ntroduction to Jack Green (00:00) Double Olympian in the 400m hurdles (2012, 2016) Mental health advocate and well-being leader Work with organizations like MIND, Young Minds, and UK Parliament Early Beginnings & Athletic Journey (05:10) Discovering a passion for track at age 7 Transitioning from high jump and cross country to hurdles Breaking a British record at 15 despite technical struggles The Road to the Olympics & Mental Struggles (15:45) Rapid rise from 106th in the world to 6th within two years The pressure of competing at London 2012 Battling self-doubt, fear, and unrealistic expectations The Moment That Changed Everything (28:30) The semifinal race at the Olympics—overwhelmed by fear Hitting a hurdle and falling in front of 80,000 people Struggling with comparison, self-worth, and the weight of failure Rebuilding After the Olympics (40:15) Facing depression and redefining identity beyond sport Learning to balance hard work with emotional well-being Becoming a mental health advocate and coaching athletes for sustainability Lessons in Mental Fitness & Performance (55:20) Why elite sport is inherently unhealthy and how it can be improved The importance of emotional intelligence in high performance Key insights for athletes, professionals, and anyone striving for excellence Final Thoughts & Takeaways (1:05:00) The power of self-awareness in performance Advice for young athletes: Focus on growth, not just results Resources for mental fitness and resilience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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