This week, we are joined by esteemed sports psychologist Andrea Furst. With a career that spans continents and disciplines, Andrea is an extremely well respected, established figure in the realm of sports psychology, known for her work with elite athletes across a wide spectrum of sports—from golf and sailing to tennis, hockey, rugby, cricket and beyond. Indeed, among other, she is currently the sports psychologist at current county cricket champions Surrey.

She is also the founder of Mental Notes, where she leads a team of sport psychologists dedicated to elevating elite performance. Her extensive experience here includes supporting multiple Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games teams.

Show notes

• How psychological principles are applied to enhance athlete performance and mental well-being
• Techniques and strategies used by Andrea to help athletes manage downtime and focus during competitions
• Adapting sports psychology practices to different cultural contexts and individual athlete needs
• The importance of addressing mental health as an integral part of sports psychology
• Impacts of her psychological interventions: maximising walking time in golf

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This week, we are joined by former England international cricketer Nick Compton. Nick is the grandson of the great Dennis, but a very fine 1st class cricketer in his own right playing for Middlesex, Somerset and 16 tests for England scoring 2 centuries in that time.

Nick wrote his memoir 'Legacy' just last year and it is a moving, poignant, searingly honest, at times harrowing story of someone who was supremely talented at his craft, but for whom it became too all consuming and challenged Nick's mental health to the edge of his survival. Nick's psychological journey is the subject of this conversation.

Show notes:

• Nick's journey of self-discovery
• The mental marathon of performance
• The realities of life as a professional athlete, beyond the glamour and accolades
• The legacy and weight of family
• The complexities of team dynamics and personal sacrifice
• Hanging out with Virat Kohli’s girlfriend

A Load of BS Events

Liam and I are hosting our inaugural business of sport and entertainment event on June 17th early evening in London.

We will be joined for discussion and drinks by Lord Ian Botham, Sir Andrew Strauss and Mo Bobat at the fabulous Patrick Mavros atelier on the Fulham Road.

If you’d like to join us…

We have a handful of seats available to podcast listeners. If you’d like to come, please email danielsjross@gmail.com with subject line: ‘A Load of BS Events RSVP’

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This week, we are joined by Ben Stookesberry, legendary white water expedition kayaker whose death defying exploits on some of the most extreme rapids in the world are nothing short of awe inspiring.

“In the last 4 years alone I’ve made dozens of first descents on six continents from the tropics to the Arctic with long time kayaking partners Chris Korbulic and Pedro Oliva,” says Ben. “In total I have over 130 first descents and counting.”

SEE BEN IN ACTION!

Show notes:

• Facing fear and adversity: what it feels like close to drowning
• Preparation and mental strength to tackle extreme kayaking
• The impact of tragedy: losing a friend to a crocodile attack
• The thrill of exploring untouched environments
• A philosophy on risk and mortality
• Ben’s commitment to personal growth

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Podcast music: Tamsin Waley-Cohen's Mendelssohn's violin concerto