<![CDATA[MindFit Athlete]]>https://f93f226b.jellypod.comPowered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:54:04 GMTFri, 10 Jan 2025 15:42:43 GMTyesae0a4fe7-3a9f-412d-8ae1-687a138e0edeJohn ReaThe Podcast's mission to is encourage a lifelong love & participation in endurance sport. Integrating Mental Fitness with physical training so you thrive not only as athletes but in all the important domains of your life. The MindFit Athlete podcast is deThe Podcast's mission to is encourage a lifelong love & participation in endurance sport. Integrating Mental Fitness with physical training so you thrive not only as athletes but in all the important domains of your life. The MindFit Athlete podcast is designed to be an audio training companion for busy professionals with a love of endurance sports (eg. running, swimming, triathlon, cycling). It's designed to have a light & entertaining tone but to be informative and have actionable content. It seeks to use our experience of sport to inform how we live our wider lives. With a focus on integrating physical with mental fitness the Podcast seeks to inspire you to a lifetime participation in your sport - whatever your level. (Powered by Jellypod)episodicJohn Reafeed+979f04a9@podcasts.jellypod.comfalse<![CDATA[Mental Fitness in Age of (deliberate) Political Chaos]]>https://f93f226b.jellypod.com/episodes/b72b7a28-9faf-49bd-8781-57761248864db72b7a28-9faf-49bd-8781-57761248864dTue, 16 Jun 2026 05:32:56 GMT10John, Scott, and Emily take on the volatile geopolitical landscape and explain how the algorithms in our pockets are actively draining our cognitive energy. This isn't a political debate or a partisan attack. We explore the historical context of our current political climate, how "Restless" and "Judge" Saboteurs are driving the global narrative.

Most importantly, we offer practical Activate steps to rewrite your personal equation today. Learn how to bypass the algorithm, curate your digital boundaries, and use your "Sage" mind to hold brands accountable for the outrage machine.

]]>John ReaJohn, Scott, and Emily take on the volatile geopolitical landscape and explain how the algorithms in our pockets are actively draining our cognitive energy. This isn't a political debate or a partisan attack. We explore the historical context of our curreJohn, Scott, and Emily take on the volatile geopolitical landscape and explain how the algorithms in our pockets are actively draining our cognitive energy. This isn't a political debate or a partisan attack. We explore the historical context of our current political climate, how "Restless" and "Judge" Saboteurs are driving the global narrative. Most importantly, we offer practical Activate steps to rewrite your personal equation today. Learn how to bypass the algorithm, curate your digital boundaries, and use your "Sage" mind to hold brands accountable for the outrage machine.falsefull<![CDATA[Mastering Your Nervous System for Lasting Performance]]>https://f93f226b.jellypod.com/episodes/edba7a7b-b7fb-4868-9cde-3ea71c3b53b3edba7a7b-b7fb-4868-9cde-3ea71c3b53b3Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:08:09 GMT9Discover how understanding your nervous system and managing stress unlocks "the edge" in endurance fitness. Learn to balance effort and recovery for a lifetime of athletic success. Join Emily, Scott and John as they explore how a mindset of ease and flow can unlock a lifetime enjoyment AND performance in endurance sport.

]]>John ReaDiscover how understanding your nervous system and managing stress unlocks "the edge" in endurance fitness. Learn to balance effort and recovery for a lifetime of athletic success. Join Emily, Scott and John as they explore how a mindset of ease and flow Discover how understanding your nervous system and managing stress unlocks "the edge" in endurance fitness. Learn to balance effort and recovery for a lifetime of athletic success. Join Emily, Scott and John as they explore how a mindset of ease and flow can unlock a lifetime enjoyment AND performance in endurance sport.falsefull<![CDATA[The Perfect Outcome]]>https://f93f226b.jellypod.com/episodes/0eda4568-78ec-4388-b95a-8e1cc93e39450eda4568-78ec-4388-b95a-8e1cc93e3945Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:40:51 GMT8John shares his personal journey following an arthritis diagnosis and the team explores the transformative power of acceptance. Discover how reframing challenges as neutral realities frees mental energy for innovation and thriving beyond sport.

]]>John ReaJohn shares his personal journey following an arthritis diagnosis and the team explores the transformative power of acceptance. Discover how reframing challenges as neutral realities frees mental energy for innovation and thriving beyond sport.John shares his personal journey following an arthritis diagnosis and the team explores the transformative power of acceptance. Discover how reframing challenges as neutral realities frees mental energy for innovation and thriving beyond sport.false00:34:44full<![CDATA[Empathy vs Sympathy: Unlocking Resilience & Connection.]]>https://f93f226b.jellypod.com/episodes/eff19316-7139-47e7-a848-aee4505455b9eff19316-7139-47e7-a848-aee4505455b9Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:34:56 GMT7John ReaJohn Rea, Emily Carter, and Scott Lewis explore the powerful distinction between empathy and sympathy, revealing how empathy fuels action, connection, and mental fitness in athletics and life. They dive into coaching dynamics, self-compassion, and practicJohn Rea, Emily Carter, and Scott Lewis explore the powerful distinction between empathy and sympathy, revealing how empathy fuels action, connection, and mental fitness in athletics and life. They dive into coaching dynamics, self-compassion, and practical tools to enhance performance and relationships through empathy.falsefull<![CDATA[Conquering the Victim Saboteur Mindset]]>https://f93f226b.jellypod.com/episodes/a6d68c72-98f2-410c-a0ff-7385be701024a6d68c72-98f2-410c-a0ff-7385be701024Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:53:53 GMT6John ReaIn this episode of MindFit Athlete, John Rea, Emily Carter, and Scott Lewis delve into the Victim Saboteur mindset—a common mental roadblock that undermines athletes' performance and joy. They explore its impact on endurance sports and share practical strIn this episode of MindFit Athlete, John Rea, Emily Carter, and Scott Lewis delve into the Victim Saboteur mindset—a common mental roadblock that undermines athletes' performance and joy. They explore its impact on endurance sports and share practical strategies to overcome it and reclaim mental strength.falsefull<![CDATA[Harnessing Neurochemistry for Motivation and Mental Fitness]]>https://f93f226b.jellypod.com/episodes/6e173c64-c6c3-467a-b86f-a4873862ce096e173c64-c6c3-467a-b86f-a4873862ce09Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:26:59 GMT5John ReaJohn Rea, Emily Carter, and Scott Lewis explore how neurochemicals like dopamine influence our motivation, actions, and the role of Positive Intelligence Saboteurs. Learn how to consciously create positive neurochemical rewards to enhance athletic and perJohn Rea, Emily Carter, and Scott Lewis explore how neurochemicals like dopamine influence our motivation, actions, and the role of Positive Intelligence Saboteurs. Learn how to consciously create positive neurochemical rewards to enhance athletic and personal performance.falsefull<![CDATA[Why Race? Exploring the Journey, Joy, and Mindset of Endurance Racing]]>https://f93f226b.jellypod.com/episodes/57ca72b9-731b-495a-a089-6d3ac7f90f7257ca72b9-731b-495a-a089-6d3ac7f90f72Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:49:15 GMT4John ReaJohn, Emily, and Jamie dive into the complex world of endurance racing, sharing inspiring stories, practical strategies, and mindset tips. This episode explores why racing matters beyond the finish line, how to balance goals with joy, and how races can trJohn, Emily, and Jamie dive into the complex world of endurance racing, sharing inspiring stories, practical strategies, and mindset tips. This episode explores why racing matters beyond the finish line, how to balance goals with joy, and how races can transform your training and life.falsefull<![CDATA[The Tyre Tech That Transforms Race Day]]>https://f93f226b.jellypod.com/episodes/27966cd9-d926-44ec-ae37-2372ad2f929c27966cd9-d926-44ec-ae37-2372ad2f929cWed, 16 Jul 2025 11:28:58 GMT3John ReaJoin the MindFit Athlete team as they break down the science and strategy behind choosing the perfect road bike tires for race day. Discover how the smallest tweaks in tire selection, pressure, and setup can save you serious watts and transform your ride,Join the MindFit Athlete team as they break down the science and strategy behind choosing the perfect road bike tires for race day. Discover how the smallest tweaks in tire selection, pressure, and setup can save you serious watts and transform your ride, with real-world examples and tips you can use right away.falsefull<![CDATA[Swim Like an Arrow]]>https://f93f226b.jellypod.com/episodes/616f066a-1765-45ad-9481-1cff1a6c48ac616f066a-1765-45ad-9481-1cff1a6c48acSun, 06 Jul 2025 11:46:13 GMT2John ReaDiscover how mastering 'tautness' in freestyle swimming can transform your technique, boost efficiency, and spill over from the swim into cycling and running. The team explores practical drills and real-world stories that can help make tautness your "coreDiscover how mastering 'tautness' in freestyle swimming can transform your technique, boost efficiency, and spill over from the swim into cycling and running. The team explores practical drills and real-world stories that can help make tautness your "core" strength. As always, we look at the ways Positive Intelligence can help our training & the mental skills we can take from sport to apply in life.falsefull<![CDATA[Breathe Easy, Swim Strong]]>https://f93f226b.jellypod.com/episodes/338f733c-95cd-4d8f-b0bb-1c2220fc846a338f733c-95cd-4d8f-b0bb-1c2220fc846aFri, 04 Jul 2025 20:20:34 GMT1John ReaDiscover how mastering your breath transforms your swim, from conquering panic to unlocking smooth, efficient strokes. John, Emily & Jamie break down the science and offer some drills and ideas to put relaxed breathing at the heart of your stroke. This isDiscover how mastering your breath transforms your swim, from conquering panic to unlocking smooth, efficient strokes. John, Emily & Jamie break down the science and offer some drills and ideas to put relaxed breathing at the heart of your stroke. This is the perfect episode for triathletes and anyone seeking more joy in the water.falsefull