Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.

Hosted by Dr James Alder, Chartered Psychologist and former military coach, Trauma, Training & Transformation explores how physical training can rebuild confidence, restore identity, and calm the nervous system after trauma. Drawing on psychology, sport, and lived experience, each episode dives into real stories of recovery and resilience, from veterans, athletes, and everyday people finding strength through movement.Through honest conversation and grounded psychological insight, Dr Alder unpacks how exercise, discipline, and community can turn survival into growth. Whether you’re a coach,

Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind. is a health podcast hosted by James Alder, with 45 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.

James Alder hosts Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind., a health show with 45 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Strength & Conditioning: Why Mental Health Matters as Much as Physical Performance

  Aug 27, 202644 minS2

  Strength & Conditioning: Why Mental Health Matters as Much as Physical Performance What if becoming a stronger athlete isn’t just about building a stronger body? In this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation , I’m joined by Dr Angela Sorensen to explore the powerful connection between strength and conditioning, athlete mental health, sport psychology and physical performance . We discuss why mental resilience matters in sport , how training and movement can influence confidence and wellbeing, and why coaches need to recognise the person behind the performance. We explore: ️ Strength & conditioning and athlete mental health Mental resilience and psychological strength in athletes How exercise can support confidence and self-esteem Injury psychology, fear and returning to sport Recognising behavioural changes in athletes The importance of the coach-athlete relationship ❤️ Why vulnerability can be a sign of strength Why progress should be measured by more than wins and performance Developing athletes who are physically and mentally resilient Because strength isn’t just what you lift—it’s also what you can carry mentally. If you’re an athlete, strength and conditioning coach, sports coach, sport psychologist, student or anyone interested in mental health and human performance , this conversation is for you. ️ Trauma, Training & Transformation: Exploring How Movement Heals the Mind ▶️ Watch the full episode and join the conversation. Like Comment Share Subscribe for more conversations exploring exercise, psychology, trauma, resilience and human performance. #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleteMentalHealth #SportPsychology #MentalHealth #MentalResilience #SportsPerformance #MentalStrength #AthleteWellbeing #StrengthTraining #SportsScience #ExercisePsychology #AthleteDevelopment #TraumaTrainingTransformation

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  Episode #12

  Running Towards Something: How Endurance Changes the Mind

  Aug 20, 202652 minS2

  Running Towards Something: How Endurance Changes the Mind ‍♂️ What does it really take to run 26.2 miles —and what happens to your mind along the way? In this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation , I sit down with Chris Baldwin , an experienced marathon runner preparing for his fourth marathon—the Venice Marathon . We explore the psychology of marathon running , endurance training, mental resilience, discipline, motivation and the reality of balancing marathon preparation with work, family and everyday life. Chris shares what three previous marathons have taught him, why he keeps returning to the challenge, and how running can become far more than physical exercise. We also discuss the importance of running for mental health and wellbeing , the power of consistency, running communities, overcoming difficult moments during training, and what it takes psychologically to keep moving when your body wants to stop. Whether you're an experienced marathon runner, training for your first 5K, considering your first marathon, or simply interested in running, psychology, mental strength and human endurance , this conversation explores why the journey can change far more than your fitness. Watch the full episode and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesAlder-003 Follow Chris Baldwin on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/chrisbaldwin Venice Marathon: https://www.venicemarathon.it/index.php If you enjoy the conversation, please like, comment, share and subscribe . Every interaction helps the podcast reach more people and continue conversations around movement, mental health and transformation. 26.2 miles tests the body. The journey to get there can transform the mind. #MarathonRunning #MarathonTraining #Running #VeniceMarathon #MarathonRunner #RunningMotivation #RunningMindset #MentalStrength #Endurance #MentalHealth #RunningPsychology #RunningCommunity #MentalResilience #FitnessMotivation #Podcast

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  Episode #11

  More Than a Handicap: Resilience, Identity and Finding Purpose Through Golf

  Aug 13, 202659 minS2

  Can golf help rebuild your life after a traumatic brain injury? In this powerful episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation: Exploring How Movement Heals the Mind , I speak with Iain Miller of Golfing Positives about his extraordinary journey from a life-changing traumatic brain injury (TBI) to rediscovering identity, confidence and purpose through golf. After a rugby tackle changed his life, Iain was forced to confront not only the physical consequences of brain injury, but the psychological challenge of grieving the person he once was and adapting to a completely different future. We explore TBI recovery, mental health, disability, resilience, identity, rehabilitation and adaptive golf , and discuss why sport can become so much more than physical activity. For Iain, golf offered challenge, community, achievement and a renewed sense of purpose. This conversation is ultimately about something much bigger than golf. It's about what happens when life changes without warning—and how movement, sport, connection and purpose can support mental health recovery and help us rebuild our identity . ⛳ In this episode: • Life after traumatic brain injury (TBI) • The psychological impact of losing your previous identity • Mental health and brain injury recovery • Disability, resilience and adaptation • Adaptive golf and Golfing Positives • Finding confidence and purpose through sport • The importance of accepting support • Why golf is as much a mental challenge as a physical one Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GNTvzJg4pPFIe8dGrNrEv?si=7BlCqtBOTOuFpM5Edybt4w Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesAlder-003 If Iain's story resonates with you, please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE . Every interaction helps these conversations reach more people who may need to hear them. Trauma, Training & Transformation: Exploring How Movement Heals the Mind #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #BrainInjuryRecovery #Golf #AdaptiveGolf #IainMiller #GolfingPositives #MentalHealth #MentalHealthRecovery #Resilience #DisabilitySport #BrainInjury #Rehabilitation #Identity #FindingPurpose

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  Episode #10

  Can We Slow Ageing? The Science, Psychology & Future of Human Longevity | Chris Burres

  Aug 5, 202652 minS2

  Can we actually slow ageing? Is it possible to extend our lifespan, improve our healthspan, and live healthier for longer—or are we chasing an impossible dream? In this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation: Exploring How Movement Heals the Mind , Dr James Alder sits down with Chris Burres , entrepreneur, researcher, and co-founder of MyVitalC , to explore the fascinating science of longevity, healthy ageing, resilience, recovery, and human performance. Together, they discuss the psychology behind our desire to live longer, the science of Carbon 60 (ESS60) , biological ageing, oxidative stress, stress management, movement, exercise, recovery, and how lifestyle choices influence long-term physical and mental health. This is an evidence-informed conversation that explores where current science stands, what we know, what we don't yet know, and why critical thinking is essential when evaluating new health and longevity research. • Can we really slow the ageing process? • What is longevity and why does it matter? • The difference between lifespan and healthspan • The science behind Carbon 60 (ESS60) • How oxidative stress affects ageing • The relationship between movement, exercise and longevity • The psychology of healthy ageing • Why recovery is just as important as performance • How chronic stress influences biological ageing • Practical strategies for living a healthier, more resilient life • Separating scientific evidence from health hype Whether you're interested in psychology, mental health, exercise science, healthy ageing, resilience, performance, neuroscience, or simply living your healthiest life, this episode provides thought-provoking insights into one of today's most fascinating areas of research. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesAlder-003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GNTvzJg4pPFIe8dGrNrEv?si=7BlCqtBOTOuFpM5Edybt4w Chris Burres has kindly provided listeners with an exclusive $30 OFF their first MyVitalC purchase. https://www.myvitalc.com/traumatraining MyVitalC: https://www.myvitalc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myvitalc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc Chris Burres on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres ▶️ MyVitalC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videos Trauma, Training & Transformation: Exploring How Movement Heals the Mind is hosted by Dr James Alder —British Army veteran, Chartered Psychologist, researcher, university academic, rugby referee, and coach. The podcast explores the science and psychology of trauma, mental health, resilience, leadership, performance, recovery, and how movement can transform both mind and body. Through conversations with world-leading psychologists, researchers, clinicians, athletes, coaches, military veterans, and inspiring individuals, the podcast aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health while providing practical, evidence-based insights that help people live healthier, more resilient lives. If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE , SUBSCRIBE , and SHARE . Your support helps us continue bringing evidence-based conversations on psychology, resilience, movement, and mental health to a wider audience. #Longevity #HealthyAging #Healthspan #LiveLonger #Aging #Psychology #MentalHealth #Resilience #Exercise #Movement #Recovery #HumanPerformance #Biohacking #StressManagement #Wellbeing #ChrisBurres #MyVitalC #Podcast #TraumaTrainingTransformation In this episode you'll discover:️ Listen & Follow Trauma, Training & Transformation Exclusive Offer for ListenersConnect with Chris Burres & MyVitalCAbout the Podcast

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  Episode #9

  From Survival to Significance: How Personal Transformation Creates Lasting Impact | Summer Holeman

  Jul 30, 20261h 2mS2

  From Survival to Significance: How Personal Transformation Creates Lasting Impact | Summer Holeman Can childhood trauma become the foundation for a meaningful life? What if the greatest transformation isn't escaping your past, but learning how to use it to positively impact the lives of others? In this powerful episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation: Exploring How Movement Heals the Mind , Dr James Alder is joined by Summer Holeman —Participation Manager for British Functional Fitness and PhD researcher at the University of Edinburgh—to explore the psychology of personal transformation , childhood trauma , self-worth , identity , and how healing can create lasting impact. Summer shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming childhood emotional trauma , challenging long-held beliefs of shame and worthlessness, and discovering how CrossFit , community , psychotherapy , and self-reflection helped rebuild her identity and sense of belonging. Together, they discuss how adversity can become a catalyst for growth, purpose, leadership, and service to others. This episode explores the science and psychology behind identity reconstruction , trauma recovery , resilience , meaning-making , self-compassion , and why healing is about much more than simply surviving. Why childhood trauma shapes self-worth and relationships How shame can prevent us from accepting love The psychology of identity reconstruction after adversity Why community is essential for healing and belonging How CrossFit became more than exercise—it became a pathway to transformation The importance of curiosity over self-criticism Why embracing discomfort is necessary for growth How to transform pain into purpose The connection between movement, mental health, and resilience Practical lessons for creating lasting change in your own life Whether you're living with trauma , PTSD , anxiety , depression , low self-esteem , or simply searching for greater purpose, this conversation offers evidence-informed insights, lived experience, and practical strategies that demonstrate how healing can extend beyond ourselves and positively influence the people around us. ️ Subscribe for weekly conversations exploring the psychology of trauma, resilience, movement, leadership, mental health, and human performance through research and real-life experience. Watch more episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesAlder-003 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GNTvzJg4pPFIe8dGrNrEv?si=7BlCqtBOTOuFpM5Edybt4w I'd love to hear from you... What does personal transformation mean to you? Has adversity ever changed the way you see yourself or the way you live your life? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Personal Transformation, Childhood Trauma, Trauma Recovery, Mental Health, Psychology, CrossFit, Functional Fitness, Identity, Identity Reconstruction, Emotional Healing, Self-Worth, Self-Compassion, Resilience, Post-Traumatic Growth, Community, Belonging, Leadership, Meaning, Purpose, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Healing Journey, Human Performance, Behaviour Change, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Movement Heals the Mind, Trauma Training Transformation, James Alder, Summer Holeman #MentalHealth #Psychology #TraumaRecovery #ChildhoodTrauma #PersonalTransformation #Healing #Resilience #CrossFit #FunctionalFitness #SelfWorth #Identity #MentalHealthAwareness #Leadership #MovementHeals #TraumaTrainingTransformation #Podcast #Growth #Purpose #Community #Wellbeing

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