The XTERRA Podcast powered by Braveheart Coaching

Prepare to be inspired. The power of endurance sports can be life changing and Mike Reilly, alongside five-time World Champion Lesley Paterson and sports psychologist Dr. Simon Marshall, have experienced it firsthand. In this edition of the XTERRA Podcast powered by Braveheart Coaching, the three long-time friends and fellow San Diegans catch-up over a cup of tea to talk about the inspiring, transformational journey’s they’ve been on themselves and seen from others through endurance sports. Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the XTERRA podcast explores the stories and science behind the quest to Live More. XTERRA Podcasts feature guests who live, work, and play off the beaten path, share first-person accounts of epic outdoor adventures, and provide valuable tips from industry leaders in the physical and mental health industries. You’ll find new episodes here, and on other major platforms such as Apple Podcast, Google Play/Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, and more.

With unique insights from Dr. David Bailey, XTERRA legend Josiah Middaugh, and Zwift master Matt Lieto, we learn why power outputs are different inside vs. on the road, get tricks on treadmill training, and discover how the gamification of Zwift has added both high value entertainment and a community connection piece to indoor training.Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the XTERRA podcast explores the stories and science behind the quest to Live More. XTERRA Podcasts feature guests who live, work, and play off the beaten path, share first-person accounts of epic outdoor adventures, and provide valuable tips from industry leaders in the physical and mental health industries. You’ll find new episodes here, and on other major platforms such as Apple Podcast, Google Play/Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, and more.

To help athletes prepare for the season ahead Lesley and Simon recruited two experts in the field, physical rehabilitation guru Llewellyn Holmes and Carrie Jackson-Cheadle, the author of Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries. In this episode we dive into the mental gremlins lurking in our psyche that make us susceptible to getting injured and then derail our attempts to climb out of the rehabilitation pit quickly and effectively. Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the XTERRA podcast explores the stories and science behind the quest to Live More. XTERRA Podcasts feature guests who live, work, and play off the beaten path, share first-person accounts of epic outdoor adventures, and provide valuable tips from industry leaders in the physical and mental health industries. You’ll find new episodes here, and on other major platforms such as Apple Podcast, Google Play/Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, and more.

What does it mean to be limited by your body? What does it mean to be limited by your mind? In this episode of the XTERRA Podcast powered by Braveheart Coaching, Lesley Paterson and Dr. Simon Marshall delve into the mind/body connection with Alex Hutchinson, author of the New York Times bestselling book Endure; Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Hutchinson was twice a finalist in the 1,500 meters at the Canadian Olympic Trials, earned a Ph.D. in physics from Cambridge and a master’s in journalism from Columbia. Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the XTERRA podcast explores the stories and science behind the quest to Live More. XTERRA Podcasts feature guests who live, work, and play off the beaten path, share first-person accounts of epic outdoor adventures, and provide valuable tips from industry leaders in the physical and mental health industries. You’ll find new episodes here, and on other major platforms such as Apple Podcast, Google Play/Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, and more.

In this episode of the XTERRA Podcast powered by Braveheart Coaching, Dr. Simon Marshall and three-time XTERRA World Champion Lesley Paterson talk with Bahrain-McClaren performance coach Dr. David Bailey about his role supporting a team of elite cyclists, what it takes to prepare athletes for the Tour de France, and the challenges of exporting the scientific evidence into the everyday training habits of athletes. Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the XTERRA podcast explores the stories and science behind the quest to Live More. XTERRA Podcasts feature guests who live, work, and play off the beaten path, share first-person accounts of epic outdoor adventures, and provide valuable tips from industry leaders in the physical and mental health industries. You’ll find new episodes here, and on other major platforms such as Apple Podcast, Google Play/Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, and more.

He’s made music videos for U2, produced commercials for Guinness, and directed The Siege of Jadotville – Netflix’s first feature film. Richie Smyth, one of Ireland’s most revered and imaginative creators known for his edgy style, is also an avid adventurer with a pension to go all-in at everything he does. In this episode of the XTERRA Podcast powered by Braveheart Coaching the “Scottish Rocket” Lesley Paterson and her husband, sports psychologist Dr. Simon Marshall, talk to Richie about the intersection of creativity and sport, the similarities of the two and how one can help the other. Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the XTERRA podcast explores the stories and science behind the quest to Live More. XTERRA Podcasts feature guests who live, work, and play off the beaten path, share first-person accounts of epic outdoor adventures, and provide valuable tips from industry leaders in the physical and mental health industries. You’ll find new episodes here, and on other major platforms such as Apple Podcast, Google Play/Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, and more.

Paula Reid has cycled through 50 countries and done a good deed in each, skied to the south pole, sailed around the world, and streaked through towns. She is an advocate for knowingly going into the unknown, a master of adventure psychology, and a relentless adventurer who has completed more than 100 things on her ‘Living Life to the Full’ list. In this episode of the XTERRA Podcast powered by Braveheart Coaching, our hosts Dr. Simon Marshall and his XTERRA World Champion wife, Lesley Paterson, share their most delightful and inspiring talk with Paula Reid, their “personal adventure coach.” Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the XTERRA podcast explores the stories and science behind the quest to Live More. XTERRA Podcasts feature guests who live, work, and play off the beaten path, share first-person accounts of epic outdoor adventures, and provide valuable tips from industry leaders in the physical and mental health industries. You’ll find new episodes here, and on other major platforms such as Apple Podcast, Google Play/Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, and more.

John Paul DeJoria, the co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems and The Patrón Spirits Company, is one of the most dynamic, positive forces for good the world has ever known. In this episode of the XTERRA Podcast, powered by Braveheart Coaching, DeJoria shares a wealth of wisdom and tips to live by rooted in his own life experiences. Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the XTERRA podcast explores the stories and science behind the quest to Live More. XTERRA Podcasts feature guests who live, work, and play off the beaten path, share first-person accounts of epic outdoor adventures, and provide valuable tips from industry leaders in the physical and mental health industries. You’ll find new episodes here, and on other major platforms such as Apple Podcast, Google Play/Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, and more.

What exactly is passion? In this episode of the XTERRA Podcast best-selling author Brad Stulberg talks about the different types of passion and the perspective we need in order to live in harmony with our own passion. Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the XTERRA podcast explores the stories and science behind the quest to Live More. XTERRA Podcasts feature guests who live, work, and play off the beaten path, share first-person accounts of epic outdoor adventures, and provide valuable tips from industry leaders in the physical and mental health industries. You’ll find new episodes here, and on other major platforms such as Apple Podcast, Google Play/Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, and more.

If you’re an endurance athlete and complain of fatigue, insomnia, hormone problems, anxiety, depression, bloating, or other gastrointestinal issues – you are not alone. In this episode of the XTERRA Podcast five-time off-road triathlon World Champ Lesley Paterson and her husband, sports psychologist Dr. Simon Marshall, talk about their own struggle-journey through all the health issues listed above and share what they learned along the way. Their primary goal was to identify the underlying cause of the problems, and that led them to Christopher Kelly, the CEO/Founder of Nourish Balance Thrive. Kelly – who is this week’s guest, uses advanced biochemical testing to prevent and reverse chronic disease, as well as optimize performance in athletes. Medical Disclaimer This podcast episode provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this episode, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. The opinions and views expressed on this podcast and linked website have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, health practice or other institution.

In this episode of the XTERRA Podcast, five-time off-road triathlon World Champ Lesley Paterson and sports psychologist Dr. Simon Marshall talk to experts about how to cope with COVID-19 and share their own stories of dealing with uncertainty, the good and bad of social media, and how the concept of ‘structure, routine, and reward’ can help. About the Guests Dr. Kensa Gunter is a licensed psychologist and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) based in Atlanta, GA. She provides mental health and mental performance services to individual athletes & teams and serves as a consultant for various organizations. Dr. Gunter is listed on the USOPC’s Sport Psychology Registry and she is currently the President-Elect for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). You can connect with her on Twitter at @DrKensa. Dr Gina Merchant is behavioral scientist specializing in psychology, public health, and data science. Her work broadly examines how online and offline social networks influence our health behaviors and healthcare decision-making. A former Postdoctoral Fellow of Biomedical Informatics at the University of California San Diego, Dr Merchant is now the VP of Behavioral Design and Science at OneDrop, a diabetes management platform that harnesses the power of mobile computing and data science to empower people with diabetes to live their best lives. You can connect with her on Twitter at @DrGMerchant.

In Episode #1 we meet Ray Zahab, a pack-a-day smoker who transformed himself into one of the planet’s most accomplished explorers. Ray is a Canadian Adventurer, ultra-distance runner and Founder of non-profit Impossible2Possible. A recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, Ray is an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. In 2015, Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada’s Top Explorers. He has run 14,000+ km across the world’s deserts and completed multiple unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet. Listen in to discover how he learned to fully apply himself in the present moment and the successes that ensued. Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the XTERRA podcast explores the stories and science behind the quest to Live More. XTERRA Podcasts feature guests who live, work, and play off the beaten path, share first-person accounts of epic outdoor adventures, and provide valuable tips from industry leaders in the physical and mental health industries. You’ll find new episodes here, and on other major platforms such as Apple Podcast, Google Play/Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, and more.