Episode 36: Heart of a Triathlete – Overcoming Myocarditis w/ Jonny Jackson

Join host Angus Cook on the MindSets Podcast as he chats with former professional and Great Britain athlete Jonny Jackson about his remarkable journey as a triathlete. Jonny shares his experiences growing up with his identical twin brother, both of whom pushed each other to excel and reach new heights in the Scottish national team and beyond.

In this compelling episode, Jonny opens up about a recent health scare where sudden chest pains and decreased aerobic fitness led to a diagnosis of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle. This condition has forced Jonny to reconsider his Olympic aspirations as he transitions into full-time corporate life. Is this the end of his Olympic dreams, or just the beginning of a new chapter?

Key topics covered:

• The competitive dynamic with his twin brother
• Achievements and challenges in the Scottish national team
• Impact of myocarditis on his athletic career
• Transition from professional sports to corporate life
• Balancing health, fitness, and career ambitions

Jonny's story is one of resilience and adaptability, offering valuable insights for athletes and anyone facing unexpected challenges. His journey underscores the importance of mental toughness and the ability to pivot when life takes unexpected turns.

Follow Jonny on Instagram: @jonny_jackson1 ✌️

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About the MindSets Podcast: The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals.

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David Goggins famously asks "Who's going to carry the boats?"

Don't worry David, Georgia will be rowing all of the boats, no matter how hard you try to stop her.

In this episode I'm joined by Georgia, a Great British and once fully able, para-rower who has persevered through not one, not two but three life altering incidents including a diagnosis with a terminal illness (MELAS) to get back to being a champion.

Georgia shares her story of incredible success as a young rower before her first incident where she beat the odds and got back to fitness and on the water competing again. Lightning struck again and again and she finds herself proving health professionals and seasoned doctors wrong, competing and winning to this day.

"Sport has kept me alive, and it's going to do it again". - Georgia Carmichael

Enjoy this unbelievable episode with a truly inspiring guest!

You can find Georgia on instagram using:

@georgiacarmic ✌️

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In this episode, we continue the incredible story of Harry from episode 33. We conclude the rocket strike story and discuss the impact that PTSD had on him during the coronavirus lockdown. He then found himself in a jungle, completely cut off from the outer world for 40+ days and then began training the Ukrainian army.

All this before we answer your listener questions, the 3 pieces of advice and the previous guest's question!

If you haven't already, I'd recommend listening to episode 33 first to hear the first part of his story!

You can find Harry on instagram using:

@alpha_four_medical ✌️

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Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]

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#podcast #fitness #mentalhealth #mindset #motivation #lacrosse #olympics #athlete #mentalhealthawarenessweek #mentalhealthawareness #gym #wellness #bodybuilder #bodybuilding #trt #steroids #football #soccer #athlete #athletics #running #training #rugby #hyrox #marthon #marathontraining #runclub #army #veteran #medic #rocketman #ptsd

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