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If you‘re interested in the mental side of sport performance, this is the podcast for you. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, a sport psychology professional, or even just a sports fan, Dr Pete Olusoga, along with his expert guests, will answer all the questions you could possibly have about the role of the mind in sport performance. Is there such a thing as a winning mindset and if so, where can I get one? Why do we get nervous, and what should we do about it? What‘s the deal with mindfulness? In each episode, Dr Pete - with the help of some special guests - will ask and answer questions like these, exploring what the research says, and highlighting lessons from sport psychology that you can use on and off the field.
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
4.14 - EPM Special: EPM x ButWhy? Mental health in the online age
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
In this special episode of the Eighty Percent Mental Podcast, host Dr Pete Olusoga talks with Dr. Laura Swettenham and Dr. Kristin McGinty Minister from the ‘But Why?’ podcast to explore the psychological implications of our online lives, the prevalence of misinformation, and the importance of critical thinking. The conversation emphasizes the need for questioning the content we consume and understanding the purpose behind it, how social media can be both beneficial and detrimental to mental health, the role of algorithms in shaping our experiences, and the challenges faced by women in online spaces. We talk about the challenges of maintaining humanity in a digital world and the importance of balance in our online interactions.
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