The Mind Game Podcast

Body, Breath, and Belief: Cai Tomos on Resilience You Can Feel

Former dancer turned psychotherapist Cai Tomos joins The Mind Game to explore resilience you can actually feel in your body. We dig into somatic tools for anxiety, how to “befriend” difficult sensations, why true rest is more than a day off, and the power of imagination to prime performance. Cai shares hospital-based work, community healing, and the small practices—like noticing your outbreath or lifting your eyes to the “horizon”—that help athletes (and all of us) move from stuck to steady. If you push hard, struggle to switch off, or want a calmer, stronger mind on and off the field, this one’s for you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Running Beyond Limits: How Mindset Shapes Every Step with Ultramarathon Coach Giles Penfold

In this episode of The Mind Game, I’m joined by ultramarathon coach Giles Penfold, who’s redefining what it takes to go the distance. We dive into how athletes can perform better by training smarter — not harder — and why your beliefs, mindset, and self-talk are often the real finish line. Giles shares how he went from injury and burnout to building a coaching method focused on strength, recovery, and mental resilience. We talk about managing fear, breaking through self-doubt, and why 95% of people are more capable than they think. Whether you’ve just completed your first 5k or dream of tackling an ultra, this conversation will show you how to push past limits, manage the “dark miles,” and rediscover the joy of movement. 🎧 Tune in to learn how to master the mental game — one step at a time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Mindset, Marathon, and Mastery: Jess Piasecki on Thriving Under Pressure

In this episode of The Mind Game, I speak with Dr. Jess Piasecki, Olympian marathon runner and Associate Professor of Female Physiology. Jess takes us through her incredible journey from playing hockey as a child to representing Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics, and balancing elite sport with an academic career. We dive into her mental strategies for coping with the pressures of elite competition, how she finds joy in sport even after retiring from professional running, and the lessons she’s learned about resilience, preparation, and staying true to your values. Jess also shares insights from her work in the Female Athlete Development Program at Nottingham Trent University, helping the next generation of athletes thrive both mentally and physically. Whether you’re an athlete, a professional looking to improve focus and resilience, or someone navigating high-pressure environments, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you master your mind and your game. If you’re looking for 1:1 support to build confidence, manage anxiety, or enhance your performance—whether in sport or life—get in touch with me for a personalised session and start your journey to feeling calmer, more focused, and more like yourself. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From Near-Death to Ultra Endurance: Tim Pigott’s 25-Year Journey to UTMB

In this inspiring episode of The Mind Game, I sit down with endurance coach and elite ultra-runner Tim Pigott, just days before he takes on the legendary Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). Tim’s story is extraordinary: 25 years ago, he was told he would never walk again after a devastating car crash left him with multiple fractures and a 10% chance of survival. Against all odds, Tim not only relearned how to walk but went on to complete Ironmans, break course records in ultramarathons, and become a sponsored Scarpa athlete. We talk about resilience, mindset, and the mental strategies that carried him from a hospital bed to some of the toughest races in the world. Tim shares his techniques for staying focused under pressure—like chunking, reframing setbacks, and visualising success—and offers practical advice for anyone facing injury, setbacks, or self-doubt. If you’ve ever wondered how far the human mind and body can be pushed, this conversation will leave you rethinking what’s possible. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Dean Hall: The Wild Cure – Swimming Back to Life

In this episode of The Mind Game, I’m joined by Dean Hall — all the way from Oregon, USA — author of The Wild Cure and a man whose story will inspire you to rethink what’s possible. After being diagnosed with two forms of cancer and told there was no cure, Dean turned to open-water swimming and nature as a way to heal, both physically and mentally. His journey took him from hospital beds to record-breaking swims in some of the world’s wildest waters. We talk about resilience, finding purpose when life feels impossible, and how the mind can guide the body to achieve extraordinary things. I’m Einir Trimble, a clinical hypnotherapist helping athletes and high performers master their mental game, boost confidence, and perform under pressure. If you’d like to explore how 1:1 sessions could help you, you can book a free consultation or get in touch via my website www.ethypnotherapy.com or Instagram @einir_trimble_hypnotherapy [https://www.instagram.com/einir_trimble_hypnotherapy]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.