The Bouncebackability Podcast

About The Bouncebackability Podcast

How to thrive not just survive in challenging times. Hosts Simon Ursell and Rusty Earnshaw talk to the change makers, leaders and mavericks in sport, business and beyond about what happens when we’re faced with tough challenges - and how to use these situations to challenge our thinking, resulting in more productive and rewarding outcomes. Together with their guests, they’ll share their experiences and unpack how they have reacted to their biggest challenges, covering some enlightening topics such as: 👉 How the brain works when you are put under stress. 👉 How to get focused in a flow state to make good decisions. 👉 What people who thrive under stress think and do – and more. Remember to like, subscribe or follow so you're notified of new episodes, and if you're keen to reach Rusty or Simon with any suggestions, feedback or comments, you can contact them via the show's LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/ We hope you enjoy the show!

Publisher

Rusty Earnshaw and Simon Ursell

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 May 2023

Latest episode

25 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Aug 2026

   What If the Universe Is On Your Side? Challenging Assumptions and Choosing Optimism | Episode 42

   In this episode, Simon and Rusty reconnect after a couple of months to talk leadership, capacity, and what it really takes to perform at your best. From coaching entrepreneurs to working with elite sports teams, they explore the pressure of modern life, the importance of creating space, and why there’s no single formula for doing your best work. The conversation gets into perfect days, managing energy, challenging assumptions, and the ripple effect of helping one person create more capa...

2. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Finding Strength in the Scrum with Andy Long | Episode 41

   Simon and Rusty are joined by former England international Andy Long to explore the experiences that shaped his career on and off the rugby pitch. Andy shares how losing his father at a young age influenced his outlook on life, and how the rugby community became a source of purpose, belonging, and resilience throughout his journey. We go deep into the mental challenges of elite sport, from impostor syndrome after his England debut to the importance of supportive environments and psychological...

3. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Curiosity and Connection: The conversations that stayed with us | Episode 40

   In this episode, Simon and Rusty catch up on recent podcast highlights and revisit the interviews that have ignited conversations. From Polly Brooks MBE’s inspiring approach to life to Clare Sadler’s fresh take on human performance, they explore the ideas that have stayed with them and their listeners. There’s also time for a few laughs as they reflect on the popularity of The Wives’ Special. The conversation touches on resilience, relationships, leadership, and self-awareness, with stories f...

Reach and audience

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Spotify

4.8 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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