Unleash Your Inner Athlete

04/03/2026

Ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming?

This week I’m joined by Jamie Baulch World Champion and Olympic silver medalist for a powerful conversation about identity, setbacks, reinvention, and success beyond sport.

We talk about:
*Life after retiring from elite athletics
*Turning failure into fuel
*Training resilience like a muscle
*Spirituality, Nei Gong & internal work
*What success really means

If you’re in a season of change, this one’s for you.

Join Jamie and me on Unleash Your Inner Athlete Podcast on YouTube Follow the link in the comments section

03/03/2026

Ever feel like fear is running your life even when you know logically there’s nothing to be afraid of?

Maybe you avoid spending money, taking a new opportunity, or going to the doctor. You tell yourself: I’m being responsible.
But underneath, your nervous system is replaying old fears from the past.

Science shows that when fear stays active in the body, it can affect:
• Your heart
• Your immune system
• Your sleep & focus
• Your ability to grow & take opportunities

The real solution? Creating a neurological disconnect. Teach your brain that the past is not the present, calm your stress response, and take action without fear hijacking your decisions.

In this weeks Substack I show you exactly what is happening from science, anatomy and physiological perspective and guide you through what you can do to help yourself.
Your past shaped you but it doesn’t have to rule your future.

Read the full article HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/yourinnerathlete/p/letting-go-is-not-just-emotional?

FYI : You will get exercises to follow and more in-depth strategies and tools to help you increase mental, physical performance and over come challenges we face in mid life with the Locker Room launching in April.

You can Join the Waitlist here and get your bonus copy of my 40 after 40, 40 science back ways to life like an athlete for the rest of your life. https://locker-room-waitlist.scoreapp.com/

03/03/2026

02/03/2026

GOOD NEWS!

Unleash Your Inner Athlete the Podcast all about helping midlifers take back control of their health, their mindset, and their lives is going weekly.

Every Wednesday we will be diving into real conversations with leading experts from the worlds of health, fitness, sport, medicine, and business, about what it takes to build a strong body and a sharp mind in midlife and beyond.

To launch the weekly episodes, this Wednesday the first of the new weekly episodes I am joined by the legend Jamie Baulch World Champion, Olympic silver medalist and entrepreneur, to talk about identity, reinvention, and what success really means beyond the medals.

Come and Join the conversation with us on YouTube, Spotify and iTunes this Wednesday March 4th.

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24/02/2026

High Performance Has A Delayed Cost. Midlife Is When It Arrives

No one warns athletes about the moment their body stops feeling predictable.

Old injuries get louder, recovery takes longer and training starts to feel mentally heavier and not just physically.

For many former athletes, the hardest part isn’t pain.

It’s losing confidence in a body that once felt unstoppable.

So people either push through it or walk away from movement altogether.

This article explores why that happens and how athletes can stay strong, capable, and active without constantly flaring things up.

If you know a former athlete navigating this phase, this will hit home.

Read the full FREE Substack article here: https://open.substack.com/pub/yourinnerathlete/p/i-used-to-be-an-athlete-why-do-i?

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19/02/2026

Do you ever feel stuck between knowing what to do and actually doing it?

You’re not alone and you’re definitely not broken.

In this powerful episode of Unleash Your Inner Athlete, Stuart Wade shares how to overcome self-sabotage, build resilience, and finally follow through on the habits that improve your energy, health, and performance.

As Midlifers we have everything to gain but without breaking self-sabotage patterns and building resilience, even the best intentions often fail.

Stuart Wade approach teaches practical, everyday ways to get unstuck and follow through.

If procrastination, old habits, or mental blocks have been holding you back this conversation will hit home.

Listen to the full episode , follow the link in the comments section

Tag someone who needs this reminder today.

On another note I am creating a community for 40+bodies who are starting again or already fit and want to raise your performance, this is about learning first, trying safely and doing it your way.

It is coming in April 2026 if you would like to get my 40 after 40, these are 40 Science Backed Ways to Train, Move, and Live Like an Athlete for Life JOIN the Locker Room Waitlist today
https://locker-room-waitlist.scoreapp.com/

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