Dr. Justin Ross

Overcoming The Top-10 Mental Obstacles In Sport - https://go.sportmind.io/Mastery The SportMind Portal - https://go.sportmind.io/Portal --------------------------- Hello ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and welcome to the next episode of the podcast series. Today, I’m absolutely delighted to be joined by Dr. Justin Ross. Justin is a clinical psychologist specialising in human performance, and he’s worked with athletes at every level—from passionate amateurs right through to NBA and NFL players, and the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams. He’s also an endurance athlete himself, with six Boston Marathon qualifiers, Ironman triathlons, and 100-mile mountain bike races on his CV. So when he talks about the mental side of performing under pressure, he knows it both from the research and from the trenches. This conversation is a masterclass in the psychology of performance. We dig into the difference between threat and challenge states—what’s actually happening in your brain when pressure spikes, and how to shift back into control. Justin explains the physiological sigh and other breathwork tools that elite athletes use to reset instantly. We dive into self-talk—why you can’t erase the negative voice, but how you can train a more powerful inner language to override it. We also go deep into confidence building: how to use “receipts” and evidence to make your confidence real and unshakable. We talk about equanimity—why the best athletes make so-called big moments feel ordinary—and how to train that mindset yourself. Justin shares brilliant insights on visualisation, including how to rehearse setbacks and preload solutions before you ever compete. And we finish with two huge topics: the three-stage framework for injury recovery and return to play, and a fresh look at mindfulness for athletes—simple, bite-sized practices that fit directly into sport without the fluff. This episode is packed with practical takeaways, so whether you’re chasing podiums, battling nerves, or just trying to get the best out of yourself, I know you’ll get huge value. Let’s dive in—here’s my conversation with Dr. Justin Ross. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjustinross/ Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.drjustinross.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.