
304 Life Control: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently
In this episode of Demystifying Mental Toughness, David begins a new eight-part solo series exploring how mental toughness shapes the coach–athlete relationship in sport. Today's focus is Life Contro...
6 Feb 14min

302 Why You React the Way You Do Under Pressure
In Episode 302 (Part 1) David Charlton is joined once again by Doug Strycharczyk, CEO of AQR International, to explore how mental toughness shapes our decision-making under pressure. Drawing on over 3...
23 Jan 22min

301 Words of Wisdom – Collective Insights on Mental Toughness
Happy New Year! This special compilation episode of Demystifying Mental Toughness brings together powerful reflections from multiple experts across sport, performance, and personal development. Rather...
2 Jan 28min

300 Owning Your Journey: Personal Responsibility, Success Redefined & Thriving on Loan
In this milestone episode #300 of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, David Charlton is joined by former Newcastle United defender and current Assistant Loans Manager Peter Ramage. In the secon...
21 Nov 202521min

299 Emotional Flexibility & Versatility: Inside the Minds of Professional Footballers on Loan
In this episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, host David Charlton is joined by former professional footballer and coach, and current Assistant Loans Manager at Newcastle United, Peter ...
14 Nov 202525min

298 Run Your Race: The Power of Consistency, Faith, and Mental Strength
In the second part of our conversation David Charlton speaks with endurance athlete, coach, and world record holder Pierce Showe, who completed 153 consecutive half marathons to raise awareness about ...
7 Nov 202528min

297 How Endurance Challenges Build Mental Toughness – Lessons from Pierce Showe
In this powerful episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, David sits down with endurance athlete, coach, and world record holder, Pierce Showe. From a lacrosse player to completing gruel...
31 Okt 202524min

296 How to Take Control of Your Emotions: Building Your Personal Playbook for Confidence and Calm
In the second part of our conversation, David Charlton talks with anxiety and fear coach Matt Young about why emotional control and emotional mastery is the key to lasting confidence and calmness unde...
24 Okt 202528min



















