Mind Set Game Podcast

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game, I sat down with Declan Doyle.  Declan, A 30-year-old Dad, originally from the south of Ireland but now live in the UK. When I’m not watching recorded toy story films (no choice in the matter), I make a living from helping busy parents optimize fat loss. I also help keep the lights on by tutoring fitness professionals. I consider myself very lucky, I don’t drive a fancy car or live in a big house, but I’ve a beautiful family and a line a work that allows me to teach and coach others how to overcome whatever it is that’s holding them back. For more information about Declan visit www.busyfitparent.com and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram . For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game Podcast, I sat down with 4x Paralympian, Patrick Anderson to hear how he ticks. Anderson is widely considered to be one of the best wheelchair basketball players in the world. He began playing the sport in 1990 and was first chosen for the Canadian national team in 1997. He led the Canadian Junior Men’s National Team to victories in the World Championships in 1997 and 2001 and was named MVP at both competitions. At senior level, he was a member of the team that won a bronze medal at the 1998 World Championships and was chosen as a member of the all-star team for the event. In 2000 he represented Canada at the Paralympics for the first time at the Sydney Games. The Canadian team won the gold medal in the men's tournament. He won his second Paralympic gold medal at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece, where the Canadian team defeated Australia in the final. At the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China, Anderson was a member of the Canadian team who won the s

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Virginia Coates. Virginia is now a health coach specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy or its acronym CBT. "After battling my own demons, having suffered from bulimia and depression for 6-years during my teens, I learnt how to completely change my mindset through a few key concepts. I’ve committed my life to helping others suffering from mental health issues to live confidently inside a healthy body. This is the very least that you deserve." For more information about Virginia visit www.virginiacoates.com and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

On today's episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Jonny Gregson a former wheelchair basketball player turned disability bodybuilder. For more information about Jonny connect with him on Facebook, Instagram. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Tom Foxley. Tom works with functional athletes on their mindset. Mindset (thoughts) lead to actions. Actions lead to results. Mindset is the lead domino to tip. "That's why I do what I do". Tom also runs Mindset Rx'd Podcast formerly know as The Alpha Movement Podcast which is a deep dive into the mindsets of some of the CrossFit world's best athletes and coaches. He extracts the building blocks of a successful athlete (and get to speak to Games competitors and coaches). Tom's racked up over 10,000 hours of CrossFit and 1-2-1 coaching. I've spent time in one of the elite arms of the British Military And finally, he spent time in one of the elite arms of the British Military. For more information about Tom visit alphamovement.co and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), vis

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game Podcast, I sat down with Shaun Castle who spent 5 years in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer and 5 years in civilian law enforcement. He has been featured in Sports Illustrated and Forbes Magazine. He played wheelchair basketball at the University of Alabama. For more information about Shaun connect with him on Facebook, Instagram . For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game, I sat down with Dr Bhrett McCabe. Bhrett is the founder of The MindSide and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist holding a PhD degree in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University (LSU), with an emphasis in behavioural medicine having completed his internship at Brown University in Providence, RI. While an undergraduate at LSU, Dr McCabe was a 4-year letterman on the baseball team and was a member of 2 National Championship teams, 3 SEC championship teams, and 3 College World Series teams. Dr McCabe is a practising Sports & Performance Psychologist who works with numerous athletes from the PGA and LPGA Tours, NFL, NBA, MMA, and serves as the sports and performance psychologist for the University of Alabama Athletic Department. Dr McCabe has recently authored The MindSide Manifesto: The Urgency to Create a Competitive Mindset in order to help athletes, coaches, and leaders compete to the best of their ability. Dr McCabe has published several academic journal ar

In this episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Gar Benn. Sigma Nutrition coach alongside Danny Lennon who I had on the show on episode 18. Gar is also the owner of City Gym in Limerick, Ireland. For more information about Gar visit sigmanutrition.com and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram . For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Professor Brendan Cropley. Brendan is a Professor of Sport Coaching in the School of Health, Sport, and Professional Practice. Brendan joined the School in 2017, having previously worked at Swansea University and Cardiff Metropolitan University. He has made a significant contribution to the Sport & Exercise Sciences, particularly in the area of sports psychology and sports coach education. He has provided a range of consultancy services to athletes, coaches, and NGBs as well as having an emerging research profile that has helped to shape training and development programmes in the sports sciences and sports coaching. This contribution has been recognised by the British Association of Sport & Exercise Science (BASES) who awarded Brendan Fellowship status in 2014. For more information about Brendan connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast F

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game Podcast, I sat down with Mario Tomic. This episode is actually the precursor to Episode 9 with Mario. Mario and I discussed such topics as what was his catalyst to changing his lifestyle? What is his why (MOTIVATION)? Mismanaging expectations. Is there any negative aspect to crash dieting? Lowering your body fat, the downside to 6% (lower range) body fat. Can you truly measure body fat? Why is there an obsession with having a six pack? To name just a few  For more information about Mario visit shockingfit.com and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Josh Elledge.   He is Founder and Chief Executive Angel of SavingsAngel.com® and has emerged as one of the nation’s leading experts on consumer savings. SavingsAngel.com has become a major operation employing up to 50 employees and grossing more than $5 million in sales over the past eight years with less than $500 spent in advertising. Hint: It's all PR. Josh has shared his successful couponing and savings expertise with millions of families, both online and in person as a dynamic public speaker, as a weekly syndicated columnist for nine newspapers (with total readership of 1.1 million readers), and on a number of radio stations, and regularly appears on more than 75 TV stations across the country. All told, Josh has appeared on TV or radio more than 1500 times. Josh is also a podcaster. His show, The SavingsAngel Show is the number one consumer shopping and savings lifestyle podcast on the planet. Josh shares life hacks, deals, and researched

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with John Amaechi. John is a psychologist and New York Times best-selling author. In the US and Europe, he works with aspiring and already high-achieving individuals as well as medium to large-sized organisations looking for an edge.  He is often retained to help identify and implement ways to increase productivity by improving communication & leadership skills, organisational culture and climate – often where mainstream options have failed. He’s proven himself adept at achieving the seemingly impossible by scaling to the heights of the best basketball league in the world, the National Basketball Association, after starting the game aged 17. From first picking up a ball, he went to a ‘starting five’ position on the Cleveland Cavaliers in just six years.  His personal drive, perseverance and planning are augmented by his post-retirement research and education in psychology. He is a true ‘triple threat’ when working with individuals and organisatio

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Gordana Biernat. Oprah Winfrey has included her on the Super Soul 100 list; a team of awakened leaders and visionaries with a mission to guide and inspire. Oprah named her a Super Soul 100 Teacher. She has been featured on Oprah.com, Huffington Post, Times of India and many other major news aggregators and blogs as well as printed magazines and publications. Her book Know The Truth – Why Knowing Who You Are Changes Everything Gordana says: "My purpose is to help people realise how powerful and unique we all truly are." In the episode we spoke about: everything in your life happens for a reason, turning a negative into a positive. Life is more like a dance as opposed to a journey, public perception of laziness (laid back personality/character). Excelling but not knowing who you really are, stretching the boundaries, testing your mind. What does the word DISABLED actually mean? (what is average - the NORM), life seems to revolve around money and f

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Dany Lennon. Danny has a formal scientific background in academia, completing a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences at University College Cork. During this time Danny researched vitamin D, directly under the world-renowned researcher Professor Kevin Cashman. In addition to that research, Danny took classes in biochemistry, clinical nutrition, micronutrient interactions and physiology. Previous to this Danny also completed a BSc. Degree in biology and physics education and spent a year teaching these subjects. As well as producing media content, Danny also works as a performance nutritionist to professional MMA fighters, professional boxers and competitive powerlifters. He has consulted several teams in a number of sports. In the episode, we spoke about his thoughts on the BBC's MMA weight cutting documentary? Do you believe some people started weight cutting as they would be at more of advantage dropping down a weight category? Would

In day's episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Nick Littlehales. Nick is regarded as the leading elite sports sleep coach in world sport. A leading industry expert with over 30 years experience in the world of sleep, sleeping habits, and product design and over 15 years dedicated to elite athletes and professional sport. In this episode, Nick and I discussed such topics as why is there a myth that we require 8hrssleep? Have hotter countries got it right by having siestas? How to get Five 90 mins (approx. 7h30hrs) sleep cycles? How do you structure in sleep (a power nap)? Why is sleeping on the floor better than having a good mattress to improve your sleep? Recovery can be reduced by up 50% by sleeping in an unfamiliar environment. Techniques to take the pressure off from worrying about getting to sleep. Coping with Jet Lag as well as measures you can take to make a home away from home. Is changing your mattress every 8 years a bit of a myth? And finally the difference between AMers/PMers.  He

In day's episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Ben Coomber host of Ben Coomber Radio and discussed these topics: What was your catalyst to changing your health? Can nutrition really cause disease/inflammation? What tips would you give to improve your sleep? What are some of the downside to going free-form? Ergogenic aids and better ways to inform yourself about supplements.    For more information about Ben visit bencoomber.com and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

In this week's episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Adam Lewis Walker. Adam is the host of Awaken Your Alpha podcast, as been featured on both ESPN and in the Huffington Post as well as hosting his own TEDx talk. And not forgetting he was also a teammate of mine during our time with the British sitting volleyball team. Check out Adam's TEDx talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUFnhzx21O0 In this episode, Adam also talks about his book which was the precursor to his podcast: http://amzn.to/2shUUm9   For more information about Adam visit www.AYAlpha.com and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

In this episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Emma Baker. Before getting into the weight management revolution, Emma did everything to excess and was once 120kg. She says in the episode "we are set on achieving perfection in our diet, but we don’t want to be perfect". Furthermore, we like "making a why bigger than who we are".  For more information about Emma connect with her on Facebook, Instagram. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  

In this episode, I sat down with Siddarth Sharma. Sid was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2015, rode the London to Paris bike ride in 2016 and will be doing the Ride across America at the beginning of June (From New York to San Francisco).   For more information about Siddarth connect with him on Facebook, and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

In this episode of the Mind, Set, Game Podcast, I sat down with Mike Marschhausen. Mike was in the US Army and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. Before and after the military Mike in his own words would describe himself as a bit of a "party bro". He was very much into his nutrition and fitness, however, he wanted to change and this is when he discovered spiritual healing. Find out more in the episode, below are some of the questions I asked him. How has your mindset shifted from when you were in the military to where you are now? I went on to ask him how do you go about changing the way you think? Would journaling be a good tool to use when you have good and bad thoughts? What tips would you give to someone that is having trouble with their mindset? In your opinion do you think in this day and age people are more concern with what others think? Does self-doubt come back to another issue earlier in life? And finally, why do men bottle up their emotions? For more information about Mike connect with him on F