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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 42 MIN

Jake Humphrey: the golden blink of parenting, the manosphere and why embarrassment is the price of entry

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My guest on this episode is Jake Humphrey - one of the UK's most recognisable broadcasters, having fronted the BBC's Formula 1 coverage and led BT Sport's Premier League and Champions League output for a decade. But these days he's just as well known as the host of the High Performance podcast, one of the most downloaded shows in the world on leadership, mindset and what it actually takes to perform at your best. Jake's latest book, Game Plan, aims to get these life skills into the hands of young people across the UK.He talks with me about what it actually means to raise resilient kids and why being your child's biggest cheerleader matters more than being their coach. Jake shares the "golden blink" concept and explains why the moments that feel ordinary right now are the ones you'll miss most.We also chat about:Why studying elite performers has made Jake a different parent, not necessarily a better one - and what he's unlearned along the wayThe manosphere, Louis Theroux's documentary, and why Jake thinks "toxic masculinity" is a dangerous phrase for young menWhy embarrassment is the price of entry and failure is the price of ambition - and how to pass that message on to your kidsHow to stop "nexting" yourself and actually enjoy what you've builtThe High Performance Foundation and how you can get your child's school involved for freeFind Jake on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jakehumphrey/Find Jake on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakehumphreyofficial/Search "High Performance" wherever you get your podcastsTo find out more about the foundation, visit highperformancefoundation.orgIf you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can follow the podcast to ensure you don’t miss future episodes. Thank you! Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood and confidence on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Threads: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now. Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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