In this episode of Flow Unleashed, I speak with Anna Waters, a seasoned performance psychologist with over 25 years of experience in optimizing mental performance. Anna shares her expertise on how anxiety can be transformed into engagement, allowing individuals to fully utilize their potential during high-pressure situations. Join us to discover practical strategies for developing a positive mindset and embracing challenges in sports and life. Access the show notes for this episode at: https://www.cameronnorsworthy.com/flow-unleashed

In this episode of Flow Unleashed, I chats with Hazel Finley, a world-renowned climber and six-time junior national champion. Hazel discusses the art of “letting it happen” in high-pressure situations, illustrating how to transform stress into optimal performance. Tune in to explore how letting go of control can lead to greater success in climbing and beyond.

In this enlightening episode of Flow Unleashed I speak with John Hendry, an acclaimed educator and peak performance expert, about the profound impact of our self-relationship on achieving sustainable peak performance. John shares his insights on how self-criticism can hinder our progress and offers practical strategies for cultivating self-compassion, trust, and resilience. Tune in to discover how forgiving ourselves can pave the way to flow states in sports, work, and life.

I speak with Cara Bradley, a mind-body teacher, consultant, and author, about the critical connection between the mind and body. We discuss how synchronising the mind and body leads to optimal experiences and human performance. Cara shares her personal journey, starting as a figure skater, and explains how she helps others access their natural state of aliveness. Together, we explore techniques to cultivate flow in everyday life and discuss how to maintain coherence for long-term well-being.

In this second part of the conversation with World Champion skier Lorraine Huber, she discusses life after achieving her title and the invaluable skills that helped her on and off the mountain. Lorraine explores how her mindset, perseverance, and mental strength in freeride skiing translated into motherhood, coaching, and public speaking. She reflects on maintaining focus, handling life’s pressures, and the importance of surrendering to the process, both in sport and in everyday challenges.

Lorraine Huber, a World Champion freeride skier, shares her insights on how to handle pressure in high-stakes situations. She opens up about the mental strength needed to compete at the highest level and the practices that helped her thrive under intense pressure. Lorraine reveals that success isn’t just about talent, but about how we approach challenges, manage stress, and make disciplined choices along the way. She explains how building a structured, professional approach to preparation allowed her to turn a stressful lifestyle into an enjoyable challenge.

In the inaugural "get to know your host" episode of Flow Unleashed, Dr. Cameron Norsworthy, a scientist and high-performance coach to world champions, introduces the podcast by exploring the fascinating world of human performance, optimal functioning, and flow. Drawing from his experience as an athlete, coach, and researcher, Cameron delves into how we can elevate our inner game to achieve flow and peak performance. He shares personal stories of overcoming challenges like career-ending injuries and anxiety, while offering insights into the science of flow and how it can transform both professional and personal life. This episode lays the foundation for future discussions with elite performers, academics, and experts from around the world. Tune in to gain actionable strategies to unlock flow and thrive in life.