The Opponentshttps://www.opponents-global.comLessons from people doing extraordinary things in sport, fitness and life. By ex sports marketer, amateur athlete and new podcaster, Iona Robertsen-gbIona Roberts Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:55:45 -0000Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0000https://rss2.flightcast.com/wahzgf3bkolo0wj57oirfgt3.xmlFlightcast RSS Feed GeneratorThe Opponentshttps://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/tgtwlaevplopv0dl5enqw1sx/podcasts/wahzgf3bkolo0wj57oirfgt3/b8lgqxluk4j7p8l8i8nd5h73.jpghttps://www.opponents-global.comepisodicIona RobertsIona Robertsiona.roberts@opponents-global.comLessons from people doing extraordinary things in sport, fitness and life. By ex sports marketer, amateur athlete and new podcaster, Iona RobertsfalsenoJordan Mulligan - Grief, 500 Miles of Agony & The Memory That Unlocked EverythingJordan Mulligan opens up about grief after losing his son Jacob to stillbirth, and the agonizing physical pilgrimage he undertook carrying Jacob’s headstone for 500 miles to his grave. Jordan also tells the story of his experience trying Ibogaine treatment and how it brought back a traumatic childhood memory that unlocked everything for him.Jordan grew up on a council estate in Nottingham, one of seven children raised by a single mother. After Jacob died, he sold his businesses and went all in on YouTube channel Mulligan Brothers with his siblings, making documentaries to help people through life’s hardest moments. The channel now has 2.7 million subscribers and more than 526 million views.13c76dea-58cc-4344-898b-83dc1149962fThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0000Jordan Mulligan opens up about grief after losing his son Jacob to stillbirth, and the agonizing physical pilgrimage he undertook carrying Jacob’s headstone for 500 miles to his grave. Jordan also tells the story of his experience trying Ibogaine treatment and how it brought back a traumatic childhood memory that unlocked everything for him.Jordan grew up on a council estate in Nottingham, one of seven children raised by a single mother. After Jacob died, he sold his businesses and went all in on YouTube channel Mulligan Brothers with his siblings, making documentaries to help people through life’s hardest moments. The channel now has 2.7 million subscribers and more than 526 million views.

]]>Jordan Mulligan - Grief, 500 Miles of Agony & The Memory That Unlocked Everythingfull3882falseJordan Mulligan opens up about grief after losing his son Jacob to stillbirth, and the agonizing physical pilgrimage he undertook carrying Jacob’s headstone for 500 miles to his grave. Jordan also tells the story of his experience trying Ibogaine treatment and how it brought back a traumatic childhood memory that unlocked everything for him.Jordan grew up on a council estate in Nottingham, one of seven children raised by a single mother. After Jacob died, he sold his businesses and went all in on YouTube channel Mulligan Brothers with his siblings, making documentaries to help people through life’s hardest moments. The channel now has 2.7 million subscribers and more than 526 million views.How To Live A Better Life (& Cut The Bullsh*t) - Ex SAS Soldier, Lindsay BruceFormer SAS Operator, bodyguard and bodybuilder Lindsay Bruce helps people achieve major life transformation. We spoke about Lindsay's own lightbulb moment, his profound experience in Ecuador with Ayuahasca, vulnerability, visualisation, order vs chaos, neuro linguistic programming, the drama triangle, confidence and how to get clear on what you actually want. If you would like to find out more about Lindsay's programme, The Modern Warrior Project head to https://themodernwarriorproject.com or message Lindsay on Instagram: @lindsaybruceofficial1b8a9457-156a-4950-a14b-6511eaa4393cWed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:01 -0000Former SAS Operator, bodyguard and bodybuilder Lindsay Bruce helps people achieve major life transformation. We spoke about Lindsay's own lightbulb moment, his profound experience in Ecuador with Ayuahasca, vulnerability, visualisation, order vs chaos, neuro linguistic programming, the drama triangle, confidence and how to get clear on what you actually want. If you would like to find out more about Lindsay's programme, The Modern Warrior Project head to https://themodernwarriorproject.com or message Lindsay on Instagram: @lindsaybruceofficial

]]>How To Live A Better Life (& Cut The Bullsh*t) - Ex SAS Soldier, Lindsay Brucefull2608falseFormer SAS Operator, bodyguard and bodybuilder Lindsay Bruce helps people achieve major life transformation. We spoke about Lindsay's own lightbulb moment, his profound experience in Ecuador with Ayuahasca, vulnerability, visualisation, order vs chaos, neuro linguistic programming, the drama triangle, confidence and how to get clear on what you actually want. If you would like to find out more about Lindsay's programme, The Modern Warrior Project head to https://themodernwarriorproject.com or message Lindsay on Instagram: @lindsaybruceofficialThe Girl Who Walked The Length Of Europe - Kit BirksKit Birks spent 363 days walking the entire length of Europe - all to raise awareness for an important cause close to her heart. 308 of those days were spent alone and often in perilous situations surviving both natural and human dangers. It was an incredibly courageous endeavour all for a very important cause close to Kit's heart and this was her first interview just 4 days after returning home. If you would like to donate to Kit's fundraiser you can do so here: https://givestar.io/gs/stride-beyond-silence-arctic-to-aegeanIf you're struggling right now, please talk to someone.🇬🇧 Samaritans: 116 123 🇺🇸 Crisis Lifeline: 988fa072dd9-3533-4fdc-9726-0fe412a0ea4bThu, 02 Jul 2026 16:58:40 -0000Kit Birks spent 363 days walking the entire length of Europe - all to raise awareness for an important cause close to her heart. 308 of those days were spent alone and often in perilous situations surviving both natural and human dangers. It was an incredibly courageous endeavour all for a very important cause close to Kit's heart and this was her first interview just 4 days after returning home. If you would like to donate to Kit's fundraiser you can do so here: https://givestar.io/gs/stride-beyond-silence-arctic-to-aegeanIf you're struggling right now, please talk to someone.🇬🇧 Samaritans: 116 123 🇺🇸 Crisis Lifeline: 988

]]>The Girl Who Walked The Length Of Europe - Kit Birksfull2492falseKit Birks spent 363 days walking the entire length of Europe - all to raise awareness for an important cause close to her heart. 308 of those days were spent alone and often in perilous situations surviving both natural and human dangers. It was an incredibly courageous endeavour all for a very important cause close to Kit's heart and this was her first interview just 4 days after returning home. If you would like to donate to Kit's fundraiser you can do so here: https://givestar.io/gs/stride-beyond-silence-arctic-to-aegeanIf you're struggling right now, please talk to someone.🇬🇧 Samaritans: 116 123 🇺🇸 Crisis Lifeline: 988The Music Teacher Who Taught Special Forces Memory Techniques To The Marines | Alexei JanssenFor 17 Years Alexei Janssen was a Lead Learning & Performance Coach at The Royal Marines, Royal Navy and Special Forces. He accidentally fell into the role and ultimately helped to transform the way that Royal Marine recruits are taught. Alexei was known as the ‘nod whisperer’ for his ability to psychologically coach any recruit to success. In this interview Alexei explains how to better understand fear, different ways of learning, Special Forces Selection memory techniques, and much more. We also spoke about his current work - helping high achievers to recover from long-term dysregulation and stress, and to find new purpose.190562ee-39b4-4e44-a0fc-1e487ecf0936Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:54:11 -0000For 17 Years Alexei Janssen was a Lead Learning & Performance Coach at The Royal Marines, Royal Navy and Special Forces. He accidentally fell into the role and ultimately helped to transform the way that Royal Marine recruits are taught. Alexei was known as the ‘nod whisperer’ for his ability to psychologically coach any recruit to success. In this interview Alexei explains how to better understand fear, different ways of learning, Special Forces Selection memory techniques, and much more. We also spoke about his current work - helping high achievers to recover from long-term dysregulation and stress, and to find new purpose.

]]>The Music Teacher Who Taught Special Forces Memory Techniques To The Marines | Alexei Janssenfull2769falseFor 17 Years Alexei Janssen was a Lead Learning & Performance Coach at The Royal Marines, Royal Navy and Special Forces. He accidentally fell into the role and ultimately helped to transform the way that Royal Marine recruits are taught. Alexei was known as the ‘nod whisperer’ for his ability to psychologically coach any recruit to success. In this interview Alexei explains how to better understand fear, different ways of learning, Special Forces Selection memory techniques, and much more. We also spoke about his current work - helping high achievers to recover from long-term dysregulation and stress, and to find new purpose.The Mindset That Took Me From Rock Bottom To 10 Ironmans In 10 Days - Fergus CrawleyFergus Crawley is an (extreme!) hybrid athlete who survived the darkest depths of depression 10 years ago and recently completed 10 Ironmans in 10 days to commemorate his journey since. In this interview Fergus speaks very openly about his battle with mental health, the important life lessons he learnt coming out of that experience, some of the huge fitness challenges he has done since, the origin and definitions of hybrid training, and how to properly plan your hybrid training. If you enjoy this episode, I would hugely appreciate if you could follow and leave a rating. Thank you.d67e3ef2-4ebf-4674-a4c3-fc4e46f7f0bbFri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0000Fergus Crawley is an (extreme!) hybrid athlete who survived the darkest depths of depression 10 years ago and recently completed 10 Ironmans in 10 days to commemorate his journey since. In this interview Fergus speaks very openly about his battle with mental health, the important life lessons he learnt coming out of that experience, some of the huge fitness challenges he has done since, the origin and definitions of hybrid training, and how to properly plan your hybrid training. If you enjoy this episode, I would hugely appreciate if you could follow and leave a rating. Thank you.

]]>The Mindset That Took Me From Rock Bottom To 10 Ironmans In 10 Days - Fergus Crawleyfull2687falseFergus Crawley is an (extreme!) hybrid athlete who survived the darkest depths of depression 10 years ago and recently completed 10 Ironmans in 10 days to commemorate his journey since. In this interview Fergus speaks very openly about his battle with mental health, the important life lessons he learnt coming out of that experience, some of the huge fitness challenges he has done since, the origin and definitions of hybrid training, and how to properly plan your hybrid training. If you enjoy this episode, I would hugely appreciate if you could follow and leave a rating. Thank you.Injury Recovery & The Optimism Scale - Top Sports Psychologist Chris BodmanLeading Sports & Performance Psychologist Chris Bodman shares elite athlete mental tools for handling injury recovery, how ‘realistic optimism’ could be your superpower, building purposeful reflection into your routine, and his ‘react or respond’ framework for handling life's setbacks. Chris also tells the story of his time helping my previous guest, former Team GB cyclist Vic Williamson, recover from her near-death accident in 2016. The full interview with Vic is available here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/24IsMUCRzmBXY2uXZF4oz0?si=68XdN03rQoSAYBDaBHZXQw368f3f91-e269-4ff1-8e7e-38ee5f4442c9Fri, 22 May 2026 17:08:44 -0000Leading Sports & Performance Psychologist Chris Bodman shares elite athlete mental tools for handling injury recovery, how ‘realistic optimism’ could be your superpower, building purposeful reflection into your routine, and his ‘react or respond’ framework for handling life's setbacks. Chris also tells the story of his time helping my previous guest, former Team GB cyclist Vic Williamson, recover from her near-death accident in 2016.

The full interview with Vic is available here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/24IsMUCRzmBXY2uXZF4oz0?si=68XdN03rQoSAYBDaBHZXQw

]]>Injury Recovery & The Optimism Scale - Top Sports Psychologist Chris Bodmanfull1680falseLeading Sports & Performance Psychologist Chris Bodman shares elite athlete mental tools for handling injury recovery, how ‘realistic optimism’ could be your superpower, building purposeful reflection into your routine, and his ‘react or respond’ framework for handling life's setbacks. Chris also tells the story of his time helping my previous guest, former Team GB cyclist Vic Williamson, recover from her near-death accident in 2016. The full interview with Vic is available here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/24IsMUCRzmBXY2uXZF4oz0?si=68XdN03rQoSAYBDaBHZXQwHarry Lightfoot - The Mantras That Got Us To The CrossFit GamesCrossFit Games athlete Harry Lightfoot recounts nail-biting stories from elite competition on his rise to the top of the sport. We also talk about his coaching team’s performance mantras, figuring out his optimal ‘arousal’ state for competing, and how he’s feeling in the build up to this year's Semi Finals at the French Throwdown. In this video: * Building a coaching relationship around data, brutal honesty…and bromance! * The arousal curve and finding his optimal competition state * Performing under pressure and how being over-stimulated has led Harry to execution errors * Reminiscing on wild moments in competition * Hoping to qualify for the CrossFit Games at this year’s French Throwdown! About Harry Lightfoot:Harry Lightfoot is a 2x CrossFit Games athlete. He recently secured sponsorships with Adidas and Red Bull. He competes at the elite level and works closely with coach Mike Allen and the team at AOD Fitness. About The Opponents Podcast: Iona Roberts interviews elite athletes and high performers who share their extraordinary stories and mindset lessons - from the setbacks, mental toughness, resilience and breakthroughs that shaped who they are. We go deep into athlete mindset, sports psychology and the human stories behind elite sport and high performance. If training seriously is part of who you are, this show is for you.248b82a6-895d-455f-9df0-7d7049494254Tue, 12 May 2026 16:50:00 -0000CrossFit Games athlete Harry Lightfoot recounts nail-biting stories from elite competition on his rise to the top of the sport. We also talk about his coaching team’s performance mantras, figuring out his optimal ‘arousal’ state for competing, and how he’s feeling in the build up to this year's Semi Finals at the French Throwdown.

In this video:

* Building a coaching relationship around data, brutal honesty…and bromance!

* The arousal curve and finding his optimal competition state

* Performing under pressure and how being over-stimulated has led Harry to execution errors

* Reminiscing on wild moments in competition

* Hoping to qualify for the CrossFit Games at this year’s French Throwdown!


About Harry Lightfoot:Harry Lightfoot is a 2x CrossFit Games athlete. He recently secured sponsorships with Adidas and Red Bull. He competes at the elite level and works closely with coach Mike Allen and the team at AOD Fitness.

About The Opponents Podcast: Iona Roberts interviews elite athletes and high performers who share their extraordinary stories and mindset lessons - from the setbacks, mental toughness, resilience and breakthroughs that shaped who they are. We go deep into athlete mindset, sports psychology and the human stories behind elite sport and high performance. If training seriously is part of who you are, this show is for you.

]]>Harry Lightfoot - The Mantras That Got Us To The CrossFit Gamesfull1728falseCrossFit Games athlete Harry Lightfoot recounts nail-biting stories from elite competition on his rise to the top of the sport. We also talk about his coaching team’s performance mantras, figuring out his optimal ‘arousal’ state for competing, and how he’s feeling in the build up to this year's Semi Finals at the French Throwdown. In this video: * Building a coaching relationship around data, brutal honesty…and bromance! * The arousal curve and finding his optimal competition state * Performing under pressure and how being over-stimulated has led Harry to execution errors * Reminiscing on wild moments in competition * Hoping to qualify for the CrossFit Games at this year’s French Throwdown! About Harry Lightfoot:Harry Lightfoot is a 2x CrossFit Games athlete. He recently secured sponsorships with Adidas and Red Bull. He competes at the elite level and works closely with coach Mike Allen and the team at AOD Fitness. About The Opponents Podcast: Iona Roberts interviews elite athletes and high performers who share their extraordinary stories and mindset lessons - from the setbacks, mental toughness, resilience and breakthroughs that shaped who they are. We go deep into athlete mindset, sports psychology and the human stories behind elite sport and high performance. If training seriously is part of who you are, this show is for you.Ultra Running, Extreme Endurance Challenges & Addiction Recovery - Chris TaylorRunning coach Chris Taylor is an ex-Royal Marine and the man who organises many of the extreme endurance challenges and world record attempts you may have seen including Spencer Matthews' 30 desert marathons in 30 days and Imo Boddy's 3 Peaks challenge. But before any of that, Chris was battling addiction and depression, planning his training around his drug use, and nearly didn't make it out the other side. If you enjoy this interview and would like to support the show, you can do so by leaving your feedback in the comments, and leaving a rating. Thank you!ad00a633-5655-4706-a4b2-54a82f851877Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0000Running coach Chris Taylor is an ex-Royal Marine and the man who organises many of the extreme endurance challenges and world record attempts you may have seen including Spencer Matthews' 30 desert marathons in 30 days and Imo Boddy's 3 Peaks challenge. But before any of that, Chris was battling addiction and depression, planning his training around his drug use, and nearly didn't make it out the other side. If you enjoy this interview and would like to support the show, you can do so by leaving your feedback in the comments, and leaving a rating. Thank you!

]]>Ultra Running, Extreme Endurance Challenges & Addiction Recovery - Chris Taylorfull3161falseRunning coach Chris Taylor is an ex-Royal Marine and the man who organises many of the extreme endurance challenges and world record attempts you may have seen including Spencer Matthews' 30 desert marathons in 30 days and Imo Boddy's 3 Peaks challenge. But before any of that, Chris was battling addiction and depression, planning his training around his drug use, and nearly didn't make it out the other side. If you enjoy this interview and would like to support the show, you can do so by leaving your feedback in the comments, and leaving a rating. Thank you!HYROX Masterclass - Elite 15 Athlete, Zara PiergianniHYROX Elite 15 Athlete Zara breaks down what really determines HYROX performance - from running, pacing and HYROX race strategy to fitness vs execution, zone 2, threshold and VO2 max training, how to improve movements such as burpee broad jumps and wall balls, athlete mindset, race day nutrition and much more. This is an incredibly detailed HYROX masterclass for anyone wanting to improve their HYROX performance or perhaps transition into HYROX from another sport. We cover: - Common misconceptions about what actually determines performance in HYROX - Where races are won and lost - Time-saving strategies you can implement in your next race - How to structure your HYROX training across Zone 2, threshold, and high-intensity work - HYROX pacing and transitions - The mental side of HYROX - How to train your burpee broad jumps - How to prepare for race day sled issues - A wall balls tip to save your shoulders - Zara’s lifestyle, sleep, and nutrition rules that allows her to perform at the highest level... ..and much much more! If you enjoy this Masterclass and would like to help this show grow, please leave a rating. Thank you. #TheOpponentsPodcast #HYROX #HYROXTraining #HybridTraining #EnduranceTraining #FitnessPodcast #PerformanceMindset6595a250-9245-41a1-960e-59ac83b6b0f2Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0000HYROX Elite 15 Athlete Zara breaks down what really determines HYROX performance - from running, pacing and HYROX race strategy to fitness vs execution, zone 2, threshold and VO2 max training, how to improve movements such as burpee broad jumps and wall balls, athlete mindset, race day nutrition and much more. This is an incredibly detailed HYROX masterclass for anyone wanting to improve their HYROX performance or perhaps transition into HYROX from another sport.

We cover:

- Common misconceptions about what actually determines performance in HYROX

- Where races are won and lost

- Time-saving strategies you can implement in your next race

- How to structure your HYROX training across Zone 2, threshold, and high-intensity work

- HYROX pacing and transitions

- The mental side of HYROX

- How to train your burpee broad jumps

- How to prepare for race day sled issues

- A wall balls tip to save your shoulders

- Zara’s lifestyle, sleep, and nutrition rules that allows her to perform at the highest level...

..and much much more!

If you enjoy this Masterclass and would like to help this show grow, please leave a rating. Thank you.

#TheOpponentsPodcast #HYROX #HYROXTraining #HybridTraining #EnduranceTraining #FitnessPodcast #PerformanceMindset

]]>HYROX Masterclass - Elite 15 Athlete, Zara Piergiannifull2331falseHYROX Elite 15 Athlete Zara breaks down what really determines HYROX performance - from running, pacing and HYROX race strategy to fitness vs execution, zone 2, threshold and VO2 max training, how to improve movements such as burpee broad jumps and wall balls, athlete mindset, race day nutrition and much more. This is an incredibly detailed HYROX masterclass for anyone wanting to improve their HYROX performance or perhaps transition into HYROX from another sport. We cover: - Common misconceptions about what actually determines performance in HYROX - Where races are won and lost - Time-saving strategies you can implement in your next race - How to structure your HYROX training across Zone 2, threshold, and high-intensity work - HYROX pacing and transitions - The mental side of HYROX - How to train your burpee broad jumps - How to prepare for race day sled issues - A wall balls tip to save your shoulders - Zara’s lifestyle, sleep, and nutrition rules that allows her to perform at the highest level... ..and much much more! If you enjoy this Masterclass and would like to help this show grow, please leave a rating. Thank you. #TheOpponentsPodcast #HYROX #HYROXTraining #HybridTraining #EnduranceTraining #FitnessPodcast #PerformanceMindsetWhat Really Happened At WIT - Dan WilliamsDan Williams, Co-Founder of WIT Fitness, shares his extraordinary story of spotting the rise of fitness as a sport, growing WIT into a global, eight-figure fitness brand in 3 years, losing control of the company through investor and market challenges, and ultimately buying the brand back. We talk about the early days of WIT, the day Dan and his Co-Founder Sam pitched the idea of fitness as a sport in it's own right to Nike (!), the meteoric rise of WIT, the serious challenges that WIT then faced and what was really going on behind the scenes during those very difficult times. Dan also shares his predictions for the future of the fitness industry and some hugely valuable advice for any entrepreneurs and young brands entering the space. Dan is now working on a very exciting new concept call the Fifth - a high performance members club that leads with fitness, which will hopefully be opening in London in late 2026! To sign up for early access head to: www.thefifth-club.comef9368fd-e25c-441b-9d06-7c2ad8eb9599Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0000Dan Williams, Co-Founder of WIT Fitness, shares his extraordinary story of spotting the rise of fitness as a sport, growing WIT into a global, eight-figure fitness brand in 3 years, losing control of the company through investor and market challenges, and ultimately buying the brand back.

We talk about the early days of WIT, the day Dan and his Co-Founder Sam pitched the idea of fitness as a sport in it's own right to Nike (!), the meteoric rise of WIT, the serious challenges that WIT then faced and what was really going on behind the scenes during those very difficult times.

Dan also shares his predictions for the future of the fitness industry and some hugely valuable advice for any entrepreneurs and young brands entering the space.

Dan is now working on a very exciting new concept call the Fifth - a high performance members club that leads with fitness, which will hopefully be opening in London in late 2026! To sign up for early access head to: www.thefifth-club.com

]]>What Really Happened At WIT - Dan Williamsfull2934falseDan Williams, Co-Founder of WIT Fitness, shares his extraordinary story of spotting the rise of fitness as a sport, growing WIT into a global, eight-figure fitness brand in 3 years, losing control of the company through investor and market challenges, and ultimately buying the brand back. We talk about the early days of WIT, the day Dan and his Co-Founder Sam pitched the idea of fitness as a sport in it's own right to Nike (!), the meteoric rise of WIT, the serious challenges that WIT then faced and what was really going on behind the scenes during those very difficult times. Dan also shares his predictions for the future of the fitness industry and some hugely valuable advice for any entrepreneurs and young brands entering the space. Dan is now working on a very exciting new concept call the Fifth - a high performance members club that leads with fitness, which will hopefully be opening in London in late 2026! To sign up for early access head to: www.thefifth-club.comHow Much Can Fitness Athletes Really Earn? - Sports Agents Cooper Marsh & Snorri Baron Jonsson (Virtual)Snorri and Cooper are top (competing!) Sports Agents and Athlete Managers within the niche sports space, representing athletes in sports such as CrossFit, Hyrox and weightlifting, with a TON of knowledge to share. This interview should be particularly interesting for: - Any young athletes thinking of pursuing a career in a niche sport like CrossFit, weightlifting or HYROX. - Any new brands wondering how athlete sponsorship works. - Anyone who has ever wondered what it’s like to be a sports agent. Some of the questions I asked Cooper and Snorri: - Just how important is social media for athletes to earn a living in niche sports? - How much can niche sports athletes potentially earn from brand deals? - What happens when a young athlete has their first conversation with an agent regarding representation? - How are athletes and brands matched up? - What’s it like being a sports agent? - How did Cooper and Snorri become sports agents? - Who are 2 athletes to watch out for in 2026?! If you enjoy this interview, you can support the show by leaving a rating. Thank you! #TheOpponentsPodcast #NicheSports #CrossFit #Hyrox #Weightlifting #AthleteManagement #SportsMarketing5cb5ec7a-ee1e-408a-97d1-bd475df27248Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:11:23 -0000Snorri and Cooper are top (competing!) Sports Agents and Athlete Managers within the niche sports space, representing athletes in sports such as CrossFit, Hyrox and weightlifting, with a TON of knowledge to share.

This interview should be particularly interesting for:

- Any young athletes thinking of pursuing a career in a niche sport like CrossFit, weightlifting or HYROX.

- Any new brands wondering how athlete sponsorship works.

- Anyone who has ever wondered what it’s like to be a sports agent.

Some of the questions I asked Cooper and Snorri:

- Just how important is social media for athletes to earn a living in niche sports?

- How much can niche sports athletes potentially earn from brand deals?

- What happens when a young athlete has their first conversation with an agent regarding representation?

- How are athletes and brands matched up?

- What’s it like being a sports agent?

- How did Cooper and Snorri become sports agents?

- Who are 2 athletes to watch out for in 2026?!

If you enjoy this interview, you can support the show by leaving a rating. Thank you!

#TheOpponentsPodcast #NicheSports #CrossFit #Hyrox #Weightlifting #AthleteManagement #SportsMarketing

]]>How Much Can Fitness Athletes Really Earn? - Sports Agents Cooper Marsh & Snorri Baron Jonsson (Virtual)full2033falseSnorri and Cooper are top (competing!) Sports Agents and Athlete Managers within the niche sports space, representing athletes in sports such as CrossFit, Hyrox and weightlifting, with a TON of knowledge to share. This interview should be particularly interesting for: - Any young athletes thinking of pursuing a career in a niche sport like CrossFit, weightlifting or HYROX. - Any new brands wondering how athlete sponsorship works. - Anyone who has ever wondered what it’s like to be a sports agent. Some of the questions I asked Cooper and Snorri: - Just how important is social media for athletes to earn a living in niche sports? - How much can niche sports athletes potentially earn from brand deals? - What happens when a young athlete has their first conversation with an agent regarding representation? - How are athletes and brands matched up? - What’s it like being a sports agent? - How did Cooper and Snorri become sports agents? - Who are 2 athletes to watch out for in 2026?! If you enjoy this interview, you can support the show by leaving a rating. Thank you! #TheOpponentsPodcast #NicheSports #CrossFit #Hyrox #Weightlifting #AthleteManagement #SportsMarketingLucy Campbell - The Pain Cave, Long Distance Swimming & That INCREDIBLE CrossFit Comeback (4K)CrossFit Games Athlete, Lucy Campbell is a former gymnast, long distance open-water swimmer and current 2nd 'Fittest on Earth'. Lucy made the most extraordinary comeback to CrossFit last year having not long before been told by a surgeon to “find another sport”. She didn’t take no for an answer and instead left no stone unturned in her quest to find a solution to her injury and get back to the top of the sport - heralding the saying that her fans now all know and love: “Find A Way”. In this interview we talk about: - Lucy’s background in the brutal sport of long distance open-water swimming. - Her relationship with the pain cave. - The story of her battle to find a solution to her wrist pain in order to save her CrossFit career. - Her phenomenal comeback last season after two painstaking years and being told by one surgeon ‘to find another sport’. - The importance of social media for sustaining a career financially as an athlete in CrossFit.- Lucy's socials - What it’s like training and competing at big events with all those cameras on you. - The biggest difference Lucy sees in training between elite athletes and everyday athletes. - How she handles things going wrong in competition. If you enjoy this interview, please leave a rating. Thank you. #theopponentspodcast #lucycampbell #crossfit #crossfitgames #findaway67673cac-4c6c-431a-b0a1-74d3579dc3dcFri, 13 Feb 2026 17:55:00 -0000CrossFit Games Athlete, Lucy Campbell is a former gymnast, long distance open-water swimmer and current 2nd 'Fittest on Earth'. Lucy made the most extraordinary comeback to CrossFit last year having not long before been told by a surgeon to “find another sport”. She didn’t take no for an answer and instead left no stone unturned in her quest to find a solution to her injury and get back to the top of the sport - heralding the saying that her fans now all know and love: “Find A Way”.

In this interview we talk about:

- Lucy’s background in the brutal sport of long distance open-water swimming.

- Her relationship with the pain cave.

- The story of her battle to find a solution to her wrist pain in order to save her CrossFit career.

- Her phenomenal comeback last season after two painstaking years and being told by one surgeon ‘to find another sport’.

- The importance of social media for sustaining a career financially as an athlete in CrossFit.- Lucy's socials

- What it’s like training and competing at big events with all those cameras on you.

- The biggest difference Lucy sees in training between elite athletes and everyday athletes.

- How she handles things going wrong in competition.

If you enjoy this interview, please leave a rating. Thank you.

#theopponentspodcast #lucycampbell #crossfit #crossfitgames #findaway

]]>Lucy Campbell - The Pain Cave, Long Distance Swimming & That INCREDIBLE CrossFit Comeback (4K)full2289falseCrossFit Games Athlete, Lucy Campbell is a former gymnast, long distance open-water swimmer and current 2nd 'Fittest on Earth'. Lucy made the most extraordinary comeback to CrossFit last year having not long before been told by a surgeon to “find another sport”. She didn’t take no for an answer and instead left no stone unturned in her quest to find a solution to her injury and get back to the top of the sport - heralding the saying that her fans now all know and love: “Find A Way”. In this interview we talk about: - Lucy’s background in the brutal sport of long distance open-water swimming. - Her relationship with the pain cave. - The story of her battle to find a solution to her wrist pain in order to save her CrossFit career. - Her phenomenal comeback last season after two painstaking years and being told by one surgeon ‘to find another sport’. - The importance of social media for sustaining a career financially as an athlete in CrossFit.- Lucy's socials - What it’s like training and competing at big events with all those cameras on you. - The biggest difference Lucy sees in training between elite athletes and everyday athletes. - How she handles things going wrong in competition. If you enjoy this interview, please leave a rating. Thank you. #theopponentspodcast #lucycampbell #crossfit #crossfitgames #findawayJay Morton - What It Takes To Attempt Everest & The Real SAS SelectionJay Morton is a former SAS Operator and current mountain expedition leader who has achieved the extraordinary feat of summiting Mount Everest TWICE….and the second time very nearly killed him. You may also recognise him from the hit UK TV Show, SAS Who Dares Wins. In this conversation we speak about: - What it feels like to summit Everest - The story of Jay's near death experience on Everest - The physical training and mindset required to climb a big mountain. - How to manage altitude - Jay’s thoughts on personal goals - Decision making lessons learnt in the SAS - SAS Selection - the difference between who passes and who doesn’t. - SAS Selection Interrogation - the TV show version vs the reality - Jay’s next chapter in life If you enjoy this podcast I would hugely appreciate if you would help the show grow by leaving a rating. Thank you.a05eb736-0a8a-46b3-a844-ef818a447082Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:55:00 -0000Jay Morton is a former SAS Operator and current mountain expedition leader who has achieved the extraordinary feat of summiting Mount Everest TWICE….and the second time very nearly killed him. You may also recognise him from the hit UK TV Show, SAS Who Dares Wins.

In this conversation we speak about:

- What it feels like to summit Everest

- The story of Jay's near death experience on Everest

- The physical training and mindset required to climb a big mountain.

- How to manage altitude

- Jay’s thoughts on personal goals

- Decision making lessons learnt in the SAS

- SAS Selection - the difference between who passes and who doesn’t.

- SAS Selection Interrogation - the TV show version vs the reality

- Jay’s next chapter in life

If you enjoy this podcast I would hugely appreciate if you would help the show grow by leaving a rating. Thank you.

]]>Jay Morton - What It Takes To Attempt Everest & The Real SAS Selectionfull2407falseJay Morton is a former SAS Operator and current mountain expedition leader who has achieved the extraordinary feat of summiting Mount Everest TWICE….and the second time very nearly killed him. You may also recognise him from the hit UK TV Show, SAS Who Dares Wins. In this conversation we speak about: - What it feels like to summit Everest - The story of Jay's near death experience on Everest - The physical training and mindset required to climb a big mountain. - How to manage altitude - Jay’s thoughts on personal goals - Decision making lessons learnt in the SAS - SAS Selection - the difference between who passes and who doesn’t. - SAS Selection Interrogation - the TV show version vs the reality - Jay’s next chapter in life If you enjoy this podcast I would hugely appreciate if you would help the show grow by leaving a rating. Thank you.A Devastating Cycling Accident & Extraordinary Comeback Mission - Vic Williamson (4K)This is one of those stories that puts things into perspective. In 2016 Vic was a bright young talent on the Team GB cycling team. Just months out from the Rio Olympics she suffered a horrific crash at the velodrome which left her with a broken neck, back and pelvis. In this interview, Vic tells the story of what happened that day, and the 752 days of intense rehabilitation and recovery that she went through to not only walk again, but to attempt to re-qualify for the Olympic cycling team. This is a story of sheer determination and unwavering mindset by both Vic and the team around her. In this interview we spoke about: - Vic's journey into sprint cycling and early successes- The crash- The early days in hospital and extent of her injuries- 9 incredible months at the Bisham Intensive Rehabilitation Unit. - Embarking on the huge mission of re-qualifying for Team GB- Vic's strategies for coping mentally through her rehab - Vic's 3 pieces of advice for anyone facing a long rehab process- Switching to bobsleigh!- Making the difficult decision to step away from elite sport - Vic's new direction and looking to the future2cc49feb-1085-47df-ac42-cb957f94fd71Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:54:50 -0000This is one of those stories that puts things into perspective. In 2016 Vic was a bright young talent on the Team GB cycling team. Just months out from the Rio Olympics she suffered a horrific crash at the velodrome which left her with a broken neck, back and pelvis. In this interview, Vic tells the story of what happened that day, and the 752 days of intense rehabilitation and recovery that she went through to not only walk again, but to attempt to re-qualify for the Olympic cycling team. This is a story of sheer determination and unwavering mindset by both Vic and the team around her. In this interview we spoke about: - Vic's journey into sprint cycling and early successes- The crash- The early days in hospital and extent of her injuries- 9 incredible months at the Bisham Intensive Rehabilitation Unit. - Embarking on the huge mission of re-qualifying for Team GB- Vic's strategies for coping mentally through her rehab - Vic's 3 pieces of advice for anyone facing a long rehab process- Switching to bobsleigh!- Making the difficult decision to step away from elite sport - Vic's new direction and looking to the future

]]>A Devastating Cycling Accident & Extraordinary Comeback Mission - Vic Williamson (4K)full3407trueThis is one of those stories that puts things into perspective. In 2016 Vic was a bright young talent on the Team GB cycling team. Just months out from the Rio Olympics she suffered a horrific crash at the velodrome which left her with a broken neck, back and pelvis. In this interview, Vic tells the story of what happened that day, and the 752 days of intense rehabilitation and recovery that she went through to not only walk again, but to attempt to re-qualify for the Olympic cycling team. This is a story of sheer determination and unwavering mindset by both Vic and the team around her. In this interview we spoke about: - Vic's journey into sprint cycling and early successes- The crash- The early days in hospital and extent of her injuries- 9 incredible months at the Bisham Intensive Rehabilitation Unit. - Embarking on the huge mission of re-qualifying for Team GB- Vic's strategies for coping mentally through her rehab - Vic's 3 pieces of advice for anyone facing a long rehab process- Switching to bobsleigh!- Making the difficult decision to step away from elite sport - Vic's new direction and looking to the futureFrom Obese Gamer To Ultrarunner - Sam KingSam ran an astonishing 80 ultramarathons in 80 days, honouring his Mum after she suffered a bleed on the brain and almost died, and raising money for charity, Headway UK. Furthermore, Sam completely overhauled his health - going from inactive, overweight gamer (number 1 at Call of Duty at one point!) to world record breaking ultra runner. If anyone’s looking for inspiration to lock in this New year, this interview should do it! If you’d like to donate to Sam’s fundraiser for Headway UK, you can do so here: Project 74 - 74 ultramarathons in 74 days | givestarf00ca445-3582-4f4c-aaf6-a0471bd6530cSat, 17 Jan 2026 07:47:13 -0000Sam ran an astonishing 80 ultramarathons in 80 days, honouring his Mum after she suffered a bleed on the brain and almost died, and raising money for charity, Headway UK. Furthermore, Sam completely overhauled his health - going from inactive, overweight gamer (number 1 at Call of Duty at one point!) to world record breaking ultra runner. If anyone’s looking for inspiration to lock in this New year, this interview should do it!

If you’d like to donate to Sam’s fundraiser for Headway UK, you can do so here: Project 74 - 74 ultramarathons in 74 days | givestar

]]>From Obese Gamer To Ultrarunner - Sam Kingfull3006falseSam ran an astonishing 80 ultramarathons in 80 days, honouring his Mum after she suffered a bleed on the brain and almost died, and raising money for charity, Headway UK. Furthermore, Sam completely overhauled his health - going from inactive, overweight gamer (number 1 at Call of Duty at one point!) to world record breaking ultra runner. If anyone’s looking for inspiration to lock in this New year, this interview should do it! If you’d like to donate to Sam’s fundraiser for Headway UK, you can do so here: Project 74 - 74 ultramarathons in 74 days | givestarExtreme Demands On Young Gymnasts & Rebuilding Identity After Elite Sport - Sammy Rockett (4K)Sammy tells her story of growing up in elite gymnastics including shocking weight management practices and the dangers of the sport. We also spoke about the loss of identity that elite athletes often feel when they retire from sport, and Sammy's personal journey finding her place in sport again through CrossFit. I'm hugely grateful to Sammy for sharing her story so openly. In this interview: - Sammy's journey through elite gymnastics - The mental and physical toll on young gymnasts - The feeling of loss of identity after retiring from elite sport - How Sammy found her new place in sport through CrossFit - Practical advice on training mindset and self-belief - Sammy's mantras! - Advice for anyone leaving a sport - What the future holds for Sammy I’d love to hear your thoughts on themes we got into in this interview - let me know in the comments. And finally, if you like this content please support the channel by following us. Thank you, Iona #TheOpponentsPodcast #Gymnastics #TeamGB #Mindset #IdentityLoss #WomensSport95f9fe0d-98cc-48d3-ba60-61f96829a62cThu, 20 Nov 2025 20:10:19 -0000Sammy tells her story of growing up in elite gymnastics including shocking weight management practices and the dangers of the sport. We also spoke about the loss of identity that elite athletes often feel when they retire from sport, and Sammy's personal journey finding her place in sport again through CrossFit. I'm hugely grateful to Sammy for sharing her story so openly.

In this interview:

- Sammy's journey through elite gymnastics

- The mental and physical toll on young gymnasts

- The feeling of loss of identity after retiring from elite sport

- How Sammy found her new place in sport through CrossFit

- Practical advice on training mindset and self-belief

- Sammy's mantras!

- Advice for anyone leaving a sport

- What the future holds for Sammy

I’d love to hear your thoughts on themes we got into in this interview - let me know in the comments.

And finally, if you like this content please support the channel by following us.

Thank you,

Iona

#TheOpponentsPodcast #Gymnastics #TeamGB #Mindset #IdentityLoss #WomensSport

]]>Extreme Demands On Young Gymnasts & Rebuilding Identity After Elite Sport - Sammy Rockett (4K)full2379falseSammy tells her story of growing up in elite gymnastics including shocking weight management practices and the dangers of the sport. We also spoke about the loss of identity that elite athletes often feel when they retire from sport, and Sammy's personal journey finding her place in sport again through CrossFit. I'm hugely grateful to Sammy for sharing her story so openly. In this interview: - Sammy's journey through elite gymnastics - The mental and physical toll on young gymnasts - The feeling of loss of identity after retiring from elite sport - How Sammy found her new place in sport through CrossFit - Practical advice on training mindset and self-belief - Sammy's mantras! - Advice for anyone leaving a sport - What the future holds for Sammy I’d love to hear your thoughts on themes we got into in this interview - let me know in the comments. And finally, if you like this content please support the channel by following us. Thank you, Iona #TheOpponentsPodcast #Gymnastics #TeamGB #Mindset #IdentityLoss #WomensSportThe Art of Turning Adversity Into A Strength | Olympic Bobsleigh Athlete, Adele NicollThis is a story about finding your purpose, building resilience and…driving a bobsleigh! Adele is a truly inspiring person who sacrificed everything to pursue her dream of becoming an Olympian. From overhauling her whole life, to redesigning her body composition and training regime with no coach and no budget, to racing with a ruptured ankle ligament during her Olympic qualification season - this is a conversation about pursuing big goals, high performance mindset and why we should all learn to stomach adversity rather than trying to change it. Follow for more deep dives into the mindset of elite performers. In this episode: The story of how Adele scarified her whole life to pursue her Olympic dream The extreme sport and demanding lifestyle of bobsleigh The importance of finding your purpose Mental toughness and how to reframe adversity How to become the person you want to be Why accountability is so important 'Tough love' advice for dealing with challenges and setbacks head on. It's NOT about turning lemons into lemonade... Thank you for watching, Iona6e9a2f76-7c15-44e4-910b-bdf35a9edb22Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:32:40 -0000This is a story about finding your purpose, building resilience and…driving a bobsleigh! Adele is a truly inspiring person who sacrificed everything to pursue her dream of becoming an Olympian. From overhauling her whole life, to redesigning her body composition and training regime with no coach and no budget, to racing with a ruptured ankle ligament during her Olympic qualification season - this is a conversation about pursuing big goals, high performance mindset and why we should all learn to stomach adversity rather than trying to change it. Follow for more deep dives into the mindset of elite performers.

In this episode:

  • The story of how Adele scarified her whole life to pursue her Olympic dream
  • The extreme sport and demanding lifestyle of bobsleigh
  • The importance of finding your purpose
  • Mental toughness and how to reframe adversity
  • How to become the person you want to be
  • Why accountability is so important
  • 'Tough love' advice for dealing with challenges and setbacks head on.
  • It's NOT about turning lemons into lemonade...

Thank you for watching,

Iona

]]>The Art of Turning Adversity Into A Strength | Olympic Bobsleigh Athlete, Adele Nicollfull2405falseThis is a story about finding your purpose, building resilience and…driving a bobsleigh! Adele is a truly inspiring person who sacrificed everything to pursue her dream of becoming an Olympian. From overhauling her whole life, to redesigning her body composition and training regime with no coach and no budget, to racing with a ruptured ankle ligament during her Olympic qualification season - this is a conversation about pursuing big goals, high performance mindset and why we should all learn to stomach adversity rather than trying to change it. Follow for more deep dives into the mindset of elite performers. In this episode: The story of how Adele scarified her whole life to pursue her Olympic dream The extreme sport and demanding lifestyle of bobsleigh The importance of finding your purpose Mental toughness and how to reframe adversity How to become the person you want to be Why accountability is so important 'Tough love' advice for dealing with challenges and setbacks head on. It's NOT about turning lemons into lemonade... Thank you for watching, IonaAge Is Just A Number - 4x CrossFit Games Masters Champion, Kelly FrielKelly’s story is an important lesson that you should take every opportunity that comes your way and that age really is just a number. Kelly first walked into a CrossFit box in her mid thirties - a time in life when many people might think it’s too late to start seriously training in a new sport, especially one as complex and physically demanding as CrossFit. Not Kelly. She very quickly flew up the ranks in competition and not only qualified for the CrossFit Games within just FIVE years, she went on to win SEVEN medals including FOUR golds as a Masters athlete. Kelly also regularly trains and competes with athletes 20 years younger than her - proving that age really is no barrier to peak performance. In this conversation Kelly speaks about: - Her CrossFit journey and incredible achievements - Starting something new at any age - How she looks after herself training at such a high level - Longevity advice for young athletes in CrossFit - Mental endurance and how she keeps her motivation high year on year - Kelly's mindset and mantras in competition - The upcoming changes to the 2026 CrossFit Games season - Kelly's 3 pieces of advice and the importance of taking opportunities - How to start CrossFit and work towards a major competition Thank you for watching, Iona18d0282e-f5d8-48d8-936f-d3723fbff7ccFri, 17 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0000Kelly’s story is an important lesson that you should take every opportunity that comes your way and that age really is just a number. Kelly first walked into a CrossFit box in her mid thirties - a time in life when many people might think it’s too late to start seriously training in a new sport, especially one as complex and physically demanding as CrossFit. Not Kelly. She very quickly flew up the ranks in competition and not only qualified for the CrossFit Games within just FIVE years, she went on to win SEVEN medals including FOUR golds as a Masters athlete.


Kelly also regularly trains and competes with athletes 20 years younger than her - proving that age really is no barrier to peak performance.


In this conversation Kelly speaks about:

- Her CrossFit journey and incredible achievements

- Starting something new at any age

- How she looks after herself training at such a high level

- Longevity advice for young athletes in CrossFit

- Mental endurance and how she keeps her motivation high year on year

- Kelly's mindset and mantras in competition

- The upcoming changes to the 2026 CrossFit Games season

- Kelly's 3 pieces of advice and the importance of taking opportunities

- How to start CrossFit and work towards a major competition


Thank you for watching,

Iona

]]>Age Is Just A Number - 4x CrossFit Games Masters Champion, Kelly Frielfull2578falseKelly’s story is an important lesson that you should take every opportunity that comes your way and that age really is just a number. Kelly first walked into a CrossFit box in her mid thirties - a time in life when many people might think it’s too late to start seriously training in a new sport, especially one as complex and physically demanding as CrossFit. Not Kelly. She very quickly flew up the ranks in competition and not only qualified for the CrossFit Games within just FIVE years, she went on to win SEVEN medals including FOUR golds as a Masters athlete. Kelly also regularly trains and competes with athletes 20 years younger than her - proving that age really is no barrier to peak performance. In this conversation Kelly speaks about: - Her CrossFit journey and incredible achievements - Starting something new at any age - How she looks after herself training at such a high level - Longevity advice for young athletes in CrossFit - Mental endurance and how she keeps her motivation high year on year - Kelly's mindset and mantras in competition - The upcoming changes to the 2026 CrossFit Games season - Kelly's 3 pieces of advice and the importance of taking opportunities - How to start CrossFit and work towards a major competition Thank you for watching, IonaLeah McCourt - The Brutal Demands Of MMALeah is an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Fighter and hugely inspiring human. She grew up facing many struggles, including becoming a single Mum at a young age, however she refused to become just another statistic. So, despite (as she very honestly admits herself) having no natural talent, she trained extremely hard and carved out a hugely successful career for herself in MMA, seeing her become the first female to headline an MMA fight night in Europe AND the first female in combat sports to headline at Wembley! In this conversation Leah speaks about: the sport of MMA and its ruthless demands both in training and competition, having a bulletproof mindset, her 3 pieces of advice to anyone doubting they can chase after their dreams, and what the future holds for Leah. I also got a glimpse into Leah's personal life during a particularly tough time for her. She made the effort to fly to London for this interview despite losing her Grandfather the week before and even being hospitalised herself - a real testament to her character and professionalism . This conversation goes beyond just sporting accomplishments - it’s about discipline, resilience and what it really takes to keep moving forward when the odds are stacked against you.d5d01676-e3bd-4dad-a808-daedabd0f9bfSat, 04 Oct 2025 16:41:21 -0000Leah is an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Fighter and hugely inspiring human. She grew up facing many struggles, including becoming a single Mum at a young age, however she refused to become just another statistic. So, despite (as she very honestly admits herself) having no natural talent, she trained extremely hard and carved out a hugely successful career for herself in MMA, seeing her become the first female to headline an MMA fight night in Europe AND the first female in combat sports to headline at Wembley! In this conversation Leah speaks about: the sport of MMA and its ruthless demands both in training and competition, having a bulletproof mindset, her 3 pieces of advice to anyone doubting they can chase after their dreams, and what the future holds for Leah. I also got a glimpse into Leah's personal life during a particularly tough time for her. She made the effort to fly to London for this interview despite losing her Grandfather the week before and even being hospitalised herself - a real testament to her character and professionalism . This conversation goes beyond just sporting accomplishments - it’s about discipline, resilience and what it really takes to keep moving forward when the odds are stacked against you.

]]>Leah McCourt - The Brutal Demands Of MMAfull2287falseLeah is an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Fighter and hugely inspiring human. She grew up facing many struggles, including becoming a single Mum at a young age, however she refused to become just another statistic. So, despite (as she very honestly admits herself) having no natural talent, she trained extremely hard and carved out a hugely successful career for herself in MMA, seeing her become the first female to headline an MMA fight night in Europe AND the first female in combat sports to headline at Wembley! In this conversation Leah speaks about: the sport of MMA and its ruthless demands both in training and competition, having a bulletproof mindset, her 3 pieces of advice to anyone doubting they can chase after their dreams, and what the future holds for Leah. I also got a glimpse into Leah's personal life during a particularly tough time for her. She made the effort to fly to London for this interview despite losing her Grandfather the week before and even being hospitalised herself - a real testament to her character and professionalism . This conversation goes beyond just sporting accomplishments - it’s about discipline, resilience and what it really takes to keep moving forward when the odds are stacked against you.Elite Weightlifting Mindset: Don’t Let Yourself Believe That You Can’t - Holly O'SheaWeightlifter Holly O'Shea went from beginner to elite athlete in just two years, and she uses some seriously refreshing positive mindset strategies to handle competition nerves. In this interview she shares those strategies including one involving befriending a chair (to be explained)! We spoke about: - How to keep calm and handle nerves on the competition floor - Competitor mindset & self-talk - How to use structured nutrition as both a physical and mental tool to get through injury recovery - No nonsense self-care - Advice for any women thinking of getting into weightlifting The way Holly talks about training and challenging yourself is contagious. If you’re into weightlifting, mindset, coming back from injury, or just want some motivation to get back under the bar, this one’s for you. Thank you for watching, Iona9faa0ef6-3b57-4c4c-a883-802d32be3560Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:57:09 -0000Weightlifter Holly O'Shea went from beginner to elite athlete in just two years, and she uses some seriously refreshing positive mindset strategies to handle competition nerves. In this interview she shares those strategies including one involving befriending a chair (to be explained)!


We spoke about:

- How to keep calm and handle nerves on the competition floor

- Competitor mindset & self-talk

- How to use structured nutrition as both a physical and mental tool to get through injury recovery

- No nonsense self-care

- Advice for any women thinking of getting into weightlifting


The way Holly talks about training and challenging yourself is contagious. If you’re into weightlifting, mindset, coming back from injury, or just want some motivation to get back under the bar, this one’s for you.


Thank you for watching,

Iona

]]>Elite Weightlifting Mindset: Don’t Let Yourself Believe That You Can’t - Holly O'Sheafull2606falseWeightlifter Holly O'Shea went from beginner to elite athlete in just two years, and she uses some seriously refreshing positive mindset strategies to handle competition nerves. In this interview she shares those strategies including one involving befriending a chair (to be explained)! We spoke about: - How to keep calm and handle nerves on the competition floor - Competitor mindset & self-talk - How to use structured nutrition as both a physical and mental tool to get through injury recovery - No nonsense self-care - Advice for any women thinking of getting into weightlifting The way Holly talks about training and challenging yourself is contagious. If you’re into weightlifting, mindset, coming back from injury, or just want some motivation to get back under the bar, this one’s for you. Thank you for watching, IonaThe CrossFit Nurse - Olivia Tompkins on Training Hard, Finding Balance & Life In The ICU (4K)Liv is a CrossFit Athlete and ICU Nurse. In this conversation Liv speaks about: her personal story and journey into CrossFit, why women should train and not just for the physical, how to train seriously and consistently without getting burnt out, life as a nurse in the ICU and how Liv used her training to get through the horrors of Covid. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our channel so that we can bring you more. Thank you for watching.296d72ea-c734-4109-969d-82fdc94327baMon, 08 Sep 2025 14:49:36 -0000Liv is a CrossFit Athlete and ICU Nurse. In this conversation Liv speaks about: her personal story and journey into CrossFit, why women should train and not just for the physical, how to train seriously and consistently without getting burnt out, life as a nurse in the ICU and how Liv used her training to get through the horrors of Covid. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our channel so that we can bring you more. Thank you for watching.

]]>The CrossFit Nurse - Olivia Tompkins on Training Hard, Finding Balance & Life In The ICU (4K)full2481falseLiv is a CrossFit Athlete and ICU Nurse. In this conversation Liv speaks about: her personal story and journey into CrossFit, why women should train and not just for the physical, how to train seriously and consistently without getting burnt out, life as a nurse in the ICU and how Liv used her training to get through the horrors of Covid. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our channel so that we can bring you more. Thank you for watching.