The Mind Mountain Podcast
Jake Johnstone from The Mind Mountain delves deep into the inner psyche, tools, and tactics of Mountain Bikers from all walks of life to uncover what it takes to push personal boundaries in the sport we love - through a mental performance lens. Whether it’s pro racers, ambassadors, or coaches, this podcast breaks down stigmas and normalizes conversations around mindset, emotions, and the mental side of riding. The goal? To help you ride stronger, more confidently, and have more fun on the trails, more often.
*Formerly known as the Grit With Wisdom Podcast
Podcasting since 2021 • 56 episodes
The Mind Mountain Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ross Dunlop | Exploring Mountain Biking Mindset, Coaching Evolution, and Two Decades of Whistler Wisdom
In this episode, I sit down with Ross Dunlop, a Scottish-born mountain bike and snowboard coach who’s spent the last 20 years in Whistler and co-founded the SportsSense app.We dive into the mental ...
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Season 5
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Episode 56
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1:13:25
Sportsense Podcast Interview: From Local Coach to World Class Expeditions | Jake Johnstone & The Mind Mountain
I switched seats recently and was interviewed by Rich from the Sportsense podcast. Enjoy! ------Jake Johnstone is the founder of The Mind Mountain and a premier MTB coach based in Squamish, BC. Jake has carved ou...
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Season 5
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Episode 55
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57:56
From Bristol to BC, the Mindset Behind Ollie Hooper's Mountain Biking Journey
Welcome back to a brand new season of The Mind Mountain Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the mental performance side of mountain biking with our guest, Ollie Hooper. Ollie, originally from Bristol, UK, now lives in Canada...
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Season 5
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Episode 54
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1:01:28
Unpacking the Magic of Mountain Biking in Tasmania, with Mark and Brendan from Tailored Trails
In this special episode of The Mind Mountain Podcast, recorded at the Maydena Bike Park on the final days of our Tasmania Mountain Bike Expedition, Jake sits down with Mark and Brendan from Tailored Trails to dive into all things riding bikes i...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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1:00:18
Facing Fear: Zero to Backflip wrap-up with Michael Sousa
In this wrap-up episode, we celebrate the challenging and enlightening journey of the Facing Fear: Zero to Backflip project. Reflecting on the progress from Episode 8, we discuss the highs and lows, including a significant injury th...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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31:17