NO BS Podcast | Hyrox Training and Peak Performance Tips

The NO BS Performance Podcast, hosted by Brian Stokes, dives deep into performance coaching and resilience strategies with elite athletes and experts. Discover real stories and practical advice on training and physical fitness to push human limits and excel in endurance, HYROX, and hybrid training. Transform your mindset and boost your performance with no-nonsense insights from a seasoned performance coach.

NO BS Podcast | Hyrox Training and Peak Performance Tips is a health podcast hosted by Brian Stokes, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brian Stokes hosts NO BS Podcast | Hyrox Training and Peak Performance Tips, a health show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  When Mindset Isn't Enough | Rewiring Performance Patterns with Kristin Rivas

  Aug 25, 20261h 12mS1

  Mindset and mental resilience are non-negotiable for elite athletes, until they work against you. In this episode, Brian explores how high performers' disciplined mindset can trap them in stress patterns, and why nervous system regulation is the missing piece most performance coaches ignore. Kristin Rivas, a brain-based hypnotherapist and TEDx speaker, shares her breakdown-to-breakthrough story: losing her sister, years of unresolved stress pushing through as "grit," and the complete health collapse that forced her to rewire. Discover why willpower alone isn't enough and how to align your nervous system with your peak performance goals.

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  Episode #28

  Peak Performance Under Pressure | Mental Resilience from Boxing to HYROX | Bruce Babashan

  Aug 18, 20261h 8mS1

  Mental toughness and peak performance separate elite athletes from the rest, especially under pressure. Olympic boxing coach Bruce Babashan shares the exact mental resilience framework he uses to prepare fighters for split-second decisions in the ring. Learn how to rewire your mindset for race day, manage fatigue-driven breakdowns at the wall ball station, and execute when it matters most, whether you're chasing a HYROX PR or pushing through your toughest moments.

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  Episode #27

  From 73 Surgeries to Elite Mindset | Jay Setchell's Unbreakable Mental Toughness

  Aug 11, 202646 minS1

  Mental toughness and elite mindset aren't built overnight—they're forged through systems. At 76, former US Marine Jay Setchell has survived three deaths, 73+ surgeries, paralysis, and traumatic brain injury. Yet he leads businesses, raises adopted twins, and inspires thousands. In this episode, we uncover the mental resilience framework and Marine Corps discipline that let him rebuild his identity after devastating setbacks and how you can apply the same mindset to overcome your biggest performance barriers.

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  Episode #26

  The Addiction Nobody Talks About | When Discipline Becomes Self-Destruction

  Aug 4, 202611 minS1

  In this episode of the No BS Performance Podcast, Brian discusses the fine line between discipline and obsession in fitness. He reflects on his personal journey with exercise addiction, the impact of AFib on his training, and the importance of recovery. Brian emphasises the need for athletes to listen to their bodies and redefine what success means in their training routines.

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  Episode #25

  7 Performance Principles That Shape Winning Athletes | Discipline & Mindset

  Jul 28, 202616 minS1

  What separates high performers from everyone else? After 25 episodes of conversations with Royal Marines, elite athletes, coaches and everyday people pushing their limits, I've realised that success almost always comes back to the same core principles. In this milestone solo episode, I share the seven performance principles that have shaped my coaching philosophy through over 30 years of military service, emergency services, endurance sport and coaching athletes of all ages. We'll revisit some of the biggest lessons from previous guests and episodes, including why environment matters more than motivation, how confidence is earned through action, why pressure reveals preparation, and the habits that create lasting performance both in sport and in life. Whether you're training for HYROX, triathlon, endurance events, or simply looking to become a stronger, more resilient version of yourself, these are the principles that underpin everything we do at No BS Performance. In this episode you'll learn: Why environment beats willpower How to build real confidence Why consistency always wins What pressure really reveals The importance of recovery and lifestyle Why comparison holds athletes back The common traits shared by every high performer This isn't just a look back at the first 25 episodes, it's the foundation for everything still to come.

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