The Beyond The Game Podcast by Matthew Odell

David is a Paralympian, motivational speaker and endurance athlete who is pushing boundaries and inspiring a new generation of athletes. In Part #1 of our conversation with David, we discuss how: Anchoring your motivation in purpose can improve performance Mental tools to use when your pushing your physical and mental limits His relationship with his physical conditions and limitations has changed...

Zainab is a rugby player who last year become the first player wearing a hijab to play and score in Premiership Women's Rugby. Nicknamed the bulldozer for explosive power on the pitch, Zainab is using her platform off the pitch to challenge and breakdown down cultural and societal norms. In conversation with Zainab, we discuss👇🏼 - The importance of representation and legacy - The challenges...

Brent and Kyle Pease are brothers. Kyle was born with Cerebral Palsy and together with Brent, the pair compete in endurance events including the prestigious Ironman Kona triathlon in 2018 and 2024. Together, they founded the Kyle Pease Foundation in 2011 following the completion of their first triathlon and the desire to share the experience of inclusion with others. In conversations with Brent an...

Hannah Beacham MBE is the Founder of Red January, a UK based charity and nationwide movement backed by leading academics, politicians and even a study by the University of Oxford. In 2023, her contributions were formally recognised after being named on the Honours list and she was awarded an MBE. In Conversation with Hannah we discuss 👇🏼- How red January empowers it's community to get active...

Luke is former footballer who, following the death of his mother, slipped into his own battle with mental health. Following his experience, Luke founded Two Pints Deep, a suicide prevention charity with a focus on men's mental health, which aims to foster connection and signpost to valuable resources. In conversation with Luke we discuss  👇🏼  - The men's mental health crisis  - His journ...

Elle is a former proffessional footballer, Hyrox athlete and a Mental Performance Specialist who helps athletes and executives reach their peak performance. In Conversation with Elle we discuss 👇🏼 - The value of focusing on the process rather than just goals - The need to understand you 'why' to maintain motivation - How to reframe anxiety - Breathing techniques can help manage anxiety and stres...

Mitch is a former Royal Marino Commando and Adventurer. He has rowed the Atlantic, summited Everest basecamp, and cycled 5,000 km across America, but his next challenge, 12,000 km to Everest, is his biggest yet. During this, he will complete the world's longest triathlon,' swimming the English Channel and cycling 12,000 km to the foot of Everest before summiting the behemoth. In conversation with...

Ana is an athlete and women's health advocate. As a part of the crew There She Rows, she rowed the Atlantic Ocean, breaking the british record and becoming the first women from Croatia and Serbia to row an ocean. Since, she has featured in Vogue and was name Changemake of the Year by Myoovi. In conversation with Ana we discuss 👇🏼 - The trials and tribulations of rowing an ocean - Simple tools to...

Ben is an entrepreneur and founder of Steel Warriors a London based anti-knife crime charity. He has been described by the BBC worldwide as a 'person changing the world’ and in 2020, he was named by Forbes alongside Greta Thunberg in the 30 under 30 list. In conversation with Ben we discuss 👇🏼 - The current knife crime stats and how Steel Warriors are combatting this - Their new partnership with...

George is a Vietnam War veteran who served 30 years in the Australian Army. More recently he has turned to competing in Ironman triathlons. At the age of 80, he completed an Ironman in Cairns 16 hours 24 minutes 39 seconds. In conversation with George we discuss 👇🏼 • The mental health challenges that Vietnam war veterans face • How he uses sport to control PTSD • What it takes to become an Ironm...

PART 2 Tess is a professional hockey player and Team GB athlete. Alongside clinching gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022, she is a published academic, a campaigner for women's right and was recently awarded The Changemaker Award at the 2023 Sunday Times Sportswomen of the year awards. In this conversation with Tess, we discuss 👇🏼 How England became the first team to wear shorts on a hocke...

Tess is a professional hockey player and Team GB athlete. Alongside clinching gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022, she is a published academic, a campaigner for women's right and was recently awarded The Changemaker Award at the 2023 Sunday Times Sportswomen of the year awards. In this conversation with Tess, we discuss 👇🏼 The harsh reality of a ACL injury 100 days from the Olympics The s...

In this conversation, Matthew and David discuss topics such as 👇🏽 The incident involving a knife that altered his career path Misconceptions of refugees and the challenges they face Positive impacts of sport on refugees Instagram - @thebeyondthegamepod Tiktok @thebeyondthegamepod YouTube - The Beyond The game Podcast with Matthew Odell X - @beyondthegamepc Facebook - The Beyond the Game Podcast