Ever Wonder How Athletes Get 'In The Zone'?

You know those moments when everything just clicks? That's what this week's episode is all about. We're diving into something pretty wild - how the voice in your head actually affects your performance.

Here's the cool bit: it turns out you can reach that sweet spot of 'flow' when your inner chat matches what you're saying and doing on the outside. It's like when all the parts of you are singing the same tune.

Guy opened up about his sporting days, and it's fascinating stuff. He described being 'in the zone' - where time goes all weird and slow, and that usually noisy inner voice just... quiets down. But get this - even though you're running on pure instinct, there's still this part of you that's watching it all happen. Pretty mind-bending, right?

We then got into some really interesting chat about kids and family dynamics. Did you know that kids have this built-in drive to fit in with their family? They'll literally reshape themselves to match whatever labels or expectations their parents put on them.

For all the parents listening - don't worry, we've got your back. We talked through some practical ways to help shape your kids' inner voice positively. Because let's face it, what goes on in their head matters just as much as what comes out of their mouth.

Then things took an interesting turn towards workplace stuff - specifically sick leave policies. You know how some places are like "We trust you, take what you need" while others count every minute? Turns out that trust (or lack of it) really gets under people's skin.

Speaking of which, we looked at what Virgin's doing with their sick leave pool system. They've figured out how to keep everyone happy while building an amazing support network.

The show wrapped up with this incredible story about when Michelle faced breast cancer and how her workplace's sick leave pool became a lifeline. It's one of those stories that really hits home about why these policies matter.

What makes this episode special is how it connects all these dots - from sports to parenting to work culture - showing how that voice in our head shapes pretty much everything we do. Whether you're an athlete, parent, boss, or just someone trying to figure life out, there's something here for you.

Keen to hear more? Give the full episode a listen. Trust us, it's worth your time.

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