Marc Pugh is a former professional footballer having played in the Premier League at AFC Bournemouth and English League at Bury, Shrewsbury Town, Luton Town, Hereford United. He talks about football, life beyond sports, and his love for food through his Instagram handle, The Foodie Footballer. [02:58] Introducing Marc Pugh [06:55] Navigating Change of Managers in Football [09:08] Positive and Negative Self-Talk [12:24] Big and Small Leagues in Football [16:15] Playing in Front of Thousands of Pe...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 11 min
The fear of failure is prevalent and the weight of expectations from the past can really hold a person down. Lewis shares his own personal experience with failure and exercises on how to reframe these negative experiences in our head, what they teach us, and how to use them moving forward. [01:24] Negative Experiences [04:33] Questions to Reframe Experiences [07:07] Lewis’ Personal Experience [11:25] The Eraser Test You can find the Meditation for Athletes video on Sport Yogi here and the Sport ...
Feb 08, 2022•17 min
Confidence is at an all-time low among young people, whether in sports or in schools. In this episode, Lewis shares his personal journey with confidence, what it really means to be confident, and some very important exercises on how to achieve this state of being a truly confident person. [02:54] Lewis’ Personal Journey with Confidence [06:06] What is Confidence? [09:46] Performance Psychology and Goal-Setting [16:39] Consistent Confidence [19:33] “Controllables” and Anxiety [23:09] We Never Los...
Feb 01, 2022•35 min
Dan Jansen is a former Olympic champion and world record holder in speed skating. One of the most inspiring stories in Olympic history, he shares his dealing with grief, seeking a sports psychologist, and his Olympic journey in the 500-m sprint. [03:57] Introducing Dan Jansen [08:18] Bumps Along the Road [13:34] Dan’s Olympic Journey [17:48] Dan Dealing with Grief [20:58] Mental Prep [25:14] Getting Back to the Ice [28:50] Dr. Jim Loehr’s Role in Dan’s Life [32:11] Loving the 1000-m Sprint [33:4...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Last January 17 was Blue Monday in the UK and on this episode of Raising Your Game, Lewis talks about finding and owning your strengths. He gives advice on honing your own unique strength and skills and what we can learn from the Thai soccer team during the Tham Luang Cave Rescue back in 2018. [03:34] Blue Monday [05:32] Mindsets [07:09] Knowing Your Strength [11:24] The Thai Soccer Team from the Tham Luang Cave Rescue [13:53] Doubling Down on Your Strength [16:29] Closing Notes Vote for Raising...
Jan 18, 2022•18 min
Nicole Snell is the owner and CEO of Girls Fight Back, a personal self-defense, safety, and empowerment company for women and marginalized communities. Nicole shares her knowledge on managing conflict, ego, and masculinity. She talks about how we can be more confident, courageous, and truly aware when faced with danger, violence, and unwanted behavior. [01:23] Introducing Nicole Snell [02:35] What Nicole Does [05:57] Nicole’s Training for Self-Defense [10:12] Elements of Handling Conflict [14:58...
Jan 11, 2022•44 min
Here are just a selection of some of the best bits in 2021 from the podcast [3:49] Travis Head [7:50] Brooke Neal [11:05] Dr Jim Taylor [14:48] Dale Steyn [17:15] Helen Richardson-Walsh [19:33] Geoff Thomas [22:03] James Kerr [41:50] Chris Mosier [49:08] Patrick Mckeown [56:03] Dr Jim Loehr [1:05:46] Jon Lewis [1:10:17] Michelle Carter [1:13:35] Ruby Tui Be one of the first 100 to receive a Mindstrong journal by signing up at lewishatchett.com/mindstrong This episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi. ...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist who has worked with top performers in sport, business, medicine, and law enforcement including 17 number one athletes, Fortune 100 executives, FBI Hostage Rescue Teams, and military Special Forces. His science-based energy training system has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Newsweek, Time, and other leading publications. Lewis and Jim discuss his newest book called Leading with Character. They talk about building mental toughne...
Dec 28, 2021•58 min
Jodie Williams is a British sprinter specializing in 100, 200, and 400 meters and has participated in the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Jodie shares her athletic journey throughout the years, from training in 100- and 200-meter sprints, her experience with therapy, how she changed disciplines for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and the importance of, more than anything, being kind to yourself as an athlete. [02:50] Introducing Jodie Williams [05:39] Jodie’s Routine [15:53] Being Kind to Yourself [2...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr
James Kerr is the author of the popular book “Legacy” which is all about his time spent learning off the New Zealand All Blacks, one of the most successful teams in history. Lewis and James talk about what we can learn from teams across different kinds of sports: dealing with unique teammates, being a good leader, having character and talent, and the importance of love and deep human connection in every successful team. [03:11] Introducing James Kerr [05:13] New Zealand Cricket Team [10:57] Do N...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Dr. Jim Taylor is an internationally recognized sports psychologist who works with Olympic and world championship medalists, junior elite athletes, and other professionals across many different sports. Formerly, he was a world-ranked alpine ski racer. Currently, Jim is a 2nd-degree black belt in karate, a marathon runner, an Ironman triathlete, and a nationally ranked age-group triathlete. He’s also the author of 18 books and hundreds of articles in his field of expertise. Lewis and Jim discuss ...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 38 min
Hugo Hammond and England Physical Disability Cricketer and was a contestant on the reality TV show, Love Island. Lewis and Hugo talk about Hugo’s family, his love for cricket, and his experience in the villas of Love Island. The talk about his goal of staying true to himself, spreading the importance of mental health and disabilities in sports and in life, and his rise to reality TV fame. [08:57] Being Wheelchair-bound [11:24] Elite Dream and Playing with Diverse People [21:19] Disability Bubble...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Lewis discusses goal setting and the role of mindfulness in managing motivations and expectations. [01:07]How to set goals [03:34] External vs internal motivation [06:50] Focus on the process [09:53] Mindfulness exercise about control [12:18] Wrap up Be one of the first 100 to receive a Mindstrong journal by signing up at lewishatchett.com. This episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi. Available on iOS & Android Connect with Lewis at: TikTok: @lewis_hatchett Instagram: @lewishatchett For more on ...
Nov 23, 2021•18 min
Ed Latimore is a former professional heavy weight boxer. Outside of the ring, he is an army veteran, best-selling author, speaker, competitive chess player, and holds a bachelor of arts degree in Physics. Lewis and Ed discuss Ed’s journey into boxing that helped him develop a mastery mindset, his relationship with alcoholism and how he got sober, and his book Not Caring What People Think Is A Superpower. Lewis & Ed discuss: [03:53] How Ed got into boxing [06:38] The price of greatness [10:26...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Patrick Mckeown is a world-renowned breathing practitioner, author and speaker that has helped thousands of people around the world, including athletes, military and other high performers. Lewis and Patrick discuss how functional breathing is not only the key to unlocking many different physical benefits to performance but for mental performance too. Lewis & Patrick discuss: COVID-19’s effect on the respiratory system and how to mitigate symptoms through nasal breathing. [04:15] Patrick shar...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Stevie Ward is a former professional rugby league player and captain of Leeds Rhinos. Who’s career was cut short through concussion at the age of 27. On his retirement, he continued the growth of his business and brand, Mantality. Where he continues to change the stigma around men's vulnerability, mental health and the practices that help address how we see ourselves and breaking from the norm of what society creates a man to be. Lewis & Stevie Discuss: Stevie discusses his injuries and the ...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Lewis discusses the signs of athlete burnout, reasons for its causes, how it can be managed and avoided. In this episode: Introduction [0:00] Lewis talks about the difference between the burnout he feels now as a retired athlete versus when he was still a professional.[1:45] Lewis recalls that in the presence of stress, he felt ill physically. [3:41] Overtraining can lead to burnout. [6:39] Signs of burnout. [7:20] Causes of burnout. [9:18] Knowing the difference between being tired of being bur...
Oct 26, 2021•27 min
From the importance of kindness to mental health, owning your mistakes and trusting your skill, Lewis discusses how the lessons from the TV show Ted Lasso can help you become not only a better person but better athlete. In this episode: Enthusiasm and kindness win — always. [5:28] The importance of mental health. [8:17] The importance of mantras. [11:52] Owning your mistakes. [13:26] Care for your people. [15:26] Look for the opportunity to be positive in everything because life is hard. [18:29]...
Oct 19, 2021•35 min
Chris Mosier is the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympic Trials in the gender with which they identify. Chris is a six-time member of Team USA, a two-time Men’s National Champion, a Men’s All-American, and an inductee into the National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame. Lewis and Chris talk about his upbringing, journey in sports, relationship with his mum, the power of sport in forming identity, the experience of transitioning, and forms of transitioning, mental health issues i...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Brooke Neal is a former Olympic Hockey Player for New Zealand, yoga teacher, wellbeing coach and speaker. Brooke specialises in helping young female athletes in helping them navigate the space of sport as they grow up. Lewis And Brooke talk about how mindfulness, yoga and meditation can play a big part in helping athletes manage their well-being on and off the field that positively impacts their performance. As well as the interesting topic of pain as an athlete, how athletes play through it, ne...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Ruby Tui is a Professional Rugby player and Gold Medalist. Lewis and Ruby talk about a range of topics such as Athlete Identity, Gratitude, Mindfulness, Self Belief, Mental Health and so much more. In this episode: How Ruby has been doing lately and the books she's reading through her lockdown. [3:28] Ruby recalls times when she misjudged stories of people she read in books. [7:34] Breaks are as important as the actual performance. [10:41] Mantras and mindfulness practices that Ruby lives by. [1...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Gemma Burton (formerly Gibbons) is an Olympic Silver Judoka, now Teacher. Gemma won a silver medal in the London 2012 Olympics as well as capturing hearts with her famous moment of the games of a tribute to her mum after winning her semi-final to take her to the gold medal fight. Gemma and Lewis talk about the negative experiences she was able to turn on their head, obstacles she overcame, the skills of judo that it teaches you, how a judo chop isn’t a real thing, but also how she balances the i...
Sep 21, 2021•49 min
Siobhan-Marie O'Connor is an Olympic Silver Medalist & World Champion Swimmer who was forced to retire from her sport at the age of 25 due to health complications caused by Ulcerative Colitis. Siobhan's story is one of how against physical struggle she was able to make it to the top and achieve success. Lewis and Siobhan talk about how she grew up with the condition and how life was before and after the diagnosis, the issues that it causes, competing in the world championships and Olympics a...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Riley Day is an Australian Sprinter having recently competed in the Tokyo Olympics. She rose to fame in Australia having spent her time in the build-up working at her local Woolworths store. Lewis and Riley discuss her experience of her first Olympics, how she's managed nerves and expectations and looking forward to Paris 2024. Find Riley on Instagram This episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi . Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation for Athletes available on iOS & Android Visit sportyogi.com/join-...
Sep 07, 2021•37 min
Dale Steyn is a South African Cricketer. Known as one of the greatest bowlers of all time, Lewis and Dale talk about his early days in the sport, getting into his cricket, his heroes, starting in men's cricket as a young player, his breaking into the South African side. They discuss some of the self-doubts, how he was able to separate the person and persona, how he managed pressure situations, being a part of a superstar lineup, the passion of South Africa cricket capturing a nation and where he...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Cath Bishop is a 3-time Olympian, Olympic Silver Medalist and World Champion Rower. Following her rowing career she served as a foreign diplomat for over a decade, Cath specialised in conflict issues, with postings to Bosnia and Iraq, as well as stabilising conflicts around the world. Lewis and Cath discuss a range of topics from the Tokyo 2020 games, the value of all medals, what success looks like and the shift society can take away from outcome-focused success. Get Caths Book: The Long Win on...
Aug 24, 2021•59 min
In this episode Lewis discusses the importance of asking questions both at a younger age and as we get older. How we slowly stop asking them in our life through protection but how it requires courage, bravery and vulnerability to put yourself out there and ask questions. This episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi . Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation for Athletes available on iOS & Android Visit sportyogi.com/join-now to claim your 40% discount using 'raisingyourgame' at checkout. Connect with L...
Aug 17, 2021•14 min
Lewis discusses how to use mindfulness as a way to stay more focused, reduce anxiety, create more awareness. As well as an exercise you can do to build an understanding of where you get distracted and what you can control when out on the field and the pressure hits. This episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi . Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation for Athletes available on iOS & Android Visit sportyogi.com/join-now to claim your 40% discount using 'raisingyourgame' at checkout. Connect with Lewis ...
Aug 10, 2021•22 min
Lewis talks about the recent news around athletes such as Simone Biles & Ben Stokes taking breaks due to protecting their mental health and how working on your mental health as an athlete, should be a priority. How it can be viewed the same as your physical health and some methods in which to maintain and improve your mental health and strength. This episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi . Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation for Athletes available on iOS & Android Visit sportyogi.com/join-no...
Aug 03, 2021•24 min
Geoff Thomas MBE is a former professional footballer having played for England and predominantly, Crystal Palace and Crewe Alexandra. Lewis and Geoff talk about his experiences getting into football, the pressures of footballers now compared to when he started, a little on the recent Euros. What he believes it takes to be a good captain. Geoff also shares his wisdom, but mainly his inspirational work now after he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia a year after his retirement. He talks ...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min
