Feeling Not Thinking: Tony Adams on Addiction and Healing
Ex England and Arsenal footballer Tony Adams strips back the layers of addiction, revealing how we're feeling beings trapped in a thinking world.
From his own struggles with alcohol to founding Sporting Chance, Tony explores why we run from emotions and how recovery means learning to feel again.
He unpacks the ego, explains why addiction isn't about the substance but escaping uncomfortable feelings, and shares hard-won wisdom about moving from the head to the heart. He discusses how we can nurture our inner child, accept our emotions without judgment, and find a path to healing.
I am away on holiday and taking a break so rereleasing this conversation from my back catalogue. I chose this episode because avoiding our feelings is so commonplace - through substances, activities, distractions and even overthinking.
If you want to explore how to transcend the voice in the head and align with your feelings and intuition to get in flow, book a free inner consultation:
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Focus, Flow & Brain Hacks for High Performers (with Dr Josephine Perry)
How do you harness your mind to perform at your best — even if you think differently?
In this episode, I speak with leading sports psychologist Dr. Josephine Perry, author of ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success. We explore how understanding your unique brain wiring — whether you have ADHD or not — can unlock better focus, sleep, and performance.
Dr. Perry shares why many high achievers struggle with racing thoughts, perfectionism, or anxiety — and how tools like mindfulness, movement, and understanding your natural rhythms can help. We discuss practical ways to work with your mind, manage distractions, and develop habits that stick.
If you’re curious about peak performance, mental health, or simply getting the best from your brain — this one’s for you.
Dr. Josephine Perry is a sports psychologist & author: https://performanceinmind.co.uk/
Topics: ADHD traits in sport, perfectionism, sleep rhythms, managing distraction, ACT & mindfulness strategies
Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat
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Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
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Focus, Flow & Brain Hacks for High Performers (with Dr Josephine Perry)
How do you harness your mind to perform at your best — even if you think differently?In this episode, I speak with leading sports psychologist Dr. Josephine Perry, author of ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success. We explore how understanding your unique brain wiring — whether you have ADHD or not — can unlock better focus, sleep, and performance.Dr. Perry shares why many high achievers struggle with racing thoughts, perfectionism, or anxiety — and how tools like mindfulness, movement, and understanding your natural rhythms can help. We discuss practical ways to work with your mind, manage distractions, and develop habits that stick.If you’re curious about peak performance, mental health, or simply getting the best from your brain — this one’s for you.Dr. Josephine Perry is a sports psychologist & author: https://performanceinmind.co.uk/Topics: ADHD traits in sport, perfectionism, sleep rhythms, managing distraction, ACT & mindfulness strategiesBook a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rhythm of Rest: Get Better Sleep
Discover how understanding your body's natural rhythms can transform your sleep and performance. Dr Josephine Perry and I explore practical strategies for tuning into your circadian cycle, reducing sleep anxiety, and increasing your daily energy, and she reveals simple techniques to work with your body's unique timing, not against it.
Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat
My other links:
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Website: simonmundie.com
Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
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Rhythm of Rest: Get Better Sleep
Discover how understanding your body's natural rhythms can transform your sleep and performance. Dr Josephine Perry and I explore practical strategies for tuning into your circadian cycle, reducing sleep anxiety, and increasing your daily energy, and she reveals simple techniques to work with your body's unique timing, not against it.Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A New Way of Being is about the art of inner alignment and finding flow.It starts with developing a different relationship with your thinking mind. You are not your thoughts, you are aware of your thoughts. This is a crucial distinction that can have a profound effect.Life isn't something to be 'won', but is rather a continuous miracle to be experienced, and Simon Mundie and guests discuss ways to understand and embody this new way of being.Guests range from world renowned thinkers, philosophers, scientists and healers - to many of the most successful athletes of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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