Welcome to Marnie Merrilees, High Performance Psychologist Podcast @MarnieMerrilees. Where we discuss psychology and psychological skills for high performance and everyday life.

In this episode, my guest 22 year old Charlie Sutherland, UK Ultra Runner shares his inspirational journey of self-belief and resilience, running from Melbourne to Sydney and then 700km in 7 days to help raise money and awareness for mens mental health and suicide awareness, charity MensMindsMatter.

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Show notes.

Marnie Merrilees, High Performance Psychologist introduces todays guest 22-year-old Charlie Sutherland, UK Ultra Runner who shares his inspirational journey of self-belief and resilience, running from Melbourne to Sydney and then 700km in 7 days to help raise money and awareness for mens mental health and suicide awareness, charity MensMindsMatter.

Main Discussion Topics.

Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

Limiting beliefs.

Mental resilience.

Previous sports Kickboxing and Rugby.

Bullied at Primary School.

Dynamics & Psychological impact of bullying behaviour.

Regaining Confidence with Kick Boxing and BJJ.

Self-Awareness.

Importance of a Supportive Network.

Importance of Opening up and Sharing.

Catastrophising.

Coping with intrusive thoughts.

Shared Human Experience.

Male Suicide.

Relationship with Parents.

Melbourne to Sydney training schedule.

Relationship with brother.

Psychological Impact of Injury.

Depression.

Brother as an Inspiration.

Breaking Boundaries.

Chasing Dreams.

Mens Mental Health & Suicide Awareness.

Pushing Physical & Mental Limits.

Social Media -false perceptions.

Stress & Overthinking.

Life is a Rollercoaster.

Self-Control.

Authenticity.

Summary of key takeaways about mental resilience.

Closing comments from guest and host. Resources Mentioned.

Robert Greene quote ‘One does not recite poetry to a swordsman’.

People Mentioned.

Nedd Brockmann- Runner and ambassador for people experiencing homelessness.

Russ Cook - The first person ever to run the full length of Africa.

Cameron Hanes - Bowhunting athlete.

What to do in CRISIS.

If you are an individual and you have identified yourself at current risk of self-harm or suicide or having extremely risky thoughts. The next step is to utilise crisis numbers and help lines immediately if and when you feel triggered to self-harm or commit suicide. There are lots of services out there that are aimed and helping you through the trigger and calming you down from any difficult thoughts and or feelings.

In the UK you can call Samaritans on 116123 or text 'shout' on 85258 these are free, confidential, 24/7 crisis services.

Also, you have the option to call 999 or take yourself to A&E for more direct support or if the thoughts ever get too difficult for you.

Andys Man Club - Support Group for men ran by men.https://andysmanclub.co.uk

Welcome to Marnie Merrilees, High Performance PsychologistPodcast @MarnieMerrilees. Where we discuss psychology and psychological skills for high performance.

In this episode, my special guest Jamie Bates discusses his kickboxing journey from childhood to his goal of becoming world champion.

Jamie starts the discussion by reflecting on his recent kickboxing fight Hadia vs Bates on June 29th at Rome Sports Palace. We discuss the highs and lows of Jamies professional kickboxing career; What it takes to come back from injury; Work life balance; Relationships inside and outside of sport; Fatherhood and much more! We also talk about the psychology of high performance and give insight into some of the psychological techniques we used to help Jamie mentally prepare for his most recent fight after being out of the ring for 18 months.

It’s a discussion I am sure you will enjoy and find extremely informative. Jamie gives great behind the scenes insights into the world of competitive kickboxing which you would only gain access to by being part of the life long journey of competitive kickboxing as Jamie has.

Jamie is very open and honest and the information Jamie shares will be invaluable to fellow kickboxers and fighters alike wanting to work their way up the ranks. Jamies story truly is a journey of dedication, commitment, hard work and resilience… Dream Big and Go Make it Happen!

Meanwhile, put any questions you have in the comments section and as always, thank you for your interest in high performance psychology!

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I am proud to say Jamie Bates is part of my team of sponsored professional athletes! Jamie is the most talented kickboxer in the North East of England, with an impressive professional record of 27-8. Ranked 5th in the welterweight world rankings, number 1 in the UK in K1, and in the Glory top ten, Jamie is without a doubt a standout athlete! We have been working together on the psychology of high performance, and I must say Jamie's dedication and commitment to the sport are unparalleled. Currently signed with Glory, the world’s premier kickboxing league, we are confident that Jamie's future holds great promise, and we have no doubt he will be a World Champion very soon.

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In this episode, my guest Mick Terrill, World Champion Heavyweight Bare Knuckle Boxer reveals his physical and mental preparation for his upcoming fight to defend his BKFC World title TERRILL vs HUNT on 27th April 2024 in Los Angeles.

Its a discussion that I'm sure everyone, whether your a fan of bare knuckle boxing or not, will find interesting and informative especially with regards the mental preparation leading up to a big fight and the dedication and hard-work required to be a World Champion BKFC.

Show Notes:

Introduction

Marnie Merriless introduces herself and describes her background in psychology, specializing in high performance.

Introduction of guest Mick Terrill, World Champion in heavyweight bare-knuckle boxing.

Main Discussion Topics:

The Psychology of Combat Sports: Insights into the mental toughness required in bare-knuckle boxing.

Training and Preparation: Mick Terrill discusses his training regimen and mental preparation for fights.

Overcoming Adversity: Techniques and strategies for handling pressure and setbacks.

Performance Psychology: Marnie and Mick discuss how psychological principles can be applied to enhance performance in high-stakes environments.

Closing Thoughts

Summary of key takeaways about mental resilience and performance.

Closing remarks from both the host and the guest.

Resources Mentioned

Mention of specific books, articles, or previous studies related to performance psycho