<![CDATA[Out Of Your Mind with Sonja Schroeder]]>What's really standing between you and your potential? Out of Your Mind is hosted by Sonja Schroeder, a Nairobi-based Mental Performance Coach with an MSc in Performance Psychology. The show explores what becomes possible when you master your own mind through real, honest conversations with athletes, executives, experts, and anyone pushing their own limits, from all around the world. If you're ready for new heights, you're in the right place.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:57:50 GMTFri, 21 Aug 2026 09:33:45 GMT60Sonja Schroeder<p>What's really standing between you and your potential? Out of Your Mind is hosted by Sonja Schroeder, a Nairobi-based Mental Performance Coach with an MSc in Performance Psychology. The show explores what becomes possible when you master your own mind through real, honest conversations with athletes, executives, experts, and anyone pushing their own limits, from all around the world. If you're ready for new heights, you're in the right place.</p>episodicSonja Schroedersonja@naakorpc.comno<![CDATA[Jason Dunford on the Olympics, New Paths, and What Success Means Now]]>Jason Dunford made history as the first Kenyan swimmer to qualify for the Olympics by making the Olympic qualifying time. He broke an Olympic record in his heat in Beijing, earned a Commonwealth gold medal by a hundredth of a second, and trained at Stanford — under the same coaches he'd been studying on VHS tapes as a young swimmer in Nairobi. And yet, some of the most honest moments in this conversation aren't about the wins. They're about what his journey into the Olympics and the transition out of it was like.

In this episode, Jason and Sonja dig into the mental side of performing at the highest level — the flow states that came and went, getting too caught up in the "what ifs," the importance of sleep and recovery, and what lessons he took from sport into business. They talk about the path after retirement, how useful therapy has been for him, and how he's come to redefine success on his own terms.

In this episode we cover:

  • What it felt like to be the first Kenyan swimmer to qualify for the Olympics on qualifying time
  • The mental tools Jason tried — visualization, hypnosis and meditation
  • What "being overawed" in the Olympic final felt like and what he'd do differently
  • An athlete's transition into business and why "good enough" was a challenge at first
  • How identity is built around sport — and what happens when you transition out
  • The role of therapy, sleep, and support networks in a high-performance environment
  • How he measures success now

Chapters:

00:00 From Dreams to Reality: Jason's Olympic Journey
08:21 The Olympic Experience: Triumphs and Challenges
11:47 Using Mental Skills
19:07 The Challenges in Swimming
22:35 Life After the Olympics: Transitioning to New Goals
27:31 Transitioning From Swimming Into Business
29:21 Focusing Too Much on the Process and Details
30:53 Dealing With Challenges
32:09 Lessons Learned: The Impact of Swimming on Life
34:05 Taking Lessons From Swimming Into the Business World
37:14 Measuring Success Beyond Competition
37:56 Setting New Goals
41:48 Inspiring Others Through Personal Journey
43:21 Advice for Others Pursuing a Similar Path
44:19 How You Can Follow Jason's Journey

Connect with Jason:

·      Instagram: samakimkuu

Connect with Sonja:

·       Website: https://www.naakorperformancecoaching.com/

·       Instagram: sonjanaakor

Out of Your Mind is hosted by Sonja Schroeder, a Mental Performance Coach. New episodes drop every 2 weeks. If you enjoyed this episode, please eave a review — it helps more people find the show.

]]>5bd44155-2213-4bfa-bc5d-b9a1760e656eThu, 10 Sep 2026 06:51:23 GMT<p>Jason Dunford made history as the first Kenyan swimmer to qualify for the Olympics by making the Olympic qualifying time. He broke an Olympic record in his heat in Beijing, earned a Commonwealth gold medal by a hundredth of a second, and trained at Stanford — under the same coaches he'd been studying on VHS tapes as a young swimmer in Nairobi. And yet, some of the most honest moments in this conversation aren't about the wins. They're about what his journey into the Olympics and the transition out of it was like.<br /></p><p>In this episode, Jason and Sonja dig into the mental side of performing at the highest level — the flow states that came and went, getting too caught up in the "what ifs," the importance of sleep and recovery, and what lessons he took from sport into business. They talk about the path after retirement, how useful therapy has been for him, and how he's come to redefine success on his own terms.<br /></p><p><b>In this episode we cover:</b><br /></p><ul><li>What it felt like to be the first Kenyan swimmer to qualify for the Olympics on qualifying time</li><li>The mental tools Jason tried — visualization, hypnosis and meditation</li><li>What "being overawed" in the Olympic final felt like and what he'd do differently</li><li>An athlete's transition into business and why "good enough" was a challenge at first</li><li>How identity is built around sport — and what happens when you transition out</li><li>The role of therapy, sleep, and support networks in a high-performance environment</li><li>How he measures success now<br /></li></ul><p>Chapters:<br /></p><p>00:00 From Dreams to Reality: Jason's Olympic Journey<br />08:21 The Olympic Experience: Triumphs and Challenges<br />11:47 Using Mental Skills<br />19:07 The Challenges in Swimming<br />22:35 Life After the Olympics: Transitioning to New Goals<br />27:31 Transitioning From Swimming Into Business<br />29:21 Focusing Too Much on the Process and Details<br />30:53 Dealing With Challenges<br />32:09 Lessons Learned: The Impact of Swimming on Life<br />34:05 Taking Lessons From Swimming Into the Business World<br />37:14 Measuring Success Beyond Competition<br />37:56 Setting New Goals<br />41:48 Inspiring Others Through Personal Journey<br />43:21 Advice for Others Pursuing a Similar Path<br />44:19 How You Can Follow Jason's Journey<br /></p><p><b>Connect with Jason:</b><br /></p><p>·      Instagram: samakimkuu<br /></p><p><b>Connect with Sonja:</b><br /></p><p>·       Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.naakorperformancecoaching.com/" target="_blank">https://www.naakorperformancecoaching.com/</a></p><p>·       Instagram: sonjanaakor<br /></p><p><i>Out of Your Mind is hosted by Sonja Schroeder, a Mental Performance Coach. New episodes drop every 2 weeks. If you enjoyed this episode, please eave a review — it helps more people find the show.</i></p>no00:47:02Jason Dunford on the Olympics, New Paths, and What Success Means Nowfull<![CDATA[What High Performers Are Really Struggling With Mentally, and What Actually Helps — Brett Mabberley]]>What do a former electrician, a prison psychologist, and a high-performance coach have in common? They're all the same person — and this week he's on the show.

Brett Mabberley is an international high-performance coach, author and keynote speaker with over 22 years of experience coaching more than 2000 people across 30 plus industries. He's worked with world champion athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Hollywood actors — and in this conversation he pulls back the curtain on his own journey and on what's really going on in the mind of a high performer.

We get into the success paradox — why self-doubt doesn't get easier at the top, it gets louder. We talk about the mental strategies Brett uses ringside and on set to get world-class performers back into their zone when the pressure is at its highest. And Brett shares the story of the moment that nearly derailed his entire career.

This one is honest, practical, and genuinely inspiring. Whether you're chasing extraordinary heights or quietly working on your own breakthrough, there's something in this conversation for you.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Brett Mabberley
01:41 Brett's Career Transition and Early Experiences
04:16 Working with Vulnerable Populations and in Prison
10:19 Transitioning to Coaching and Consulting
14:52 Challenges of High Performers: Self-Doubt & The Success Paradox
22:09 Strategies for High Performance
27:24 The Power of Routines in Performance
30:01 The Relationship Between Outcome Goals and Anxiety
31:52 Self-Talk and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs in Crucial Moments
34:36 Personal Challenges: Facing Fears and Imposter Syndrome
45:55 Rewiring Your Mind for Success
50:14 Key Mental Skills for High Performers
52:40 Finding Your Why: The Key to Motivation
54:40 Discipline vs. Motivation: The True Drivers of Success
57:49 Transformative Breakthroughs: Real-Life Client Stories
01:03:47 The Next Level: Expanding Coaching Beyond One-on-One
01:07:15 The Importance of Environment and Support Systems
01:07:51 Reframing Failure: Lessons Learned from Setbacks
01:10:59 The Role of a Mental Coach: Why Everyone Needs One
01:14:10 Taking Action: Brett's Book & The Coaching Room
01:17:36 Where to Find & Follow Brett

Connect with Brett:


Connect with Sonja:

Out of Your Mind is hosted by Sonja Schroeder, a Mental Performance Coach. New episodes drop every 2 weeks. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review — it helps more people find the show.

]]>7f85d6ca-cb89-4359-a2f7-0616ec0453d5Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:07:20 GMT<p>What do a former electrician, a prison psychologist, and a high-performance coach have in common? They're all the same person — and this week he's on the show.<br /></p><p>Brett Mabberley is an international high-performance coach, author and keynote speaker with over 22 years of experience coaching more than 2000 people across 30 plus industries. He's worked with world champion athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Hollywood actors — and in this conversation he pulls back the curtain on his own journey and on what's really going on in the mind of a high performer.<br /></p><p>We get into the success paradox — why self-doubt doesn't get easier at the top, it gets louder. We talk about the mental strategies Brett uses ringside and on set to get world-class performers back into their zone when the pressure is at its highest. And Brett shares the story of the moment that nearly derailed his entire career.<br /></p><p>This one is honest, practical, and genuinely inspiring. Whether you're chasing extraordinary heights or quietly working on your own breakthrough, there's something in this conversation for you.</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters:</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Brett Mabberley<br />01:41 Brett's Career Transition and Early Experiences<br />04:16 Working with Vulnerable Populations and in Prison<br />10:19 Transitioning to Coaching and Consulting<br />14:52 Challenges of High Performers: Self-Doubt &amp; The Success Paradox<br />22:09 Strategies for High Performance<br />27:24 The Power of Routines in Performance<br />30:01 The Relationship Between Outcome Goals and Anxiety<br />31:52 Self-Talk and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs in Crucial Moments<br />34:36 Personal Challenges: Facing Fears and Imposter Syndrome<br />45:55 Rewiring Your Mind for Success<br />50:14 Key Mental Skills for High Performers<br />52:40 Finding Your Why: The Key to Motivation<br />54:40 Discipline vs. Motivation: The True Drivers of Success<br />57:49 Transformative Breakthroughs: Real-Life Client Stories<br />01:03:47 The Next Level: Expanding Coaching Beyond One-on-One<br />01:07:15 The Importance of Environment and Support Systems<br />01:07:51 Reframing Failure: Lessons Learned from Setbacks<br />01:10:59 The Role of a Mental Coach: Why Everyone Needs One<br />01:14:10 Taking Action: Brett's Book &amp; The Coaching Room<br />01:17:36 Where to Find &amp; Follow Brett</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Brett:</b></p><ul><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.brettmabberley.com" target="_blank">www.brettmabberley.com</a></li><li>Instagram: brettmabberley</li><li>The Coaching Room free 24-hour trial: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thecoachingroom.online/brett-247-trial" target="_blank">https://www.thecoachingroom.online/brett-247-trial</a></li><li>Book: <i>New Levels, New Devils</i> – Get it now on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DPCV9KLV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10RIW2AKGDI8&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IMa8I-y18fbZhKuASpj1gQ.fC_g3FMC3_GnjeC7SlHuBmdNeMuKybfGEVGjf4Imthg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=brett+mabberley&amp;nsdOptOutParam=true&amp;qid=1733226116&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C119&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></li></ul><p><br /><b>Connect with Sonja:</b></p><ul><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.naakorperformancecoaching.com/" target="_blank">https://www.naakorperformancecoaching.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: sonjanaakor</li></ul><p></p><p><i>Out of Your Mind is hosted by Sonja Schroeder, a Mental Performance Coach. New episodes drop every 2 weeks. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review — it helps more people find the show.</i></p>no01:20:30What High Performers Are Really Struggling With Mentally, and What Actually Helps — Brett Mabberleyfull