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The Happy Athlete

Apr 25, 2020

Blackstick and Olympian Elizabeth Thompson is one of New Zealand's most experienced defenders. If I were to use a word to sum her up, it would be “resilient.” Extremely resilient.

Winning Gold at the 2018 Commonwealth games in the Gold Coast, Thompson is a seasoned and successful veteran of the New Zealand women’s...


Apr 25, 2020

Denise Quinlan is one of the worlds leading experts in positive psychology. Armed with a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology and a PhD focussed on wellbeing in Education, she is one of the world leaders in teaching this subject. The best thing about her... she will make you laugh while you learn. Her great sense of...


Apr 15, 2020

In 2016, Molly Meech and her sailing partner Alex Maloney achieved Olympic Glory, winning a Silver medal for New Zealand at the Rio De Janerio Games. Competing in the 49er class, they continue to strive for greatness in the water. 

In this is episode Molly talks about managing expectations, pressure and how her...


Apr 15, 2020

With over 20 years of experience teaching mental skills to elite athletes, John Quinn is one of the most highly regarded mental skills trainers in the nation. He is currently the mental skill trainer for the three-peat super rugby champions, the Crusaders but the list is extensive for top athletes that he has helped...


Apr 13, 2020

Recently named 2019 player of the year for the New Zealand White Ferns, Skipper Sophie Devine has found her formula for success. Tune in to hear about it and the tools she uses to help perform at her best. 

In this podcast we talk about limiting beliefs, redefining success and how Soph balanced playing two sports for...