In this episode I sit down with Katie Hardie, health and performance expert, to explore why recovery, nutrition and nervous system regulation are essential to performing at our best.

Katie shares why so many high performers struggle with low energy, poor sleep and burnout, even when they're doing everything they think they should be. We discuss how chronic stress impacts our bodies, why pushing harder isn't always the answer and how small changes to our daily habits can make a significant difference to our health and performance.

What we cover:

• Why recovery is just as important as hard work when it comes to high performance
• How chronic stress affects our hormones, sleep and energy levels
• Simple daily habits to regulate our nervous system and improve recovery
• How nutrition and gut health influence our mood, focus and performance
• Why listening to our body's signals can help us make better choices for our health

Whether you're struggling with energy, feeling constantly switched on or simply looking to improve your health and performance, this conversation offers practical insights to help you work with your body rather than against it.

• Learn more about Katie here - https://www.mypeak365.com
• Connect with Katie on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/mypeak365/
• Grab a copy of Katie’s shopping list here - https://keap.page/wnd144/10-minute-shopping-list.html
• If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com

Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/

James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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In this episode I sit down with Jodie Jackson, neuroconditioning expert and author, to explore how we can train our minds to think, feel and perform at a higher level.

Jodie shares how our thoughts, beliefs and behaviours become automatic patterns, and how we can intentionally rewire those patterns to work for us rather than against us.

What we cover:

• What neuroconditioning is and how it can improve performance
• How what we consume shapes the way we think, feel and behave
• Why repetition, emotional intensity and recovery are key to rewiring the brain
• How to challenge limiting beliefs and build more empowering ones
• The power of visualisation and asking, “What if it actually works?”
• How journaling can help us reflect on the past and intentionally create our future
• Why asking “What would need to be true?” can shift us from problems to possibilities

Whether you want to build greater confidence, perform better under pressure or simply become more intentional about the way you think, this conversation offers practical tools to help you train your mind to work for you.

• Learn more about Jodie here - https://jodiejackson.com/
• Connect with Jodie on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsjodiejackson/
• Grab a copy of Jodie’s book here - https://jodiejackson.com/jodie-book
• Follow Jodie on Youtube here - https://www.youtube.com/@ItsJodieJackson
• If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com

Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/

James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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- If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com

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In this episode I sit down with Ming Tong Gu, Qigong master and teacher, to explore how stress lives in the body and what we can do to reconnect with ourselves.

Drawing on more than 30 years of working with energy and the body, Ming Tong shares why we often become disconnected from what we’re feeling, how stress can build over time, and simple practices for becoming more aware of what’s happening within us.

What we cover:

• Why stress isn’t just in the mind — it shows up in the body
• How we become disconnected from what our body is telling us
• Why acceptance is the first step towards releasing stress
• How movement, meditation and awareness can help us reconnect
• Why developing a better relationship with your body can change how you experience life

Whether you’re navigating stress, feeling disconnected or simply want to become more present, this conversation offers a different perspective on the relationship between your mind and body.

• Learn more about Master Mingtong Gu here - https://mingtonggu.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• Coming Home to Embodied Awakening - https://mingtonggu.com/embodied-awakening-book/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• For a free chapter of Master Mingtong Gu’s book, Coming Home to Embodied Awakening visit, https://chicenter.pages.ontraport.net/t?orid=283515&opid=2
• If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com

Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/

James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Send me a personal text message

- If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com

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