rugby - Paralympian Gold Medal Mindset 48:31

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Today on Always Another Game Podcast I have the pleasure of sitting down with the first female Wheel Chair Rugby Gold Medal Paralympian Kylie Grimes This episode is dedicated to my eldest as he inspired me to reach out to Kylie Because this is a huge part of what she is doing to help kids get into sport as she visits schools across the UK and my bo…

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Shaun Short - Your success lies in your opportunities 7:28

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You've heard the saying "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take" right? This goes for anything from dating to business and it can be easy to get lost in whether or not you should trust the work you're doing or maybe it is something you're not doing and this challenging time is on you On today's Shaun Short Podcast Episode we go over quickly the …

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Basketball - Adapting to new Environments 52:48

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Jane Davydiuk has taken her life, sport and business to new environments Moving from Ukraine and now living in London Jane has had to adapt to new environments and teams pretty quickly and on today's episode she shares with us the importance of playing Basketball to emotionally re charge all the way to what sport has taught her about running a succ…

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Tennis - the lost art of resilience 1:00:23

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Today we go deep inside the mind of not only an upcoming thriving athlete but an academically achieving one also I have the pleasure of talking to Sarah Forester who is based out of Oregon in the United States Where she share with us how her resiliency was formed and how that benefits her on and off the Tennis court in highly stressful scenarios No…

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Shaun Short - The worst lead in sport 6:26

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Have you heard about the worst lead in sport? You hear all the pundits talk about the 2 point gap because in one small play the momentum can shift turning any game on it's head But surely this is perception right? A mindset shift that actually this could be the best lead in sport if you choose to use it that way Have you ever been in a game where y…

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Swimming the Channel and learning resilience 1:03:57

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We have a return leg episode here today Because not too long ago I had the pleasure of talking to Charleh Dickinson on her podcast and now she has the opportunity to share here story from marginally missing out on the Olympics to the last minute dash to catch the tide to swim the English Channel Charleh has used her incredible sporting CV and life …

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Skating Through Loss: How an Ice Hockey Player Overcame Grief 50:11

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The episode you have all been waiting for and no, not to find out who actually won our battle on the ice because you can find that clip on youtube But today is was finally time to sit down with my fellow Ice athlete and former rival to learn about Andy McKinney's journey on and off the ice From playing abroad to having to handle the loss of his dad…

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The Lioness Boxer fighting for what's right 1:04:03

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Imagine being told you can't do the thing you love the most in life Not just once but twice Because on today's episode I have the pleasure of talking to to an incredible former athlete that had to over come being told she wasn't allowed to compete against the boys in football and Boxing And we learn how Stacey Copeland turned that rejection into su…

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How excessive dieting led to a 27 year old Body Builder being post menopausal Ep14 54:03

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Former body builder turned sustainability coach has pushed her body to the extremes to be in the position to ensure her clients don’t follow the same route she did Through strict training schedules, Tupperware meals in restaurants and missed periods Patricia Poor now has the tools to help her clients achieve the physical results they desire without…

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Finding the Open Door: Enhancing Mental Health Through Communication (Ep13) 10:38

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Is the door always open? I'm sure you've heard this saying before Whether it was from; A Parent A Coach A Boss But was it? Did you feel like you could reach out every time you had an issue or concern? How about the effect this has on your mental health when you can't find anyone to lean on Even though everyone keeps telling you to talk Today, in th…

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Volleyball - Passing down the torch to the next generation 41:50

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Inspired by her high school PE teacher to take on Volleyball it’s safe to say Laura Robson has had a smashing time From travelling the country via the Premier league to now running her own business Safe to say Laura has had her hands full She also shares with us how she is passing on the athletic baton to her children and she guides them through th…

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Black belt Inspired by the Karate Kid 30:37

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There isn’t many things in the world that describe discipline and consistency like being a Black Belt does Inspired by the karate Kid, Lorraine Owolabi sits down with us today to share with us what it takes to reach those heights And how the support of her coach was vital in this success Not only that but how she uses these skills to run her own bu…

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A look Inside the mind of an ADHD Athlete 54:13

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Encouraged by his parents to get off his gaming chair and out into the real world Tom agreed to go to a 6 week Badminton Camp Yet this journey was more than just a sport With years of mental and behaviour challenges took this athlete away from Badminton and into the world of Steroids and Body building Finally diagnosed in his adulthood with ADHD To…

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Shaun Short - We're going to Overtime 15:11

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Don’t go anywhere as we’re going to Over Time After we finished recording the last episode Caitlin Atkinson and I were talking and a fascinating topic came up that kept me up that night I wish we covered it in our previous chat but that led me to creating this over time episode as a Shaun Short +1 Come and join us quickly as we cover how coaching d…

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Equestrian Vaulting - They do what on a horse? 44:15

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This unique athlete left me stunned after I had to google what this sport was Equestrian Vaulting is like nothing I’ve ever seen before and I have the pleasure of talking to one on today’s episode Caitlin Atkinson shares from how she got started as shy girl in this sport all the way through to how coaches can influence you in a positive and negativ…