Metta Performance

About Metta Performance

Discover the Metta Performance Podcast, the art of integrating loving-kindness into high-stakes achievement. Rooted in the Pali word for compassion, this podcast offers a foundation for self-awareness and personal growth. Join our hosts and a lineup of top-tier guests as we discuss how a balanced, Metta-driven lifestyle is the key to sustained success in both life and elite sports performance.

Publisher

WRKdefined Podcast Network

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Nov 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   2022 Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Inductee and Founder of the Almanzo 100: Chris Skogen

   In this episode, Chris Skogen shares his journey from the bike industry to driving a Zamboni, emphasizing the importance of happiness, discipline, and making intentional life choices. We explore how small decisions and perspective shifts can lead to a more fulfilling life.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Fostering Passion in Athletes of All Ages with Coach Ryan Kohler

   In this episode, Michael and Holly welcome coach Ryan Kohler for a practical conversation about endurance coaching, recovery, and long-term athlete development. Ryan brings more than 20 years of experience translating sports science into coaching for cyclists of all ages. They discuss how to balance drive with rest, why recovery and detraining are part of progress, and how to keep high achievers engaged without burning them out. Enjoy!

3. 

   15 Sept 2026

   On Performance, Failure, and Creativity with Poet, Teacher, and Runner Abigail Michelini

   In this episode, Holly sits down with Abigail Michelini to explore the relationship between performance, failure, creativity, and embodied living. Abby shares how poetry, teaching, and long-distance running have shaped her identity, and why learning to “suck at something” can be a powerful path to growth. https://www.abigailmichelini.com/ Deena Kastor: Let Your Mind Run https://a.co/d/0dtOlVgC

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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