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Welcome to the Athlete Mindset podcast, hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC. This is the third installment of our three-part series with The True Athlete Project. Lisa is joined by Reem Abdalazem, a two-time Olympian in artistic swimming for Egypt (2008 Beijing and 2012 London). Reem is a World Aquatics-certified expert coach and a former collegiate All-American at Lindenwood University, where she captained the team to its first national championship. With over a decade of coaching experience, Reem has led teams to consecutive titles, coached the U.S. Senior National Team and South Africa's duet to the Tokyo Olympics, and earned the first international Coach of the Year award in the USA. In this episode, Reem shares her journey from athlete to coach, her coaching philosophy of "impact over titles," and how she fosters mental well-being and resilience in athletes across cultures.Key Takeaways from “The True Athlete Project Series: Coaching with Impact and Mindfulness with Reem Abdalazem”Reem's Olympic journey: From representing Egypt to finding purpose beyond medals.Artistic swimming explained: A blend of athleticism, artistry, and teamwork.Transition to coaching: How a key mentor sparked her passion for holistic development.Coaching philosophy: Prioritizing impact, well-being, and success without trauma.Tips for coaches and athletes: Building self-awareness and empowering growth.Credits: Athlete Mindset is part of the SportsE Media platform.Produced by KazCM and featured on the QuietLoud Studios podcast network.Support the Athlete Mindset Community: Click Here to contribute to the Athlete Mindset Community.By supporting the Athlete Mindset community, you will contribute directly to the mental health of athletes. With your amplification, we can ensure more voices are heard and more individuals are impacted. Thank You for making a difference!Connect with the guest, host, and podcast production team:Reem Abdalazem: LinkedIn | Instagram | websiteLisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC: LinkedIn | Instagram | websiteSportsE Media: LinkedIn | XRelated episodes to “The True Athlete Project Series: Coaching with Impact and Mindfulness with Reem Abdalazem”:The True Athlete Project Series: Building a Compassionate World Through Sport with Sam ParfittThe True Athlete Project Series: Embracing Identity and Purpose with Oz MargineanCharlie Swanson | This Olympic Gold Medalist's Persistence in the Pool Music: Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot

Welcome the Athlete Mindset podcast, hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC. This is part two of our three-part series with The True Athlete Project. Lisa chats with Sam Parfitt, the CEO and founder of The True Athlete Project. Sam is a former NCAA Division I tennis player, a coach, and a mindfulness teacher. He holds a Master's in Science in Sport Policy, Management, and International Development from the University of EdinburghIn this episode, Sam shares his story of loving tennis as a kid, only to see it turn cold and destructive. This inspired him to use mindfulness to improve performance, support mental health, and build a kinder sports culture. He also discusses techniques like mindful walking and body scans that his organization uses to help athletes.Key Takeaways from “The True Athlete Project Series: Building a Compassionate World Through Sport with Sam Parfitt”Sam's personal story: How the joy of sport turned cold and destructive, sparking his mission.The role of mindfulness in performance, well-being, and building compassionate communities.Overcoming the “old school” mentality: Making mental fitness accessible and relevant.Favorite mindfulness practices for athletes: Mindful walking and body scans.The True Athlete Project's mission to revolutionize sport for individuals and society.Credits: Athlete Mindset is part of the SportsE Media platform.Produced by KazCM and featured on the QuietLoud Studios podcast network.Support the Athlete Mindset Community: Click Here to contribute to the Athlete Mindset Community.By supporting the Athlete Mindset community, you will contribute directly to the mental health of athletes. With your amplification, we can ensure more voices are heard and more individuals are impacted. Thank You for making a difference!Connect with the guest, host, and podcast production team:Sam Parfitt: LinkedIn | websiteLisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC: LinkedIn | Instagram | websiteSportsE Media: LinkedIn | XRelated episodes to “The True Athlete Project Series: Building a Compassionate World Through Sport with Sam Parfitt”:The True Athlete Project Series: Embracing Identity and Purpose with Oz MargineanEmbracing Grief and Building Community with Myra SackAthMindset | Sport Social Work with Dr. Stacy KratzMusic: Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot

In this episode of the Athlete Mindset Podcast, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, speaks with Oz Marginean, former NCAA D1 athlete, professional basketball player, and Head of Community at The True Athlete Project. They discuss the complexities of athlete identity, transitioning out of sport, and the power of mindfulness, playful movement, and creativity in athletic development. As part of the True Athlete Project Series, Oz shares her journey of overcoming performance anxiety, finding purpose beyond basketball, and redefining success and fulfillment.Key Takeaways from “The True Athlete Project Series: Embracing Identity and Purpose with Oz Marginean”The importance of exploring other identities while still playing sports to ease the transition process and prevent identity crises post-retirement.Performance anxiety and burnout are common challenges, especially when tied to perfectionism and external validation.Mindfulness and playful movement can enhance body awareness, presence, and connection, helping athletes find balance and reduce anxiety.Creativity and identity exploration beyond sports are essential for holistic well-being and personal growth.Building relationships outside the athletic bubble helps in developing a well-rounded identity and support system.Starting the transition process while actively playing, including exploring values, passions, and relationships, leads to a healthier adjustment.The True Athlete Project integrates mindfulness, creativity, and social responsibility to create a compassionate and holistic sport culture.For more on Oz Marginean and The True Athlete Project, visit: thetrueathleteproject.orgCredits: Athlete Mindset is part of the SportsE Media platform.Produced by KazCM and featured on the QuietLoud Studios podcast network.Support the Athlete Mindset Community: Click Here to contribute to the Athlete Mindset Community.By supporting the Athlete Mindset community, you will contribute directly to the mental health of athletes. With your amplification, we can ensure more voices are heard and more individuals are impacted. Thank You for making a difference!Connect with the guest, host, and podcast production team:Oz Marginean: LinkedIn | Instagram | websiteLisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC: LinkedIn | Instagram | websiteSportsE Media: LinkedIn | X | TikTokRelated content to “The True Athlete Project Series: Embracing Identity and Purpose with Oz Marginean”:Who You Are, Not What You Do with Kelsey O'ConnorAngela Lee Pucci's Fight Story | A Mental Health RevolutionNBA and WNBA Mind Health with Dr. Kensa GunterGordon Hayward | NBA Stories, FORM Basketball, and Youth Sports TodayThe NBA Media Rights Deal Details & What It Means for FansMusic: Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot

   Founder of the True Athlete Project joins me to talk about the pressures of sport, making sports human, US sports culture, religion and sport, New World energy, sport and compassion, how to teach mindfulness to normal people, circles, “less battle ball and more soul craft”,  outdoor practice, nationalism, character building, and the cockiness of “true” athlete, politics in sports, diversity issues and more.     A wonderful chat for anyone interested in sports or transcendence.    Find out more about Sam here: https://www.thetrueathleteproject.org/sam-parfitt.html  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    Sam Parfitt is the CEO and Founder of The True Athlete Project (TAP) and a global leader in social impact through sport. He is a former NCAA division one tennis player, coach, and mindfulness teacher, with an MSc in Sport Policy, Management and International Development from the University of Edinburgh. Using his experiences in sport - both positive and negative - Sam pioneered a mindfulness-based approach to sport which aims to make a profound difference in the lives of children, young people and athletes around the world, and to the culture of sport as a whole. He brings this approach to life across diverse contexts - from working with Olympic athletes and at-risk Hispanic youth, to community volunteers in Scotland and young leaders in sub saharan Africa and the Middle East. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------     Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: https://youtube.com/@feralphilosophy_mw?si=PHJcNwK4GYpRSflK    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

Laurence is a two-time Olympic fencer, having competed for Team GB in the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games. Since retiring he spent time as Performance Director of a national federation. But at the start of 2022, he transitioned into a new career involving a combination of mentoring and coaching. His current role as Director of Mentoring at The True Athlete Project enables him to explore the most valuable and meaningful aspects of a life in sport, together with an amazing collection of people. Laurence is also the author of Becoming a True Athlete philosophy aimed at highlighting a more compassionate, holistic culture of sport. He believes we can unleash far more of our potential, as individuals and groups, through a better understanding of what drives us as humans. This requires tapping into our deepest sense of purpose and meaning in life, along the way connecting us more closely with nature and with each other. If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it. Talking Points: How performance psychology profoundly transformed his orientation and mindset as an Olympic athlete The challenges that opened Laurence up to new ways of thinking and being Why psychological performance inhibitors are simply a clenched mind that creates a barrier to the universal mind Why a spiritual approach represents performance psychology 3.0 Why performance answers may lie in spiritual philosophy rather than psychological training. How to reconnect to meaning in sport If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help spread this content to the practitioners that need it. Resources: Coaching 1-2-1 and group: Read Full Details Practitioner Rites of Passage Flow Genome Project Dr Joe Dispenza min-body research Conversation for the context of Dr Joe Dispenza's work Connect with Laurence: Linkedin The True Athlete Project X Instagram

Cath draws on her careers as an Olympic rower and conflict diplomat, combined with her experience of working with a wide range of organisations across sectors to raise performance, transform cultures and develop effective leadership and teams. As an Olympic rower, Cath competed at three Olympic Games. Highlights include winning the World Championships in 2003 and an Olympic silver medal in 2004.   As a diplomat for over a decade, Cath specialised in conflict issues, with postings to Bosnia and Iraq, as well as leading in Whitehall on the UK civilian contribution to stabilising conflicts around the world. These experiences equipped her with leadership, negotiating skills, resilience, and the ability to deliver outstanding performance under extremely challenging circumstances. Cath has published, The Long Win: The search for a better way to succeed - that challenges the often narrow lens we have on what winning means, and sets out a new way of thinking and reframing success across business, sport and education. Cath continues to be active in supporting the next generation of sporting talent, including through support of the Youth Sport Trust, the True Athlete Project and as Chair of Love Rowing (British Rowing's Charitable Foundation).  Cath has commentated for Henley Royal Regatta and the BBC Boat Races and been invited to review the newspapers on Radio 4's Broadcasting House. Cath is an Honorary Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge and the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and a Steward of Henley Royal Regatta. *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.  You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast Thank you.   Show notes Who is Cath Working in the world of leadership, development and culture Being an Olympian and working as a diplomat  Her new book - The Long Win: The search for a better way to succeed  Her early years growing up Not being sporty! Getting into a rowing boat for the first time Having fun on the water Being willing to try new things Having no pressure or expectations Being in the Olympics and dealing with the pressure and the stress Writing about long win thinking  Moving away from short narrow definitions of success Winning the silver media at the Olympics - success or failure? What does success look like? Framing success in your own terms Focusing on the journey The power of clarifying what matters The medal Resilience and how people can develop it Why progress is not always in a straight line Reframing and moving forward Working with a sports psychologist  Encouraging women to say yes to new challenges Confidence  Why doubts can be a good things Fitness and exercise and how it plays a part of her life now Dr. Stacey Sims  How to connect with Cath Keep exploring what's possible, together with others  Future plans for 2023   Social Media Website: cathbishop.com  Instagram: @cath_bishop  Twitter: @thecathbishop Book: The Long Win: The search for a better way to succeed     

After being injured and out for four months, former Olympic fencer Laurence Halstead was unsure if he would be able to qualify. A sports psychologist helped him see that if he was giving his best effort in a performance, he didn't need to beat himself up if he made mistakes.This was a breakthrough for Laurence, who had always been incredibly hard on himself and struggled to get over a bad loss or mistake. He had thought that being hard on himself was what had helped him get to the elite level, but the psychologist helped him shift to a more self-compassionate mindset, so he could find more joy and freedom in his performance.As a result of this Laurence saw how sport could be a force for good in the world and is now a leader in his own right working as the Director of Mentoring with the True Athlete Project and working directly with leaders.InvitationsHow can you have more compassion for yourself?If you're trying your best, you don't need to beat yourself up.Mistakes are part of our design. What can we forgive ourselves for?LinksConnect with Laurence via LinkedInBecoming a True Athlete: A Practical Philosophy for Flourishing Through Sport – Laurence's bookThe True Athlete ProjectLaurence's Website

On Guard…..This week's guest on the Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei is Laurence Halsted. Halsted is a two-time Olympic fencer who competed for Team GB in the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics. After retiring from competitive sport Laurence became the Performance Director for the Danish Fencing Federation and joined The True Athlete Project in 2016 where he is currently the Director of Mentoring. Laurence is now excited to bring his unique perspectives on performance, resilience and thriving into the business world. He is promoting his book - Becoming a True Athlete, which is the unique vision and philosophy of the charity 'The True Athlete Project' and stays engaged with fans world wide by offering workshops and book clubs for people to book for their team or organization.Laurence lives with his wife and two children in Copenhagen, Denmark. Website: https://www.laurencehalsted.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurence.halsted Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurenceHalsted =========================== CONNECT WITH US =========================== Check out our websites, apps and much more: https://www.originalsportspodcast.com/ Like our Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/OSPwithMMJoin the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/OSPwithMMReach out to us on Snapchat at: OSPwithMM Follow us on Instagram pics https://www.instagram.com/originalsportspodcast                        Watch our Tik Tok at: OriginalSportsPodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVZuudj681oIAbnscyHBa0g?view_as=subscriber=========================== Feel free to let us know if you have any comments or questionsBy emailing us at: OriginalSportsPodcast@gmail.comVoice intro and Outro: Shawn AntkowiakIntro and outro music provided by Charlie HodgsonSocial Media Manager: William FranciscusWebMaster : Terri MaradeiJoin us each week to Experience the “O” on the Original Sports Podcast!!!

This week's podcast guest is Laurence Cassøe Halsted, 2 Time Olympian for Great Britain & Director of Mentoring at The True Athlete Project. Discover: How Self-Awareness as a Performance Tool The benefits of Mindfulness The difference between Ego Vs Responsibility This is a must-listen if you want to learn what it takes to be an elite athlete and work with elite athletes too. Be part of my Sports Career Club. A community to support your sports career growth & personal development!   Join the community here: SportsCareer.Club    Reach out to Ed directly at ed@education2sport.com   Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edbowers101/   Follow Ed on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/edbowers101/   Check out the education2sport website to view show notes: https://education2sport.com

In this episode author, head of mentoring at the True Athlete Project and Olympian Laurence Halsted joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the True Athlete Project, it's philosophy and where sport currently fits in society.During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:'The True Athlete Project' and it's philosophyWhat it was like for Laurence growing up in a house of OlympiansLaurences' motivations for writing 'Becoming a True Athlete'Ethics in elite sportHaving a 'human first, athlete second' approach and how this does not need to compromise performanceUsing sport to as a vehicle to equip young sports people with skills for lifeThe power of sport in society and how it can bring communities togetherLaurence's first memory of being inspired by sportLaurence Halsted is a two-time British Olympic fencer and multiple European medallist, who competed in the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games. After more than a decade of performing at the highest levels of sport, Laurence hung up his swords and took on a role as the Performance Director of a national federation alongside becoming the head of mentoring at UK non-profit, The True Athlete Project. In 2021 Laurence published his first book - Becoming a True Athlete - which introduces and describes a practical philosophy for flourishing in sport, one that goes far beyond the results and medals to rediscover the true value of being an athlete. 

Dr Eva Carneiro, Consultant in sports and exercise medicine and clinical advisor for TRR nutrition talks with Angela about collage peptides and how they work to enhance recovery and repair tissue building structurally stronger tissue There is a fine balance and a sweet spot to be found to optimise collagen and Dr Eva shares great information and advice on how to take collagen effectively and achieve the best results in the journey to anti-ging, tissue repair and enhanced recovery   KEY TAKEAWAYS Around the cell is an amazing structure and collagen is the major protein in this matrix The building of tissue is very sport specific Loading is a positive thing for the body and makes it structurally stronger, it's how you load that makes the difference We don't absorb the collagen molecule itself we absorb the collagen peptide Take it as naturally as you can and stay away from tea and coffee around the time of taking You can increase collagen production by taking collagen peptides When cartilage cells are surrounded by collagen peptides they absorb it and also produce the right type of collagen Collagen peptide can be taken at any point throughout the day, the most important thing is that it's taken regularly Research indicates cartilage is affected by a lack of sleep but once it's in your body it's used as needed and there are no side effects It's a nutritional supplement so it's important to take it every day Taking  in protein first thing in the day makes a huge difference to cognitive function   BEST MOMENTS ‘It's about measuring where the sweet spot is and this can be dependent on genetics and previous injury ‘How we load is the real art in sports' ‘It's not only clever in absorbing the collagen it's also clever in producing the type of collagen you need to produce'   RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE https://www.trrnutrition.com/ TRR NUTRITION OFFER – 20% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE WITH CODE – ANGELA20   http://bit.ly/younggoose YOUNG GOOSE OFFER – 20% DISCOUNT WITH CODE - ANGELA FOSTER   TRRNutrition.com Clinic for appointments: www.thesportsmedicalgroup.com  info@thesportsmedicalgroup.com Twitter @evacarneiro, Facebook. insta.   VALUABLE RESOURCES High Performance Health Podcast Series -https://angelafosterperformance.com/podcasts/   Free Fasting Guide -https://angelafosterperformance.com/fasting/   Free Health Check & Personalised Report -https://www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com/   Join Angela's Female Biohacker Community -https://www.facebook.com/groups/femalebiohacker    Biohack Your Way to Your Best Self - Join My Exclusive Female Biohacker Collective -  www.angelafosteracademy.com/female-Biohacker-collective   Get a free health check and personalised report atwww.yourtotalhealthcheck.com   Watch my Free Masterclass on how to master your metabolism -www.angelafosteracademy.com/master-your-metabolism   Download my free Guide to Harmonising Your Hormones -www.angelafosterperformance.com/hormones   Download my  free Fasting Guide -www.angelafosterperformance.com/fasting/   Download my free Guide to Sleep Like a Boss -www.angelafosterperformance.com/sleep   Join my free Facebook Community -www.facebook.com/groups/femalebiohacker   Get my bestselling book Rethink Health -https://amzn.to/3vbzYOV     ABOUT THE GUEST Dr Eva Carneiro is a Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine working at The Sports Medical Group London. She was one of the first eight pioneering doctors recruited nationally to the UK Sports and Exercise Medicine Specialist Training Programme. She worked in the New South Wales Institute of Sport in Sydney and at the Olympic Medical Institute, London in the build-up to the Beijing Olympics. She completed her research in Football Hydration for her master's degree in Sports Medicine at West Ham United. She worked at Chelsea Football Club from 2009-2015. During her four seasons as First Team doctor, the team was successful in winning the Champions League, Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup titles. During her six and half years with the team she worked with a total of seven elite international football managers. 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How is Laurence Halsted passing on lessons of self-compassion to young athletes?In my work with young athletes, one of the most consistent themes is perfectionism. Perfectionism is a spectrum and each individual moves along that continuum. I find that young athletes have very low tolerance for mistakes. The word “should” is very common in a young athlete's vocabulary.My guest in this episode, Laurence Halsted, is a two-time Olympian in fencing. Like my clients, Laurence struggled to cope with poor athletic performance. He harped on the results rather than experiencing joy in competing. It wasn't until Laurence suffered a major injury just months prior to the 2012 Olympics that his perspective changed.In Episode 37, Laurence discusses how his work with a sport psychologist helped him focus on a values-based approach to competing. Through this work, he learned self-compassion for himself, which elevated his performance to levels that he never experienced before. Now, through his work with the True Athlete Project, Laurence is using his experiences to help develop young athletes in a more adaptive manner.So, what was your biggest takeaway from my conversation with Laurence Halsted?For me, it's that young athletes are likely to experience their best performance when they are enjoying their sport. In sport psychology, we often talk about how our thoughts affect our feelings and our feelings impact our performance. Having high expectations and being self-critical serve a purpose, but in order to truly thrive, athletes must learn self-compassion in order to maximize their potential.My suggestion to young athletes is to practice focusing on your strengths rather than harping on your weaknesses. One way to do this might be to keep a daily journal in which you celebrate small wins and keep a gratitude list. Our brains are wired to focus on negativity and identify potential threats. You can proactively combat this by reminding yourself that the good you've produced far outweighs the bad.I want to thank Laurence for his kind generosity and the wisdom he shared with The Freshman Foundation Community.You can follow Laurence on Twitter @laurencehalsted. You can learn more about Laurence and his work by visiting the following websites:www.thetrueathleteproject.orgwww.laurencehalsted.comhttps://www.sequoia-books.com/catalog/halsted/To learn more about how mental performance coaching can help your mind work FOR you rather than AGAINST you, visit https://michaelvhuber.com.Thank you for listening. We'll see you back in two weeks ready to get better!

Host Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week's guests: Laurence Halsted, former GB Olympic Fencer, former Performance Director for Danish Fencing and currently Director of Mentoring at the True Athlete Project. Dr Jon Rhodes, founding member of Imagery Coaching and lecturer at the University of Plymouth and Richard Cheetham, Senior fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester and coach developer with a variety of sports. SUGGESTED CONTENT/WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED 5 Ways To Develop Curiosity – Life HackThe Importance of Developing Curiosity – Psych CentralSeven Ways To Be More Curious – Psychology TodayUnderstanding and Developing Organisational Culture – SHRM Salisbury RoversHow Do Our values influence our Behaviours – NHSTeam Denmark's Sport Psychology Professional Philosophy – Diment, Henriksen and Larsen (2020)Four Thousand Weeks - Oliver BurkemanThe Culture Code – Daniel Coyle

Katie Warriner is a sports psychologist who has worked with a dazzling array of top sportspeople, including many of my previous guests.From the likes of Headspace Founder Andy Puudicombe through to the legendary Olympic gold medal winning hockey team of 2016 – including Kate and Helen Richardson Walsh, Alex Danson and Danny Kerry – as well as Laurence Halstead of the True Athlete Project. All of them say that Katie is an extraordinary psychologist, and after speaking to her – it is very clear why. The theme of this episode is about – are you coming from a place of love or fear? So, are you trying to achieve 'success' to become somebody special, in other words from a place of fear and lack, or are you doing what you are doing as an expression of love and exploration?We also discuss how the self-improvement path is ultimately a recognition that you were fine all along. And Katie questions the whole narrative of what success is – and why achievement in and of itself isn't impressive, it's asking yourself – how are you going to use that to contribute to the wellbeing of others and the world.And it won't surprise you to hear that Katie joined forces with someone who has used his platform to do exactly that Marcus Rashford – to help write his book You are a Champion.Katie's world-class mindset development programme is here: https://www.moonshotseries.co.uk/Katie's clinic: https://www.theprimeclinic.co.uk/**A huge thanks to my sponsors, Puresport. Their range of CBD and Nootropics supplements have had a significant impact on how I sleep, manage stress, and focus throughout the day. I can't recommend them enough. I have many friends and family who have tried their huge range of products - and now swear by them. In fact - two friends and colleagues recently tried Puresport out to help with sleep issues and aches and pains - and they are both evangelical about their products!CBD has been shown to have benefits for anxiety, inflammation, aches and pains - and it may even be good for long term brain and heart health. Puresport are paving the way in the natural wellness market with their unparalleled range of products. I am currently enjoying their Destress oil, with ashwaganda and the sunshine Vitamin D - ideal for this time of year. Plus, their unwind capsules - ideal for relaxing and deep sleep, and their muscle and joint balm. Basically - I'm like a kid in a sweetshop with Puresport.The good news is that Life Lessons listeners can get 20% off all full prices products with code Life20 at checkout. Head to www.puresport.co to check out their fantastic extensive range and get your 20% discount. You won't be disappointed - their products really have been a game-changer for so many people.Follow/message me:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundieAnd for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from three years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email)Please do share this episode with anyone who may benefit, and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. It makes a big difference and is hugely appreciated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest this week questions the idea of what success is and how most people can look at sport and life in a very different way.Laurence Halsted is a double-Olympian, a fencer who achieved European medals as well helping to take the GB fencing programme from amateur to professional and qualify for an Olympics in the team event for the first time in the modern era.He's a former performance director for the Danish Fencing Federation and now Director of Mentoring at The True Athlete Project as well as a performance consultant and coach. This podcast turns into a fascinating conversation that evolves around topics such as mentoring, dealing with failure and doubt, life balance and the power of positive relationships, but we start with the idea of self-compassion.Show Notes: Deloitte - https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/explore/home.htmlKatie Warriner - https://www.theprimeclinic.co.uk/katie-warriner-psychologistSteve Peters - https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters/London 2012 - https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/london-2012Rio 2016 - https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/rio-2016Team Denmark - https://www.dif.dk/Percy Cerutty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_CeruttyHerb Elliott - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_ElliottFiji Sevens Rugby Team - https://www.fijirugby.com/teams/national-7s/fijii-7s/Sigatoka Sand Dunes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigatoka_Sand_DunesChris Skelley Podcast Episode - https://benryan.co.uk/podcast/episode-25-chris-skelley/Owen Eastwood Podcast Episode - https://benryan.co.uk/podcast/episode-14-owen-eastwood/The Second Arrow Buddhist Parable - https://mindfulnessmeditation.net.au/arrow/More About Laurence Halsted:Personal Website - https://www.laurencehalsted.com/The True Athlete Project Website - https://www.thetrueathleteproject.org/TeamGB Website - https://www.teamgb.com/athlete/laurence-halsted/41H6AKeLqla6fzkNgslUthBook on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3JNaJbTTwitter - https://twitter.com/laurencehalstedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/laurence.halsted/photosLinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3DlWgRFWikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_HalstedListen & Subscribe to The Ben Ryan Podcast:Ben's Website - http://benryan.co.uk/bio/Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ben-ryan-podcast/id1553400216Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3iUL1eLA7HFKt5gxO7Uf4j?si=oN9YN6uFRSSGbO6kR01ONQAmazon Music - https://amzn.to/3shGDnOTuneIn - http://tun.in/pkdsmSocial:Follow me on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z5QSitFollow me on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3ph5W7oFollow me on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3ah8FtvRead about me - https://amzn.to/2NLu0Ck

Host Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week's guests: Laurence Halsted, former GB Olympic Fencer, former Performance Director for Danish Fencing and currently Director of Mentoring at the True Athlete Project, Dr Jon Rhodes, founding member of Imagery Coaching and lecturer at the University of Plymouth and Richard Cheetham, Senior fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester and coach developer with a variety of sports. THIS WEEK'S CONTENTBecoming A True Athlete: A Practical Philosophy for Flourshing Through Sport – Laurence HalstedImagery Coaching – Dr Jon Rhodes, ImageryCoaching.comSUGGESTED CONTENT/WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED The Tough Stuff: Seven Hard Truths About Being A Head Coach – Cody RoyleThe Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy – Jon GordonLife Lessons: From Sport and Beyond with Laurence Halsted - Simon MundieLife Lesson: From Sport and Beyond with Johann Hari – Simon Mundie

Laurence Halsted - who competed at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics in fencing and was a European silver medalist - believes sport is falling short of its potential. The pervasive 'win at all costs' mentality has led to problems like doping, corruption, inhumane training cultures and mental health difficulties among athletes at all levels. Laurence argues that a significant issue is the failure of sportspeople and organisations to identify - and then live in accordance with – their deeper values, and embrace a compassionate approach to life. Laurence has written a book called 'Becoming a True Athlete – a practical philosophy for flourishing through sport,' that is a manifesto for how sport and its participants can rise above the status quo. Laurence is also a key member of the True athlete Project (TAP), one of the most interesting organisations in sport. Its goal is to help create a more compassionate world by harnessing the undoubted power of sport for good.The True Athlete Project: https://www.thetrueathleteproject.org/***Follow me:on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/on twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundieAnd for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from three years and more than 150 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.comAnd please do share this episode with anyone who may benefit, and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts***Finally, a huge thanks to my sponsors, Puresport. Their range of CBD and Nootropics supplements have had a significant impact on how I sleep, manage stress, and focus throughout the day. I can't recommend them enough.CBD has been shown to have benefits for anxiety, inflammation, aches and pains - and it may even be good for long term brain and heart health. And anything that helps keep me well in the long-term rather than having to fix lots of niggles once they arrive gets the thumbs up from me. Combined with their supplements range, Puresport are paving the way in the natural wellness market.Frankly, if nothing else, you have to try their Unwind Oil before bed. You'll sleep like a baby! The really good news is that you can get a massive 20% off with code Life20 at checkout. Head to puresportcbd.com ... and enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Laurence Cassoe Halsted is a two-time Olympic fencer, having competed for Team GB in the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games. Following his retirement from competitive fencing after Rio he has been in the role of Performance Director for the Danish Fencing Federation. Laurence is also engaged with a charity called The True Athlete Project as Director of Mentoring. ​In this conversation we dive into Laurence's experiences as an athlete, coach and performance director and how they have shaped the writing of his new book 'Becoming a True Athlete'. We discuss how coaches and parents can help young people to unleash far more of their potential as individuals and groups, through a better understanding of what drives us as humans tapping in to our deepest sense of purpose and meaning in life, while connecting us more closely with nature and with each other.https://www.laurencehalsted.comhttps://www.sequoia-books.com/catalog/halsted/

This week's guest is Laurence Halsted. Laurence is a former Olympic fencer, having competed at the London and Rio Olympics. Laurence retired after the Rio Olympics and is currently Performance Director of Danish Fencing.    Since retiring as an athlete Laurence has been supporting athletes in a bold new way to support the whole athlete, through holistic thinking, mentoring, developing self-awareness, care and mental health. He's done this work with a company called The True Athlete Project and he has just published a book by the same title which lays out - in a very clear, logical inspirational and practical way.   Notes Laurence explains a little of the fencing rules Performance Director for the Danish fencing team Post Games how do you debrief athletes? How to offset conditions to create change in sport The definition of a ‘true' athlete ‘The second arrow' & mentoring Mindfulness as a starting point Links Applied Practitioner Course https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/onlinecourse   Where to buy Becoming a True Athlete book: Amazon- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Becoming-True-Athlete-Philosophy-Flourishing/dp/191411003X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AX88EK2ZG67S&dchild=1&keywords=becoming+a+true+athlete&qid=1631273446&sr=8-1 Waterstones- https://www.waterstones.com/book/becoming-a-true-athlete/laurence-halsted/9781914110030 www.thetrueathleteproject.org www.laurencehalsted.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurencehalsted   Steve Ingham on Twitter www.twitter.com/ingham_steve Supporting Champions on; Twitter www.twitter.com/support_champs Linkedin, www.linkedin.com/company/supporting-champions Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/supportingchampions   You can get bonus content from me at Youtube, take a look at the link in the show notes -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8W3kvAsvtDDsEayex-1i5A

This is the second part of our conversation with Laurence Halsted, a two-time Olympian, Performance director at the Danish Fencing Federation, and a member of the True Athlete Project (TAP) team. In the first part, we heard about Laurence's career and the work that is being done in TAP towards a more compassionate world through sport. Today, we continue exploring the problematic face of contemporary elite sport and why there is a need for rethinking the value and meaning of sport in human life. The conversation draws on Laurence's new book Becoming a True Athlete: A practical philosophy for flourishing through sport (available for pre-order here). We discuss the philosophical ideas underpinning the book as well as the practical ways that individuals and communities can work towards more sustainable and meaningful culture around (elite) sport.  You can find more information about the True Athlete Project here. If you got interested in the True Athlete Project and Laurence's work, you can get in touch laurence@thetrueathleteproject.org.

Laurence Halsted is a former two time Olympic Fencer, Director of Performance at the Danish Fencing Federation and Director of Mentoring at the True Athlete Project.We talk about Laurence's experiences of fencing, his journey to the Olympics, and the emotions that surround it. Laurence's new book - Becoming a True Athlete: A Practical Philosophy for Flourishing through Sport is an almost guide to creating your own values in sport and exploring areas such as self-compassion, connection, fear, and so much more.Having been a part of the True Athlete Project myself, both the project and the book and Laurence give a much more holistic approach to sport and show its impact on the individual athletes and wider communities. True Athlete ProjectWebsiteTwitterLaurence HalstedTwitterThis episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi.For Athletes that want to Breathe, Think and Move Better...The Sport Yogi app is available on iOS & AndroidVisit sportyogi.com for moreConnect with Lewis at:Instagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcast

Laurence Halsted is a two-time Olympian, Performance director at the Danish Fencing Federation, and a member of the True Athlete Project (TAP) team. In today's episode, we hear about his career in sport and how his journey led him to working in TAP which is a project dedicated to working towards a more compassionate world through sport. As TAP website states, “Sport can provide life changing moments of joy, freedom and meaning. But too often sport fails to live up to its potential, causing harm, and perpetuating injustice.” People working at the True Athlete project are not satisfied with the status quo and are working in towards making a positive difference. We explore the mentoring programme and how the message of TAP has been received in the world of elite sport.   Here are useful links to find out more: The True Athlete Project website Laurence's article in The Guardian Laurence's book Becoming a True Athlete: A practical philosophy for flourishing through sport (which is the focus of the second part of our conversation) is available for pre-order here. And if you got interested in the True Athlete Project and Laurence's work, you can get in touch laurence@thetrueathleteproject.org.

Welcome to the final episode of the second season of Medals and More - where we explore the phrase 'more'. What do we mean and how do we deliver it in high performance sport?As UK Sport reveals its new 10 year strategy, chair and presenter of this podcast, Dame Katherine Grainger looks into how certain aspects of the plan are already in place and the impact it's having on elite sport in this country.Katherine's joined by President of World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe and two CEOs who are also already making a difference in the sporting world - Georgina Usher from British Fencing and Sam Parfitt from the True Athlete Project. Hear them talk passionatably about the impactThis is Medals and More - the podcast getting behind the scenes of Olympic and Paralympic Sport. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's podcast, we're happy to have on Dr. Cath Bishop, Olympian, former diplomat, business coach, consultant, and author of ‘The Long Win’, listed in the FT’s Top 10 Business Books 2020.  She competed in rowing at 3 Olympic Games, winning World Championships gold in 2003 and Olympic silver in Athens 2004. As a diplomat for the British Foreign Office for 12 years, Cath specialized in policy and negotiations on conflict issues, with postings to Bosnia and Iraq. Cath now works as a leadership consultant, executive coach, facilitator, and author, and teaches on Executive Education programmes at the Judge Business School and Cambridge University.  She is also a regular speaker at Imperial College Business School and a Visiting Professor at Surrey Business School.  She teaches on leadership topics including resilience, high-performing teams, culture change, and inclusion.  In addition to all of this, Cath is also an advisor and advocate of ‘The True Athlete Project’, a non-profit organisation working to create sporting environments that enable athletes to thrive, and is Chair of ‘Love Rowing’, British Rowing’s Charitable Foundation aiming to bring rowing to more communities around the UK.   I listened to Cath speak about 'The Long Win', and the concept developed in her book really resonated with me. It's similar to my own High Performance Human approach and focusses on process and mastery rather than the outcome. If you are tired of the binary win or lose narrative which controls so much of life then you’ll love this conversation. In fact, the Financial Times described the book as "a deep and rewarding exploration of human motivation in sport, politics, business and our personal lives". Topics discussed today include: School sport, rowing, and the road to the Olympics Silver medal experience – pleasure or pain? Diplomatic world – is the language of winning the most beneficial approach to international relationships? How the original definitions of “sport”, “competition" and “winning” have been corrupted over the years Why Olympic gold medal winners can often feel a sense of loss and emptiness after victory The bizarre and somewhat disturbing allocation of return flight tickets for Olympic Gold medal winners and the rest of the team Why the winning at all costs attitude can be damaging in the long term Mastery/Process vs Outcome goals - being the best you can be The principles of ’The Long Win’, the 3C's, and how we can all formulate a different approach going forward To find out more about Cath Bishop, please visit her website You can also find Cath on these social media channels Twitter @thecathbishop  Instagram cath_bishop  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cath-bishop-a0029847/   Books mentioned: "Late Bloomers" by Rick Karlgaard “Think Again" by Adam Grant   Cath has presented a Ted X Talk on Resilience which you can watch/listen to HERE Take a 30 day trial in my SWAT Inner Circle for just £1. Watch this video for more information. Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful.  Please click here to support the HPH podcast.  Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes.  Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here.  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

In this episode, Sam Parfitt, founder and CEO of the True Athlete Project (TAP), joins the conversation. Sam begins with a settling meditation practice. Then, he talks with Keith and Tim about his experiences growing TAP, working with youth athletes and coaches, multicultural and social justice applications of mindfulness, and embodying mindfulness as a teacher and business owner.

How Sam has been inspired to set up The True Athlete Project and continues to make a difference in and through Sport. A genuine journey of discovery and increased self-awareness has fuelled his passion. This is a fantastic insight from his early experiences of Tennis through travelling the world and navigating  and making sense of his experiences. Sam is the founder and CEO of The True Athlete Project, a US and UK based nonprofit which aims to build a more compassionate world through sport. His team design and deliver a range of mindfulness and creative practices for athletes of all levels - from primary school children to Olympians and Paralympians. Originally from Norfolk, England, Sam moved to Tennessee to play division one college tennis. Since then, he has explored the power of sport through his role as a coach, mentor, athletic director, researcher and university tutor. He has delivered mindfulness to Olympians and Paralympians in more than 25 different sports, to sub-saharan African young leaders through the Mastercard Scholars Program, and to primary school children in Scotland. Take time and listen in – you wont be disappointed!   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a minute and really makes a difference in helping to convince new listeners. Thanks so much it - is much appreciated!! For show notes and past guests, please visit www.sportstories247.com Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please make contact at: hello@sportstories247.com Follow Sport Stories: Twitter:            twitter.com/sportstories_ Instagram:       Instagram.com/sportstories247 Facebook:        facebook.com/sportstories247 LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportstories YouTube:          Sport Stories YouTube Channel Find out more about Dave at: www.thesummitpartnership.com Follow Dave: Twitter:    https://twitter.com/SummitDave LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davelevine3   Success quotes or sayings: Zen Proverbs Dad was coach and he steered away from the sport politics. Concept of ‘time slowing down' The power of sport  - can be both harmful and not harmful In and out of sport due to surgery. The paradox of sport – the highs and lows Explore sport through many different lenses. Convergence of many different components – wellbeing, psych, meditation etc…  What it means to be a young sportsperson: Introduction and exploration of mindfulness, Parkour, sport for peace, sports poetry. Studying heroes like Mohammed Ali The curriculum then got picked up by the Mohammed Ali centre in Louisville, Kentucky The Tue Athlete Project was born from this work and curriculum One of the lows – coming out from A&E The importance of being open when meeting people to build relationships quickly Creating conscious and intentional strategies to manage Culture of sport in the US – very heavy! Shift – not needing to live to the expectations of the sport Playing with the tension of a narrow focus versus a broader sport focus. What is right? Individual v team sport approach. Is tennis a team sport? The difference in England v the USA. Have reflected on the transition from Tennis stepping into the world of work. I have worked hard. As a business leader knowing when to leave people the time and space to flourish. I continue to work on. Innovate and experiment and not worry about the result immediately – don't worry if there is a bad day (process v outcome!) Sustaining to work on a project where you are having an impact Being a ‘CEO athlete'. Creating a team around you and leveraging resources Wish I had know all this stuff at 14 and not now finding out and practising at 30 yrs..! Using your own journey as a real catalyst A letter I had written to my old head teacher – imagining how good I could become. Links to Andre Agassi foundation Underground hero – use the ordinary opportunity to make a difference to the world. Themes of me becoming conscious about how things were in the world TAP – an intentional way – allowing sport to unleash its power and its positive potential 3 things – making a difference, entrepreneurship, intentional/purposeful Not accepting the status quo and the treadmill of life. Recognising how special the moment of the day is. Multiple Sclerosis charity – I was doing something to try help and make a difference Its quite difficult to ‘see' all the time From my experiences seeing the harm of what is getting in the way Sport for social change  - bursting with ideas and energy The importance of embodying change FIRST rather than just using a mega phone to force other people to make a difference The butterfly – representative of transformation of self first in order to impact on the world The True Athlete Project strands: Performance - wellbeing  - social change Global Mentoring Programme – 5 different topics/themes.  68 people/10 sports TAP - Coach development workshops; Athlete classes; Retreats; Work with NGB Compassion based approach to sport Vision for TAP – confident in the difference we make. The feedback is so sustaining. Making a positive impact at every stage. Bring it to more people! The power of the principles and practices ‘rippling out' and impacting an even wider population Primitive or simple and clear. Climate justice efforts TAP - Uplifting and sustaining project to be part of Making and finding tie with wise people Write to people and ask them questions – people like to be asked about things they are passionate about I listen to debates – Jordan Peterson v Sam Harris was great! Being completely with what is happening in the moment Mindfulness classes have a very quick effect – especially as we are so saturated at the moment with advice. The importance of slowing down and practicing this! Don't judge a book buy its cover     Quick fire questions: The books that you would recommend are? The Long Win: The search for a better way to succeed by Cath Bishop   Ted Talks and debates How do I prepare to be the best version of myself… Sleep Need a lot of my own time In one sentence – What advice would you give to your teenage version of yourself? Be less annoyed with the people that were not changing things Recognising people are in the main not coming from a bad place Whos' Sport Story would you be really interested in hearing? My Dad! Mentees on the True Athlete Project Laurence Halstead   Coaching questions I would like to pose: 1 Mindfulness – what do you need to do to slow yourself down and be mindful of yourself to aid you in whatever you do. 2 How can you be forgiving of your self  (without giving yourself a free pass and making excuses). Especially of things that may not have worked out or currently do not work. 3 How much do you know about your mother or fathers storey and how it impacts on you.   Contact info: www.thetrueathlete.org sam@thetrueathlete.org @trueathleteproj

In this episode, I'm joined by 2-time Olympian Laurence Halsted. Laurence competed in the London and Rio Olympics for the British Fencing team. He won a silver and bronze medal in the European Championships and finished 6th in the World Championships. He now works as performance director for the Danish Fencing Federation. As a coach, he has developed a passion for the mental side of sport. He works as a mentor for a not-for-profit organisation called The True Athlete Project.  In this episode Laurence and I discuss the psychological demands of fencing as a martial art; taking control of yourself when competing; using visualisation before competing; developing a mental system of effort & attitude; common distractions and how to deal with them; Recognise, respond, re-focus; what it takes to be world number one; the importance of character development, broadening identity and self-compassion in sport; revolutionising the culture of sport.