{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"No Stress - the Stress Resilience Podcast","title":"Stress Resilience: The Real Edge in Competitive Sport with Dr Josephine Perry","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3780,"description":"In this episode of No Stress, host Abigail Ireland sits down with Dr Josie Perry, chartered psychologist and founder of Performance in Mind, to unpack what really happens in the mind and body when performance pressure kicks in. Dr Perry works across sport, stage and business, helping people understand themselves, identify their values and perform at a high level without being derailed by anxiety or overwhelm. \nTogether, Abigail and Josie explore performance anxiety, perfectionism, identity, nervous system regulation and recovery. They talk about why high performers often struggle most when success becomes tied to who they are, why the brain sees pressure as threat, and how small, practical tools like breathing, grounding and better self-talk can make a huge difference in high-stakes moments.This conversation is for anyone who wants to perform well under pressure — whether that is in sport, on stage, in leadership, in business, or simply in everyday life.\nKey Takeaways• High performance is not just about talent — it is about regulation• Perfectionism can drive success, but without self-compassion it can become exhausting• When pressure gets tied to identity, performance starts to feel threatening• Focusing on controllable inputs is more effective than obsessing over outcomes• The body and brain are always working together under stress• Rest is not a luxury — it is part of performance• Everyone earns and spends energy differently• Purpose and values help you make better decisions under pressure\nPractical Tips From Dr Josie PerryShift your attention from outcomes to inputs that are within your controlUse breathing to bring your respiratory rate down and signal safety to the brainTry “colourful breathing”: inhale one colour through the nose, exhale another through the mouth, with a longer exhale than inhaleUse grounding techniques like the senses ladder: five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, one you can tasteReplace vague...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pYGHyjMHbERLz0jyt2_aTPiV5-wSUJJpvSJYb9D0hZ0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zNDlm/ODkwNGY4NjU5Y2Vj/MjZhZGQxOTY5ZTMw/NTA1OS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}