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Optimising Human Performance is the podcast for people who can’t afford to fail. If you work in the military, defence and security, emergency services, first response, elite sport, or any other high‑pressure environment, this show gives you practical, evidence‑based tools to perform at your best when it matters most. Hosted by Dr Martin I. Jones and Jonpaul Nevin, the podcast brings together world‑leading experts, cutting‑edge science, and hard‑won field experience. Martin is a sport psychologist with over 20 years of research and applied experience. He holds advanced degrees from Loughborough University and the University of Oxford, has authored more than 50 peer‑reviewed publications, and previously served as Principal Advisor for Human Performance and Human Augmentation at the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). He has also represented the UK on NATO’s Human Factors and Medicine panel. Jonpaul is a former British Army soldier with 15 ye
Unknown Host hosts Optimising Human Performance, a health show with 47 episodes published.
Why do the best coaches and instructors often find it so difficult to explain exactly what makes them effective? And why do some people keep getting better while others In this episode of Optimising Human Performan
Are You Taking the Wrong Supplements? Theo Wiley on Genetics, Creatine and Personalised Nutrition Most people choose supplements by guesswork. They walk into a shop, pick something off the shelf, follow the same dosage a
You’re drinking more coffee. Taking more supplements. Sleeping longer when you can. Yet your energy still crashes. Your focus disappears. Your recovery feels slower. And your nervous system feels permanently switched on.
Most people think burnout is obvious. That you’ll feel it coming. The reality is, you don’t. In this episode of the Optimising Human Performance Podcast, former police officer-turned burnout-prevention coach Zane McCorma
Most performance problems aren’t obvious. They’re not in your training plan; they’re not in your effort. They’re in the things you consistently ignore. In this episode, we sit down with Dr Nick Barringer, performance die
Fear is easy to talk about in theory. It is harder when the stakes are high, and you still have to think clearly, lead others, and perform. In this episode of Optimising Human Performance (OpHP), Martin I Jones speaks wi
In This Episode Sleep is probably affecting your performance more than you think. In this episode, Martin I. Jones, performance psychologist and sleep specialist, explains how to spot sleep debt with a quick yes-or-no ch
What if the biggest obstacle to performing under pressure isn't the situation itself, but the way we think about it? In this episode, Martin talks to fellow psychologist and world-leading expert on pressure and adversity
Former GB cyclist-turned-adventurer and solo ocean rower Annasley Park has built her life on the value of fortitude. In this episode of the Optimising Human Performance Podcast, she shares her journey, including her expe
In this episode, Dr Julie Greeves, principal physiologist for the British Army and expert in applied human physiology, shares groundbreaking research on female soldier health, injury prevention, and performance optimisat
In this episode, Martin & JP talk to Dr Allison Brager, an active-duty Army officer and neuroscientist specialising in sleep and fatigue research. Dr. Brager shares her pioneering research on how both acute and chronic s
Are you ready to unlock your full potential in high-demand situations? Join hosts Martin Jones and Jonpaul Nevin on the Optimising Human Performance podcast as they dive deep into the fascinating truth about mental fatig
In this episode, we’re talking to Harry Moffitt - SAS veteran, psychologist & human performance consultant. The physical, psychological and social pillars of human performance are well known, but Harry believes that, as
Episode Overview This special Christmas re-release revisits one of our most powerful conversations: Afghanistan veteran Luke Sinnott shares his extraordinary journey after losing both legs in an IED explosion. Luke opens
Fuel Like a Pro: Inside the Science of Endurance Nutrition with the former lead performance nutritionist for Team INEOS’s pro cycling. In This Episode Martin & JP talk to Professor Javier Gonzalez about food and how we c
In this episode of Optimising Human Performance, Martin I. Jones and Jonpaul Nevin sit down with Dr Duncan French, Senior Vice President of the UFC Performance Institute, to explore what it really takes to prepare fighte
Join hosts Martin Jones and Jonpaul Nevin for Series 3, Episode 4 of the Peak Potential podcast by OpHP (Optimal Human Performance). This episode features renowned performance psychologist Dr Dave Collins, who shares exp
How can athletes train smarter for long-term success? Performance coach Chris Tombs joins host Martin Jones to discuss how to build physically and psychologically resilient athletes. With more than 30 years of experience
In this episode, Martin & JP talk to Dr Meaghan Beckner about her work in biomarker research. They explore the concept of resilience and the use of biomarkers to measure physiological and psychological readiness. They di
In this episode, Martin & JP talk to Nathalie Pattyn about human performance in operational environments. They discuss the importance of rest and recovery in training, the role of robustness and the challenges of leaders
Nick Barringer
Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Registered Dietitian, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Specialist in Sports Dietetics · United States Military
1 appearance on this show
Andrew Wood
world-leading expert on pressure and adversity
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Allison Brager
sleep scientist and active duty Army neuroscientist · JFK Special Warfare Center and School
1 appearance on this show
Harry Moffitt
Author, Psychologist, Human-performance expert · Australian Special Forces
1 appearance on this show
Javier Gonzalez
Professor · Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Duncan French
Senior Vice President of the UFC Performance Institute · UFC Performance Institute
1 appearance on this show
Dave Collins
performance psychologist · University of Edinburgh
1 appearance on this show
Chris Tombs
Velocity Based Training Expert and Performance Lead
1 appearance on this show
Andy Jones
head coach of Bentley University's Division I men's ice hockey team · Fortress Security Risk Management
1 appearance on this show
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