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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
The Mind Mountain Podcast
Latest Episodes
Cait Leavitt on Concussion Recovery, Nervous System Regulation & Sustainable Performance in MTB
In this episode, Jake sits down with Cait Leavitt, a registered clinical counsellor, certified mental performance consultant, mountain biker, and founder of Mind With Matter, for a deep conversation on the connection between mental health, perf...
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Jon Casson | Exploring Confidence and Connection in Mountain Biking Education
In this episode of the Mind Mountain Podcast, Jake sits down with John Casson. Director of Education at the Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association (PMBIA), to explore how a more human-centered approach to coaching helps riders build ...
Rich MacLennan | Harnessing Mental Performance, the Power of Community, and Actionable MTB Mindset Strategies
In this episode, I sit down with Rich McLennan, one of the leaders behind the SportSense remote coaching app and host of the SportSense Podcast.We dive into the mental side of mountain biking - usi...
Matt Lowell | Intentional Adventure, The Art of MTB Guiding & Designing the Ultimate Scottish MTB Expedition
In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Lowell - mountain bike operations specialist, global guide with H+I Adventures, and a longtime friend from our days coaching together on Vancouver’s North Shore Since leaving BC and intentionally...
Joaquin Madrid | From Chile to Squamish: Building Confidence, Community & Exploring The World’s Best Trails
On today’s episode of podcast, I sit down with Joaquin Madrid - operations manager and lead guide at RideHub in Squamish, BC.Originally from Santiago, Chile, Joaquin’s journey into mountain biking started at 16 with sketchy city trails, ...