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The Mind Game PodcastFrom Near-Death to Ultra Endurance: Tim Pigott’s 25-Year Journey to UTMBIn 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 st...
2025-08-2945 min
The Mind Game PodcastDean Hall: The Wild Cure – Swimming Back to LifeIn 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...
2025-08-1153 min
The Mind Game PodcastInto the Margins: Crack Climbing, Mindset & Resilience with Tom RandallIn this episode of The Mind Game, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Tom Randall — one of the world’s leading crack climbers and co-founder of Lattice Training.Tom’s known for pushing himself to the edge physically and mentally, whether that’s hanging upside down on a horizontal roof crack or dreaming up wild endurance challenges that most of us wouldn’t dare attempt. But what struck me most in our conversation was his honesty about fear, failure, and how mindset plays a central role in every climb he takes on.We s...
2025-07-2926 min
The Mind Game PodcastFrom Eczema to Empowerment: Abigail Douglas on Healing, Purpose & Pockets of WellbeingIn this deeply personal and inspiring episode, I sit down with Abigail Douglas, a holistic life coach and founder of The Wellbeing Garden, to explore her powerful journey from burnout and chronic eczema to self-healing and a life of purpose.Abigail shares how a life-changing yoga retreat in Italy opened her eyes to the importance of tuning inwards, and how simple but consistent tools like journaling, meditation, and "pockets of wellbeing" transformed her health, career, and mindset.We talk about learning to listen to your inner wisdom, navigating career changes, the reality of self-care as...
2025-07-1533 min
The Mind Game PodcastRunning Against the Odds: A Conversation with Naz KhanThis episode was recorded a few weeks before the 2025 London Marathon with the inspiring Naz Khan – also known as @naztheblindrunner on Instagram. Naz is a visually impaired runner who has made it her mission to normalise disabled running and show what's possible with the right mindset and support.We talk about her experience training through Ramadan, the unique role guide runners play in her journey, and her incredible challenge of running twelve half marathons in twelve months – all in support of VICTA UK, a charity that empowers blind and partially sighted children and young adults (ages 0–29) and th...
2025-06-1726 min
The Mind Game PodcastMaster of the Dojo: Master Paul Summers on Discipline, Resilience & the Next GenerationIn this inspiring episode of The Mind Game, I sit down with Master Paul Summer, 5th Dan Black Belt and head of Tang Soo Do Neath Dojo. We dive into his personal journey—from a spirited child to a disciplined martial artist—and how the values of Tang Soo Do shaped his path through life’s biggest challenges.Paul opens up about his back injury and the mental resilience it took to keep going when things got tough. We talk about what it really means to lead with purpose, how he trains young people not just in tec...
2025-06-0331 min
The Mind Game PodcastFit for the Fight: Kellie Lambert’s Journey Through Cancer and Autism ParentingIn this inspiring episode of The Mind Game, I sit down with Kellie Lambert – a mum on a mission.From a life-changing cancer diagnosis to the daily demands of raising two autistic children, Kellie knows what it means to keep going when life throws everything at you. We talk about how she stays mentally and physically strong, why movement is her medicine, and how her “glass half full” outlook keeps her grounded and grateful.This is a raw, real, and uplifting conversation about resilience, self-care, and showing up – even when it’s hard. Whether yo...
2025-05-2021 min
The Mind Game PodcastFull Speed, Full Focus: Inside Mikayla Parton’s Mind GameIn this raw and inspiring episode, downhill mountain biking star Mikayla Parton opens up about her unexpected entry into the sport, growing up next to Fort William’s iconic track, and what it really takes to race at the elite level without team support. We dive into the mental side of competition—from using hypnotherapy and meditation to manage nerves, to learning how to handle setbacks like injury, bad results, or self-doubt. Mikayla shares candid insights on the reality of being a privateer athlete, the behind-the-scenes hustle no one sees on Instagram, and how she's learned to let go of w...
2025-05-0635 min
The Mind Game PodcastRhywbeth neu Ddim: Siarad â Rhodd Hughes (Something or Nothing: A Chat with Rhodd Hughes)In this episode, I chat with Rhodd Hughes – personal trainer, physiotherapist, and entrepreneur – about the pressure to be 'perfect' when it comes to training, time management, and running a business. Rhodd shares her ‘something over nothing’ philosophy – a kinder, more realistic approach to health and life goals. We talk about self-sabotage, learning to say no, and why small steps can make a big difference. If you’ve ever felt like everything has to be 100% before you can even start, this is the episode for you.Please note: This conversation is in Welsh.I'm Einir Trimble, a q...
2025-05-0633 min