Frodeno Going Mental

High performance cycling and mental toughness with Tour de France Femmes winner Kasia Niewiadoma. She shares the "pain cave" secrets that led to her Alpe d’Huez and Tour victory and how she handles extreme pressure. Discover why Kasia believes that without risk, there is no top-tier sport.

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Athlete mindset and dealing with public criticism are daily realities for Lucy Charles-Barclay. Because her swim strength usually puts her at the front of every race, she is constantly under the camera's lens, meaning every mistake is broadcast to the world and judged by "armchair coaches". Lucy shares how she developed a "thick skin" to stay focused on her peak performance and why she ultimately doesn't care about the opinions of those who don't understand the complexities of the sport.

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How does a world champion handle the "terrible" feeling of the start gate? Downhill star Vali Höll joins Jan Frodeno to discuss the raw reality of racing at 80 km/h. From pre-race nausea and "survival mode" to navigating her team’s sudden bankruptcy , Vali reveals why she thrives under the pressure that makes her want to puke. It’s a candid look at the "handbrake" in her head and the mental shift required to stay at the top.

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What’s more dangerous: a 100-foot wave or a 30-year desk job? World record surfer Sebastian Steudtner joins Jan Frodeno to explain why he trained himself to pass out underwater just to "learn how to drown" without panic. From landlocked Germany to the massive swells of Nazaré, Steudtner reveals how he uses military-grade science to conquer the ocean’s most violent frontiers. It’s a masterclass in calculated risk, the "One Up" mentality, and why the greatest danger in life is simply staying still.

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In this episode, Jan sits down with performance expert, author and coach Brad Stulberg to explore what it really means to pursue excellence — in sport and in life.

Brad shares the philosophy behind his work on performance and human flourishing, from coaching elite athletes to teaching self-coaching at the University of Michigan. Together, Jan and Brad dive into the psychology of high performance, discussing everything from the Norwegian approach to youth sports to the tension between obsession and balance when chasing greatness.

They unpack ideas from Brad’s latest book on excellence, including the concept of the “identity house” — why the best performers need more than just one defining pursuit — and why excellence should be understood as a process, not just a result. Along the way, they tackle tough questions about identity after retirement, the cost of single-minded ambition, and whether becoming world-class requires a bit of madness.

It’s an honest conversation about ambition, identity, and the delicate line between going all in and losing yourself along the way.

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