The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes

Why do high performers struggle with self-doubt? Behavioural expert, Dr Shadé Zahrai, joins Dr Kristen Holmes to explain confidence, mindset, and the 3 core habits behind peak performance. In this episode, Dr Shadé breaks down the reasons we overthink and self criticize, and why so many people stay stuck in victim mindsets. She shares practical tools to build self-trust, improve resilience, manage...

Can exercise prevent brain decline? Leading neurologist, Dr. Majid Fotuhi, joins us to reveal how neuroplasticity and improving your VO2 max can actually prevent Alzheimer’s. Discover how to boost brain performance and sharpen cognitive function through simple habits. This episode breaks down why stress and junk food might be shrinking your brain and the 5 simple pillars of brain health everyone c...

What would you do if you lost your leg at 19? Noelle Lambert-Beirne, US Paralympian sprinter and long jumper, shares her journey from a life-changing moped accident to competing on the world stage, revealing mindset, recovery, and elite performance lessons.  In this episode, Noelle walks through how she rebuilt her life and identity through sport, learning to train, compete, and perform with a pro...

Are you chasing a marathon PB? Or just want to improve your running?  Matt Fitzgerald, runner, author and marathon coach behind the 80/20 training method, joins Dr Kristen Holmes to share proven marathon training advice, endurance strategies, and how to run faster by training smarter. In this episode, Matt breaks down why most runners train too hard, how to apply the 80/20 rule, and why pacing and...

Should performance-enhancing drugs be allowed in sport?  Enhanced Games CEO, Maximilian Martin, explains how athletes like James Magnussen and Kristian Gkolomeev are breaking records using performance-enhancing protocols. Joining Dr Kristen Holmes, he explores recovery, safety, fairness, and the future of elite competition. From anti-doping rules to athlete longevity, this episode unpacks the scie...

What is the key to reaching your potential? Your ego and obsession with results might actually be the problem! In this episode, mental performance coach Jim Murphy explains the "Inner Excellence" mindset famously used by NFL stars like AJ Brown on the sidelines. Jim and Dr Kristen Holmes break down the 3 pillars behind peak performance, why being totally present in the moment matters more than the...

Do you want to train like World Champion CrossFit athletes, Mat Fraser or Katrín Davíðsdóttir? Coach Ben Bergeron explains what it takes to be world champion.   In this episode Ben Bergeron breaks down the importance of discipline, emotional regulation, and his 4-step hierarchy of progress to help athletes of all levels. He dives into his non-negotiable habits and how they have shaped his training...

What makes Steph Curry the best shooter in the NBA? Coach Brandon Payne explains the habits and systems behind the player. Steph Curry’s trainer and basketball performance coach, Brandon Payne, explains how elite players process faster, train smarter, and stay dominant. He shares how his formula has built Steph Curry, Trae Young and Azzi Fudd’s fundamental skills, and why accountability and commun...

Master your marathon preparation with world-leading running coach Jeff Cunningham. With extensive experience coaching elite runners and athletes, like Nick Bare, to sub-3-hour marathons, Jeff explains his key tips for optimizing your training program and the power of his DIVN framework. In this episode with Dr. Kristen Holmes, Jeff unpacks the 80/20 easy-running rule, simple fueling strategies, an...

Claire Williams is the former Team Principal at Williams, a Drive to Survive analyst, and one of the most respected voices in Formula One. In this episode with Dr. Kristen Holmes, she goes inside the biggest recent shake-up of F1: the 2026 rule changes that could flip the grid. Claire reveals what teams are really facing behind the scenes, whether Max Verstappen could actually walk away, what to e...

Dr. Shadé Zahrai, is a behavioral researcher, performance educator, and leading authority on how to build your confidence. In this insightful conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, she deep dives into the four drivers of self-doubt that are hindering high performers from living the life they want. Learn how simple tools like posture, breathwork, and mindset shifts can help you overcome feelings of...

Sleep physician Dr. Cheri Mah has been the unseen force behind some of the greatest championship teams, including the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks. With extensive experience working with Olympians, NFL, MLB, and NHL teams, Dr. Mah reveals the powerful connection between sleep and performance. In this conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, she shares the impact sleep debt is having on your en...

When Paralympic gold medalist and world-record sprinter Nick Mayhugh had a seizure at 14, it ended his professional soccer dreams, but he didn’t let it stop him from achieving athletic greatness.  In this powerful interview, Nick opens up about what it was like being unexpectedly diagnosed with cerebral palsy, the mindset that won him a gold medal in just 18 months, training with Olympic champion...

U.S. figure skater Maxim Naumov opens up about his inspiring path to the 2026 Olympics. From starting on the ice at just 3 years old to the tragedy of losing his parents in the DC Plane Crash, Maxim opens up about the defining moments of his career. Discover how he found the strength to continue skating, his breakthrough moment to make the Olympic Team, and how he stayed resilient through life’s m...

Hypnosis expert explains how hypnosis heals pain, boosts performance & rewires the brain. Dr. David Spiegel is a world-renowned psychiatrist, Stanford professor, and pioneering researcher in the field of hypnosis. With over four decades of clinical experience and more than 7,000 patients treated, he’s helped redefine how the mind can influence the body. Now, he exposes the science, myths, and mind...

Joe Holder is not just a renowned fitness coach; he's a Nike Master Trainer, GQ Columnist, and a health innovator who’s redefined fitness for the modern world. With years of experience training iconic supermodels like Naomi Campbell, Bella Hadid, and Romee Strijd, Joe blends athletic training with a deep focus on mental and emotional health, creating a holistic approach that’s changing lives. In t...

Dr. Anna Lembke is a world-leading psychiatrist and addiction expert, known for her groundbreaking work on the relationship between dopamine, addiction, and modern society’s increasing obsession with instant gratification. She’s spent years studying how our brains are being rewired by new substances, social media, and technologies, while helping countless patients break free from their holds.   In...

Cécile Canqueteau-Landi is the world-renowned coach behind the greatest gymnast of all time: Simone Biles. A former Olympian herself, Cécile has spent over 40 years inside the intense, high-stakes world of elite gymnastics. After guiding stars like Biles and Jordan Chiles to international success, she’s now leading the University of Georgia’s program into a bold new chapter. In this fascinating co...

Dr. William Li is a world-renowned doctor, researcher, and bestselling author known for showing how everyday foods can powerfully influence health. His groundbreaking books Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet have transformed how thousands think about nutrition, gut health, and immunity. Now, in this empowering conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, he goes deeper than ever into the simpl...

Ken Rideout is a marathon world champion, winner of the Gobi March, and proud father of four, but he was once struggling with a years-long opioid addiction. In this inspiring episode, he shares his journey through addiction, and how running helped him finally break free from the drugs. Ken shares an unfiltered look at how anyone can turn adversity into purpose and that no matter where you start, y...

George Mumford is the mindfulness and meditation coach behind some of the greatest athletes in basketball history: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and so many others. He worked alongside Phil Jackson to build some of the most dominant NBA dynasties in the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers.  Now, in this revealing conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, George unpacks how his persona...

Jess Carter is one of the most resilient defenders in women’s football, playing for Chelsea FC Women, the England Lionesses, and now Gotham FC. After making her pro debut at just 16, she rose through the ranks to become a Women’s Euros champion, and continues to dominate at the highest levels of international football. But behind the success lies a deeper story. From navigating racism in front of...

Jason Stacy is a high performance coach who’s worked with some of the most talented athletes globally. But for the past seven years, he’s focused his career on helping Aryna Sabalenka become the #1 tennis player in the world. Now, Jason joins The Line to share the coaching principles that have fueled Aryna’s success, and how anyone can apply these same strategies to achieve and sustain success in...

Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and senior lecturer at MIT. She is also the New York Times Best-Selling author of The Source and The Signs, where she explores the science behind intuition, manifestation and personal transformation. Now, she’s joining the Line to share groundbreaking insights that turn neuroscience into practical tools for growth and self-mastery. In this powerful...

José Bautista is a 6x MLB All-Star, Toronto Blue Jays legend, and one of baseball’s most iconic power hitters. Known for his historic bat flip and fierce competitiveness, he played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball and redefined hitting in the modern game. Now, he opens up about the moments that made him, broke him, and transformed him, both on and off the field. In this wide-ranging conversatio...