Mind Set Game Podcast

In this episode, I talk about implementing James Clear's Habit Scorecard into your life. This episode is part of a 5 part solo series leading up to 2021.  In the episode I spoke about:   - How do improve your habits by using the plus, minus and equal signs against your routines For more information about The Mindset Athlete by connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

I'm Rhodri Jones, and I'm a qualified Psychological Fitness Specialist, as well as a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Coach - which deals with the impact of the subconscious mind on human behaviour, through exploring those limiting beliefs and narratives that prevent you from fully engaging with life, and performing in all areas of life.    I have over 20 years' of practical experience in the field of human performance. Firstly as a professional footballer with Manchester United and Rotherham, and consequently as a drama television director and documentary filmmaker. I'm used to being in the middle of high-performing, high-achieving and high-intensity environments', and I am used to dealing with people from all walks of life.   I have an an experiential understanding of mental health issues, after periods of depression, that culminated in me waking up in 2017 following a period of over 30 years of living in a self-made mind prison, with a harsh inner critic and a very busy mind. I had to retire in my early twenti

Kelly see's herself as a disruptor; therefore she doesn't have the same take as most in the mindset industry and is happy to talk about it from that perspective even if it makes people uncomfortable.   "Which I see as a benefit!"   She talks openly about her personal journey including sexual abuse, an eating disorder and PTSD so that others can feel validated and unashamed and see how mindset work is what helps you defy statistics.   In the episode we spoke about:   - What harm does the "Social Dilemma" create for the subconscious?   - How dangerous is "Social Status" in the form of social media?   - Creating a new "Normal"   - From a clinical perspective what is the difference between the brain and the mind?   - Advancement of "The Heroes Journey"   - The hard truth of convenience   - Vini, Vidi, Vici (I came, I saw, I conquered)   - Radical Responsibility   amongst many others You can learn more about Kelly via her website kellyruta.com and connect with them on Instagram.  For more information about The Min

Tyreek joined the Handel team to lead the Sports Division. He has over 20 years of management and business experience in both public and private sectors. He supports sports industry professionals in maximizing potential by raising their personal integrity. Tyreek believes when everyone is holding themselves accountable, and an entire organization is in alignment, the results are profound and extraordinary.   As a coach with Handel Group Tyreek helps his clients acknowledge and leash the traits that are preventing them from attaining their goals. His experience and proficiency in business process engineering and project management make him a valuable resource to management team members looking to increase organizational efficiency while at the same time raising the integrity with which they operate.   Tyreek has been an entrepreneur and a trailblazer since 2006. His firms have provided resources to private, nonprofit and educational institutions. He has always been driven by a deep desire to help people live i

Adam (Adz) Baird joined the GB Bobsleigh set up as a pilot ahead of the 2019/20 sliding season.   He made his GB debut in Winterberg on the Europa Cup circuit in December 2019, when he finished 24th alongside Lawrence Taylor.   A serving member of the Royal Marines for 12 years, he began his bobsleigh career competing for the Marines and the Royal Navy in 2017.   Adz comes from an active sporting background, having competed at national level in powerlifting - for which he has a 247.5kg deadlift personal best in the 82.5kg category - as well as rugby union and rugby 7’s for the Royal Marines and rugby league for the Royal Marines and Royal Navy teams.   His time in the military has seen multiple deployments around the globe, including a tour of Afghanistan in 2010. In this episode we spoke about: - It doesn't matter how fit you are, it's a state of mind - Do you think that's why you have been successful across multiple sports? - Do you think the Royal Marines has the hardest form of basic training? - What poss

P.J. is a Lifelong Motivational Speaker, and an International Transformational Coach—who focuses on results! Despite his disability, which was expected to take his life by 7, he chose to live, and live well!  P.J. truly lives an extraordinary life:  sailing, outdoor skydiving, indoor skydiving, trapezing, ziplining, hiking, mountain climbing, snow skiing, water skiing, aqua jetpacking, and the list goes on! He's a former wheelchair athlete, international traveler, amateur watercolorist, founder of two non-profit organizations and four disabled sports programs, a published author, 10th degree black belt, martial arts and women’s self-defense instructor, and a meditation teacher.   Additionally, P.J. has been inducted into the National Hall of Fame for People with Disabilities and was nominated to carry the Olympic Torch through Tucson in 2002. In the episode we discussed: - Is there anything you haven't accomplished? - Does congruency help you become more confident? - "Propels you forward or hold you back..."

The past seven years have been a deep dive into personal development for Thane Marcus Ringler. The object of that development began as the arena of professional golf with the subject of that development being yours truly. During his golf career, he left no stone unturned in regards to maximizing his human potential. This ceaseless striving led to a strong grasp of the process involved in producing his best work, whether that be within an office, sweating in the gym, or for the business he is creating. Since professional golf, his aim has been to come alongside others in their word and lives, to empower them to maximize their potential. In the episode we discussed: - Intentionality vs Intentions  - What's it like going from being a professional golfer to becoming a coach, speaker and author? - How did you keep faith when you didn't make the PGA Tour? - 'There are no free lunches' - 'FAILING isn't FATAL and FAILURE isn't FINAL' - How do we stay hopeful in 2020? Amongst others You can learn more about Thane via

Nathan Jones, aka Mr Bag & Tag – a professional MMA fighter, hard-working athlete and a dedicated martial artist (KickBoxing black belt and Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt). What got me into martial arts was, I was at a low point in my life, so any attempt to find the happiness I was living my life by the YES MAN philosophy (watch/ read it) – I had a friend that went for a free trial at the gym, so I said yes. I enjoyed the session except being covered in other people’s sweat – but I kept an open mind. When asked if I wanted to join I said yes, when asked if I wanted to compete I said yes, when asked if I wanted to fight… I said when! I used martial arts to harness my energy and focus. From being bullied at school and attacked on the street – I promised that I would not be a victim again for anybody. I became quicker, stronger and have overcome many obstacles, the main one of overcoming fear (becoming a professional athlete!). In the episode we discussed: - Can you talk to us about the "Yes Man" Philosophy

In one moment, Robert was in the best day of his life, competing for the collegiate rugby national championship. In the next moment, his life changed forever. Robert suffered a spinal cord injury in the first minutes of the game and found himself face down in the turf unable to move anything below his neck. His doctor told him he would never walk or move his hands for the rest of his life. Through an unbreakable vision and relentless determination, Robert is defying the odds. He has graduated from UC Berkeley, is winning the fight to walk again, and is sharing his method of how he overcomes quadriplegia. In the episode we talked about: - I'm assuming that rugby wasn't the first sport you took part in? - How long did it take to get your head around not being able to throw the ball forward? - Were there any times you were resentful for what had happened to you? - How do you think Major League Rugby (MLR) will fair? - Do you think education is key? Because rugby came before American Football. - Do you think USA

Jarnell is a world-class athlete, wellness advocate, and veteran NBA player. Jarnell was ranked #3 in the nation during his basketball career, drafted 35th overall, 2x Gold medalist, and has played professionally since 2014. Dedicating his life off the court to educating and inspiring all to question all assumptions and turn the tables on mental health & wellness, Jarnell sees his community as extending members of his team.   In the episode we spoke about:   - What was it like being ranked #3 in the country coming out of High School?   - Why did you pick to attend and play at the University of Tennessee?   - How do the kids at 17/18 years old make the right decision in your option?   - Why do you think sport has said enough is enough towards injustices and say we will no longer entertain?   - Why did you go from being an omnivore to a vegan?   - Do you think people need to get more educated on how a diet is going to effect them personally?   - Which athlete would you like to sit down with died or alive?

Neil was born with a degenerative eye condition known as Retinitis Pigmentosa. His sight loss has played a constant factor in his life, helping him to develop his problem solving skills, adaptability and resilience. Neil became a full-time athlete in 2006, following his graduation from the University of Aberdeen. With British Athletics he achieved selection to represent ParalympicsGB at Beijing 2008 in the 100m & 200m. A disappointing Paralympic debut led to Neil losing his funding. After a challenging period, he realised that the only way to achieve his dreams was to reinvent himself. He joined British Cycling in 2009, and made rapid progress. Later that year he became a double World Champion and double World Record holder. His ambition was realised in 2012, when on home soil he won gold at the London Paralympic Games. This led to him receiving an MBE for services to cycling the following year. A long career followed, culminating in 26 medals won at major champions,19 of which are gold, and he’s not do

Tina is a former gymnast, Division 1 competition cheerleader, exercise physiologist and nationally certified physician assistant who became an amputee in 2016.   She lost her leg after 10 surgeries failed to restore blood flow to her leg from a rare vascular condition called Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome.  She needed two revision amputations the following year due to wound healing challenges from impaired blood flow.    In 2018, just a few months from the last of 3 amputations, she made a name for herself in the adaptive community winning 2nd place at the internationally attended CrossFit Competition in Miami called “Wodapalooza,” training with the US Paralympic Bobsled team in Europe, training with the US cycling program in Colorado Springs, attending the Adaptive Training Foundation in Texas and winning the CrossFit Adaptive Games in Canada.    She began teaching adaptive fitness and became a disability advocate as well as a mentor for those with permanent physical impairments.   In 2018, Tina founde

Sean-Kelley is a Mental Conditioning Consultant with elite experience from some of the US's top performance training venues. A graduate of UC Davis in Human Development, Sean also earned his Masters degree in Sport Psychology from JFK University.   He is a Certified Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (#555) and has obtained thousands of hours working with clients from diverse backgrounds including Professionals in Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, and Golf world as well as executives from a variety of top corporations.   After completing his studies, Sean gained valuable experience in the performance space at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and EXOS in Phoenix, Arizona working as a mental conditioning consultant for some of this country’s top youth, amateur, and professional athletes.   His approach with clients is to help them obtain Optimal Performance by navigating through what life has to offer by creating realistic plans, developing confidence through exper

Ana is a RGK Ambassador, a member of GB Wheelchair Basketball's Academy, a

Lex is the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement. He is the current world record holder in the long jump, a four-time Paralympic medalist, a three-time long jump world champion, and an 18-time national champion. He is the only totally blind athlete to ever eclipse the 22-foot barrier in the long jump. If you think that any of this came easy, you should think again. Many of his fellow eight-year-olds could be seen riding bicycles, shooting baskets, or frolicking on nearby playgrounds, but Lex was dealing with a far more challenging opponent. His sight began to slowly fade entirely due to recurrent retina detachments. Ten operations failed to stabilize what little sight he had left. After the final surgery, Lex’s mother Verdina Gillette-Simms, had the difficult task of telling her son he would likely never see again. As painful as this was, she vowed to teach Lex everything he would need to know to be successful in life. Her hard work and love were the foundati

In 2013, Ellis was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia aged just 16. He underwent 3 and half years of daily chemotherapy and finished in 2016 aged 19.   He began his return to basketball, making his professional debut for Leicester Riders under a year later and has been playing elite basketball ever since.   In the episode we spoke about:   - What was it like being diagnosed with cancer?   - Were there dark days in those 3 1/2 years?   - Did you ever think you would ever set foot on a basketball court again?   - Do you think having Hoops Aid, even if it was as spectator helped?   - What has it been like for you with the lockdown? (Recorded during Lockdown)   - What was it like going from remission to getting back to basketball?   - Why did you pick Loughborough University to study at?   - Did you ever think in your wildest dreams you would play professional basketball given where you had been with cancer?   - Do you think because you have faced adversity, it has set you up better to deal with pro bas

Matt Langridge is Olympic Champion from Rio 2016 in the Rowing mens eight. He is also a 4 x Olympian having competed at (Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016) as well as being a 3x Olympic medallist (Bejing -Silver, London -Bronze, Rio - Gold). Multiple World and European Champion and not forgetting a 2 x British record holder. But currently a trainee Pilot. In the episode we spoke about: - Why do you think that there still is a bias towards rowing? - 'I was inspired by 1996 Olympics and went down and joined my local club' - What's it like being in the blue ribbon event the coulees 4? With the history of Sir Steve Redgrave, Matt Pinsent and James Cracknell having gone before? - Was the Athens 2004 Olympics a failure in your eyes? - 'London 2012 was a mix' - What's it like having the Olympic set? - There is a honour role of medalist where GB Rowing are based: What went through your mind not seeing your name up on that wall? - Why do you think Jurgen Grobler, GB Men's Head Coach has been so successf

David is an Alum of Texas Christian University (TCU), Class of 2020, former Offensive Tackle for the TCU Horn Frogs Football Team and the founder of Fades to Grades. "David discovered the game later than most, so much raw talent", Gary Vaynerchuk, Vaynersports. In the episode we spoke about: - Why was your football journey different to others? - He thought he would have to ride a horse like the hit TV Show 'Dallas' from a boy coming from West Africa - Poetic about his description of football  - Why do you have an Italian last name, when you are a kid from West Africa? - 'You aren't everyone': Coach E, his High School Offensive Line Coach - Did you know what a Horned Frog was before you to TCU? - Being on the OL has taught him about 'Servant Leadership' Do you think this mindset has set you up to deal with this pandemic? (This was recorded during Lockdown) - 'Seeing past the facade' - Natalie Butler said this best: "We judge others by ourselves" do you think this is true? - 'I've been called the "N" word more

Nick has become recognised as a specialist in athletic preparation and has helped athletes at all levels achieve their personal goals and ambitions. Nick has worked in high performance sport for more than 20 years and has extensive experience of long term athlete development. As lead strength and conditioning coach to National Governing Body’s, Home Institutes and professional teams, Nick has been responsible for the management, development and delivery of integrated physical preparation strategies for a wide range of sports. He is also the author of the book You’re Hired: An Insider’s Guide To Becoming a Strength & Conditioning Coach and lastly he also made another appearance on my very first podcast show. In this episode we spoke about: - Where does his shared ambition come from? - Has an enforced break been a blessing in disguise? - Who are the real winners and losers of the postponement of Tokyo 2020? - 'Planned unpredictability' - 'Robots vs Humans' - What was the reason behind the book You're Hired?

Juma is a certified personal trainer from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences and holds a Master’s degree in Sports Nutrition at the University of Stirling. Juma has also completed his IOC diploma in Sports Nutrition through the International Olympic Committee. He is the CEO of Iraki Nutrition AS and Head of Nutrition at AFPT in Norway where he lectures in Sports Nutrition. In the episode we spoke about: - When wanting to lose weight and build muscle, how many meals should you eat in regard to your scientific paper (Iraki et al., 2019)? - Why not whey? (As marketing would indicate using Casein before bed) - Why is reduced kidney function an issue with taking creatine? - Why do you think dietary fibre gets overlooked? - What is the basis behind water intake of 35ml/Kg/daily? - Are active women more susceptible to iron deficiency in regards to the scientific paper done by (Alaunyte et al., 2015)? - It is often claimed that too much protein can be harmful to the kidneys in regard to the scientific paper done