<![CDATA[THREE POINTS OF CONTACT]]>Three Points of Contact is a podcast about what happens when people are tested — physically, mentally and emotionally.

Hosted by former Royal Marines PTI and Adventure Training Instructor Brad Lotts, who is currently completing an MSc in Performance Psychology, the podcast explores the experiences, challenges and decisions that shape people throughout their lives.

Through relaxed, honest conversations with adventurers, military personnel, coaches, leaders and everyday people with extraordinary stories, Brad digs into how people deal with pressure, setbacks, fear, failure, purpose and change.

Drawing on his background in the Royal Marines and adventurous training, alongside his developing knowledge of performance psychology, Brad is interested in more than just what people have achieved. He wants to understand what was going on in their head while they were doing it, what they learned when things went wrong, and how those experiences changed them.

Three Points of Contact is about the person behind the performance — the stories, psychology and experiences that help us stay grounded when life gets difficult.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:22:42 GMTFri, 21 Aug 2026 17:30:30 GMT60Bradley<p><b>Three Points of Contact</b> is a podcast about what happens when people are tested — physically, mentally and emotionally.</p><p>Hosted by former Royal Marines PTI and Adventure Training Instructor Brad Lotts, who is currently completing an <b>MSc in Performance Psychology</b>, the podcast explores the experiences, challenges and decisions that shape people throughout their lives.</p><p>Through relaxed, honest conversations with adventurers, military personnel, coaches, leaders and everyday people with extraordinary stories, Brad digs into how people deal with pressure, setbacks, fear, failure, purpose and change.</p><p>Drawing on his background in the Royal Marines and adventurous training, alongside his developing knowledge of performance psychology, Brad is interested in more than just what people have achieved. He wants to understand <b>what was going on in their head while they were doing it</b>, what they learned when things went wrong, and how those experiences changed them.</p><p><b>Three Points of Contact is about the person behind the performance — the stories, psychology and experiences that help us stay grounded when life gets difficult.</b></p>episodicBradleybradleylotts@hotmail.co.ukno<![CDATA[The Dyslexia Advantage That Turned a "Bad Student" Into An Elite Coach.]]>The conversation covers Dave's early life on the farm, the impact of dyslexia, and his military experience and transition. It explores the influence of farm life on work ethic, the challenges of dyslexia, and the impact of military service on personal growth and transition to civilian life. The conversation delves into the challenges of training courses, the purpose of military training, transitioning identities, the journey of adventure training, and reflections on performance and pressure. It explores the themes of overcoming self-imposed pressure and the importance of controlling the controllables. The conversation covers topics such as endurance racing, the Dragons Back Race, the challenge of embracing failure, mentoring and coaching in mountain rescue and triathlon, and the value of authenticity. The key takeaways include the importance of authenticity and the value of embracing failure as a means of personal growth and learning.

Takeaways

  • Work ethic from farm life
  • Dealing with dyslexia
  • Military experience and its impact Overcoming self-imposed pressure
  • The importance of controlling the controllables Authenticity
  • Embracing failure

Chapters

  • 00:00 Early Life on the Farm
  • 02:51 Dealing with Dyslexia
  • 11:55 Military Experience and Transition
  • 33:58 The Challenge of Training Courses
  • 35:04 The Purpose of Military Training
  • 38:40 Transitioning Identities
  • 42:29 The Journey of Adventure Training
  • 59:25 Reflections on Performance and Pressure
  • 01:07:48 The Dragons Back Race
  • 01:08:26 Endurance Racing and the Dragons Back Race
  • 01:11:13 The Challenge of Embracing Failure
  • 01:24:37 Mentoring and Coaching in Mountain Rescue and Triathlon
  • 01:30:07 The Value of Authenticity

Intersted in taking on your own mountain adventures or endurance challenge? Follow this link to find out more about coaching with Dave and how he can help you prepare,perform and achieve your goals.

]]>3318fef9-3552-47bb-821e-8471e36dce74Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:47:05 GMT<p>The conversation covers Dave's early life on the farm, the impact of dyslexia, and his military experience and transition. It explores the influence of farm life on work ethic, the challenges of dyslexia, and the impact of military service on personal growth and transition to civilian life. The conversation delves into the challenges of training courses, the purpose of military training, transitioning identities, the journey of adventure training, and reflections on performance and pressure. It explores the themes of overcoming self-imposed pressure and the importance of controlling the controllables. The conversation covers topics such as endurance racing, the Dragons Back Race, the challenge of embracing failure, mentoring and coaching in mountain rescue and triathlon, and the value of authenticity. The key takeaways include the importance of authenticity and the value of embracing failure as a means of personal growth and learning.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Work ethic from farm life</li><li>Dealing with dyslexia</li><li>Military experience and its impact Overcoming self-imposed pressure</li><li>The importance of controlling the controllables Authenticity</li><li>Embracing failure</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Early Life on the Farm</li><li>02:51 Dealing with Dyslexia</li><li>11:55 Military Experience and Transition</li><li>33:58 The Challenge of Training Courses</li><li>35:04 The Purpose of Military Training</li><li>38:40 Transitioning Identities</li><li>42:29 The Journey of Adventure Training</li><li>59:25 Reflections on Performance and Pressure</li><li>01:07:48 The Dragons Back Race</li><li>01:08:26 Endurance Racing and the Dragons Back Race</li><li>01:11:13 The Challenge of Embracing Failure</li><li>01:24:37 Mentoring and Coaching in Mountain Rescue and Triathlon</li><li>01:30:07 The Value of Authenticity</li></ul><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/david.c.williams876/" target="_blank">Intersted in taking on your own mountain adventures or endurance challenge? Follow this link to find out more about coaching with Dave and how he can help you prepare,perform and achieve your goals.</a></p>no01:26:234The Dyslexia Advantage That Turned a "Bad Student" Into An Elite Coach.full<![CDATA[Why Imposter Syndrome May Actually Mean You’re Growing]]>The conversation covers Paul's journey from his early years in Southampton to his current role as a mountain leader and provider for mountain training. It explores his experiences, challenges, and growth in the outdoor industry, as well as his approach to leadership and psychological safety in the field. The conversation delves into the challenges and dynamics of the outdoor industry, addressing issues of elitism, knowledge sharing, and imposter syndrome. It also explores the impact of perfectionism and the competitive environment on individuals within the industry. The conversation covers topics related to confidence, team dynamics, pressure management, and a significant avalanche experience. Paul shares a personal account of a near-fatal climbing accident and the psychological impact it had on him. He discusses the physical and emotional challenges he faced, as well as the coping mechanisms he used to navigate through a difficult period in his life. Paul also reflects on the lessons learned and the positive changes that emerged from his experiences.

Takeaways

  • Organic Journey
  • Leadership Style Elitism in the outdoor industry
  • Imposter syndrome and perfectionism
  • Competitive environment and its impact on individuals Confidence assessment
  • Team dynamics
  • Pressure management
  • Avalanche experience Resilience
  • Coping Mechanisms

Chapters

  • 00:00 Early Years and College Experience
  • 03:08 Travels and Personal Growth
  • 06:04 Becoming a Mountain Leader
  • 16:51 Leadership and Psychological Safety
  • 30:34 Elitism in the Outdoor Industry
  • 41:01 Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism
  • 57:34 Competitive Environment and Its Impact
  • 59:13 Confidence Assessment
  • 01:00:14 Team Dynamics
  • 01:02:49 Pressure Management
  • 01:17:32 Avalanche Experience
  • 01:24:35 The Impact of the Climbing Accident
  • 01:25:33 Coping and Recovery
  • 01:27:03 Reflections on the Experience
  • 01:29:01 Personal Challenges and Growth
  • 01:30:00 The Importance of Self-Realization
  • 01:31:16 Overcoming Adversity
  • 01:32:49 The Journey to Recovery
  • 01:34:09 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
  • 01:35:22 The Power of Self-Realization
  • 01:37:09 The Impact of Trauma on Mental Health
  • 01:38:29 The Role of Social Support
  • 01:40:24 Embracing Personal Growth
  • 01:44:15 The Journey to Healing
  • 01:46:43 Empathy and Understanding
  • 01:51:06 Recognizing Inner Strength

Click here to visit Paul´s Mountaineering Page.

]]>cdf7f6f8-1bde-420e-983f-c7ca04ba50a4Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:32:43 GMT<p>The conversation covers Paul's journey from his early years in Southampton to his current role as a mountain leader and provider for mountain training. It explores his experiences, challenges, and growth in the outdoor industry, as well as his approach to leadership and psychological safety in the field. The conversation delves into the challenges and dynamics of the outdoor industry, addressing issues of elitism, knowledge sharing, and imposter syndrome. It also explores the impact of perfectionism and the competitive environment on individuals within the industry. The conversation covers topics related to confidence, team dynamics, pressure management, and a significant avalanche experience. Paul shares a personal account of a near-fatal climbing accident and the psychological impact it had on him. He discusses the physical and emotional challenges he faced, as well as the coping mechanisms he used to navigate through a difficult period in his life. Paul also reflects on the lessons learned and the positive changes that emerged from his experiences.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Organic Journey</li><li>Leadership Style Elitism in the outdoor industry</li><li>Imposter syndrome and perfectionism</li><li>Competitive environment and its impact on individuals Confidence assessment</li><li>Team dynamics</li><li>Pressure management</li><li>Avalanche experience Resilience</li><li>Coping Mechanisms</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Early Years and College Experience</li><li>03:08 Travels and Personal Growth</li><li>06:04 Becoming a Mountain Leader</li><li>16:51 Leadership and Psychological Safety</li><li>30:34 Elitism in the Outdoor Industry</li><li>41:01 Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism</li><li>57:34 Competitive Environment and Its Impact</li><li>59:13 Confidence Assessment</li><li>01:00:14 Team Dynamics</li><li>01:02:49 Pressure Management</li><li>01:17:32 Avalanche Experience</li><li>01:24:35 The Impact of the Climbing Accident</li><li>01:25:33 Coping and Recovery</li><li>01:27:03 Reflections on the Experience</li><li>01:29:01 Personal Challenges and Growth</li><li>01:30:00 The Importance of Self-Realization</li><li>01:31:16 Overcoming Adversity</li><li>01:32:49 The Journey to Recovery</li><li>01:34:09 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward</li><li>01:35:22 The Power of Self-Realization</li><li>01:37:09 The Impact of Trauma on Mental Health</li><li>01:38:29 The Role of Social Support</li><li>01:40:24 Embracing Personal Growth</li><li>01:44:15 The Journey to Healing</li><li>01:46:43 Empathy and Understanding</li><li>01:51:06 Recognizing Inner Strength</li></ul><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paulpoolemountaineering.co.uk" target="_blank">Click here to visit Paul´s Mountaineering Page.</a></p>no01:42:023Why Imposter Syndrome May Actually Mean You’re Growingfull<![CDATA[What the Military Taught Daz About Ego, Humility, and Brotherhood]]>Daz Elms shares his journey from school to joining the military, reflecting on his experiences and challenges along the way. He discusses his time in the military, the decision to pursue the infantry, and the transformative experience of Depot. The conversation covers Daz Elms' experiences during training, including the challenges, physical tests, and the transition to 2 Para and Kenya. It also delves into the PT course selection process and the impact of personal relationships on Daz's journey. The conversation covers Daz Elms' experience as an Adventure Training Instructor (ATI) and the challenges he faced during his training. It also delves into the importance of humility, learning from mistakes, and the impact of personal growth on professional development. The conversation delves into the personal experiences of Daz Elms, a former soldier, as he reflects on his journey through injuries, resilience, and personal growth. Daz shares insights on identity, self-acceptance, and the impact of injuries on his life and relationships. He emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and following one's instincts.

Takeaways

  • Military Journey
  • Challenges and Reflections Training challenges
  • Transition to 2 Para and Kenya
  • PT course selection process Humility in learning
  • Importance of learning from mistakes Resilience
  • Self-acceptance

Chapters

  • 00:00 Early Life and Military Interest
  • 03:12 Joining the Military and Initial Training
  • 05:12 Transition to Infantry and Depot Experience
  • 29:16 Training Challenges and Experiences
  • 31:06 Transition to 2 Para and Kenya
  • 51:45 PT Course Selection Process and Personal Impact
  • 51:52 The Probation Period and Selection Process
  • 53:09 Challenges Faced as an ATI
  • 01:15:28 The Impact of Personal Growth on Professional Development
  • 01:21:13 Personal Growth and Identity
  • 01:22:08 Mental Resilience and Overcoming Injuries
  • 01:23:40 Seeking Support and Reflecting on Personal Growth
  • 01:24:10 Navigating Personal Challenges and Self-acceptance
  • 01:24:51 Embracing Change and Moving Forward
  • 01:26:10 The Impact of Injuries and Seeking Support
  • 01:27:34 Self-Reflection and Overcoming Adversity
  • 01:31:04 Embracing Authenticity and Personal Growth
  • 01:34:31 Resilience and Self-acceptance
  • 01:36:00 Navigating Change and Embracing Authenticity
  • 01:46:53 Advice on Overcoming Challenges
]]>0aaec5cd-3180-4d89-9edf-429d9ced965aTue, 25 Aug 2026 14:09:30 GMT<p>Daz Elms shares his journey from school to joining the military, reflecting on his experiences and challenges along the way. He discusses his time in the military, the decision to pursue the infantry, and the transformative experience of Depot. The conversation covers Daz Elms' experiences during training, including the challenges, physical tests, and the transition to 2 Para and Kenya. It also delves into the PT course selection process and the impact of personal relationships on Daz's journey. The conversation covers Daz Elms' experience as an Adventure Training Instructor (ATI) and the challenges he faced during his training. It also delves into the importance of humility, learning from mistakes, and the impact of personal growth on professional development. The conversation delves into the personal experiences of Daz Elms, a former soldier, as he reflects on his journey through injuries, resilience, and personal growth. Daz shares insights on identity, self-acceptance, and the impact of injuries on his life and relationships. He emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and following one's instincts.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Military Journey</li><li>Challenges and Reflections Training challenges</li><li>Transition to 2 Para and Kenya</li><li>PT course selection process Humility in learning</li><li>Importance of learning from mistakes Resilience</li><li>Self-acceptance</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Early Life and Military Interest</li><li>03:12 Joining the Military and Initial Training</li><li>05:12 Transition to Infantry and Depot Experience</li><li>29:16 Training Challenges and Experiences</li><li>31:06 Transition to 2 Para and Kenya</li><li>51:45 PT Course Selection Process and Personal Impact</li><li>51:52 The Probation Period and Selection Process</li><li>53:09 Challenges Faced as an ATI</li><li>01:15:28 The Impact of Personal Growth on Professional Development</li><li>01:21:13 Personal Growth and Identity</li><li>01:22:08 Mental Resilience and Overcoming Injuries</li><li>01:23:40 Seeking Support and Reflecting on Personal Growth</li><li>01:24:10 Navigating Personal Challenges and Self-acceptance</li><li>01:24:51 Embracing Change and Moving Forward</li><li>01:26:10 The Impact of Injuries and Seeking Support</li><li>01:27:34 Self-Reflection and Overcoming Adversity</li><li>01:31:04 Embracing Authenticity and Personal Growth</li><li>01:34:31 Resilience and Self-acceptance</li><li>01:36:00 Navigating Change and Embracing Authenticity</li><li>01:46:53 Advice on Overcoming Challenges</li></ul>no01:38:102What the Military Taught Daz About Ego, Humility, and Brotherhoodfull<![CDATA[BREAKING MY BODY TO HEAL MY MIND- ROSS DUNCAN]]>The conversation covers Ross Duncan's journey from his military career to coping with loss and grief. It explores themes of resilience, leadership, and the impact of personal experiences on mindset and coping strategies. Ross Duncan shares his journey of grief and resilience, from the loss of his mother to his wife's battle with cancer. He reflects on purpose over approval and the impact of personal tragedy on his life and career. Ross Duncan shares his journey of supporting his wife through cancer treatment, emphasizing the importance of taking control and making lifestyle changes. He also discusses his own endurance challenges and the lessons learned from his experience.

Takeaways

  • Resilience
  • Coping with loss Resilience in the face of personal tragedy
  • The importance of purpose over approval Resilience
  • Taking Control

Chapters

  • 00:00 Military Career and Resilience
  • 03:01 Identity and Coping Strategies
  • 16:08 Dealing with Loss and Grief
  • 32:08 Coping Strategies and Psychological Safety
  • 36:47 Grief and Resilience
  • 40:21 Purpose Over Approval
  • 56:37 The Battle with Cancer
  • 01:07:21 Supporting a Loved One Through Cancer
  • 01:08:19 Lifestyle Changes and Control
  • 01:20:14 Endurance Challenges and Lessons Learned

Follow Ross On His Socials

]]>95060989-7414-45ce-b49a-e05d015f6a0cFri, 21 Aug 2026 17:45:12 GMT<p>The conversation covers Ross Duncan's journey from his military career to coping with loss and grief. It explores themes of resilience, leadership, and the impact of personal experiences on mindset and coping strategies. Ross Duncan shares his journey of grief and resilience, from the loss of his mother to his wife's battle with cancer. He reflects on purpose over approval and the impact of personal tragedy on his life and career. Ross Duncan shares his journey of supporting his wife through cancer treatment, emphasizing the importance of taking control and making lifestyle changes. He also discusses his own endurance challenges and the lessons learned from his experience.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Resilience</li><li>Coping with loss Resilience in the face of personal tragedy</li><li>The importance of purpose over approval Resilience</li><li>Taking Control</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Military Career and Resilience</li><li>03:01 Identity and Coping Strategies</li><li>16:08 Dealing with Loss and Grief</li><li>32:08 Coping Strategies and Psychological Safety</li><li>36:47 Grief and Resilience</li><li>40:21 Purpose Over Approval</li><li>56:37 The Battle with Cancer</li><li>01:07:21 Supporting a Loved One Through Cancer</li><li>01:08:19 Lifestyle Changes and Control</li><li>01:20:14 Endurance Challenges and Lessons Learned</li></ul><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ross.rides_and_runs/" target="_blank">Follow Ross On His Socials</a></p>no01:26:32BREAKING MY BODY TO HEAL MY MIND- ROSS DUNCANfull