The Podcast's mission to is encourage a lifelong love & participation in endurance sport. Integrating Mental Fitness with physical training so you thrive not only as athletes but in all the important domains of your life.
The MindFit Athlete podcast is designed to be an audio training companion for busy professionals with a love of endurance sports (eg. running, swimming, triathlon, cycling). It's designed to have a light & entertaining tone but to be informative and have actionable content. It seeks to use our experience of sport to inform how we live our wider lives. With a focus on integrating physical with mental fitness the Podcast seeks to inspire you to a lifetime participation in your sport - whatever your level.
How hypervigilance drains endurance and leadership performance, and how to shift from bracing for impact to calm, adaptive flow with practical mental tools.
16 Jun 2026
Mental Fitness in Age of (deliberate) Political Chaos
John, Scott, and Emily take on the volatile geopolitical landscape and explain how the algorithms in our pockets are actively draining our cognitive energy. This isn't a political debate or a partisan attack. We explore the historical context of our current political climate, how "Restless" and "Judge" Saboteurs are driving the global narrative.Most importantly, we offer practical Activate steps to rewrite your personal equation today. Learn how to bypass the algorithm, curate your digital boundaries, and use your "Sage" mind to hold brands accountable for the outrage machine.
7 Mar 2026
Mastering Your Nervous System for Lasting Performance
Discover how understanding your nervous system and managing stress unlocks true endurance fitness. Learn to balance effort and recovery for a lifetime of athletic success. Join Emily, Scott and John as they explore how a mindset of ease and flow can unlock a lifetime enjoyment of endurance sport.
18 Jan 2026
The Perfect Outcome
John shares his personal journey following an arthritis diagnosis and the team explores the transformative power of acceptance. Discover how reframing challenges as neutral realities frees mental energy for innovation and thriving beyond sport.
19 Sept 2025
Empathy vs Sympathy: Unlocking Resilience & Connection in Endurance Sports
John Rea, Emily Carter, and Scott Lewis explore the powerful distinction between empathy and sympathy, revealing how empathy fuels action, connection, and mental fitness in athletics and life. They dive into coaching dynamics, self-compassion, and practical tools to enhance performance and relationships through empathy.
1 Sept 2025
Conquering the Victim Saboteur Mindset
In this episode of MindFit Athlete, John Rea, Emily Carter, and Scott Lewis delve into the Victim Saboteur mindset—a common mental roadblock that undermines athletes' performance and joy. They explore its impact on endurance sports and share practical strategies to overcome it and reclaim mental strength.
19 Aug 2025
Harnessing Neurochemistry for Motivation and Mental Fitness
John Rea, Emily Carter, and Scott Lewis explore how neurochemicals like dopamine influence our motivation, actions, and the role of Positive Intelligence Saboteurs. Learn how to consciously create positive neurochemical rewards to enhance athletic and personal performance.
6 Aug 2025
Why Race? Exploring the Journey, Joy, and Mindset of Endurance Racing
John, Emily, and Jamie dive into the complex world of endurance racing, sharing inspiring stories, practical strategies, and mindset tips. This episode explores why racing matters beyond the finish line, how to balance goals with joy, and how races can transform your training and life.
27 Jul 2025
Why Race? Exploring the Joys and Challenges of Competition
John Rea, Emily Carter, and Jamie Carver dive into the multifaceted reasons behind racing in endurance sports, balancing the thrill and community with mindful approaches to competition. They share stories and insights to inspire athletes at all levels to embrace racing as a path to growth and joy.
14 Jul 2025
The Tyre Tech That Transforms Race Day
Join the MindFit Athlete team as they break down the science and strategy behind choosing the perfect road bike tires for race day. Discover how the smallest tweaks in tire selection, pressure, and setup can save you serious watts and transform your ride, with real-world examples and tips you can use right away.
6 Jul 2025
Swim Like an Arrow
Discover how mastering 'tautness' in freestyle swimming can transform your technique, boost efficiency, and spill over from the swim into cycling and running. The team explores practical drills and real-world stories that can help make tautness your "core" strength. As always, we look at the ways Positive Intelligence can help our training & the mental skills we can take from sport to apply in life.
4 Jul 2025
Breathe Easy, Swim Strong
Discover how mastering your breath transforms your swim, from conquering panic to unlocking smooth, efficient strokes. John, Emily & Jamie break down the science and offer some drills and ideas to put relaxed breathing at the heart of your stroke. This is the perfect episode for triathletes and anyone seeking more joy in the water.
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