Oct 31, 202632 min
Why can an old injury suddenly become painful again, even when it seems to have healed? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of pain, how the brain processes sensory information, and why previous experiences...
About this Podcast:
The Fighting Brain is the English-language extension of the successful German podcast Nervenstark.The content remains the same: a deep focus on brain-based training for martial artists and fighters with elite ambitions. The goal is to understand how performance really works under pressure not just physically, but mentally and neurologically.This podcast explores how the brain controls perception, decision-making, and movement in combat sports, and how these processes can be trained in a structured and practical way. It connects neuroscience, neuroathletics, and real fighting performance, translating complex ideas into usable insights for fighters and coaches.
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What is The Fighting Brain about?
The Fighting Brain is the English-language extension of the successful German podcast Nervenstark. The content remains the same: a deep focus on brain-based training for martial artists and fighters with elite ambitions. The goal is to understand how performance really works under pressure not just physically, but mentally and neurologically.
Who hosts The Fighting Brain?
The Fighting Brain is hosted by Lara Schwab. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
What has The Fighting Brain covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#13: When Pain Doesn't Mean Damage: The Brain Behind Pain and Movement" (31 October 2026, 32 minutes), "#11: The X-Factors: When Your Game Plan Suddenly Stops Working" (17 October 2026, 23 minutes), and "#10: When Fear Changes the Way You Move" (27 September 2026, 15 minutes).
How often does The Fighting Brain publish?
The Fighting Brain publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 13 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Fighting Brain?
Booking probability for The Fighting Brain is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Fighting Brain requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Fighting Brain's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Fighting Brain?
The strongest fits for The Fighting Brain are Fitness, Golf & Recreation and Courses, Coaching & Lessons. The Fighting Brain has a sports audience.
About the host
Lara Schwab hosts The Fighting Brain, a sports podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 17, 202623 min
What happens when something unexpected changes the way you see, move or respond during a fight? In combat sports, performance isn't just about having a plan. It's also about how you adapt when things don't go as...
Episode #11
#10: When Fear Changes the Way You Move
Sep 27, 202615 minHave you ever avoided a movement because you were injured doing it before — or because you simply don't fully trust it anymore? In this episode, we explore what happens when the brain starts associating a movement with...
- Aug 1, 202619 minS0
What if your vision is working harder than it should - without you even noticing?<br><br>In this episode of The Fighting Brain, we explore phorias, hidden eye misalignments that can influence how the brain processes...
- Jul 18, 202615 minS0
Perception & Focus – Your Body Is Fighting. But Is Your Brain Fully Present?Why do you lose focus even when your body feels ready? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of attention in combat sports. Learn how...
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- Jul 4, 202612 minS0
If you want to become a better fighter, you don’t just train your body, you train your perception. <br><br>In this first episode, we explore how vision truly shapes performance in combat sports - far beyond simply...
- Jul 1, 20268 minS0
In this first episode of The Fighting Brain, we break down the core idea behind this podcast: how performance in combat sports is actually created inside the brain.<br><br>Fighting is not random. It is not just physical...
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