Have you ever been nervous before a big race? Of course you have. Ever talked yourself into thinking you might fail? Have you ever felt that unwanted negative thoughts and emotions influenced how you performed in a race? There’s a good chance that’s happened, since it will occasionally happen even to the best athletes in the world. 

But it doesn’t have to. This episode is entirely about helping you to control unwanted thoughts, with two experts who have literally written the book on it. Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Patterson, owners of Braveheart Coaching and authors of “The Brave Athlete: Calm the F***k Down and Rise to the Occasion,” have written and lectured extensively about mental preparation in athletes. 

Their philosophy of practice stems largely from the concept of stoicism, and their goal is to help athletes overcome destructive emotions and act only on what can be acted upon.  

Marshall brings his years of clinical and neuroscience practice to bear on the discussion, while former Xterra world champion Patterson brings the athlete perspective. Together, they offer what they see as a fundamentally educational, humanistic, and holistic approach to training the brain.  

Today, we’ll discuss the underlying principles of an athlete's psychological welfare, and why our thoughts and feelings are simply emergent properties of brain and nervous system physiology. On the practical side, we’ll discuss how controlling those thoughts and feelings requires that you manage your autonomic nervous system the best you can.  

Besides Simon and Lesley, we also hear from sports psychologist Julie Emmerman, who works with athletes across many disciplines and at various ability levels, and Ted King, who now races long, painful, and emotionally challenging gravel and bikepacking races. They both provide helpful tips on handling unwanted thoughts. 

Now, whatever you do, don’t think about a pink elephant... don’t worry, this will make sense soon. Let's make you fast!

Fast Talk

158: How to Manage Unwanted Thoughts Through Stoicism, with Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Patterson

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A high-octane mix by Outlier for the dancefloor. Originally curated as a live set for them to play at the recent Frequency presents Resonance night at Ministry of Sound Club in London which they were sadly unable to make. Here is the whole recording for you to enjoy hosted by the mighty MC CONRAD for that authentic live feel. If you like what you hear support the labels/artists by buying their music. PEACE OUT.

Featured artists:
Outlier, Seba, Nookie, Governmentfun, Zero T, Visages, Adred, Bungle, Halogenix, Echo Brown, Future Engineers, Tyrone and many more!

Featured labels:
Resonance, Metalheadz, The North Quarter, 1985 Music, Secret Operations, Transference, Influence Records, Scientific Records, TWU.

Resonance Session: OUTLIER(Studio Mix)Hosted by MC Conrad

Swedish drum&bass producer Seba has established a reputation as one of the finest purveyors of quality drum & bass over a distinguished career that has stretched back over 25 years. Seba’s DJ sets are the talk of legend with constantly energetic and emotive performances across the UK and Europe marrying his powerful production on style with dance floor sensibility. One of the Drum and Bass scenes unique veterans, Seba is as relevant and important today as ever, continuing to inspire producers and fans alike. 

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Australian producer Jaise hits Metalheadz again for the last release of the imprint in 2022, the Something In My Mind EP.

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Jaise - Take A Closer Look [Premiere]

Squeak/Fiend (preview*bandcamp)

Tracklist

Sugizo - Brilliant Europa (Artemis Remix) [Cross]
Manmade - Serendipity (Big Bud Remix) [Vibez]
KMC - System [Looking Good]
Intense - Afterlife [Unreleased]
Primary Motive - Codename Internal-Eternal [Unreleased]
Intense - Shara [Good Looking]
Blu Mar Ten - B.R.O. [Good Looking]
Blu Mar Ten - Everglades (Dubplate Mix) [Unreleased]
LTJ Bukem - Twilight Voyage [Good Looking]
Blu Mar Ten - She Moves Through [Good Looking - Logical Progression Level 3 LP]
Intense - Hemisfear [Unreleased]
Intense - Wastelands [Unreleased]
Intense - Retro-Spek [Unreleased]
LTJ Bukem - Journey Inwards [Good Looking]

20th December 1997

LTJ Bukem - Logical Progression 'X-Mas Special' at MS Connexion, Mannheim - 20th December 1997

1  BPS Dub - Blak Punk Soundsystem
2 Common Era - Mallard
3 Nokturn - Earth Trax
4 Shadows Groove - Look Like
5 Educate The Heart - Chaos In The CBD
6 After The Light - Will Lister
7 Citizen Kane (Ron Trent Night Dubbin Remix)-  Nightmares On Wax
8 Song About A Dream - Al Zanders
9 Deep Burnt - Pépé Bradock
10 Power Of Purchase - Luca Lozano
11 Dream '93 - Dream Cycle
12 Milky Way - Model 500
13 S.O.U.R - Dream Cycle
14 Glue - Bicep
15 Log Off - CK
16 Mind's Eye Melody - Lone

Mixtape # 4 - Deep House & Old School Vibez (December 2017)

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Mixtape # 4 - Deep House & Old School Vibez (December 2017)

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