Unleashing Potentials In Training & Life

Elite performance and mindset coach, Craig White, talks about the challenges facing modern men; why so many feel lost, confused, chronically tired, overwhelmed and insecure. Having worked as an elite performance coach in professional sport, and as a yoga teacher and leader of men's retreats, Craig has a unique perspective and skill-set. He is passionate about helping men awaken their potential and reconnect with all of who they can be; helping them improve as sports performers, executives, husbands, fathers, and friends.

In this episode, John Flaherty and I discuss an alternative approach to treating addiction which has a focus on reconnecting with the essence of who we are as human beings.

Personal Trainer, Alan Goodwin talks about how his life was devastated with anxiety, depression and then chronic fatigue syndrome. Despite still experiencing occasional symptoms, he runs a successful personal training and development business in Scotland.   Alan shares with us the key pieces that helped him regain his health, and he talks about how this enhances his personal training work with clients.

E28 Optimising Sleep With Amy McClelland   Show Notes   what is sleep hygiene and how useful is the advice that’s given what happens when sleep hygiene advice doesn’t work the impact of blue light the role of arousal in sleep what is normal sleep and when do we have a problem perceptions of sleep mattress talk tips on getting to sleep The role of medication in sleep sleep patterns in other cultures and countries Manuji - yoga nidra - here’s a YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7YdT4Z1kVA alternative remedies that support good sleep - glass of warm milk; valerian tea, magnesium supplements, or ZMA Binaural beats and controlling brain wave patterns cortisol levels and exercise the impact of sleep on earnings and performance Wim Hoff http://www.icemanwimhof.com/innerfire the value of exertions and extremes, the ling and yang of life

Being a parent in today's world seems an incredibly difficult task fraught with obstacles and curve balls. In a rapidly changing world we are raising children that are different and that requires a different parenting approach. In this interview, Health Coach Leslee Beckvonpeccoz and I discuss how and why children are different and how we can facilitate their healthy development through applying some basic principles of Conscious Parenting. 

In this thoughtful and fascinating discussion with Dr Beverly Crane, we dig deep into….   The nature of body intelligence, how to attune to it and communicate with it The meaning and symbolism of body symptoms, how to interpret them from the perspective of body intelligence loving oneself - what does it mean, how do we do it, and what are the barriers and patterns that prevent us from loving ourselves the connection between empowerment, authenticity and body intelligence the role we play in the creation of our experience

Have you ever considered that you might not be as in touch with your own motivations as you think?   Have you considered that when interpreting other peoples motives and reasons from their behaviour you may well be getting it wrong more often than getting it right?   In this episode Dr Bobby Hoffman and I discuss the nature of motivation with a focus on developing our awareness and understanding of our own motivations, as well as those of other people.   Having had experience of unpicking the motivational strategies of elite performers, Bobby gives us an insight into what it is that highly successful people do to attain high levels of performance. 

In this episode, Body.io Coaching Team Manager, Andrea Jengle reveals the debilitating health challenges that blighted her younger years, and how they were exacerbated through self-sabotage and self-neglect.   Andrea talks for the first time about the accident that changed her life and her journey back to health and beyond to peak fitness and health.   As part of the leading edge Body.io team, Andrea discussed moving towards individualised health plans, shifting attitudes and their impact, and current trends in the fitness and diet industry.

What is sexuality and sexual energy and how does it relate to our health, wellness and performance?   In this episode we discuss where sexuality begins and ends, what is health and unhealthy sexuality and the role that sexuality plays in health. Anita offers a perspective on sexuality as the flow of life force energy through and between us, and she discusses this in relation to stress, wellness and performance. 

Great discussion with Alex, covering: stress and it’s physical manifestations, including her personal experiences how to know when you are stressed learning to understand the messages from your body when to exercise and when not to exercise when stressed

Do you want to be healthier? How would you know if you were healthier? How would it benefit your life if you were healthier? In this episode of Unleashing Potentials, I discuss attitudes and approaches to health with Dr Peter Wootton-Beard.  Peter is Chief Scientific Office with Nudjed, a unique, automated service that measures organisational health and tailors advice on an individual level. Supporting healthier and happier workforces faster and more efficiently.

Dr Fred Navarro is a researcher in the field of health psychology. His primary area of research and application links the Patterns of Adapting to Health (PATH) to differences in individual and population health, reduced medical service demand, and prediction of medical expenditures. Fred has conducted extensive longitudinal research and more than 250,000 adult interviews which have have validated the link between physical fitness, nutritional fitness, affective disorder risk, diabetes Type II, arthritis, back pain, overweight/obesity, heart disease, and some cancers as adults increasingly emulate these patterns of adapting with greater acuteness. Fred’s book, Pattern of Adapting To Health or PATHTM for short, is invaluable to understanding your own health related behaviours. Once you know which PATH is yours, you can more easily see which behaviors are easiest or most difficult to change. It’s also a priceless tool that gives healthcare practitioners critical insight into their patients, to help them talk t

In this episode Bobby talks about life as a celebrity trainer and the routines he has devised for A list celebrities such as Ryan Reynolds, Scarlet Johansson, Britney Spears, JLo, amongst others.     We discuss the evolution of his Strom Method of training, reconnecting with the body, the psychological impact of injury, and the wider life effects of exercise.

Cultivating passion in exercise and health Shifting focus and mental patterns Self-efficacy theory - developing confidence and competence in a specific task Developing positive reinforcement A perspective on the personal training industry The value of being self-directed and self-corrected How to become a runner Developing motivation for exercise Tips on sticking with an exercise program The return on investment of getting in shape The difference between passion and obsession

What stops people from realising and maximising their potentials  How to move past the obstacles that block potential Understanding what drives people to look good Finding your ‘why’  - understanding emotional drivers Why diets fail Gender differences in uncovering motivations for diet and lifestyle changes Tips on structuring your life for success

Do you struggle maintaining a diet, nutritional program and exercise plan? Adam Gilbert and I discuss the psychology of diet, food, weight loss and exercise. Adam shares some useful tips that help his coaching clients stay on point with their diet and exercise programs. 

Dan Shaw is  British Sport Psychologist, his experience includes working alongside an ex-Manchester United Coach with Premiership and international level athletes within an elite gym based in Manchester.  Dan has worked in professional football with a small number of clubs delivering sport psyhology to academies on a group and one to one basis as a performance psycholologist/trainee sport and exercise psychologist. Dan has also worked with a range of athletes including an International Weightlifter on a one-to-one basis in preparation for  to major competitions. Dans research specialisms include 'The Integration of Imagery into a Pre-Shot Routine' and more recently 'The Effects of Caffeine and the Suggestion of Caffeine on Mood, Perceived Workload, Physical Performance and Cognition' which is now being reviewed for publication. In this episode Dan and I discuss academic aspects and approaches that form the basis of  mainstream sport psychology, and how these can be applied to everyday use for those who exe

In this lively discussion, Kathy shares her perspectives on stress, exercise and the mind body connection. If you are interested in learning how to speed up your recovery from injury, Kathy offers some practical tips and tools that anyone can try.

In this episode, Clark and I discuss how you can: move beyond a one-size fits all model of exercise and health get past information overload move beyond your comfort zone celebrate success as a way of moving forward  get into your flow-state and attune to passion... 

In this fascinating and deeply personal interview, Quentin talks about the impact of growing up in a family environment blighted by heroin addiction. He reveals the inspirations that enabled him to break away from an all too familiar path of drugs and crime, only to find himself affected by anxiety, depression and addicted to prescription medication. His journey led him to question the conventional ‘one size fits all’ model of conventional healthcare practices, and discover the importance of following his own internal guidance in order to beat addiction and effectively manage his anxiety and depression. As a health coach, Quentin calls on his life experiences, training and his own philosophy to encourage clients to walk their own path to health and wellness.