“Be tougher.” Helpful… or hollow? Dr Stephen Leckey joins me to unpack why the usual slogans don’t cut it - and what actually helps you train, compete and live by your values when the noise (and your inner critic) ramps up.We get intoWhy social media quietly warps your sense of “fit”The problem with chasing “mental toughness” as a badge - and a cleaner way to think about itPsychological flexibility: a practical frame you can use in the gym, at work, and at homeHandling the “I’m not good enough” story mid-session without derailing your dayValues as verbs: a 10-minute exercise to clarify what matters (and how to act on it)Small, boring behaviours that look “soft”, but win seasonsListen ifYou’re stuck between doing more and actually doing what mattersComparison is draining your trainingYou want a way to push hard without burning outAbout StephenDr Stephen Leckey is a lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science (University of Glasgow) and a practising sport & exercise psychologist. Former rugby player; research in mental toughness and psychological flexibility.If you used to live for sport and the itch hasn’t gone, but niggles, work, and family keep tripping you up - I coach people like you.I help former athletes with unfinished goals overcome injuries, train with purpose again, and rebuild confidence—without turning life upside down.Fancy a chat about the next intake? DM “EVERGREEN” on Instagram @finlay.evergreen.athlete and we’ll see if it’s a fit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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