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The Mind Game Podcast

The Mind Game Podcast

Written by: Einir Trimble
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 Welcome to The Mind Game.


The podcast where we dive deep into the power of mental resilience — for athletes, professionals, and anyone looking to overcome the odds and unlock their full potential. In each episode, we explore how to tackle stress, anxiety, and mental blocks with proven strategies, expert insights, and real-life stories.

Ready to master your mind and master your game?


Let’s get started!


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Episodes
  • Body, Breath, and Belief: Cai Tomos on Resilience You Can Feel

    Body, Breath, and Belief: Cai Tomos on Resilience You Can Feel
    Nov 10 2025
    Former dancer turned psychotherapist Cai Tomos joins The Mind Game to explore resilience you can actually feel in your body. We dig into somatic tools for anxiety, how to “befriend” difficult sensations, why true rest is more than a day off, and the power of imagination to prime performance. Cai shares hospital-based work, community healing, and the small practices—like noticing your outbreath or lifting your eyes to the “horizon”—that help athletes (and all of us) move from stuck to steady. If you push hard, struggle to switch off, or want a calmer, stronger mind on and off the field, this one’s for you.

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    44 mins
  • Running Beyond Limits: How Mindset Shapes Every Step with Ultramarathon Coach Giles Penfold

    Running Beyond Limits: How Mindset Shapes Every Step with Ultramarathon Coach Giles Penfold
    Nov 3 2025

    In this episode of The Mind Game, I’m joined by ultramarathon coach Giles Penfold, who’s redefining what it takes to go the distance. We dive into how athletes can perform better by training smarter — not harder — and why your beliefs, mindset, and self-talk are often the real finish line.

    Giles shares how he went from injury and burnout to building a coaching method focused on strength, recovery, and mental resilience. We talk about managing fear, breaking through self-doubt, and why 95% of people are more capable than they think.


    Whether you’ve just completed your first 5k or dream of tackling an ultra, this conversation will show you how to push past limits, manage the “dark miles,” and rediscover the joy of movement.


    🎧 Tune in to learn how to master the mental game — one step at a time.

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    39 mins
  • Mindset, Marathon, and Mastery: Jess Piasecki on Thriving Under Pressure

    Mindset, Marathon, and Mastery: Jess Piasecki on Thriving Under Pressure
    Sep 23 2025

    In this episode of The Mind Game, I speak with Dr. Jess Piasecki, Olympian marathon runner and Associate Professor of Female Physiology. Jess takes us through her incredible journey from playing hockey as a child to representing Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics, and balancing elite sport with an academic career.


    We dive into her mental strategies for coping with the pressures of elite competition, how she finds joy in sport even after retiring from professional running, and the lessons she’s learned about resilience, preparation, and staying true to your values. Jess also shares insights from her work in the Female Athlete Development Program at Nottingham Trent University, helping the next generation of athletes thrive both mentally and physically.


    Whether you’re an athlete, a professional looking to improve focus and resilience, or someone navigating high-pressure environments, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you master your mind and your game.



    If you’re looking for 1:1 support to build confidence, manage anxiety, or enhance your performance—whether in sport or life—get in touch with me for a personalised session and start your journey to feeling calmer, more focused, and more like yourself.

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    44 mins
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