Podcasts by Wee Chats With Brilliant People | Sport Psychology | Mental Training
A series of wee (short) interviews about high level mental performance with people who are highly successful (Brilliant) performers on the sports field, in a studio, on stage, on a movie set, behind a mic, in the board room, or in a top research lab. Wee Chats series focuses on how the performer is able to be Brilliant while being challenged by every day highs and lows in life and in performances. We will learn about any mental or physical preparation they do, how they cope with nerves, how they build their confidence and what they have learned about themselves along their journey. The format is a low key casual conversation over a cup of tea with Dr Alison Rhodius (known to her graduate students at JFK University as Dr A-Rhod), a Professor in Sport Psychology. Each interview will finish with a few fun, yet insightful, quick-fire questions. So, sit back, subscribe to the series and you’ll be informed of new interviews as they get developed and posted. Enjoy and Be Brilliant!
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Wee Chat with Elin Manahan Thomas–Classical singer, and Royal Wedding singer from 2018-06-12T17:16:47
In this Wee Chat we talk with Elin Manahan Thomas, classical singer and Royal Wedding singer (by royal appointment!) for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle AKA the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. She co...
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Wee Chat with John Craigie–Singer-Songwriter from 2017-01-28T13:25:51
In this Wee Chat we talk to John Craigie, singer-songwriter musician. John describes music as a “necessary expression” and a great release. He goes onto talk introspectively about his thoughts a...
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Wee Chat with Lesley Paterson – 3xoff-road World Triathlon Champion–Part 2 from 2016-11-19T16:14:42
In this Wee Chat we talk again with 3xoff-road World Triathlon Champion, Lesley Paterson, and about the XTerra Worlds in Maui. If you didn’t tune into Part 1 yet, check it out on WeeChats.com f...
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Wee Chat with Lesley Paterson – 3xoff-road World Triathlon Champion from 2016-10-28T14:23:59
In this Wee Chat from the vault from 2012 we talk with Lesley Paterson, three-time off-road World Champion triathlete as she reflects on her second world championship win in Maui. As an elite tr...
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Wee Chat with Jessie Barr – Track Olympian from 2016-08-20T12:21:13
In this Wee Chat we talk with Jessie Barr, Irish 2012 Olympian in the 4 x 400m relay team in London, and Irish National 400m Hurdle Champion from 2011-2013. She participated in various sports fr...
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Wee Chat with Thomas Barr, 2016 Olympic 400m hurdler from 2016-08-12T15:37:18
WELCOME TO WEE CHATS WITH BRILLIANT PEOPLE In this Wee Chat we talk to Thomas Barr, the current Irish National record holder of the 400m hurdles and a 2016 Olympian in Rio. He talks about “comin...
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Wee Chat with Dr. Leslie Sherlin – Neuroscientist from 2016-07-15T14:55:40
Youtube | Droid podcast | iTunes podcast | Direct link In this Wee Chat we talk with Dr. Leslie Sherlin, one of the leading neuroscientists in sport psychology. He has spent numerous years stu...
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Wee Chat with Matthew Arlidge – Writer and Author from 2016-06-18T12:52:34
Youtube | Droid podcast | iTunes podcast | Direct link In this Wee Chat we talk to author and writer, Matthew Arlidge or as he is better known in the crime drama/thriller novel community, MJ A...
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Wee Chat with Gwendolyn Mok–Pianist from 2016-06-10T14:50:41
Youtube | Droid podcast | iTunes podcast | Direct link In this Wee Chat we talk to Dr. Gwendolyn Mok, a world renowned pianist and current Coordinator of Keyboard Studies at San Jose State Unive...
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Wee Chat with Steve Poltz – Musician from 2016-06-04T11:57:31
Youtube | Droid podcast | iTunes podcast | Direct link In this Wee Chat we talk to Steve Poltz, a Canadian born singer and songwriter. We have all at one point or another probably heard one o...
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Wee Chat with Sam Chase – Musician from 2016-05-13T11:58:29
Youtube | Droid podcast | iTunes podcast | Direct link In this Wee Chat we talk to Sam Chase from The Sam Chase band fame. Sam is a San Francisco native who talks about how important the audie...
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Wee Chat with Jose Lambert – Tennis Coach from 2016-05-07T12:00:46
Youtube | Droid podcast | iTunes podcast | Direct link In this Wee Chat we talk to Jose Lambert, tennis coach at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Jose knows the IMG Academy pretty well d...
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Wee Chat with Catherine Arlidge–MBE, Violinist for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra from 2016-04-22T12:01:17
Youtube | Droid podcast | iTunes podcast | Direct link In this Wee Chat we talk to Catherine Arlidge, MBE. She is a violinist and presenter for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in E...
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Wee Chat with Neal Huntington–Baseball General Manager from 2016-04-09T08:29:23
Youtube | Droid podcast | iTunes podcast | Direct link As the baseball season has just started again we talk in this Wee Chat to Neal Huntington, General Manager of the Major League baseball t...
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Wee Chat with Dr. Mitch Abrams–Sport Psychologist from 2016-04-02T14:32:53
Youtube | Droid podcast | iTunes podcast | Direct link In this Wee Chat, we talk to Dr. Mitch Abrams, who is a sport psychologist and national expert on anger management. His knowledge on anger ...
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Wee Chat with The Brothers Comatose–band from 2016-03-18T09:56:43
Youtube | Droid podcast | iTunes podcast | Direct link In this Wee Chat, we talk to The Brothers Comatose, a “Fun folk/bluegrass/Americana rowdy string band with a party vibe” (their own descr...
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Wee Chat with Mike Seal, conductor from 2016-03-12T11:18:23
Youtube | Droid podcast | iTunes podcast | Direct link In this Wee Chat, which took place backstage at the great Philharmonic Hall of Liverpool, Alison talks to Mike Seal, who is an Associate Co...
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Wee Chat with Brian“Iron Ed”Hiner–retired Lieutenant Commander Navy SEAL from 2015-11-28T14:08:45
In this Wee Chat retired Lieutenant Commander Navy SEAL, Brian “Iron Ed” Hiner, talks about his life as a Navy SEAL, as a leader of SEAL basic and advanced training and how the principles he l...
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Wee Chat with J.J. Hanrahan–young elite rugby player from 2015-10-09T19:32:44
For those of you who are interested in elite rugby and/or learning more about pre-performance routines, in this Wee Chat J.J. Hanrahan describes in great detail what he uses for his kicking rout...
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Wee Chat with Brad Gilbert–elite tennis coach, analyst and commentator from 2015-09-08T15:03:30
In this Wee Chat, I ask top tennis coach and analyst Brad Gilbert about the mental aspects of tennis, he also talks about how his ‘Winning Ugly’ book came about, what he thinks about preparation...
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Wee Chat with Dick Gould–Stanford tennis coaching legend–Part 2 from 2015-08-31T18:36:15
In part 2 of this Wee Chat, Dick Gould talks about how working with the players at Stanford was interesting because they were so different to each other. He talks about how he perceives the diff...
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Wee Chat with Dick Gould–Stanford tennis coaching legend–Part 1 from 2015-08-29T14:12:34
In part 1 of this Wee Chat, Dick Gould (the Stanford University tennis coaching legend) talks about his background in tennis coaching, how he learned to be a great coach and how sport psychology...
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Wee Chat with Paul Goldstein, Stanford coach-former pro tennis player from 2015-08-15T06:56:43
In this Wee Chat, Paul describes what mental preparation is to him, the mental training strategies he used as a player and what he wishes he used more as a player. He describes how he has now ad...
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Wee Chat with Tess Henley, singer-songwriter from 2015-07-18T14:19:23
In this Wee Chat, the fabulous Tess Henley, singer-songwriter, describes her vibe, how much of her performances are mental games and how she mentally prepares for concerts; how she deals with ...
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Wee Chat with Wayne Ferreira–Tennis legend from 2015-07-04T13:51:51
Wayne Ferreira was ranked in the ATP’s top 15 tennis players of the world for over ten years with a highest ranking of six. He has multiple wins over Roger Federer (one of few players with a pos...
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Wee Chat with Adonal Foyle, NBA veteran, author and activist from 2015-06-22T13:47:35
Youtube video Direct podcast iTunes podcast Adonal Foyle is a retired NBA veteran player with a total of 13 NBA seasons under his belt. Foyle played three seasons with the Orlando Magic (2007-20...
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Wee Chat with Dr Barry Cripps, Sport Psychologist from 2015-06-05T13:13:19
This week’s new episode features Dr Barry Cripps. Alison’s mentor discusses key aspects of mental prep that are crucial for him. Youtube video iTunes podcast Droid podcast Dr Barry Cripps, C...
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Wee Chat with Chris McLachlin, coach from 2015-05-15T06:04:47
In this new episode of Wee Chats, it features Chris McLachlin, renowned HS volleyball and basketball coach from HI and Stanford volleyball coach. Chris (or CMac) is well known as the High School...
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Wee Chat with David Choi, musician from 2015-04-29T17:46:46
In this installment of Wee Chats with Brilliant People, David Choi, musician and songwriter, talks to Alison about what he does to prepare before a concert. This particular episode was recorded ...
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Final Wee Chat with Lesley Paterson, XTerra world triathlete champion from 2015-04-15T17:45:33
The final installment of Lesley’s Paterson’s Wee Chat on her 1st World Champ journey: Life after winning. CLICK ON THE PICTURE OR CHOOSE BELOW Youtube video iTunes podcast Droid podcast
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Another Wee Chat with Lesley Paterson XTerra world triathlete champion from 2015-04-01T23:27:04
Wee Chat with Lesley Paterson, focusing on what happened during her first world champion win. CLICK ON THE PICTURE OR CHOOSE BELOW Youtube video iTunes podcast Droid podcast
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Wee Chat with Jeff Greenwald, sport psychology consultant–Part 2 from 2015-03-18T10:47:22
Wee Chat with Jeff Greenwald – Part 2 focuses more on his experiences as a top tennis player and what happened when he won ITF Senior World Championships. He talks about what strategies he used ...
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Wee Chat with Jeff Greenwald internationally recognized sport psychology consultant from 2015-02-10T10:44
Interview with Jeff Greenwald Jeff Greenwald is an internationally recognized sport psychology consultant, author and licensed therapist specializing in mindfulness and cognitive behavioral th...
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Interview with Nicola Bolton–Actress and Choreographer from 2013-11-11T12:00:25
In this Wee Chat, we interview Nicola Bolton, actress and choreographer. Nicola gives us some fascinating insights into the process of getting ready for performances on stage and what kinds of s...
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Full Interview with Serge Gay Jr.–Grammy Nominated Visual Artist Full Interview from 2013-08-16T11:00:52
In this Wee Chat, we interview with Grammy nominated visual artist Serge Gay Jr. Serge shares some of his mental processes as an artist when his best mental process occurs and where his flow of ...
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First Full Interview with Roger Draper – Chief Executive of the Lawn Tennis Association from 2013-06-26T08:01:35
In this Wee Chat, we interview with Chief Executive of the Lawn Tennis Association Roger Draper In this interview, you will learn how to prepare for a presentation and other big events how to pe...
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First Full Interview with Lesley Paterson XTERRA Triathlete World Champion from 2013-06-20T07:01:45
Our first full Wee Chat is with XTERRA Triathlete World Champion Lesley Paterson! In this interview, you will learn why Lesley Paterson does triathlons her kinaesthetic awareness experience how ...
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