Zupi Autotelic Mindset

In this episode of the Zupi Autotelic Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Canadian Olympian Luka Stoikos to explore the mental side of bobsleigh and what it takes to compete at the 2026 Olympic Games. Luka shares what he’s learned about pressure, preparation, and the mindset required to perform in a sport where every detail matters. We talk about the discipline behind the start, the trust it takes to...

In this episode of the Zupi Autotelic Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Canadian Olympic skeleton athlete Josip Brusic to explore the mindset, discipline, and resilience behind his journey to the Winter Olympic Games. Josip shares what it takes to compete in one of the fastest and most demanding sports in the world, and how he’s learned to stay focused through pressure, uncertainty, and the highs a...

In this episode of the ZUPI Autotelic Mindset Podcast, I sit down with two‑time Olympic bobsledder Mike O’Higgins to unpack the mental game behind hurtling down an ice track at over 130 km/h. Mike shares his journey from first discovering bobsleigh to representing Canada at two Olympic Winter Games, and what it really takes to keep showing up on the world stage. We dive into how he builds confiden...

I’m thrilled to share my latest interview with Canadian Olympic gymnast William Émard! In this episode, we dive deep into the mindset required for elite gymnastics, the importance of emotional awareness, and how to master the mental game at the highest level. William opens up about his journey to the Olympics, the strategies he uses to overcome pressure, and how he stays focused through adversity....

Nate Riech, the celebrated Canadian Paralympian Champion and World record holder in the 1500m, stands alongside his sibling Max Tucker, an emerging NCAA Collegiate athlete specializing in the Decathlon. Despite their distinct disciplines, these two remarkable individuals share a common goal: to excel as the premier athletes in their respective fields. Nate's remarkable journey took an unforeseen t...

Lewis Irving, a Canadian Olympian Aerial Freestyle Ski Jumper, joins us on the Zupi Autotelic Mindset Podcast. Lewis discus’s his mental approach to achieving peak performance. He explains how he manages his emotional awareness by emphasizing the importance of staying focused and present and utilizing mental tools such as goal setting and visualization. Additionally, we explored how he manages his...

Kris Mahler, a professional Canadian ski cross athlete, recently joined us on the Zupi Autotelic Mindset Podcast. Kris discusses his mindset of “SKI FAST DRIVE SLOW” and achieving peak performance. Kris explains how he balances the need for speed with the importance of staying focused and confident, utilizing mental tools such as goal setting, visualization, and breathing techniques. We also explo...

Gabriel Dufresne is a seasoned mogul ski athlete from Team Canada, with 8 years of experience in the national program. In this interview, he reveals the secrets behind his success and shares the sources of his motivation to excel as a Canadian skier. He delves into his mental training techniques and emphasizes the importance of visualization, walking us through his own personal step-by-step proces...

In this interview, Canadian Olympian Alpine skier Brodie Seger shares his inspiring journey to becoming a professional athlete and how he approaches mental performance. He emphasizes the importance of developing a Mental Performance "toolbox" and knowing when to use specific tools depending on his feelings, thinking, and behavior. These tools include goal setting, breathing techniques, journaling,...

Join Canadian Paralympian Curtis Halladay as he recounts his inspiring journey to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Brazil. After a life-altering accident, Curtis channeled his determination and found success as a high-performing athlete. In this candid talk, he shares his mindset of acceptance, the power of goal-setting, and the importance of embracing the process over the outcome. Discover how Curtis...

Bret Himmelman, Canadian Sprint Canoe athlete, shares and talks about his breakthrough season winning a bronze medal in the C2 men's 1000m race at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Dartmouth, N.S. with his partner Craig Spence. He talks about his journey through playing University lacrosse and Jr. hockey, diving into his mindset on both playing a team sport and an individua...

Lisa DeJong, Paralympic snowboarder shares with us what it means and takes to be a High-Performance Paralympic athlete along with being a mother of 2 kids. She explains how she manages her "Balance Board" and stays focused, bringing us into her mindset and how she approaches her sport and life in general. Along with walking us through winning her silver medal at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games.

Max Van Haaster 2x Olympian shares his story of how it all began in early childhood days to now competed in two Olympic Games Rio 2016 and Japan 2021. He shares with us how he maintained balance while competing at the world level and attending University, to his mindset through two very different Olympic Games. Summing it up to "ENJOYING what you do, knowing you're going to lose more than you win,...

Samantha Smith, Sports physiotherapist, and a Canadian national gymnastics team member. Shares with us her journey and passion for trampolining and the obstacles that lead her to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Greg shares with us journey through high performance sports, and how he sets goals with meaningful intentions in order to remain present and balanced.

Larissa Franklin Canadian Olympian Bronze Medalist Woman’s Softball, shares with us her experiences, mindset, and mission to help people cultivate a mindset to exceeding their full potential.

Peter Disera takes us through his journey of how he got in to the sport of mountain biking at a young age. His mental and emotional battle to balance University with training, and competing on the world circuit. To the qualification process leading up to the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan and the constant delays, Covid put on them. The is a RIDE you do not want to miss out on!!!!

Jason talks about the sport and development of professional water skiing, His journey growing up in a family of professional skiers, lastly gives us insights and advices of his mental and physical mindset competing at the world level.

James Palmer 2021 Olympian BMX racer shares with us all about BMX racing and what it took him to makes it to the Olympic Games.

Kelly Terry is a 2x National champion D1 NCAA women’s ice hockey of the University of Minnesota. Who was with the National Canadian Women’s hockey team and now a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Nick Tritton 2x Olympian Judoka 2008 & 1212 Olympic Games. Shares his journey and mindset as an athlete but also as a coach and business owner of Tritton performance.

Julia Greenshields Rugby Sevens Future Olympian shares with us her story and journey to achieving her goal of competing at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2021.

Justin Duguay founder and owner of CrossFit Dioxide and CrossFit Dioxide East. He shares with us his mindset and philosophy around his own balance board, sticking to the process, and creating a great team of members and staff around him which which has allowed him to become a successful entrepreneur, Dad, Husband, and coach.

Local Durham region hip hop, rap, and RNB artist. Made his way as a young kid in the Broadway and film industry and has evolved into the music scene.

A journey of over coming obstacles and creating challenges to be the best athlete,teammate & person