#96 - The Psychology of Performing Under Pressure | Stop Overthinking & Execute with Chris Williamson, Ph.D.
What really happens when you're under pressure—and why do even the most talented people sometimes choke when it matters most?In this episode, we sit down with Chris Williamson, PhD (Sports Psychologis...
26 Apr 1h 6min
#95 - Why Willpower Is Overrated (And What Actually Drives Behavior) with Podge O Connor
Why do we keep blaming ourselves for not being disciplined enough — even when we care deeply about our goals?In this episode, Padraig breaks down why willpower is overrated and why relying on discipli...
28 Jan 30min
#94 - Consistency Beats Intensity: Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Last with Podge O Connor
Every January, we promise ourselves that this will be the year everything changes. New routines. Bigger goals. More discipline. But a few weeks later, motivation fades, life gets busy, and we fall bac...
13 Jan 42min
#93 - The Psychology Behind Endurance: Why Athletes Really Keep Going with Dominique (Dee) Stasulli
In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind endurance sports with Coach Dominique (Dee) Stasulli of zealendurancecoaching, an endurance coach, kinesiology educator, and current PhD resear...
5 Des 20251h 2min
#92 - 36 Symptoms of Perimenopause? What Women Need to Know with Marie-Louise Huber
What actually happens during perimenopause? Why do symptoms feel so random? And what does longevity look like for women today?In this episode, nutrition scientist and women’s health educator Marie-Lou...
25 Nov 202548min
#91 - How to Sustain Excellence in a World Obsessed With Hacks with Podge O Connor
We live in a culture obsessed with overnight results: cold plunges, extremes, “no days off,” shiny habits, and dopamine-driven motivation.But almost anyone can burn bright for a few days.Very few can ...
20 Nov 202535min
#90 - Hard Work vs. Hard-to-Do Work: Building Sustainable Drive Without Burning Out
Are you actually working hard—or just making your days hard to get through? In this episode, Podge breaks down the powerful difference between hard work (the kind that moves you forward) and hard-to-d...
20 Nov 202547min
#89 - Why Meaning Matters More Than Happiness.
We’re taught to chase happiness — to find the next thing that makes us feel good.But what if that’s exactly what’s keeping us stuck?The episode explores the idea that while most people chase happiness...
10 Okt 202545min
