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.

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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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In this episode we begin part one of a two part story, joined by former member of the British Army and Medic Bravo, Harry Towers.

Harry served in the infantry before specialising as a medic. In this episode he shares the first of his most impactful stories from his career including when he had to react to his base being struck by high numbers of enemy rockets.

Harry is an excellent story teller, and you'll have never heard such a recount of real warfare on a podcast before.

I hope you. find this both educational and shocking.

Make sure to come back next week for the final part!

You can find Harry on instagram using:

@alpha_four_medical ✌️

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In this episode I'm joined by Georgia (Gee) Robin who grew up going against the grain and challenging herself at aged 12 to beat grown men on the track and be better than the boys at football!

After going to university and building a great group of friends, tragically, one of them took their own life, driving Gee to take on the London Marathon in his memory.

Gee also shares her story and advice around hypothyroidism - a condition she was recently diagnosed with that finally answered some historic problems with fatigue, feeling faint and underperforming in her sport.

You can find Gee on instagram using:

@gee.ontherun ✌️

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In this episode I sit down with former Worcester Warriors rugby player, George Wootten. Sadly George suffered a plethora of serious injuries early in his career which included a double fracture in his spine, causing him to lose his dream of being a long standing household rugby name. Not letting the change of path get in his way, George has since started Theta, a performance clothing brand and has also qualified and competed in the Hyrox World Championships in 2024.

Find out about his crazy injury journey and inability to let a set back slow him down on his path to business and athletic success!

You can find George on instagram using:

@george_wootten✌️

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In this episode, I'm joined by Charlie Botterill, a current elite Hyrox athlete and former pro cyclist.

Charlie discusses some top tips on how to get faster and more tactical with Hyrox racing but also opens up about his past with an eating disorder and how it potentially cost him a career in cycling.

*Unfortunately there are a few audio glitches in this pod due to a technical issue unbeknown to us when recording so apologies in advance for that. Hopefully you still enjoy the episode anyway!

You can find Charlie on instagram using:

@charlie_efmb ✌️

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For more information on eating disorders and check the quoted statistics I mentioned in this podcast please see the link below (as of 12/06/2024):

https://bulimia.com/anorexia/statistics/men-boys/#:~:text=Anorexia%20Nervosa%20in%20Men%3A%20The,other%20eating%20disorders%20is%20limited.

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In this episode we sit down with Kiaro, a former pro-football hopeful turned bodybuilder. Kiaro is openly unnatural as a bodybuilder and we discuss the reason he uses testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to aid his training and what the impacts are of using a substance like this.

Performance enhancing drugs exist and this is a view from the side of someone who has chosen to use them to benefit their performance in an athletic sense.

Disclaimer:

Performance enhancing substances are incredibly dangerous and should only be used when prescribed and advised by a healthcare professional. The MindSets Podcast does not promote the use of, nor the business of performance enhancing drugs of any kind and therefore will not be held accountable for influence on personal decisions around these substances.

You can find Kiaro on instagram using:

@kiarothetrainer ✌️

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