About this podcast
Jake Johnstone from The Mind Mountain delves deep into the inner psyche, tools, and tactics of Mountain Bikers from all walks of life to uncover what it takes to push personal boundaries in the sport we love - through a mental performance lens. Whether it’s pro racers, ambassadors, or coaches, this podcast breaks down stigmas and normalizes conversations around mindset, emotions, and the mental side of riding. The goal? To help you ride stronger, more confidently, and have more fun on the trails, more often.
*Formerly known as the Grit With Wisdom Podcast
Episodes
The newest 20 of 64 episodes
- Strength Training for Mountain Bikers with Alex Ackerley · 1 h 0 min · Season 5 Episode 64In this episode of The Mind Mountain Podcast, I sit down with Alex Ackerley, a passionate mountain biker and owner of Mountain Bike Strength Coach. Alex holds a degree in sports…
- Kath Bicknell | The Hidden Mental Skills That Make You a Better Mountain Biker · 1 h 23 min · Season 5 Episode 63In this episode of The Mind Mountain Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kath Bicknell, a cognitive researcher, mountain biker, and founder of Intelligent Action. Kath completed a PhD…
- Lewis Brindley on Adventure, Progression & Riding in NZ · 1 h 5 min · Season 5 Episode 62In this episode, I sit down with Lewis Brindley, founder of Adventure Fuel, a professional bike guide with Adventure South NZ, and a New Zealand mountain biking expert…
- Cait Leavitt on Concussion Recovery, Nervous System Regulation & Sustainable Performance in MTB · 1 h 7 min · Season 5 Episode 61In this episode, Jake sits down with Cait Leavitt, a registered clinical counsellor, certified mental performance consultant, mountain biker, and founder of Mind With Matter, for…
- Jon Casson | Exploring Confidence and Connection in Mountain Biking Education · 1 h 6 min · Season 5 Episode 60In this episode of the Mind Mountain Podcast, Jake sits down with John Casson. Director of Education at the Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association (PMBIA), to explore…
- Rich MacLennan | Harnessing Mental Performance, the Power of Community, and Actionable MTB Mindset Strategies · 1 h 5 minIn this episode, I sit down with Rich McLennan, one of the leaders behind the SportSense remote coaching app and host of the SportSense Podcast. We dive into the mental side of…
- Matt Lowell | Intentional Adventure, The Art of MTB Guiding & Designing the Ultimate Scottish MTB Expedition · 56 minIn this episode, I’m joined by Matt Lowell - mountain bike operations specialist, global guide with H+I Adventures, and a longtime friend from our days coaching together on…
- Joaquin Madrid | From Chile to Squamish: Building Confidence, Community & Exploring The World’s Best Trails · 1 h 6 min · Season 5 Episode 57On today’s episode of podcast, I sit down with Joaquin Madrid - operations manager and lead guide at RideHub in Squamish, BC. Originally from Santiago, Chile, Joaquin’s journey…
- Ross Dunlop | Exploring Mountain Biking Mindset, Coaching Evolution, and Two Decades of Whistler Wisdom · 1 h 13 min · Season 5 Episode 56In this episode, I sit down with Ross Dunlop, a Scottish-born mountain bike and snowboard coach who’s spent the last 20 years in Whistler and co-founded the SportsSense app. We…
- Sportsense Podcast Interview: From Local Coach to World Class Expeditions | Jake Johnstone & The Mind Mountain · 58 min · Season 5 Episode 55I switched seats recently and was interviewed by Rich from the Sportsense podcast. Enjoy! ------ Jake Johnstone is the founder of The Mind Mountain and a premier MTB coach based…
- From Bristol to BC, the Mindset Behind Ollie Hooper's Mountain Biking Journey · 1 h 1 min · Season 5 Episode 54Welcome back to a brand new season of The Mind Mountain Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the mental performance side of mountain biking with our guest, Ollie Hooper…
- Unpacking the Magic of Mountain Biking in Tasmania, with Mark and Brendan from Tailored Trails · 1 h 0 min · Season 4 Episode 53In this special episode of The Mind Mountain Podcast, recorded at the Maydena Bike Park on the final days of our Tasmania Mountain Bike Expedition, Jake sits down with Mark and…
- Facing Fear: Zero to Backflip wrap-up with Michael Sousa · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 52In this wrap-up episode, we celebrate the challenging and enlightening journey of the Facing Fear: Zero to Backflip project. Reflecting on the progress from Episode 8, we discuss…
- Mountain Biking Mindset Lessons from the World Stage with Emmy Lan · 55 min · Season 4 Episode 51In this episode of the Mind Mountain Podcast, we chat with the tallented Emmy Lan. Emmy, a national titleholder with impressive elite race results, shares her journey in mountain…
- Facing Fear with Michael Sousa: Flips, Flow, and Mental Fortitude · 1 h 6 min · Season 4 Episode 50In this episode of the Mind Mountain Podcast, I sit down once again with my good friend Michael Sousa - a seasoned coach, guide, and freeride mentor from Whistler, BC. With…
- Exploring Adaptive Mountain Biking with Alex Cairns: Control, Progression & Trail Access · 1 h 10 min · Season 4 Episode 49In this episode, we sit down with Alex Cairns, a former Paralympian sit-skier who’s now carving his own path in adaptive mountain biking. From technical climbs to Squamish’s…
- How to manage risk for MTB Racing | Squamish Enduro & Canadian Outdoor Medical · 42 min · Season 4 Episode 48In Episode 48 of Grit with Wisdom, we’re diving headfirst into the mental and practical side of managing risk in mountain bike racing. Jake is joined by two special guests: Dylan…
- Dr Ryan D'Arcy | Unlocking the Secrets of Brain Health in Mountain Biking · 49 min · Season 3 Episode 47Today on the podcast, I got to hang out with Dr. Ryan Darcy to dive into the intersection where neuroscience meets mountain biking. Ryan’s a neuroscientist, president of…
- Alex Chapellier | Looking through the lens of Bikes, Risks, and Big Dreams · 54 min · Season 3 Episode 46In this episode of Grit With Wisdom, I sit down with Alex Chapellier, a mountain biker, mechanic, photographer, and videographer. Alex shares his journey from growing up in…
- 2024 Crankworx Whistler | Voice of the Athletes Ep.2 · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 45We had the incredible opportunity to spend the week at the 2024 Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival in Whistler, where we mingled with some of the world’s top riders! Tune in for an…
