Jay Pottenger on Recharging Your Mind & Redefining Success

Why are so many of us more disconnected, depleted, and burned out than ever before? In this episode, Steve sits down with Jay Pottenger — former elite athlete turned corporate leader and now Director at EQ Minds. Together, they dive into the five pillars of performance, how technology is reshaping our attention and relationships, and what leaders, parents, and high performers can do to restore balance in today’s noisy world.

Jay Pottenger brings a unique blend of sporting discipline, corporate leadership, and neuroscience-backed strategies to help individuals and organizations thrive. After 15 years in finance, Jay transitioned into the world of mental health and performance, joining his wife Chelsea’s company EQ Minds in 2019. Today, he speaks nationally and globally about burnout prevention, resilience, and redefining what true success means.

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• Website: https://www.eqminds.com/

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00:00 - Episode Trailer

01:10 - Introducing Jay Pottenger

02:27 - Disconnection in the digital age

04:00 - The hidden cognitive cost of smartphones

07:39 - Jay’s sporting and corporate journey

10:17 - Transitioning into EQ Minds

13:02 - Rethinking success across life stages

17:02 - Injuries, identity, and post-traumatic growth

23:52 - First steps into mindfulness and neuroscience

29:05 - The Five Pillars of Performance explained

33:21 - Why burnout is rising in workplaces

37:32 - Leadership, accountability & wellbeing

43:06 - Quick fixes vs. lasting behavior change

47:03 - A roadmap to overcome burnout

50:03 - Recommended reads and learning habits

53:38 - Jay’s daily rituals for performance and balance

56:00 - Men’s mental health and connection

58:05 - A truth Jay wants every man to know

59:23 - Lifestyle, women’s health & dementia awareness

01:01:34 - Closing thoughts & where to find Jay

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