The Locker Room

By Dr Jo Lukins

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Success leaves clues. Dr Jo translates the lessons of elite performance for every person, every day. With over 25 years of experience working with elite performers, Dr Jo is a psychological Indiana Jones who steps inside the minds of the elite to help understand what makes them tick. Your potential is within your reach. Are you ready to excel?

Episode Date
Ep 258: Effortless Action: Doing Less, Achieving More
Jun 09, 2026
Ep 257: Share Less, Feel More: The Psychology of Private Joy
Jun 02, 2026
Ep 256: Why We Decorate: The Psychology Behind Our Need to Adorn Spaces
May 26, 2026
Ep 255: Escape the Noise: Find Your Calm in a Museum
May 20, 2026
Ep 254: Is Ultra Processed Food Stealing Your Focus
May 13, 2026
Ep 253: Helping on Empty: How to support others when your own tank is low
Apr 22, 2026
Ep 252: Why Feeling Small Can Be So Good for Us
Apr 15, 2026
Ep 251: When “I’m Fine” Means “I’m Stretched”
Mar 25, 2026
Ep 250: Creating your own Luck: Small Actions, Big Shifts
Mar 18, 2026
Ep 249: ‘Up you hop’. Comfort Them or Toughen Them Up
Mar 12, 2026
Ep 248: Butterflies In The Stomach: What Your Body Is Really Telling You.
Mar 06, 2026
Ep 247: Home creep: when work moves in
Feb 24, 2026
Ep 246: Finding Calm on the Footpath
Feb 19, 2026
Ep 245: The Hope Effect: Simple Ways to Recharge When Burnout Has Switched You Off
Feb 10, 2026
Ep 244: The Power of the Benefit of the Doubt
Feb 03, 2026
Ep 243: I see you. The Wellbeing Effects of Checking in
Jan 20, 2026
Ep 242: I see you. The wellbeing effects of checking in
Jan 15, 2026
Ep 241: How to talk with children about frightening news and national tragedies
Dec 17, 2025
Ep 240: When Doubt Is a Blessing
Dec 11, 2025
Ep 239: Inclusion Starts Small: Turning Micro Exclusions into Moments of Belonging
Dec 04, 2025
Ep 238: Discover Your Joyspan: The Science of Sustainable Happiness
Nov 28, 2025
Ep 237: Inner Critic vs Inner Coach: Whose Voice Are You Listening To?
Nov 13, 2025
Ep 236: Excellence vs Perfectionism. Progress Over Perfection
Nov 07, 2025
Ep 235: Under the Stars: Why Aussies Escape for Better Wellbeing
Nov 07, 2025
Ep 234: The Courage to be Kind
Oct 24, 2025
Ep 233: Upgrade Your Mind: The Brain Fitness Approach to Lasting Wellness
Oct 15, 2025
Ep 232: Talk it out: Why every problem needs a duck!
Oct 03, 2025
Ep 231: Inside Your Mind: The Science of Changing It
Sep 24, 2025
Ep 230: Behind the Whistle: Mental Toughness in Sports Decision Making
Sep 23, 2025
Ep 229: No Bad Emotions: Turning Every Feeling Into Wisdom
Sep 19, 2025
Ep 228: Why Do We Put Off Health Checks? Unpacking the Fear of Medical Screening
Sep 12, 2025
Ep 227: Stuffed Animals for Adults: The Sleep Secret You Might Not Outgrow!
Aug 26, 2025
Ep 226: When Not Knowing is Good: The Surprising Power of Planned Ignorance
Aug 19, 2025
Ep 225: Say It Out Loud: Unleashing the Power of Speaking to Yourself
Aug 12, 2025
Ep 224: Is There Truth in Tradition? Exploring the Evidence Behind Age Old Proverbs
Aug 05, 2025
Ep 223: Is Selfishness Making You Sick—or Stronger?
Jul 29, 2025
Ep 222: Maybe: The Power of Perspective – Turning Adversity into Opportunity
Jul 22, 2025
Ep 221: Unlocking Happiness: The Power of Giving Back
Jul 15, 2025
Ep 220: Finding strength in the ‘Care Squeeze’
Jul 01, 2025
Ep 219: Jaws at 50: Why are we still afraid to get in the water?
Jun 24, 2025
Ep 218: The Motivation Myth: Building Success on Consistency, Not Inspiration
Jun 17, 2025
Ep 217: What are the best ways to support yourself during a professional or personal separation?
Jun 11, 2025
Ep 216: Sweet Temptations: Unpacking Our Cravings
Jun 03, 2025
Ep 215: The Courage of Your Convictions: Stand Up, Speak Out, Stay True
May 27, 2025
Ep 214: Bounce Back Stronger: Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks
May 21, 2025
Ep 213: The 21-day myth? How Long Does It Really Take to Make or Break a Habit?
May 14, 2025
Ep 212: Everyday Heroes: Real-Life Superpowers Among Us
May 02, 2025
Ep 211: From Silence to Sharing: Mastering the Skill of Helping People Open Up
Apr 15, 2025
Ep 210: Work Worries Keeping You Awake? Discover the Path to Restful Nights!
Apr 08, 2025
Ep 209: Shining Light on the Winter Blues
Apr 01, 2025
Ep 208: From the Locker Room to Life: Mastering Transitions Beyond the Game
Apr 01, 2025
Ep 207: The Glimmer Effect: Enhancing Mental Well-being
Mar 25, 2025
Ep 206: Breathing New Life Into Wellbeing
Mar 18, 2025
Ep 205: Beyond Sleep: Discovering the 7 Other Types of Rest
Mar 11, 2025
Ep 204: Hush the Rush: How to Quieten the Mental Chatter
Mar 04, 2025
Ep 203: When Science Stumbles: The Surprising Power of Misinformation
Feb 25, 2025
Ep 202: What Psychologists Want You to Know: Signs, Supports & Solutions for Mental Wellness
Feb 25, 2025
Ep 201: Bridging Connections When Weather Turns Critical
Feb 25, 2025
Ep 200: The Procrastination Paradox: Turning Delay into Productivity
Feb 25, 2025
Ep 199: Sleepless Sundays: Unraveling the 3am Overthinking
Feb 25, 2025
Ep 198: Outsmarting Your Brain: The Mind Games of Habit Change
Jan 08, 2025
Ep 197: Small Steps, Big Impact: Your Guide to Success Without Resolutions
Dec 20, 2024
Ep 196: Breaking Free from Exercise Guilt: Redefining Your Fitness Journey
Dec 10, 2024
Ep 195: The Lost Art of Writing: Rediscovering Connection in a Digital Age
Dec 03, 2024
Ep 194: Passports and Petrol Stations: Two Paths to Personal Discovery
Nov 27, 2024
Ep 193: Moving for Mindfulness: The Hidden Benefits of Kids' Fitness
Nov 21, 2024
Ep 192: Breaking Barriers: The Power of Trailblazers
Nov 21, 2024
Ep 191: Breaking Barriers: The Power of Trailblazers
Nov 13, 2024
Ep 190: Why We Hurt the Ones We Love
Nov 05, 2024
Ep 189: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Election Outcomes: Coping with Victory and Defeat
Oct 31, 2024
Ep 188: Ever wondered why certain songs transport you back in time?
Oct 24, 2024
Ep 187: PERMA-nent Happiness: Unlocking Senior Well-Being
Oct 15, 2024
Ep 186: From Playground to Podium: Navigating Success and Disappointment in Sport
Oct 07, 2024
Ep 185: Cheer Your Way to Happiness: The Science Behind Sports Spectating
Oct 01, 2024
Ep 184: The Psychology of Procrastination: Why We Put Things Off and How to Stop
Sep 24, 2024
Ep 183: Rewiring Connections: The Neuroscience Behind R U OK?
Sep 17, 2024
Ep 182: Words Matter: How Language Shapes Our Wellbeing
Sep 10, 2024
Ep 181: A Symphony of Flavours: How music affects your dining experience
Sep 03, 2024
Ep 180: How Smart is your Cart?
Aug 27, 2024
Ep 179: Living in Fiction: How Imaginary Characters Shape Our Reality
Aug 20, 2024
Ep 178: Standing Tall: Navigating Success and Envy in Sports
Aug 13, 2024
Ep 177: Sabotaging Success: The Hidden Reasons We Stand in Our Own Way
Aug 07, 2024
Ep 176: Golden Lessons: Olympic Secrets for Thriving Under Pressure
Jul 31, 2024
Ep 175: Finding Your Way: The Secrets Behind Navigation Skills
Jul 31, 2024
Ep 174: Meme Magic: Decoding the Viral Phenomenon
Jul 23, 2024
Ep 173: The Intelligence of Pessimism: Is Eeyore smarter than Tigger?
Jul 16, 2024
Ep 172: Mind Over Money: How Emotions and Biases Shape Financial Decisions
Jul 09, 2024
Ep 171: Sobering Truths: Alcohol's Emotional Crutch
Jul 02, 2024
Ep 170: Unmasking the Hidden Trauma: The Dissociation Dilemma
Jun 25, 2024
Ep 169: Unlock Your Potential: The Learning Mindset Edge
Jun 18, 2024
Ep 168: Turning Frowns Upside Down: Simple Tricks to Brighten Your Day
Jun 11, 2024
Ep 167: Tune Into Mental Wellness: The Power of Music
Jun 04, 2024
Ep 166: Raising Resilient Kids: When your child wants it to be ‘perfect’.
May 29, 2024
Ep 165: FOPO? NO MO! Ditch the Fear of What Others Think!
May 28, 2024
Ep 164: Unlocking the Power of Belief: The Key to Athletic Success
May 28, 2024
Ep 163: Crafting Happiness: The Psychology of Hobbies
May 14, 2024
Ep 162: Invisible Boundary: Unraveling the Mysteries of Personal Space
Apr 30, 2024
Ep 161: Parental Playbook: Safeguarding Children’s Sports Safety & Future Wellbeing
Apr 29, 2024
Ep 160: Decoding PERMA for wellbeing in the 9-5
Apr 23, 2024
Ep 159: Collective Grief: Making Sense and Navigating Distressing Events
Apr 17, 2024
Ep 158: Unmasking Digital Connections: The Illusion of Social Media Friendships
Apr 11, 2024
Ep 157: From the Moshpit: Unveiling the joy of big concerts
Mar 26, 2024
Ep 156: Unraveling the Overthinking Puzzle
Mar 19, 2024
Ep 155: Golden Years, Golden Minds: The Psychology of Retirement
Mar 12, 2024
Ep 154: Heartful Habits: Cultivating Prosocial Choices in Children and Teens
Mar 05, 2024
Ep 153: Exploring the Enchanted Realm: The Psychology Behind Fairy Tales
Feb 27, 2024
Ep 152: Enhanced Ethics: Exploring the Controversies of Competitive Sports
Feb 27, 2024
Ep 151: Digital Dilemma: Navigating Parental Posting
Feb 27, 2024
Ep 150: Love That Lasts: Unraveling the Secrets of Relationship Success
Feb 13, 2024
Ep 149: Unlock Your Learning Mojo: Understanding how you learn most effectively
Feb 13, 2024
Ep 148: After the Storm: Unravelling the Psychology of Post-Event Perception
Jan 30, 2024
Ep 147: Unlocking Holiday Wisdom: Your Roadmap for Year-Round Success
Jan 23, 2024
Ep 146: Why Do Unfinished Tasks Stick in Our Minds? Exploring the Zeigarnik Effect
Dec 13, 2023
Ep 145: Unwrapping the Bauble: The Psychology Behind Festive Decorating
Dec 06, 2023
Ep 144: Unveiling the Invisible Hand: Exploring the Secrets of Behavioural Nudges
Nov 28, 2023
Ep 143: Thrills Over Stress: Exploring the Power of Adrenaline Rushes!
Nov 21, 2023
Ep 142: Celebrating the Everyday: How the Unexciting becomes a Burnout Buster
Nov 14, 2023
Ep 141: Coping Unveiled: A Deep Dive into Comfort Strategies
Nov 07, 2023
Ep 140: Cracking the Code of High Achievers
Nov 03, 2023
Ep 139: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women through Sports Collaboration
Oct 31, 2023
Ep 138: Solitude Unravelled: A Deep Dive into the Psychology of Being Alone
Oct 24, 2023
Ep 137: Personal Improvement Through Storytelling
Oct 17, 2023
Ep 136: Stormproofing Your Mind: Mental Preparedness for Emergency Weather
Oct 10, 2023
Ep 135: Good Vibes and Tough Truths: Navigating the Good News vs. Bad News Dilemma
Oct 03, 2023
Ep 134: Punny Business: The Power of Puns for Wellbeing
Sep 27, 2023
Ep 133: Empathy: The Bridge Between Hearts and Minds
Sep 19, 2023
Ep 132: Breaking Boundaries: Unleashing Human Potential
Sep 12, 2023
Ep 131: Mastering Your Craft: The Journey from Novice to Authority
Sep 05, 2023
Ep 130: Dreamscapes Explored: Awakening Lucid Dreams
Aug 29, 2023
Ep 129: Harmonizing Me-time & We-time: The Art of Social Solace
Aug 22, 2023
Ep 128: Unlocking the Power Within: Exploring the Science of Motivation!
Aug 09, 2023
Ep 127: Memory Marvels: Unlocking the Secrets of a Sharper Mind
Aug 02, 2023
Ep 126: Regret Rewired: Unleashing the Power of Second Chances
Aug 02, 2023
Ep 125: Nostalgia Rewind: Unlocking the Magic of Fond Memories
Jul 18, 2023
Ep 124: Unlocking the Secrets of Sweet Slumber: Exploring the Psychology of Sleep
Jul 11, 2023
Ep 123: From Yawns to Yay: Unlocking the Secrets of Boredom's Impact
Jul 04, 2023
Ep 122: Unveiling the Secrets: The Biggest Predictors for Job Satisfaction
Jun 29, 2023
Ep 121: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: See Yourself in a Different Light!
Jun 20, 2023
Ep 120: Cravings Unveiled: The Secrets Behind What You Want
Jun 13, 2023
Ep 119: The Sting of Rejection: Why It Hurts and What You Can Do About It
Jun 06, 2023
Ep 118: Script & Scroll: Unlocking the Power of Reading and Handwriting
May 31, 2023
Ep 117: Unlocking Emotional Well-being: The Power of Naming Emotions
May 22, 2023
Ep 116: Serving the Soul: The Power of Volunteering for Mental Well-being
May 18, 2023
Ep 115: The Winter Blues: Shining the light on Seasonal Affective Disorder
May 09, 2023
Ep 114: From Work to Chill: How to Transition from 9-to-5 to 5-to-9
Apr 25, 2023
Ep 113: The Confidence Code: Cracking the Secrets to Success
Apr 04, 2023
Ep 112: Unlocking Your Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Greater Success and Happiness
Mar 28, 2023
Ep 111: Double up Your Productivity: Unleashing the Power of Parallel Work
Mar 21, 2023
Ep 110: Where the Heart is: The Emotional Bonds We Form With Our Hometowns
Mar 16, 2023
Ep 109: Champions On and Off the Field: A Spotlight on Women in Sports
Mar 13, 2023
Ep 108: Chew on this: The Surprising Psychological Benefits of Gum
Mar 07, 2023
Ep 107: The Secret to Being Unbothered: Mastering the skill of critical ignoring
Feb 28, 2023
Ep 106: Beyond talent: How GRIT Can Take You To The Top
Feb 21, 2023
Ep 105: Green Minds: The Power of Plants to Boost Mental Health
Feb 14, 2023
Ep 104: What Can Shopping Trolleys Tell Us About Our Morals
Feb 07, 2023
Ep 103: What’s the Value in Values?
Jan 31, 2023
Ep 102: Why be Mindwise?
Jan 24, 2023
Ep 101: Yeah, Nah
Jan 17, 2023
Ep 100: How can you follow your New Years resolution?
Jan 05, 2023
Ep 99: James Cook University Graduation Ceremony - Occasional Address - Dr Jo Lukins
Jan 05, 2023
Ep 98: Why New Years Resolutions Don’t Work and What You Can Do Instead!
Dec 13, 2022
Ep 97: Why It Feels Good to do Good
Dec 06, 2022
Ep 96: Are you in a ‘Fun Drought’?
Nov 30, 2022
Ep 95: Why We Overcommit Ourselves?
Nov 22, 2022
Ep 94: The Science Behind Human Connection
Nov 15, 2022
Ep 93: What Do Your Values Say About You?
Nov 07, 2022
Ep 92: The Thrill of The Chase
Oct 25, 2022
Ep 91: What If Money Can Buy You Happiness?
Oct 18, 2022
Ep 90 : Cultivating Patience – Do Good Things Really Come to Those That Wait?
Oct 11, 2022
Ep 89: Where is the off-switch? How to Wind Down When You Feel Wound Up
Oct 05, 2022
Ep 88: Why is Sporting Mood Contagious
Sep 27, 2022
Ep 87: Finding Your Way Through Grief
Sep 20, 2022
Ep 86: Dopamine Fasting: Fact or Fiction?
Sep 13, 2022
Ep 85: Procrastination on Mindful Monday
Sep 06, 2022
Ep 84: Fake or Real? Be Real on Social Media
Aug 30, 2022
Ep 83: How Connection Benefits our Physical and Mental Well Being
Aug 22, 2022
Ep 82: Overcoming the First Day Jitters: Tips for Success in a New Job!
Aug 08, 2022
Ep 81: Why Humans are ‘Amazing’?
Aug 01, 2022
Ep 80: Is Anticipation Better Than the Real Thing?
Jul 26, 2022
Ep 79: Beating Burnout
Jul 18, 2022
Ep 78: The Mental Cost of Moving
Jul 11, 2022
Ep 77: Would You Look at That? The Psychology of Awe
Jul 06, 2022
Ep 76: What does it take to Race Across America? And how does tracking your progress improve your performance?
Jul 05, 2022
The Elite: Chapter 3 (Success on Autopilot)
Jul 02, 2022
Ep 75: Journaling for Wellbeing and High Performance
Jun 27, 2022
Ep 74: What if Money Can Buy You Happiness?
Jun 21, 2022
Ep 73: Eeyore or Tigger – you choose!
Jun 13, 2022
Ep 72: Launchpad for Business Success
Jun 13, 2022
Ep 71: Why a Song can Change your Mood?
Jun 06, 2022
Ep 70: Are you Being Played?
May 30, 2022
Ep 69: Did You Back a Winner?
May 23, 2022
Cowboys Catch-Up with Ray Thompson - Inside the day of a Mental Skills Coach
May 18, 2022
Ep 68: What Can the Curious Observer Mindset Teach Us About Ourselves?
May 16, 2022
Ep 67: What does it mean to be Left-handed?
May 10, 2022
Ep 66: How to Better Absorb the Books you Read
May 04, 2022
Ep 65: What can Goldilocks Teach Us About Staying Motivated?
Apr 27, 2022
Ep 64: Bored of Being Bored Because Being Bored is Boring
Apr 19, 2022
Ep 60: Why Travelling is Good for your Wellbeing and Brain!
Apr 12, 2022
Ep 63: The Ups and Downs of a 3-day Weekend
Apr 11, 2022
Ep 62: Master (your) Mind
Apr 04, 2022
Ep 61: Reaching the Peak Before Pulling the Ripcord: Retiring at the Top of your Game
Mar 28, 2022
Ep 59: More mysteries and less puzzles: The Psychology of Curiosity
Mar 14, 2022
Ep 58: Staying Informed Without Becoming Overwhelmed
Mar 08, 2022
Ep 57: Why Time Management is a MYTH and what you can do about it!
Feb 28, 2022
Ep 56: Winning at Sports Parenting
Feb 28, 2022
Ep 55: Smarter or Harder? The reality of the 4-day week.
Feb 21, 2022
Ep 54: All You Need is Love - Part 2
Feb 18, 2022
Ep 54: All You Need is Love - Part 1
Feb 14, 2022
Ep 53: The Impact of Weather on your Mood and Well-being
Feb 07, 2022
Ep 52: Wordle ~ The World's Latest Craze!
Jan 31, 2022
Ep 51: Why Laughter is No Joke
Jan 24, 2022
Ep 50: Why New Years Resolutions Fail and What You Can Do Instead
Jan 17, 2022
Ep 49: The Psychology of Christmas
Dec 13, 2021
Ep 48: The Great Resignation
Dec 06, 2021
Ep 47: Why No! Vember May Help Too Much People-pleasing
Nov 22, 2021
Ep: 46 The Anatomy of Loneliness
Nov 16, 2021
Ep: 45 Why Worry?
Nov 09, 2021
Ep: 44 The Psychology of "A Flutter"
Nov 03, 2021
Ep: 43 What Happens When We Sleep?
Oct 25, 2021
Ep: 42 Can Self-doubt be Helpful to an Athlete?
Oct 25, 2021
Ep: 41 When Competence Doesn't Equal Confidence
Oct 18, 2021
Ep: 40 What Rollercoasters Can Teach Us About Mindfulness
Oct 11, 2021
Ep 39: Keeping Calm in the Pressure Cooker
Sep 28, 2021
Ep 38: Why Doomscrolling Won’t Help Your Mental Health
Sep 21, 2021
Ep 37: RUOK? Checking In and Reaching Out
Sep 09, 2021
Ep 36: The Science of an Early Start
Aug 19, 2021
Ep 35 Understanding Health Anxiety (Hypochondria) during a Pandemic
Aug 13, 2021
Ep 34: Making Self-Care #1
Jun 07, 2021
Ep 33: When is young too young?
Mar 09, 2021
Ep 32: The Habits of Friendship Conversations
Feb 18, 2021
Ep 31: Why Fun at Work is Good for Culture
Feb 03, 2021
Ep 30: 1980's Flashback, which song would YOU choose?!
Jan 29, 2021
Ep 29: The Back to School Blues: A Guide for Parents
Jan 28, 2021
Ep 28: Avoiding the Festive Financial Hangover: Your Money Mindset
Dec 17, 2020
Ep 27: Reflecting on Healthy Friendships
Dec 10, 2020
Ep 26: Sports Parenting: The key challenges and tips for managing them
Dec 10, 2020
Ep 25: Decorating early for the Holidays
Dec 03, 2020
Ep 24: Where have the volunteers gone?
Dec 01, 2020
Ep 23: A-Ha! The Science of Creativity
Nov 26, 2020
Ep 22: The tell-tale signs of burnout and what you can do about it
Nov 19, 2020
Ep 21: Life In the Grandstands
Nov 18, 2020
Ep 20: Helping students and families through grade 12 exams
Oct 26, 2020
Ep 19: Wellbeing through the 'little things'
Sep 14, 2020
Ep 18: Preparing mentally for retirement
Sep 08, 2020
Ep 17: Am I drinking too much? How has the pandemic affected drinking behaviour?
Aug 06, 2020
Ep 16: Understanding Unconscious Bias
Jul 15, 2020
Ep 15: When you're worried about worry, what do the pros do?
Jun 11, 2020
Ep 14: Caring for Coach: The importance of wellbeing for coaches
Jun 09, 2020
Ep 13: Is the moon made of cheddar cheese? Conspiracy theories and how they work.
Jun 05, 2020
Ep 12: Like a baby: Tips and tricks to a good night's sleep
May 28, 2020
Ep 11: 5 ways to care for others by caring after you
May 22, 2020
Ep 10: Doh! The science of forgetting
May 21, 2020
Ep 9: 'Should riddance'
Apr 16, 2020
Ep 8: The importance of work: Understanding grief and growth
Apr 02, 2020
Ep 7: Keeping your mojo when exercising solo
Apr 01, 2020
Ep 6: Happiness Hacks the Pro's Use
Mar 19, 2020
Ep 5: Text anxiety and what to do about it
Mar 18, 2020
Ep 4: Technology in Sport
Feb 29, 2020
Ep 3: Navigating Grade 12
Feb 27, 2020
Ep 2: When Disaster Strikes: Floods, Kindness and Compassion Fatigue.
Jun 18, 2019
Ep 1: The Elite: Book Review
Jun 02, 2019
The Elite: Think like an athlete, Succeed like a champion - Chapter One
Jun 01, 2019