Sports psychologists show that success is really all in the mind
Podcast pick
Whether it’s in audio or televisual form, the power of storytelling can never be underestimated, and this week’s selection of podcasts remind us how it can both move and shape us into action or reflection.
Mind Set Win
Season three of Red Bull’s Mind Set Win podcast kicked off with a thought-provoking conversation between rising Dutch football star, Xavi Simons, and RB Leipzig psychologist, Dr Peter Schneider.
Hosted by Sky Sports presenter, Lisa Ramuschkat, they talk about everything from Xavi’s mental performance, being a perfectionist, reaching your full potential and how the footballer works with his mental performance coach.
During their conversation, Schneider said: “A good mindset is accepting that you are human.” I think it’s a statement that we can all consider and take on board when we are feeling overwhelmed and inadequate.
If you are fascinated by the mental strength and unwavering determination many sportspeople possess, Mind Set Win is a great podcast to get acquainted with.
Countdown To The BAFTAS
Excited about the TV Baftas? If you’re someone who loves to geek out about what’s on telly as much as actually watching it, then this official accompanying podcast is right up your street.
Before the winners are announced on May 12 at the glitzy Royal Festival Hall event, host Alex Zane is taking listeners behind the scenes in this eight-episode series, with a string of industry guests delving into the ingredients for making great TV and chatting through some of the past year’s small screen highlights.
It kicked off with TV expert Scott Bryan and soaps journalist Sharon Marshall chatting through the daytime, soap and reality categories. This week, live event and sports coverage is put under the spotlight, with Zane joined by Heat magazine’s entertainment editor Boyd Hilton and Cat Lewis, exec producer at TV company Nine Lives.
The trio chew over some of the past year’s sports coverage wins for a lively 45 minutes. Whether you’re a TV sports mega fan or just in it for the showbiz goss, you’ll be well versed on the nominees come awards night.