The MindSets Podcast

In this episode of the MindSets Podcast, host Angus Cook chats with Robin Hughes, fitness psychology consultant and founder of the Get Ahead Mindset app, about the transformative power of mental coaching for athletes. Robin opens up about his journey from excelling as a teenage swimmer to having his career derailed by an invisible disability. Determined to help others, he went on to study sport and exercise psychology at Loughborough University, where he became fascinated with how athletes think, adapt, and overcome challenges. Together, Angus and Robin discuss the interplay between preparation, resilience, and mindset in both sport and life. Drawing from Angus's personal story—excelling in exams through meticulous preparation but struggling with the unpredictability of sport—the conversation explores how to navigate mental roadblocks and develop the tools to thrive in high-pressure situations. This episode is also interactive! Robin guides listeners through practical mental exercises designed to boost confidence and reframe negative thoughts in real time. These tools will leave you feeling empowered and ready to tackle your next challenge. Plus, Robin answers listener questions, sharing tips for mastering pre-competition nerves, bouncing back from failure, and staying focused when it matters most. Whether you’re an athlete or simply looking to unlock your full potential, this episode will change the way you approach your mindset. Key Topics: * Robin Hughes' journey from elite swimmer to fitness psychology consultant. * How to strengthen your mind for success in competition and beyond. * Interactive mental exercises for building confidence and focus. * Reframing failure and thriving under pressure. * Expert answers to listener-submitted mindset challenges. Keywords: mental coaching, interactive mindset training, sports psychology, athlete mindset, competition preparation, confidence building, overcoming failure, mental resilience, performance psychology, Get Ahead Mindset, Robin Hughes, Angus Cook, fitness psychology consultant, mental exercises, meditation for athletes. Robin Hughes: @robin_hughes__ Get Ahead Mindset : @getaheadmindset Instagram: @mindsets_podcast TikTok: @mindsets_podcast Personal: @angus_cook Enquiries: mindsetspod@gmail.com The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals. https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast Podcast Intro/ Outro Music: Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc Follow for more stories of grit and mental resilience! 💥 #TheMindSetsPodcast #Hyrox #CrossFit #EnduranceTraining #PerformanceCoach #MentalResilience #AthleticPerformance #OvercomingAdversity #InteractiveMindset #MentalStrength #SportsPsychology #AthleteMindset #ConfidenceBuilding #MentalCoaching #OvercomingFailure #PerformanceUnderPressure #MindSetsPodcast #RobinHughes #GetAheadMindset #FitnessPsychology ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

🎙️ The MindSets Podcast welcomes endurance athlete and performance coach Ollie Russell (@russellperformancetraining) for a powerful conversation about resilience, redemption, and the pursuit of excellence. Host Angus Cook (@MindSets_Podcast) takes listeners on Ollie’s intense journey—from growing up as a dedicated rugby player to facing life-altering personal challenges that would shape his career and purpose forever. Ollie opens up about a turbulent period in his life, triggered when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer. While his mother fought through and survived, he lost his father, his greatest role model, to the disease. Grieving and searching for direction, Ollie walked away from rugby, threw himself into brutal training sessions as a form of self-punishment, and explored the Marines as an escape. Caught in a cycle of extreme fitness, partying, and substance use, he eventually found a new path in CrossFit and, later, the world of Hyrox. Fast-forward to 2024, and Ollie has not only straightened out his course but set a world record with Team THETA, clocking a 47:33 relay time. This episode explores how Ollie’s journey through loss, intense challenges, and self-discovery became a foundation for his remarkable endurance feats, including a 48-hour burpee world record attempt and six marathons in six days. It’s a raw story of resilience, transformation, and finding purpose through athletic performance. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on: * Transforming pain into resilience and purpose 🧠💪 * The mental and physical demands of extreme endurance sports 🏃‍♂️ * Insights on training and focus from a Hyrox world record holder 🔥 * Ollie’s journey from self-destruction to world-class performance Ollie Russel: @russellperformancetraining Instagram: @mindsets_podcast TikTok: @mindsets_podcast Personal: @angus_cook Enquiries: mindsetspod@gmail.com The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals. https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast Podcast Intro/ Outro Music: Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc Follow for more stories of grit and redemption! 💥 #TheMindSetsPodcast #OllieRussell #Hyrox #CrossFit #EnduranceTraining #PerformanceCoach #MentalResilience #AthleticPerformance #OvercomingAdversity ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus Cook (@MindSets_Podcast) speaks with Toby Simmons (@tobysimmonsuk), diving deep into his raw and resilient story. After choosing to leave formal education, Toby embraced the seasonnaire lifestyle, heading to the mountains where he discovered ski freestyle and competed among some of the UK’s best at events like the Laax World Champs. Training hard—but admittedly recklessly—in New Zealand, he faced a life-changing injury, breaking his neck and back. Undeterred, Toby returned to seasonal work, but the lifestyle and its toll on his mental health eventually led to a turning point. Following these challenges, Toby shifted his focus, launching an online yoga business during COVID-19. Through this venture, he learned invaluable lessons in business, selling it for profit and moving on to new opportunities, including hybrid athleticism and endurance events like marathons and triathlons. Today, Toby has committed to building his next business, ActiveXplore, selling his belongings and heading to Asia to fully dedicate himself to his vision. He’s also preparing for the Beachy Head Marathon as part of a self-planned ironman-inspired triathlon. Join us as we explore Toby’s journey of resilience, reinvention, and the lessons learned from choosing an unconventional path 🌍 Listen now and follow us on social media for more insights: Toby Simmons: @tobysimmonsuk Toby's Business (ActiveXplore): @activexploretravel Instagram: @mindsets_podcast TikTok: @mindsets_podcast Personal: @angus_cook Enquiries: mindsetspod@gmail.com The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals. https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast Podcast Intro/ Outro Music: Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc #FreestyleSkiing #SeasonnaireLife #MentalHealthAwareness #HybridAthlete #Entrepreneurship #EnduranceTraining #ActiveXplore #TobySimmons #MindSetsPodcast #Ironman #triathlon #marathon #running #hybrid #hybridtraining ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of the Mindsets Podcast, host Angus Cook, sits down with Tom Murray (@tomgmurr), host of the "Growth Game" podcast and a private wealth manager with a fascinating story. Tom opens up about his early struggles with body dysmorphia, how he found solace in fitness, and the seven years he spent traveling through various countries including Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand. He shares how living an extravagant lifestyle, bolstered by a large inheritance, led him to financial ruin—and ultimately, self-discovery. Tom explains how he bounced back from these mistakes, transitioned into wealth management, and found a new sense of purpose in helping others avoid the financial pitfalls he once faced. We also dive into his unexpected rise on social media after his colleague started the viral TikTok account, @someoneiworkwith, which showcased his life in Kuala Lumpur and brought him significant online attention. Tom reflects on balancing a social media presence with personal growth, fitness, and helping others build a better relationship with money. Plus, a look behind the scenes of his own podcast, Growth Game. This episode is packed with insights on overcoming setbacks, embracing fitness, and learning crucial financial lessons. Listen now and follow us on social media for more insights: Instagram: @mindsets_podcast TikTok: @mindsets_podcast Tom Murray: @tomgmurr Personal: @angus_cook Enquiries: mindsetspod@gmail.com The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals. https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast Podcast Intro/ Outro Music: Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc #WealthManagement #GrowthGame #Travel #BodyDysmorphia #TomMurray #FitnessJourney #MindsetPodcast #PersonalGrowth #Finance #PodcastInterview #SocialMediaInfluence #GrowthMindset ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of The Mindsets Podcast, host Angus Cook chats with Annabel Wellington (@annabel_active), a passionate runner and fitness coach. Diagnosed with coeliac disease at a young age, Annabel opens up about the challenges she faced—physically, socially, and mentally. She shares how this condition influenced her body image, self-care habits, and life choices, and how she discovered new fitness avenues beyond running. From conquering long-distance races to becoming a personal trainer, Annabel's mission is to help others with similar conditions lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. This episode is packed with inspiring moments, plenty of laughs, and a fun gluten-free taste test of popular food brands! If you're interested in fitness, nutrition, or overcoming personal hurdles, this is one you won't want to miss. Listen now and follow us on social media for more insights: Instagram: @mindsets_podcast TikTok: @mindsets_podcast Annabel Wellington: @annabelactive Personal: @angus_cook Enquiries: mindsetspod@gmail.com The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals. https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast Podcast Intro/ Outro Music: Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc #podcast #fitnessjourney #coeliacdisease #nutrition #running #selfcare #glutenfree #healthyliving #personaltrainer #MindSetsPodcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.