The Life Lessons Podcast

By Simon Mundie

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Episodes: 293

Douglas Small
 Dec 15, 2021
There is some great content here but too often Simon pushes his own theories into the conversation rather than drawing insight from his interviewees. This detracts from the listening experience and value derived from the conversation.

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The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet to neuroscientists, psychologists and world-renowned philosophers and thinkers.


I want to get away from the pervasive 'success evangelism', and consider a new ay of being.


Guests have included Jonny Wilkinson, Caitlyn Jenner, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Dame Kelly Holmes, as well as thinkers including Daniel Goleman, Sam Harris, Michael Pollan, Dr Pippa Grange and non-dual philosopher Rupert Spira.


These conversations, and the bitesize episodes, have the power to change your life.



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Episode Date
Improve Your Emotional Intelligence: Daniel Goleman
Apr 19, 2024
Letting Go Of Outcomes: Kevin Clifton
Apr 15, 2024
Confidence Comes From Preparation: Sam Warburton
Apr 12, 2024
Performance Nutrition: James Collins
Apr 08, 2024
The Darker Side of 'High Performance' - Caitlyn Jenner
Apr 05, 2024
Embracing Continuous Evolution: Ebony Rainford-Brent
Apr 03, 2024
The Key to Happiness: Accept Yourself - with Nigel Owens
Apr 01, 2024
Embracing Hard Conversations: Kate & Helen Richardson-Walsh
Mar 29, 2024
What the All Blacks Can Teach Us about the Business of Life - James Kerr
Mar 27, 2024
How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself
Mar 25, 2024
JASMIN PARIS SPECIAL - How To Be Superhuman
Mar 23, 2024
Don't Focus On The Outcome: Sir Chris Hoy
Mar 22, 2024
How To Stop Struggling PART 2: Jenna Ashford
Mar 19, 2024
How To Stop Struggling PART 1: Jenna Ashford
Mar 18, 2024
How To Sit With Difficult Emotions: Clarke Carlisle
Mar 15, 2024
FLOW - Part 2: Jonny Wilkinson, Damon Hill, Frankie Dettori, Goldie Sayers & Jos Buttler
Mar 13, 2024
How To Get More Flow In Your Everyday Life
Mar 11, 2024
How Your Perspective Changes Everything: Ryan Holiday
Mar 08, 2024
Embracing Life Long Learning: Nigel Adkins
Mar 06, 2024
How To Make A Difference In Life: Dame Commander Heather Rabbatts
Mar 04, 2024
Recognising Our Addictions - And A Way Out: Tony Adams
Mar 01, 2024
The Non-Duality Podcast - 'Finding Fulfilment and Contentment Where You Are' - with Nic Higham & Simon Mundie
Feb 26, 2024
How to use language to influence behaviour: Dave Alred - elite performance coach
Feb 23, 2024
Conscious Relationships
Feb 19, 2024
How Humility Fosters Healthy Performance Cultures: James Kerr
Feb 16, 2024
How To Embrace Self-Acceptance
Feb 12, 2024
Embrace Vulnerability For Authentic Connection: Dr Pippa Grange
Feb 09, 2024
You are NOT your thoughts - you are AWARE of your thoughts
Feb 05, 2024
How to Stop Living in Fear: Free Solo climber Alex Honnold
Feb 02, 2024
'Success Evangelism' - and a New Way of Being
Jan 29, 2024
How To Raise Your Self-Worth: Dr Steve Peters
Jan 26, 2024
What Is The Real Beauty Of Sport?: Matthew Syed
Jan 22, 2024
Success Evangelism: Ronnie O'Sullivan
Jan 19, 2024
Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself
Jan 18, 2024
'Self-Enquiry' and Exploring Our Fundamental Nature - Piers Thurston
Jan 15, 2024
Stop Battling 'Negative' Thoughts & Feelings: Dr Russ Harris
Jan 12, 2024
ADHD: Dr Tony Lloyd
Jan 08, 2024
How to do Deep Work in 2024: Professor Cal Newport
Jan 05, 2024
Keeping Your Cool: Gary Lineker
Jan 01, 2024
BITESIZE: Challenging the 'Success Evangelism' Narrative: Katie Warriner
Dec 29, 2023
Perseverence and Resilience: Dame Katherine Grainger
Dec 26, 2023
'Training was running away from the issues I had': Caitlyn Jenner
Dec 25, 2023
Seeing through FOMO (Fear Of Missing out): Josh Warrington
Dec 22, 2023
The Man Who Exposed Jimmy Savile: Mark Williams-Thomas
Dec 18, 2023
The Power of Understanding & Living Your Values: Jamie Peacock
Dec 15, 2023
Take Perspective From History: Professor Suzannah Lipscomb
Dec 11, 2023
The Myth of Multitasking: Johann Hari
Dec 08, 2023
How to be a CEO: David Shelley
Dec 04, 2023
What Podcasting Has Taught Me About Connection: Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dec 01, 2023
Harness The Power Of Lucid Dreaming For Psychological Growth: Charlie Morley
Nov 27, 2023
Why You Should Find A Way To Do What You love: Goldie Sayers
Nov 24, 2023
How To Make Good Decisions: former spy Shane Parrish
Nov 20, 2023
BITESIZE: Success Is Not the Key To Happiness - Caitlyn Jenner
Nov 17, 2023
Communicate with Clarity and Confidence: Ros Atkins
Nov 13, 2023
Showing up each day and doing the work: Ryan Holiday
Nov 10, 2023
Breaking Down Barriers Through Skillful Conversation: Neuroscientist Shane O'Mara
Nov 06, 2023
BITESIZE: Kevin Clifton - Letting Go
Nov 03, 2023
Embracing failure to get ahead - with the pioneer of psychological safety Amy Edmonson
Oct 30, 2023
Overcoming Tribalism and distrust of 'the other'- Carl Frampton - BITESIZE
Oct 27, 2023
How Real Is Reality: Professor Donald Hoffman
Oct 23, 2023
BITESIZE: How To get In Flow
Oct 20, 2023
RWC REPLAY: Sir Clive Woodward - Leadership
Oct 16, 2023
BITESIZE: Don't Be Defensive
Oct 13, 2023
RWC REPLAY: Dave Alred - Managing pressure
Oct 09, 2023
BITESIZE: The impact of not feeling seen and heard as a child
Oct 06, 2023
RWC REPLAY: Lewis Moody - Selflessness
Oct 02, 2023
BITESIZE: The Joy of Being Average
Sep 29, 2023
RWC REPLAY: Sir John Kirwan - Mental Health
Sep 25, 2023
BITESIZE: The Power Of Doing Nothing
Sep 22, 2023
RWC REPLAY: Sam Warburton - Being true to Yourself
Sep 18, 2023
BITESIZE: Psychological Defence Mechanisms: Mike Brearley
Sep 15, 2023
RWC REPLAY: Jonny Wilkinson - Acceptance
Sep 11, 2023
BITESIZE: How To Be Efficient: David Coulthard
Sep 08, 2023
The Meandering Route To Success: David Epstein
Sep 04, 2023
BITESIZE: The Power Of Posture: Dave Alred
Sep 01, 2023
In Praise Of Average: Konnie Huq
Aug 28, 2023
BITESIZE: Just Make A Start: Baroness Grey-Thompson
Aug 25, 2023
Develop Your 'Super Strengths': Nick Matthew
Aug 21, 2023
BITESIZE: Let them Play - Gary Lineker
Aug 18, 2023
How To Get What You Really Want: Ben Hunt-Davis
Aug 14, 2023
BITESIZE: Handling Pressure - Sir Clive Woodward
Aug 11, 2023
How to Release Tension & Stress: David Berceli
Aug 07, 2023
BITESIZE: Don't Judge People - John McAvoy
Aug 04, 2023
Trauma: Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk
Jul 31, 2023
BITESIZE: Discovering Your Passion - Chrissie Wellington
Jul 28, 2023
Psychological Diversity: Matthew Syed
Jul 26, 2023
Recognising You Are Already Enough: Grayson Hart
Jul 24, 2023
BITESIZE: Ryan Holiday - Stoicism
Jul 21, 2023
Is winning overrated? Cath Bishop
Jul 20, 2023
The Power of Mentors: Seb Coe
Jul 17, 2023
BITESIZE: Learning How To Learn: Anders Ericsson
Jul 14, 2023
REWIND: Embracing Risk - Jimmy Chin
Jul 12, 2023
How To Keep Moving Forwards: Paul McGee
Jul 10, 2023
REWIND: Why you can't focus: Johann Hari
Jul 09, 2023
BITESIZE: Sir Clive Woodward - Mastering the Basics
Jul 07, 2023
What is 'success'? Tim Henman
Jul 03, 2023
BITESIZE: How To Find Time: Jasmine Paris
Jun 30, 2023
Dissolve Barriers to Happiness: Peter Crone
Jun 26, 2023
BITESIZE: Human Being or Human Doing? - Bill Beswick
Jun 23, 2023
Ego: Ian Holloway
Jun 19, 2023
BITESIZE: How to Meditate: Andy Puddicombe - Headspace founder & former Buddhist monk
Jun 16, 2023
The Power of 'Good Enough': Tom Curran
Jun 12, 2023
BITESIZE: Dr Dame Katherine Grainger: Reflecting on how far you have come
Jun 09, 2023
Do Hard Things: Steve Magness
Jun 05, 2023
BITESIZE: Acceptance 2.0 - Owning What Happens
Jun 02, 2023
Relationships: Will Carling
May 29, 2023
Empathetic Leadership: Ama Agbeze
May 29, 2023
BITESIZE: Sir Nick Faldo - Slow Down!
May 26, 2023
The Joy of Awe: Dacher Keltner
May 22, 2023
BITESIZE: Getting ahead in business - Dame Heather Rabbatts
May 19, 2023
How to get in FLOW: Steven Kotler
May 15, 2023
Finding Happiness by Losing Yourself: Rupert Spira
May 14, 2023
Psychological Fear: Dr Pippa Grange
May 14, 2023
BITESIZE: Wim Hof - Consciously going into stressful situations
May 12, 2023
How to Achieve Big Things: Sir Michael Barber
May 08, 2023
BITESIZE: Learning to Listen to our Bodies - Christie Aschwanden
May 05, 2023
Psychological Flexibility: Steven Hayes - the founder of ACT
May 01, 2023
BITESIZE: Don't overthink things - Laura Muir
Apr 28, 2023
Can Psychedelics Heal? - Michael Pollan
Apr 24, 2023
BITESIZE: Avoid the insomnia trap - Dr. Guy Meadows
Apr 21, 2023
Harnessing Emotion: Lawrence Dallaglio
Apr 17, 2023
Tame your inner critic: Dr Russ Harris
Apr 14, 2023
Dismantle resistance NOW to get in Flow: Jonny Wilkinson
Apr 07, 2023
Putting A Social Media 'Fracas' Into Perspective: Gary Lineker
Mar 31, 2023
BITESIZE: Fame - and what drives people seek the attention? 1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill
Mar 24, 2023
BITESIZE: How Can You Have As Many Good Days As Possible?
Mar 17, 2023
How Your Parents Shape Your Beliefs & Behaviours & 'Guiding Narratives'
Mar 10, 2023
What are you like at sitting with difficult emotions? : Jason Fox
Mar 03, 2023
Don't wait for things to happen... go out and Make Things Happen!
Feb 24, 2023
The Formula To Establish How To Spend Your Time: Ed Jackson and Lucy Gossage
Feb 17, 2023
Why You Should Stop Judging others: John McAvoy
Feb 10, 2023
How to become an 'overnight success': Joe Wicks
Feb 03, 2023
The risk of not risking enough: Jimmy Chin - Free Solo director & climber
Jan 27, 2023
What drives many 'successful' people? - Caitlyn Jenner
Jan 20, 2023
BITESIZE: The importance of 'Being' in a world of 'Doing'
Jan 13, 2023
The power of visualisation - and how to do it
Jan 06, 2023
Walk Yourself to Wellbeing: Professor Shane O'Mara
Dec 30, 2022
Design your Life to Maximise Happiness: Paul Dolan
Dec 23, 2022
The Key to Public Speaking: Henry Fraser
Dec 16, 2022
Smartphones and Anxiety: Professor Cal Newport
Dec 09, 2022
Positive thinking is overrated: Dr Russ Harris
Dec 02, 2022
How to influence people: Dave Alred
Nov 25, 2022
How to relate to success & failure: Jos Buttler
Nov 18, 2022
How to reset your internal body clock: Professor Satchin Panda
Nov 11, 2022
Developing focus and embracing Deep Work: Ebony Rainford-Brent
Nov 04, 2022
The language of emotions: Clarke Carlisle
Oct 28, 2022
How to develop Emotional Intelligence: Daniel Goleman
Oct 21, 2022
BITESIZE: Harnessing the Power of Belonging
Oct 14, 2022
Could you be addicted? - Tony Adams
Oct 07, 2022
Redefining purpose: Bernardo Kastrup
Sep 30, 2022
A formula for choosing how to spend your time: Ed Jackson & Lucy Gossage
Sep 23, 2022
ROGER FEDERER RETIREMENT SPECIAL
Sep 22, 2022
Bitesize: The power of personal responsibility
Sep 16, 2022
Bitesize: Choose kindness
Sep 09, 2022
Waking up unrefreshed? Consider this: James Nestor
Sep 02, 2022
How to calm anxiety: Chloe Brotheridge
Aug 26, 2022
Getting into the 'Rest & Digest' state: Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Aug 19, 2022
Bitesize: How to calm your critical inner-voice
Aug 12, 2022
How and why to have difficult conversations: Ed Jackson
Aug 05, 2022
Distraction, anxiety and Deep Work: Professor Cal Newport
Jul 29, 2022
How to relax, unwind and avoid burnout: Sir John Kirwan
Jul 22, 2022
The power of venting: Professor Steve Peters
Jul 15, 2022
Do we really need to be better than yesterday? - Katie Warriner
Jul 11, 2022
Bitesize: Character - Bill Beswick
Jul 08, 2022
Finding Flow: Rupert Spira
Jul 04, 2022
Bitesize: Redefining success - Tim Henman
Jul 01, 2022
Winning isn't everything: Cath Bishop
Jun 27, 2022
Bitesize: Events are neutral - Stoic philosopher Ryan Holiday
Jun 24, 2022
Bitesize: Free Solo climber Alex Honnold - Fear and how not to be ruled by it
Jun 17, 2022
Bitesize: Vulnerability & shame - Dr Pippa Grange
Jun 10, 2022
Bitesize: Make things happen - Sir Chris Hoy
Jun 03, 2022
Never give up: Peter Hamlyn
May 30, 2022
Bitesize: Anxiety - Dr Russ Harris
May 27, 2022
How to positively influence others with skillful use of language: Dave Alred
May 23, 2022
Bitesize: How to find inner peace - Professor Steve Peters
May 20, 2022
How to develop positive habits: Professor BJ Fogg
May 16, 2022
Bitesize: Dealing with nerves - Michael Johnson
May 13, 2022
Self-acceptance and self-compassion: Nigel Owens
May 09, 2022
Bitesize: How beliefs shape our experience
May 06, 2022
Bitesize: Courage - Ollie Ollerton
May 02, 2022
Bitesize: Meditation, stress and 'enlightenment' - Andy Puddicombe
Apr 29, 2022
Being your own best friend: Barry Hearn
Apr 25, 2022
Bitesize: Does success = happiness? - Ronnie O'Sullivan
Apr 22, 2022
How to make every day a good day: Henry Fraser
Apr 19, 2022
Bitesize: Identity and Values - Jamie Peacock
Apr 15, 2022
Developing a Growth Mindset: Tony Stanger
Apr 11, 2022
Bitesize: Embracing difficult conversations - Kate & Helen Richardson-Walsh
Apr 08, 2022
Are you coming from Love or Fear? - Katie Warriner
Apr 04, 2022
Bitesize: Humility and culture - James Kerr
Apr 01, 2022
Challenging the mainstream model of reality: Bernardo Kastrup
Mar 28, 2022
Bitesize: The downside to chasing happiness - Jonny Wilkinson
Mar 24, 2022
Gratitude: Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu
Mar 21, 2022
Bitesize: Stop putting people on pedestals - John Barnes
Mar 17, 2022
Hormones: Dr Nicky Keay
Mar 14, 2022
Bitesize: Creating opportunities - with Sir Chris Hoy
Mar 10, 2022
CAREERS SPECIAL: with Helen from the Squiggly Careers podcast
Mar 09, 2022
Happiness by Design: Paul Dolan
Mar 07, 2022
Bitesize: The problem with positive self-talk, self-esteem and affirmations - with Dr. Russ Harris
Mar 03, 2022
Winning does not change who you are: Cath Bishop
Feb 28, 2022
Bitesize: Professionalism - with Wales and Lions legend Sam Warburton
Feb 24, 2022
Surrendering to life's challenges: Stevie Ward
Feb 21, 2022
Bitesize: Finding inner peace by living our values - with Professor Steve Peters
Feb 18, 2022
Peak Performance: Alistair Brownlee
Feb 14, 2022
Fear Less, Live more: Aimee Fuller
Feb 07, 2022
Bitesize: How to set goals
Feb 03, 2022
Radical vulnerability: Max Lowe
Jan 31, 2022
Bitesize: Thinking Correctly Under Pressure - with Sir Clive Woodward
Jan 28, 2022
Calming anxiety: Chloe Brotheridge
Jan 24, 2022
Bitesize: Keep going - with Joe Wicks
Jan 21, 2022
Bitesize: Trusting your intuition
Jan 14, 2022
Bitesize: Why you should go walking this January
Jan 07, 2022
Why Consistency Is King: Bradley Simmonds
Jan 04, 2022
How to have difficult conversations: Tim Harkness
Dec 13, 2021
Bitesize: Is kindness is more contagious than covid?
Dec 09, 2021
Belonging: Owen Eastwood
Dec 06, 2021
Bitesize: Character trumps Talent
Dec 02, 2021
Embracing values and compassion: Laurence Halsted
Nov 29, 2021
Bitesize: Self-doubt is normal
Nov 26, 2021
Self-Awareness: Amy Williams MBE
Nov 21, 2021
Bitesize: Put Your Phone Away
Nov 18, 2021
Taking responsibility for your life: Bill Beswick
Nov 15, 2021
Trauma: Jason Fox
Nov 08, 2021
Lite episode: Facing anxiety
Nov 05, 2021
Leadership: Eddie Jones
Nov 01, 2021
Lite Lesson: Being True to Yourself
Oct 27, 2021
Challenging the Champion Narrative: Dr Amy Izycky
Oct 24, 2021
Lite Lesson: Imposter Syndrome
Oct 21, 2021
We are all the same: John Barnes
Oct 17, 2021
Lite Lesson: The futility of seeking peace in the future
Oct 15, 2021
Change Your Habits - Change Your Life: BJ Fogg
Oct 10, 2021
Lite Lesson: When to eat and get natural light each day
Oct 08, 2021
Evolution: Will Greenwood
Oct 03, 2021
Life Lessons Lite : Facing addiction with Tony Adams
Oct 01, 2021
The cruelty of addiction: Paul Merson
Sep 27, 2021
Life Lesson: self-enquiry
Sep 23, 2021
The self delusion: Sam Harris
Sep 19, 2021
Life Lesson: Not labelling things as 'good' or 'bad'
Sep 17, 2021
Asking for help: Sally Gunnell
Sep 13, 2021
Life Lessons Lite: A to C thinking
Sep 10, 2021
Embracing each moment like Roger Federer: Christopher Clarey
Sep 06, 2021
Life Lesson: Switching your brain computer off
Sep 03, 2021
Making Good Choices: Josh Warrington
Aug 29, 2021
Life Lessons Lite : Amor Fati
Aug 26, 2021
The Dangers of Digital: Cal Newport
Aug 22, 2021
The healing power of hard conversations: Ed Jackson
Aug 15, 2021
Intuition: Chrissie Wellington
Aug 09, 2021
Remaining grounded: Laura Massaro
Jul 31, 2021
The Importance of Play: Helen Glover
Jul 25, 2021
The Danger of Complacency: Colin Jackson
Jul 18, 2021
The art of breathing correctly: James Nestor
Jul 11, 2021
Embracing patience: Matt Little - Sir Andy Murray's coach
Jul 04, 2021
Redefining success: Tim Henman
Jun 27, 2021
Identity: Siobhan-Marie O'Connor
Jun 20, 2021
Selflessness: Lewis Moody
Jun 13, 2021
Managing Difficult Thoughts and Feelings: Dr Russ Harris
Jun 06, 2021
Embracing Uncomfortable Feelings: Clarke Carlisle
May 30, 2021
Flow: Goldie Sayers
May 24, 2021
The battle with your self: Tony Bellew
May 16, 2021
Living your vision: Helen Richardson-Walsh
May 10, 2021
A philosophy of sport and reality: Rupert Spira
May 10, 2021
Self-awareness: Danny Kerry
May 03, 2021
Obsession: Jonny Wilkinson
May 03, 2021
Mental health: Sir John Kirwan
May 03, 2021
Addiction: Tony Adams
May 03, 2021
Kindness: David Hamilton
May 03, 2021
Managing your mind: Dr Steve Peters
May 03, 2021
Beliefs: Helen Davis
May 03, 2021
Moderation: Ronnie O'Sullivan
May 03, 2021
Culture: Sir Clive Woodward
May 03, 2021
Pressure: Dave Alred
May 03, 2021
Stoicism: Ryan Holiday
May 03, 2021
Character: Bill Beswick
May 03, 2021
How our environment shapes us: John McAvoy
May 03, 2021
No regrets: Alex Danson
May 03, 2021
Emotional Intelligence: Daniel Goleman
May 03, 2021
Knowing yourself: Damon Hill
May 03, 2021
Mindfulness: Andy Puddicombe
May 03, 2021
Confidence: Sir Chris Hoy
May 03, 2021
Self-acceptance: Billy Monger
May 03, 2021
Exploration: Jos Buttler
May 03, 2021
Being true to yourself: Sam Warburton
May 03, 2021
Courage: Ollie Ollerton
May 03, 2021
Insomnia: Dr Guy Meadows
May 03, 2021
Fear: Alex Honnold
May 03, 2021
Positivity: Frankie Dettori
May 03, 2021
Hard Work: Sir Alastair Cook
May 03, 2021
Role model: Kate Richardson-Walsh
May 03, 2021
Self-reflection: Jamie Peacock
May 03, 2021
Walking: Professor Shane O'Mara
May 03, 2021
Self-talk: Lucy Gossage
May 03, 2021
Teams: Frances Houghton
May 03, 2021
Circadian rhythms: Professor Satchin Panda
May 03, 2021
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