Exploring bravery - insights from sports psychologists
Today's podcast is a little different..with a series of tips and insights from across the globe. Josie's at the annual conference of the Association for Applied Sports Psychology and has been chatting to some fascinating fellow delegates.Dr John Coumbe-Lilley specialises in relationship therapy and sports psychology.Ceci Craft is the mental performance coach for the Philadelphia Phillies Baseball team.Dr Peter Olusaga works in high performance looking at burn out, stress and well-being.Lani Silversides works on building mental health stregth through mental skills.Lloyd Emeka focuses on chronic pain in endurance athletes.Jessica O'Kelly works mostly in youth sports and uses self-compassion.And Marci Sier, a professional squash player who specialises in performance psychology.Hope you enjoy this content. Annie's back with Josie next week with a special guest.Please follow us on insta at @bebraverpod
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Stef Reid MBE on Courage, Boldness and Moving through Fear.
This week’s episode is all about mindset — the power that keeps us moving forward when things get tough. And we've an amazing guest in the incredible Stef Reid.Stef is a Paralympian, broadcaster, and motivational speaker. Stef talks brilliantly about resilience, self-belief and finding motivation when you don't feel like showing up. She talks honestly about a terrible boating accident as a teenager which left her needing an amputation. Stef goes on to give her take on what it really means to push through fear.She shares how setbacks shaped her confidence and how redefining success has helped her stay grounded. For anyone who’s ever doubted themselves or is procrastinating on starting something new, Stef’s words are a reminder that mindset isn’t about being positive all the time — it’s about learning to keep going, even when things don’t look perfect.Stef has a newsletter based around living with more courage - the Hail Mary Friday Club. Details at www.stefreid.comThanks for listening - we'd love you to take a moment to give us a review, a rating and to follow us on instagram @bebraverpod
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Embracing Fear - the truly remarkable journey of disabled sailor Jaz Turner
This is a remarkable chat. Jaz Turner is our youngest guest so far. We've been following her progress sailing around the British Isles and she's become the first wheelchair user to do it without any support. Jaz has a rare debilitating and progressive genetic condition, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome(EDS). But she grew up in an abusive home and so her condition wasn't spotted or treated and by the age of 20 she became a full-time wheelchair user. The condition also affects her heart, lung and digestive and bowel system. She has seizures and fainting issues. She says she's driven by the freedom she finds by being on the water.It is a terminal illness. At one stage, doctors gave her six months to live. She has faced the question - how to live, when you know you have a life-limiting illness. She now plans to sail around the world!We also learn about Phoebe - her incredible assistance dog.Also on the podcast, an incredible moment for Annie. She was out on a mountain bike ride but ended up helping a farmer deliver a calf. Totally unexpected but it was a lifetime ambition to be a vet!We'd love you to leave a review and give us a follow and keep in touch on instagram @bebraverpod
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Finding power in resilience from everyday life to big challenges
We decided to have a chat and go solo this week to talk about resilience and how we can find more of it to help in all parts of our life. It's an essential quality which we have to cultivate throughout our lives to navigate the challenges which are thrown at us.So today we bring our experiences as a Sports Psychologist and an elite athlete and we've plenty to share which we think you'll find both interesting and useful.We cover optimism, feedback and dealing with teenagers. There's the daily parent juggle and ending up in a bush by flying off a mountain bike. Josie shares how she faced up to some tough feedback and discovered that even uncomfortable criticism can be a powerful gift if you’re brave enough to use it.The conversation also dives into how kids handle feedback, why parents need to bite their tongues after sports matches and the importance of unconditional love when your child is chasing their passions. With warmth, humour and some very real tales of scraped knees and life’s curveballs, this episode is a reminder that resilience doesn’t always look heroic—it’s often about the small choices, the brave reframes and keeping a smile when things get tough.Please give us a follow and a review and join us on instagram @bebraverpod
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Dr Mark Hines - Professional adventurer on how he lives life to the full
Today's guest has come to the conclusion that our time is far too short to be preoccupied by what's not essential to life and happiness. Dr Mark Hines has pushed himself both physically and mentally to some remarkable achievements.He's raced in rainforests, across deserts, over mountains and in the Artctic and sub-Arctic. He's run, climbed, pulled a sled and paddled a board. And has written books about his adventures.He says mere satisfaction is not enough. He needs to know he's doing everything he can to live life to the full. He urges people to be more imaginative and daring and to find ways of making our life truly our own.It's a great chat about tackling fear and hearing about some remarkable adventures with lots to learn for getting more out of life.You can find more about his books here https://www.drmarkhines.com/booksAnd you can follow us on instagram @bebrarverpodIf you have time, we'd love it if you'd give us a follow and a review.
The Be Braver Podcast brings experts and guests together to tell the stories of those who have found the courage to step outside their comfort zone and chase big seemingly unrealistic goals. So if you've ever thought about changing careers, learning a new skill or language, climbing a mountain or doing an extreme sporting challenge then sit tight and hear from those who've achieved those dreams. After all, Life is not a dress rehearsal.
The hosts are Annie Emmerson and Josie Perry. Annie went from party girl to international triathletes. She's a former world number one turned broadcaster and motivational speaker.
Dr Josephine(Josie) Perry is a former Communications Director who's become a Chartered Sport Psychologist and author and often found on the gymnastic's air track trying to master handsprings.
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