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Hosted by Dr Peter Olusoga · sports · EN
If you‘re interested in the mental side of sport performance, this is the podcast for you. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, a sport psychology professional, or even just a sports fan, Dr Pete Olusoga, along with his expert guests will answer all the questions you could possibly have about the role of the mind in sport performance. Is there such a thing as a winning mindset and if so, where can I get one? Why do we get nervous, and what should we do about it? What‘s the deal with mindfulness? In each episode, Dr Pete - with the help of some special guests - will ask and answer questions like these, exploring what the research says, and highlighting lessons from sport psychology that you can use on and off the field.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIf you‘re interested in the mental side of sport performance, this is the podcast for you. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, a sport psychology professional, or even just a sports fan, Dr Pete Olusoga, along with his expert guests will answer all the questions you could possibly have about the role of the mind in sport performance.
Eighty Percent Mental is hosted by Dr Peter Olusoga. The show has published 74 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "4.20 - The Psychology of Anger" (21 March 2026, 81 minutes), "4.19 - EPM Super Special Winter Olympics Review 2026!" (28 February 2026, 78 minutes), and "4.18 - How to run an Ultramarathon" (18 October 2025, 81 minutes).
Eighty Percent Mental publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 75 minutes across 74 episodes.
Booking probability for Eighty Percent Mental is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Eighty Percent Mental requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Eighty Percent Mental's contact route on record: verified email.
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Dr Peter Olusoga hosts Eighty Percent Mental, a sports podcast with 74 episodes published.
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Episode #20
Pete and Leah speak to Dr. Mitch Abrams, a leading expert with over 25 years of experience in sport psychology and anger management, as he exposes the myths, risks, and hidden benefits of this often misunderstood...
In this episode Dr Pete Olusoga and Leah Washington discuss the highlights and controversies of the Winter Olympics, featuring special guest John Evans . They delve into the opening ceremony, dramatic moments in...
Episode #18
In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, host Dr Pete Olusoga talks with endurance runner and Peloton instructor Susie Chan, and psychologist Dr. Julie Johnston to find out “How to Run and Ultramarathon!” They discuss...
In this episode of the Eighty Percent Mental podcast, hosts Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington welcome Dr Andrew Wood, a performance psychologist with extensive experience in disability sports. The conversation...
Episode #16
In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga welcomes Dean Hammond, a seasoned coach with a military background. They discuss the evolution of gym culture, the importance of practical experience in coaching, and the mission of the...
In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga , and Dr Leah Washington are joined by Dr. Angel Brutus to explore the multifaceted nature of leadership. They discuss the qualities of great leaders, the importance of understanding...
In this special episode of the Eighty Percent Mental Podcast, host Dr Pete Olusoga talks with Dr. Laura Swettenham and Dr. Kristin McGinty Minister from the ‘But Why?’ podcast to explore the psychological implications...
In this episode, Pete and Leah, are joined by Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Aren Ulmer to explore the significance of identity in sports and exercise, and how our sense of identity impacts performance and...
Episode #12
In this episode of the Eighty Percent Mental podcast, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by Head of Women’s Performance Psychology at the Football Association, Dr. Kate Hays. We discuss Kate’s model for success, outlined in her...
Episode #11
Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington engage with “soon to be Dr” David Smith, to explore the intersection of psychology, exercise, and societal issues. They discuss the transformative power of sport, the importance of...
Episode #10
In this episode of the Eighty Percent Mental Podcast, hosts Pete and Leah and guest Dr Luke Olsson delve into the complex topic of burnout. They explore the differences between stress and burnout, the symptoms...
In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, hosts Pete and Leah, along with guest Dr Marina Harris, delve into the complex world of eating disorders. They discuss the definitions of eating disorders versus disordered...
Episode #8
In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington are joined by Director of Culturgen and self-confessed behavioural science nerd, Chris Garrison to explore the Science of Bias. What is cognitive bias? How does it...
In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington welcome the President of the International Society of Sport Psychology, Dr Rob Schinke, to the podcast to talk about mental health and about finding ways to...
Episode #6
The commercialisation of wellness and wellbeing has led us to the point where everyone has basically gone fucking nuts. With so much crap on the internet, how can ordinary folk spot the snake oil? How can we be more...
In this episode of EightyPercentMental, hosts Pete and Leah are joined by Paralympic gold medalist Danielle Brown to talk about the Paris 2024 Paralympics. We discuss standout moments from the Games, the significance of...
4.04 – What about my immune system? What is my immune system and why is it so important? In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington are joined by immunologist, Senior Lecturer and author, Dr Jenna...
The Olympic Games wouldn’t be complete without an EightyPercentMental Olympic Review and that’s exactly what Dr Pete Olusoga and Dr Leah Washington are doing in this episode with the help of their guest, Dr Quincy...
There’s a well-established link between exercise and mental health. In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete Olusoga and new co-host, Dr Leah Washington explore how and why moving our bodies can be beneficial...
Welcome to the brand-new series of EightyPercentMental, the podcast all about the psychology of sport and performance. Only… it isn’t just about sport and performance anymore, because in this series, we’re going to...
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the nation’s leading expert on Anger in Sport, NexGenHealthy Foundation
Professor of Sociology and Co-Director of the Institute of Practical Ethics, Livingston Manor and Roscoe School
director of AI innovation, Nottingham Trent University
Senior Director, Global Partnerships & Channels, University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center
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