Season 2 - Episode #2 - The Voice in Your Head is Lying to You with Tom Kerensa

**The Voice in Your Head Is Lying to You** This week Tom and Ben are joined by Tom Kerensa, GP, coach, and holder of a Master's in Positive Psychology for a conversation that goes well beyond the gym floor. If you've ever skipped a session and immediately told yourself you're rubbish, or felt like you're the only one who can't seem to get out of their own way, this one's for you. They get into what positive psychology actually is (and what it isn't), why the inner critic is often full of nonsense, and why the coaches and influencers telling you three glasses of wine ruins your week might be doing more harm than good. **In this episode:** - What positive psychology is and how it differs from traditional psychology - Self-determination theory, the three things that actually drive motivation - Fixed vs growth mindset and how to spot which one is running the show - Why great coaches don't do the heavy lifting for their clients - The all-or-nothing trap and how to get out of it - Why presence might be the most underrated coaching skill there is - Health maxing, Stephen Bartlett, and what happens when optimisation goes too far **Connect with Tom Kerensa:** tomkerensacoaching@gmail.com