MindStrong

In this episode, Lewis shares why exploring your limits and embracing the suffering that comes with it is not something to avoid, but the very thing that separates good from great. He discusses what it truly takes to find out what you're made of, and why being willing to suffer just a little more than everyone else might be the most important edge you can have.

Devesh Patel is a sports psychology researcher whose PhD uncovered the first framework for parental resilience in youth sport. Julie Johnstone is his academic supervisor and a sport psychologist with decades of experience working with athletes, coaches, and families in elite development environments. Why do so many parents struggle to stay composed on the sidelines? Why does watching training sess...

In this episode, Lewis shares why the story you're quietly telling yourself every day is either building you up or slowly tearing you down, and most people don't even realise it's happening. He discusses what it takes to rewrite that story, and why doing so is one of the most courageous things you can choose to do. Get 30 Days of FREE Mindset Advice⁠ ⁠Follow Lewis on Instagram

In this episode, Lewis shares why most people are so focused on how things look to others that they've lost touch with what they actually want. He discusses what happens when you let go of the rules you never consciously chose and start showing up as yourself. Get 30 Days of FREE Mindset Advice Follow Lewis on Instagram

Julianna Pillemer is an assistant professor at NYU Stern School of Business whose research explores creativity, authenticity, and the psychology of online audiences. Why do creators spiral after going viral? Why does reading every comment eventually break people? And is "just be authentic" actually good advice — or is it a trap? Expect to learn what "audience entanglement" is a...

Chris McKenna is the founder of Protect Young Eyes, a leading digital safety organisation helping parents, coaches, and caregivers navigate technology with wisdom and intention. Why is handing a child a smartphone the same as handing them every harmful thing all at once? Why are parents struggling to say no even when they know the risks? And what do coaches, teachers, and communities actually have...

Alison Armstrong is a relationship expert and creator of the “Understanding Men” curriculum. Why do men withdraw instead of open up? Why does “If he wanted to, he would” miss the mark? What makes a man stop caring? And what responsibility do both men and women share in creating partnership? Expect to learn why men calculate capacity and “worth it” before acting, how testosterone and estrogen shape...

Dr Phil Clarke is a performance psychologist and researcher. Why do athletes lose control of skills they’ve mastered for years? Why does pressure turn automatic movements into chaos? And can you actually train your way out of the yips? Expect to learn what the yips really are (and how they differ from choking), why perfectionism and fear of judgement make athletes more vulnerable, how psychologica...

Dr. Warren Farrell is the author of The Boy Crisis, Why Men Earn More, and Role Mate to Soul Mate. So why are so many boys struggling in school, dropping out, and feeling lost in life? Why are suicide rates among men four times higher than women? And why do so few people seem willing to talk about it? Expect to learn why fatherlessness is the single biggest predictor of male struggles, what “dad d...

Dr. Sami Timimi is a consultant psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author of Searching for Normal . Why does it feel like everyone suddenly has ADHD or autism? Are we medicalising normal life? And what if the mental health crisis isn’t biological—but cultural? Expect to learn why ADHD and autism were never true medical diagnoses, how mental health labels became lifelong identities, why resilience...

Dr Robert Glover is a therapist, coach and an author. Why do so many men struggle to be authentic in relationships? Why does “being a nice guy” often backfire? And how can men live in a way that attracts love, purpose, and connection without chasing status or approval? Expect to learn why women often find “nice guy” behavior unattractive, the three traits that make men genuinely magnetic, why hidi...

Laura Vanderkam is a time management expert and bestselling author. Why do so many people feel time-starved—even when they technically have more freedom than ever? Are we really as busy as we think? And how can we design a week that actually reflects what matters most? Expect to learn why most people overestimate how busy they are, how tracking your time reveals hidden patterns of fulfilment or fr...

LifeLikeCharlie is a singer-songer writer and content creator with his dogs, Nala and Monkey. In a world moving too fast, are we losing the very things that keep us grounded? What if getting outside, feeling grief, and choosing presence over performance were more powerful than any mindset hack or morning routine? Expect to learn why getting a dog can help your health, how addiction to distraction...

Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist, writer, and founder of Ness Labs. So why do we consume so much self-help and apply so little of it? Why do we expect mindset change to be instant? And how can tiny personal experiments actually transform the way we live, learn, and grow? Expect to learn what self-anthropology really is, how curiosity and anxiety compete in the brain, why we’re addicted to i...

Gabe Wyner is the author of Fluent Forever and a polygot. So why do most people fail to learn a language—even after years of study? What role do emotion, memory, and even embarrassment play in mastering a language? And how is AI changing everything? Expect to learn why most language learning methods fail, how pronunciation affects your memory, what it really means to “dream in a language,” why lea...

Dr. Katharine Phillips is a world-leading psychiatrist and researcher on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Why do people with normal—often attractive—appearances see themselves as hideous or broken? Is social media making this worse? And why is cosmetic surgery rarely the answer Expect to learn what Body Dysmorphic Disorder really is (and isn’t), why it’s often misdiagnosed or misunderstood, the rol...

Brett Bartholomew is a performance coach, communication expert, and founder of The Art of Coaching. Why do so many leaders struggle with honest conversations? Can conflict actually build trust? And how do you coach people with different values, egos, or motivations? Expect to learn why communication is the most underrated skill in high performance, how to handle difficult personalities, how to bui...

Katie Mobed is a performance psychologist. What happens when you win… and still feel empty? Can athletes succeed without losing themselves? How do we help the next generation define success on their own terms? Expect to learn why medals don’t always lead to meaning, how early childhood shapes our beliefs about achievement and self-worth, the hidden cost of externally defined success, how male and...

Connor Beaton is a men’s coach, author, and founder of ManTalks. Why are young men checking out of life? Can you be both powerful and sensitive? And how do we raise boys into men when culture seems to be at war with masculinity? Expect to learn why men are caught between competing identities, how society has pathologized masculinity, the real reason young men are disengaging from school, dating, a...

Clare Rowe is a child psychologist and podcaster. Are we pathologizing normal emotions? Should every child really be in therapy? And what happens when mental health becomes an identity? Expect to learn; why therapy isn’t always the answer, how over-diagnosis and emotional hyper-vigilance can harm resilience, the dangers of “therapist in your pocket” culture, why some children might benefit more fr...

Jonny Thomson is a writer for Big Think, author and online educator at Philosophy Minis. Why is happiness so hard to define? How does comparison rob us of joy? And can you really be happy without virtue or meaning? Expect to learn why true happiness often involves hardship, why contentment doesn’t mean giving up ambition, why social media distorts our idea of fulfilment, how virtue and moderation...

Dr. Lewis James is a hydration researcher and professor at Loughborough University whose work explores how water intake affects performance, recovery, cognitive function, and even public health. Why is hydration still so misunderstood, even by elite athletes? Does dehydration really kill strength and performance? And what’s the truth behind the electrolyte hype and pickle juice craze? Expect to le...

Beth Tweddle is an Olympic gymnast, business founder, and one of the most decorated British athletes in her sport’s history. What happens when the sport that shaped your life is suddenly over? How do you rewire a perfectionist mindset? And can you still thrive when your life no longer has a scoreboard? Expect to learn about how perfectionism manifests in everyday life, how to recover from high-sta...

Richard Shorter is the man behind Non-Perfect Dad , a parenting coach and conversation specialist. Why are so many parents accidentally making things harder for their kids? What’s the cost of wanting success more than your child does? And how do you support without controlling, guide without pushing, and love without smothering? Expect to learn what “being the adult in the room” actually looks lik...

Jeremy Snape, a former international cricketer turned sports psychologist, leadership coach, and founder of Sporting Edge. Jeremy has worked with some of the world’s best athletes, teams, and business leaders, helping them develop the mindset needed to thrive under pressure and sustain high performance. What separates the good from the truly great? Is talent enough, or is success built on somethin...