Passion Fit Coaching

In this episode, Tom and Lyds discuss habits and how not being able to create and sustain these, really impact on individuals unlocking their potential. It isn’t knowledge and information that isn’t the barrier to people unlocking their potential, it is super easily accessible these days, so why if we have this, do we find it so difficult to create habits? They also share their top tips on how to...

This is another new concept that we have developed to introduce you too… The 8 key steps that can help you on the journey towards individualised accomplishment and becoming a higher functioning version of you. This model breaks down the steps that you might need to take or be aware of that to help move you forwards, this might help you to identify a step that could be the barrier for you on your j...

In this episode, we are going to introduce you to a really new concept of ours - the Development Paradox! Across any aspect of life; sport, work, music, arts, there is so much focus put on performance and the elite level of this, when we have goals that do not strive for high level or elite performance, we often lose the belief that they add value. At the moment we are turning people off from bein...

In this episode, Tom talks about how he has recognised that he might have a dash of narcissistic personality but how he is utilising these traits to add value to the world. He shares how he is channeling the traits he has identified now and compares to how in the past, there was a tendency for these traits to be used in a more destructive and less value adding manner. Tom also shares a little insi...

In this episode, Tom talks about how over time, he has been able to turn his past experiences into power. He talks about why this has been a valuable step to take - not just for himself but for others as well. This is a must listen if you ever feel that you are struggling to move past experinces you’ve had, this might help you to find a way to be able to channel them into power. We want to continu...

This is a short intro into the Passion Fit High Functioning framework and the core concepts that feed into this to help YOU find YOUR version of high function… If you get this right, this could be the game changer that you are looking for in your life! We work on the premise that if you are continually working on becoming a higher functioning version of yourself, the performance will follow. The H...

In this episode, Lyd chats shares the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind the start of her journey into triathlon as a novice in 2018 and how by really embracing the culture and philosophy of Passion Fit, her ‘why’ has changed over time. It’s often easy to see yourself in your present day, forget about your start point and how far you have come. But, it is also important to keep understanding your why on your...

What is Brugada Syndrome? Brugada syndrome is a rare condition that affects the electrical messages which control your heart rate. Mark has an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) and has suffered an unimaginable number of cardiac arrests over his life. Three years ago Mark became part of the Passion Fit Coaching community with the dream to complete an Ironman and becoming the first person...

Too often ‘winning’ (this could be applied to personal & professional aspects of life too) is seen as an indicator for success and as society, we tend to gravitate towards winners as role modes or inspiration. BUT, does winning really matter? And if you don’t win, should it make a difference to how you feel about your journey? Do you compare yourself to others around you and use this as a positive...

Haircuts, hair colour, painted nails and bright kit. Why this is so much more than just looking fabulous and finding YOUR version of this, could transform your life! How many times have we worn clothes to fit a norm? Or let others perceptions of normal impact you? This podcast is about you and how you can find your own version of fabulous! Lyd & Tom share how finding their own individual version o...

This episode took a surprising turn with Lyd sharing unfiltered and unplanned insight into how and why fear contributed towards her to her 2022 race performances… But also, how with an absence of fear, has coincided with Lyd unlocking less of her potential at different points in time. To some, having fear to drive action might be seen as a negative but during this podcast, Tom & Lyd elaborate on w...

How many times have we said ‘that was a bad day’ and thrown in on the towel or let our mindset railroad how we have felt about the day? Is there actually such a thing as a bad day? Will caveat that in some extreme circumstances there are but in the day to day, what we constitute as ‘bad’ is it really? Or is it our sense of perspective that is skewing this for us? Please do take the time to really...

How many times have you made judgements of yourself or others? Have they been balanced and fair or knee jerk and emotive? There is a difference between ASSESSING and JUDGING. Lyd and Tom elaborate on why this is important to understand how to assess and not judge yourself… one leads to personal growth and the other negative circles of frustration. Assessment by yourself or others should be welcome...

Are you constantly getting in your own way? Not recognising that actually you might be quite self absorbed? And by being in either or both of these states you could be missing opportunties to really enhance your own personal growth and help others in the process…. Lyd gives a very honest review of how she has recognised these traits in herself over the last couple of weeks and talks about what she...

We were nervous about recording this one but felt it an important message to share… Tom sticks his neck out and fires his shots at nonce sympathisers, narcissists & sycophants. This is the one some of you have been asking for, although he held back a bit, Tom shares some open honest insights into his past and how he is using what he has learnt about his own trauma, the trauma of others he loved an...

This is an important subject matter and one that was difficult to record but we feel that this is a message that needs to be out there but delivered in a clear and balanced way. As a coaching team, we have listened to this ahead of releasing to ensure that is being achieved. In this podcast, we reference both an Age Group athlete who has recently been banned for doping and the individuals coach, w...

Well, there is popular demand for the more ‘ranty’ topics and so this podcast episode fulfils that criteria… this was actually Lyds topic choice too! Listen quick as this might be removed by Loren. We are told that ‘there is no such thing as a stupid question’ BUT, is this actually the case? Tom and Lyds think there is such a thing as a stupid question and explain why. You will get insight into ho...

Do you feel you are lacking a self belief or have imposter syndrome? Are you wondering how to no longer feel this? It is not actually belief that you are looking for but something else… That something else is courage and trust. During this podcast you will find out how to develop trust in a process and the courage to see this process through. This is one of the more complex concepts developed with...

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It’s time to hear the voices of the Passion Fit athletes! Lyd interviews Matt, Richard, Lauren, Ryan and Zach in this episode of the podcast. All of these athletes have fascinating stories about why they started triathlon, how their journeys have developed and exciting plans they have for their 2024 seasons and beyond! It is amazing to share the journeys of these athletes and give in insight into...

In this podcast, Tom and Lyds talk about why we should look to challenge our perception of what a safe space means…. This is a more challenging podcast, that might seem a little controversial but they both feel this is an important message to get out there as many are defaulting to choosing a soft space and missing out on opportunities in life as a result of this. They both use examples from their...

Tom puts Lyd well and truly on the spot in this episode… she didn’t know the title of the podcast until they started recording OR that the content would be talking about her Ironman Lanzarote 2024 goal. Nothing like a bit of pressure! But, it worked (we think) and during this podcast you can find out about Lyds Ironman Lanzarote goal for 2024 and how she has set; outcome, process and a performance...

This topic came up on a gravel ride between Tom and Lyds as they started to explore how perceptions of comfort zones differ between people. They delve into how it is possible to expand your comfort zone and share experiences of how by doing this, even though it’s not easy, can lead to greater personal growth. With a few curveballs this week, Lyd shares how what she has experienced would have histo...

In this episode, Tom and Lyd chat through how finding your identity, can transform your journey. Tom and Lyd both share experiences of how they have fallen into the trap, particularly in the sporting world, of feeling that their identity was to be a ‘faster’ or ‘higher performing’ athlete. But since getting deeper into their journeys, they have both realised that this is not their identity or deep...

Lyd takes over the podcast (with a little bit of input from Tom) to delve into how a focus on behavioural trends, rather than performance trends has helped her to not feel lost in her life journey but has also supported her around recognising that ASD might be a part of who she is. She talks about how using the TrainXhale platform, essentially as a journal and self development tool, alongside the...