S2 E2: Khan Porter- Mind Over Matter

In today's episode of OFF THE TURF we sit down with Turf Games royalty- Ben Seymour.  Throughout the episode Ben discusses both the internal & external factors that motivate him and shares his secrets for pushing through the pain barrier to achieve extraordinary success.  This episode is a great listen for anyone looking to develop resilience and overcome difficult situations. 

Welcome to Off the Turf with our special guest Khan Porter - a five time Crossfit Games athlete, philanthropist and fitness model. Hear Khan's thoughts on his journey in finding the balance between physical and mental health, and more importantly, how to live and perform with a healthy mindset. Take a dive into the mind of a champion.

On today's episode we sit down with elite British bobsledder and former track cyclist, Victoria Williamson. During the episode, Victoria will share with us her journey from the velodrome to the ice, as well as her secrets for peak performance and how to overcome major  challenges, in order to achieve your life goals. 

On this week's episode of OFF THE TURF, I sit down with Dr Hazel Wallace to discuss the important role nutrition plays in optimising your performance, whether that be in a competition or in the workplace.  This is a great listen for anyone looking to improve their overall wellbeing and learn how to get that extra 1% out of their performance.  Dr Hazel Wallace is the founder of The Food Medic, an NHS medical doctor, registered nutritionist (ANutR), and best-selling author.

On today's episode of OFF THE TURF, we find out how Jeremy Jauncey became the 'worlds most influential traveller', as well as discussing how to discover what you are truly passionate about and building a business around these passions.  Jeremy’s a serial entrepreneur, investor and advisor with a passion for travel, health and sustainability. Jeremy is the founder and CEO of Beautiful Destinations, an award-winning destination strategy and branding agency that works with countries and cities all over the world to develop their economies through tourism. In addition to building such a great business, Jeremy is also a brand ambassador for the World Wildlife Fund. This episode is a must listen for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding about the relationship between wellbeing and performance, as well as any entrepreneurs looking to discover their next big idea.  Books mentioned in this episode:  High Performance Habits- Brendon Burch  Why We Sleep?- Matthew Walker  Chronotype quiz- Dr Michael Breus  The Power Of Habit- Charles Duhigg 

On this week's episode I am sitting down with fitness entrepreneur Brian Mazza. Brian  is a former D1 college soccer player who founded the very successful brand of high-end sports bars, The Ainsworth. He has since entered the world of fitness and is the founder of High Performance Lifestyle Training, as well as appearing on numerous Mens Health covers.  During this episode we enter the mind of Brian and deep dive into the key lessons he has learnt in business, as well as dissecting the mindset and lifestyle of a high performer.  This is a great listen for anyone looking to understand what it really takes to consistently perform at a high level. 

DISCLAIMER: WE WOULD LIKE TO APOLOGISE FOR THE DELAYS IN THE RECORDING TOWARDS THE END OF THE PODCAST.  IT SEEMS LIKE ANDY IS TALKING OVER JAMES, HOWEVER THERE WAS TECHNICAL ERROR IN THE UPLOADING OF THE PODCAST.  In the second episode of the OFF THE TURF podcast, I sit down with the fifth fittest man in the world, James Newbury. During this episode we discuss how James prepares for every competition, how he developed his winning mindset and what it really takes to become an elite athlete. This is a must listen for anyone looking to develop a winning mentality and achieve success in all walks of life. 

In the first ever episode of OFF THE TURF, I pick the brains of one of the most respected figures within the areas of mobility, breath work & meditation, Richie Norton.  During this episode we will explore Richie's journey to becoming one of the leading voices within the industry, as well as deep diving into his training methods for achieving optimal performance & wellbeing.    This is a must listen for anyone looking to take their game to the next level, whether that be in the workplace or on the TURF.