Martial Attitude Voice

Martial Attitude Voice

Martial Attitude Voice Podcast explores the deeper layers of performance, discipline, and the psychology that connects them. Sport Psychology is the study of athletes' perceptions of reality, and of their environment. My role as a trainee Sport Psychologist is to support athletes and sport organisations identifying their needs and fulfilling their potential, for a healthier living and outstanding performance. Through the podcast, I also explore the daily challenges and perspectives of visually impaired people to implement Martial Attitude Training: In a safe and supportive environment visually impaired work together with fully sighted people to progressively acquire transferable skills in spatial navigation and body posture. In fact, these are particularly important for them in social settings, for greater physical and psychological well-being.

Episodes

May 24, 2025 53 mins

In this powerful and emotionally candid episode of Martial Attitude Voice, Kijuan Amey joins Mathias Alberton to share his extraordinary story of survival and adaptation following a life-altering motorbike accident that left him blind and coping with a traumatic brain injury. Kijuan opens up about the deep and ongoing impact the accident had—not only on his physical abilities but also on his memory, emotional regulation, and interp...

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In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Petah Gibbs offers a critical perspective on the use of psychological testing and mental skills training in youth sport. Drawing from his clinical and sport psychology experience, he warns against the growing trend of treating children’s sport like professional sport, particularly through premature psychometric assessments like the Athlete Apperception Test (AAT). While these tools can be powe...

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In this episode, Dr. Petah M. Gibbs returns to unpack the thinking behind the supplementary set of images in the Athletic Apperception Technique (AAT). We explore why selecting specific cards can risk shaping the narrative, the importance of using the full set, and how grief, arousal, and self-diagnosis often surface in unexpected ways. Petah also shares insights on balancing emotional intensity across cards and what happens when e...

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In this third episode with the Athlete Apperception Technique's author Dr. Petah M. Gibbs, we unpack the art of crafting projective images for the AAT, exploring how ambiguity opens a door to the athlete’s internal world. From latent stimulus meaning to the powerful pull of interpersonal relationships, we unpack what makes a picture more than just a picture. Why focus on relationships before performance themes? What does it mean wh...

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In this episode, I reunite with Australian psychologist Dr. Petah Gibbs to delve deeper into the Athlete Apperception Technique (AAT) — a powerful projective tool developed to foster meaningful dialogue with athletes beyond performance. Together, we explore the importance of the person-first perspective, the value of context and narrative, and how AAT can help practitioners work more effectively by uncovering the lived experiences ...

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    Welcome back to Martial Attitude Voice, the podcast where we explore the intersections of discipline, psychology, and performance across a variety of domains. I’m Mathias Alberton, and today we’re diving deep into the origins, development, and implications of a fascinating tool in applied sport psychology—the Athlete Apperception Technique, or AAT.

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    Sport psychology meets psychoanalysis in this deep dive into the Athlete Apperception Technique (AAT) — a powerful, yet underused projective tool developed from the legacy of the Rorschach and TAT. With the birth of the AAT, we open up the conversation on what truly lies beneath performance. Discover what happens when athletes narrate ambiguous images, and how this "Blade Runner" test for the soul might reveal more than expected. 

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    If you are visually impaired or blind, or if you know someone who is, and would like to take part to the series of Martial Attitude Voice podcast interviews exploring touch, confidence and blindness or if you would like to join in the Martial Attitude Training workshops now running in London every Sunday, please do keep in touch via Instagram or according to your communication preferences, all available &...

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    Today, we dive deep into the world of sport psychology with a truly inspiring guest—Marta Tutić. Marta is a sport psychologist and a Master Gestalt psychotherapist from Belgrade, Serbia, bringing a unique blend of psychology and therapy to both athletes and non-athletes alike. She believes that success isn’t just about results—it’s about enjoying the process.

    In this episode, we explore how Gestalt therapy helps athletes stay presen...

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    In this episode, we reflect on lessons learned during the research process and the concept of reflexivity—how my personal experiences influenced the study. I’ll share practical insights for researchers and discuss the broader implications of this work. How can we foster inclusion, adapt tools like the Touch Avoidance Questionnaire, and inspire action to create more accessible, empowering spaces?If you are visually impaired or blind...
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    In this episode, we explore how the newly proposed Touch Avoidance Questionnaire (TAQ) can be adapted to empower visually impaired individuals in sport psychology settings. While the original TAQ focused on clinical contexts, the new version would instead emphasize touch as a tool for confidence and participation in physical activities. Join me as we discuss how this research can shape individualized training, improve team dynamics...
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    Sight loss affects individuals in vastly different ways, depending on when it happens and the support they receive. In this episode, I explore the concept of the Locus of Control and its role in coping with sight loss. We also discuss tailored interventions—like Martial Attitude Training and psychological frameworks such as REBT—that empower individuals to adapt and thrive. How can we create interventions that meet people where the...
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    In this episode, we explore a fascinating concept that emerged in the research: the “mental images” and memories of sight that linger after vision loss. How do these cognitive maps help visually impaired individuals relate to their surroundings? We also discuss the progression of technology—like voice-controlled AI—and its paradoxical effect on touch reliance. Is touch being replaced? And what does this mean for our connection to t...
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    In this episode, we dig deeper into the relationship between confidence, touch, and physical activity, with a focus on the timeframe of sight loss. How does confidence differ for someone who has lost their sight later in life compared to someone born blind? I discuss insights from my research and explore how physical activity can help individuals regain control over their bodies and confidence, no matter their journey. Join me as w...
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    Physical activity is more than just exercise—it’s a pathway to confidence, connection, and well-being. In this episode, we discuss how movement, touch, and guided sport activities through participants’ experiences, but we’ll also understand better how complex it might be for them to access them. If you are visually impaired or blind, or if you know someone who is, and would like to take part to the series of Martial Attitude Voice ...
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    How does culture shape the way touch is experienced? In this episode, we explore the stories of two participants, living in very different countries divided by two oceans but sharing similar discrimination and exclusion as they grew up. We will learn from them how taxing it can be to adjust to an inaccessible world, and we will reflect on how bullying shaped their relationship with physical contact. By understanding cultural and so...
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    Isolation, frustration, depression or a sense of bereavement are common experiences for visually impaired individuals, but physical activity and touch exchange can provide a way out. In this episode, we discuss how supportive, safe environments—like smaller gyms —help participants reconnect with their bodies, build confidence, and foster social connections. Discover how sport becomes a lifeline to brighter, more confident living. I...
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    Confidence doesn’t happen overnight—it grows incrementally, layer by layer, through repeated experiences. In this episode, we unpack how touch exchange fosters confidence by helping visually impaired individuals build skills, set realistic goals, and overcome challenges. Touch becomes a bridge to freedom, creating a powerful feedback loop of trust and self-belief. If you are visually impaired or blind, or if you know someone who is...
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    The second theme highlights the social dimensions of touch. In the right context, touch fosters trust, connection, and understanding. But when touch is uninvited or inappropriate, it can undermine autonomy. Join me as we explore the delicate balance between helping and overstepping boundaries, and how respecting context and consent can make touch a powerful tool for connection. If you are visually impaired or blind, or if you know ...
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    Touch isn’t just a physical act—it’s a way of making sense of the world. For visually impaired individuals, touch verifies reality, builds independence, and fosters connection. In this episode, we explore how participants describe touch as existentially vital: a way to affirm that the world is real and within reach. We’ll discuss practical examples and what this theme means when exploring the concept of “touch exchange”. If you are...
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