In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga & Hugh Gilmore talk to Dr Jonathan Fader, a clinical and performance psychologist, best known for his work in Major League Baseball and the NFL. We discuss what sport psychology is (and what it isn't), and some of the ways that psychology might help athletes and coaches take their performance to the next level.
Dr. Fader is ... Show More
Mar 21
4.20 - The Psychology of Anger
Pete and Leah speak to Dr. Mitch Abrams, a leading expert with over 25 years of experience in sport psychology and anger management, as he exposes the myths, risks, and hidden benefits of this often misunderstood emotion. We discuss the difference between anger and aggression, pr ... Show More
1h 20m
Feb 28
4.19 - EPM Super Special Winter Olympics Review 2026!
In this episode Dr Pete Olusoga and Leah Washington discuss the highlights and controversies of the Winter Olympics, featuring special guest John Evans. They delve into the opening ceremony, dramatic moments in curling, and the performances of athletes like Ilia Malinin and Linds ... Show More
1h 18m
Aug 2021
Sport psychology, peak performance and athletes’ mental health, with Jamie Shapiro, PhD
The mental health of athletes has been in the news a lot this year, thanks to Olympians Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles. The attention may be new, but the field of sport psychology is not. How do sport psychologists work with athletes? How might athletes’ mental health affect the pu ... Show More
36m 52s
Mar 2022
Playing Sports and Mental Health with Brock Huard
How can sports impact our mental health? Playing sports can teach valuable life skills like resilience, endurance, and how to work with others. It can also support cognitive development, improving focus and problem-solving skills. There are also concerns about whether the pressur ... Show More
28m 52s
Oct 2021
Jim Taylor, PhD | How Sports Help Kids Win at Life
Less than 1 percent of kids grow up to be pro athletes. But the point of getting kids involved in sports isn’t to raise the next Serena or LeBron, says sport psychologist and parenting expert Jim Taylor, PhD. It’s to give them the mental tools to be healthy, happy and successful ... Show More
40m 44s